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Social Distancing, Self-Quarantine Can Slow Spread of COVID-19 Say Experts

Social Distancing, Self-Quarantine Can Slow Spread of COVID-19 Say Experts

Mia Bertoldi, Reporter • March 23, 2020

By: Mia Bertoldi In light of the current outbreak of the coronavirus, practicing social distancing is essential to decreasing the spread of the virus. Social distancing is the act of increasing the...

COVID-19 virus is pictured in an artists rendering. (US State Department)

DTSD, HSS and COVID-19/Coronavirus: Regular Updates Here

The Broadcaster staff will be posting regular updates on the coronavirus pandemic.  We will focus on Derry Township School District and Hershey High School, but will cover the impact on the world outside Hershey.
Broadcaster Staff • March 12, 2020

Our goal is to provide clear information on what is going on: what to do to stay safe, how to avoid misinformation and rumors, what events have been cancelled, and more. Education updates: Keystones off,...

Pictured is Tom Russell from CBS 21. During his meteorology career at CBS 21 he has won an Emmy, and Russell also earned the American Meteorological Societys Seal along with the National Weather Association Seal. (CBS 21)

CBS 21 Meteorologist Tom Russell Predicts Harsh Winter

Russel looks back at his journey to CBS 21 and forward to a snowy winter season
Joshua Gearhart, Reporter • January 23, 2020

At this time of the year, everyone tunes into the weather forecast to hear about road conditions and, of course, delays and closures. Weather often takes precedence as the top news story, and the meteorologist...

Instagram Requires Users To Provide Their Date Of Birth

Julia Grenoble, Reporter • January 17, 2020

Instagram is now requiring users to enter their date of birth in order to make an account, in the hopes of making the social media platform safer for younger users.  While the app used to only require...

Amazon Rainforest covered in smoke. The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world and is being ravaged by the burn. (Ibama/CC BY 2.0)

President of Brazil: Leonardo DiCaprio to Blame for Amazon Fires

Lauren Cribbs, Reporter • December 5, 2019

The President of BrazilJair Bolsonaro stated during a webcast on Thursday, November 28, 2019,  that nongovernmental organizations (NGO) are the cause for the Amazon Rainforest fires earlier this year...

Hershey Public Library Hosts HHS’ Chem-Med Club event: Art in Science

Karen Liu and Maeve Reiter • November 25, 2019

Hershey High School’s Chemistry and Medicine club led elementary and middle school students through fun, hands-on science activities at the Hershey Public Library on November 20th, 2019.  Over 35...

Thousands of students and adults from the San Francisco Bay Area march through the streets of San Francisco on September 20, 2019. Their message was targeted to banks and corporations that are funding the climate crisis. Peg Hunter/CC BY-NC 2.0)

Young People Go on Global Climate Strike

Abbey Rogers, Reporter • October 1, 2019

Climate change strikes began on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in 139 different countries. Student and humanitarian groups along with company and environmental employees have stepped up to protest against...

Each dot represents a piece of space junk and not pictured are the thousands of operational satellites in orbit. This image was computer generated to provide a good view of the objects in the geosynchronous orbit area (around 35,785 km altitude). (NASA)

There’s No More Space for Trash

Kieri Karpa, Head Layout Manager • April 15, 2019

What do outer space and the world’s oceans have in common? They’re riddled with trash. With the ever increasing awareness of environmental issues, one critical location is being overlooked:...

Pictured is a human immune cell (blue) being attacked by the human immunodeficiency virus (yellow). The effects of the virus were previously thought to only be stopped through the continuous use of antiretroviral drugs, but now this fact is being disproved. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/AP)

Second and Third Man Cured of HIV

Sophia DeDonatis, Reporter • April 2, 2019

Almost exactly twelve years after the first man was cured of, or in long-term remission from, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV), another man has been revealed to be likely cured of the disease. The...

Saturn’s Rings Are Vanishing

Abbey Rogers and Abbey Massage • January 29, 2019

A NASA study shows Saturn’s rings are disappearing at an alarming rate. Ice from the rings is being pulled into the magnetic field and over time will fall into the planet. This phenomenon, called ring...

Sleep Paralysis Is Frightening But Not Dangerous

Abbey Massage and Abbey Rogers • December 19, 2018

Sleep paralysis may seem frightening, but there is no real danger from it. Sleep paralysis is a temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or upon waking. During an episode, a person...

This infographic illustrates more ways in which you can prevent getting the flu. These five ways have been effective in preventing the annual flu. (Kaiser Permanente Thrive)

Tips And Tricks For Preventing The Flu This Holiday Season

Emily Massage and Keela Delves • December 10, 2018

The winter is right around the corner and everyone is getting excited for the holidays. Although it is the time of year most known for joy and happiness, it is also flu season. Many students fall victim...

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