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The above infographic, published by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, includes instructions on how one can construct a homemade mask for use in the COVID-19 pandemic. Such homemade masks are suggested to be used by Pennsylvania residents whenever they leave their homes. (Pennsylvania Department of Health)

Governor Wolf Asks Pennsyvanians to Wear Masks in Public

Talon Smith, Head Editorial Editor • April 7, 2020

In a press conference on April 3, Governor Wolf asked Pennsylvanians to wear masks anytime they leave their homes in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “The only way we can cut the growth of...

Pennsylvania Department of Health Updates Guidelines for COVID-19 Protection

Paige Dalto, Head Copy Editor • April 2, 2020

In spite of the rapid spread of the coronavirus across the state, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DoH) has gracefully kept up with the changes and offers daily updates on COVID-19 developments.  Along...

Governor Wolf Extends Stay At Home Order Statewide

Talon Smith, Head Editorial Editor • April 2, 2020

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and PA Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced all of Pennsylvania will be under stay-at-home orders effective Wednesday, April 1st, at 8 p.m. The first orders...

The World Health Organization Declares a Global Pandemic for the First Time in 11 Years

Brooke Lehrman, Assistant Copy Editor • March 29, 2020

As of March 11, COVI-19 is officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, according to the U.S. News & World Report. The last time...

Pictured is a map of Pennsylvania with the six counties impacted by Governor Wolf’s order in red. The goal of the two-week stay at home order is to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. (Broadcaster/Robert Sterner)

Six Pennsylvania Counties Shut Down Due to COVID-19

Katie Jones, Brand Manager • March 23, 2020

By: Katie Jones, Reporter Governor Tom Wolf has issued a two week stay at home order on six Pennsylvania counties effective Monday, March 23rd at 8 p.m. The six counties include Allegheny County, Bucks...

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,...

This is the second year that Chick-Fil-A has sold the Valentines day treat. The trays are only sold in limited stores as supplies last. (Inside Chick-Fil-A)

Chick-fil-A Creates Heart-Shaped Chicken Trays for Valentines Day

Clare Canavan, Editor in Chief • February 11, 2020

Chick-Fil-A is offering an irregular present for you to treat your significant other, friends or yourself on Valentine's Day. Instead of buying chocolate and roses, Chick-Fil-A has created heart-shaped...

2020 MLK Celebration Held in Central PA

Jenna Reiber, Reporter • January 27, 2020

On Monday, January 20, 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Central Pennsylvania held their 11th annual celebration of the renowned minister and activist. There were many different organizations at the Commonwealth...

Pictured is a map of the University of California campuses across the state. The University of California is being sued by a group of students and a coalition of nonprofits for using the SAT and ACT for admissions purposes. (Riverside City College)

Students Sue the University of California for Requiring ACT or SAT Scores for Admission

Alina Zang, Layout • December 20, 2019

Advocates, teachers, and students filed a lawsuit against the University of California due to them requiring standardized test scores for college admissions, claiming it is discriminatory against less...

Olivia Jade talks to her fans in a December 1, 2019 video titled, “hi again.” Jade said she was legally not allowed to specifically address the college admissions scandal. (screenshot from Olivia Jade’s YouTube channel)

Olivia Jade Returns to YouTube

Abbey Rogers, Reporter • December 9, 2019

Lifestyle influencer Olivia Jade Giannuli has returned to media site YouTube after a nine month absence. In her video, she admits that the past months have been tough for her with the charges she received...

ACT Changes Testing Policy for 2020

Clare Canavan, Editor in Chief • November 8, 2019

ACT announced on Tuesday, October 8th, big changes to the way the company will admistrate tests.  Starting in September 2020, after students take the ACT test as a whole at least once, they can register...

President of the NCAA Mark Emmert poses for a picture. On Tuesday, the NCAA started the process of allowing college athletes to profit from their image. (NCAA)

NCAA Announces Athletes May Now Profit Off of Name, Image, and Likeness

Dan Hogan, Reporter • November 7, 2019

The NCAA announced that their board members voted unanimously to start the process of allowing collegiate athletes to profit from names, image, and likeness "in a manner consistent with the collegiate...

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