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The green of St. Patricks Day in the Mid-Atlantic is covered by white snow as a result of a late winter snow storm. The covering of the green was captured in a movie made at NASA using NOAAs GOES satellite data. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Public Domain)

Tornadoes break out across US South

Abbey Rogers, Photography Editor March 26, 2021

TheBroadcaster · Tornadoes break out across US South Intense tornadoes and extreme storms tore through parts of the Southeast and the mid-Atlantic from March 17th to March 18th, 2021. The storms...

This graphic demonstrates to the public the most effective ways to prevent infection through the use of double masking. Double masking recommendations come as increased variants of the virus emerge. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Double Masking: When and How Should it be Done?

Keela Delves, News Editor March 26, 2021

TheBroadcaster · Double Masking: When and How Should it be Done? As the Covid-19 Pandemic continues, many people are very much still concerned about potentially getting infected with the virus. The...

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Explainer: What is a “vaccine passport,” and will I need one?

Keela Delves, News Editor March 19, 2021

With a recent increase in vaccination and availability, most U.S. adults may be able to receive a vaccination by summer 2021. Naturally, because of the vaccination timeline, people have begun to wonder...

Power company workers fix a downed power line in Texas on February 17, 2021. Massive power outages across the state left millions without power for days. (Jonathan Cutrer/CC BY-NC 2.0)

Texas’ power grid, generation system underprepared for winter storm Uri

Maeve Reiter, Social Media Editor March 17, 2021

TheBroadcaster · Texas' power grid, generation system underprepared for winter storm Uri Winter storm Uri hit Texas on February 14th, bringing snow and wind chills in the negatives. It also brought...

This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) scientist reviews a plate with serological test samples. Serological testing is used to detect antibodies, which indicate past infection with the virus that causes COVID-19, and is important to the understand of disease prevalence within a population. (CDC/ James Gathany/Public Domain)

Reflecting on a full year of the Pandemic 

Adrianna Malena, World News Editor March 17, 2021

TheBroadcaster · Reflecting on a full year of the Pandemic It has been over a year since the coronavirus caused lockdowns all over the U.S, and the world. Living through a pandemic for an entire year...

Two Coast Guard members work to warm 60 sea turtles near South Padre Island, Texas, Feb. 17, 2021. Over 300 cold-stunned sea turtles were rescued by various volunteers and were documented, checked for identifying tags, and quickly transported to local rehabilitation centers. (U.S. Coast Guard/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Rescued in Texas

Lauren Cribbs, Video producer March 3, 2021

TheBroadcaster · Stunned Sea Turtles Rescued In Texas As temperatures drop in Texas, sea turtles are becoming cold stunned, and are being rescued.  When the stunning occurs the turtles internal...

AstraZeneca falls behind on vaccine supply agreements

Abigail Lee, Science & Technology Editor February 18, 2021

AstraZeneca, the pharmaceutical company partnered with Oxford University, has been struggling to deliver its COVID-19 vaccine as promised.  On January 22, 2021, AstraZeneca announced that several European...

Broadcaster’s gift guide for any occasion in 2021

Brooke Preputnick, Reporter January 28, 2021

As the holidays roll around, many family members and friends are occupied trying to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones. It can be very stressful when attempting to find the right kind of presents...

A guide to getting the most out of virtual learning

Molly Ziesenheim January 15, 2021

Online learning is not always easy for students. Concentration, workload management, and studying habits are all struggles students may be facing. Here’s a list of tips to get the most out of online...

LG announces new products with virtual influencer

Ella Yurick January 14, 2021

Reah Keem sounds like a normal influencer going through the pandemic. However, she is not a real person. According to The Verge, she is known as a “virtual influencer” and was introduced by the...

Rise in Covid-19 Cases Leads CDC to Recommend Small Holiday Gatherings and Limited Travel

Caroline Glus and Lauren Cribbs January 9, 2021

According to the CDC, over 1 million COVID-19 cases have been reported in the last week. With the holidays approaching, officials have recommended gathering with family members only in your household. People...

Masks must continue to be worn after Covid-19 vaccination

Abigail Lee, Science and Technology Editor January 2, 2021

The FDA authorized the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine on December 11, 2020, meaning vaccine doses will be shipped immediately around the U.S. Following CDC approval, millions of people may be vaccinated this...

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