The Broadcaster

Researchers Find Some Risk of Coronavirus Transmission to Animals

Leah Koppenhaver, Editor April 28, 2020

In recent weeks, eight big cats at the Bronx Zoo and two house cats in New York have tested positive for COVID-19, raising concerns regarding what animals can contract the virus.  Because coronavirus...

Cocoa Packs Returns to Hershey Middle School

Clare Canavan, Editor in Chief April 28, 2020

Cocoa Packs has returned to their home location at Hershey Middle School as of April 19, 2020. Cocoa Packs was in a temporary location at Spring Creek Church since the beginning of school shutdowns...

President Trump Wants to “reopen America,” but Experts Say its Too Soon

Caroline Glus and Lauren Cribbs April 22, 2020

With the Covid-19 outbreak, there are a ton of uncertainties, and one of these being the date of which the United States will return to what will be a new normal. Many experts have spoken out to share...

Travel Ban Due to COVID-19 Leads to Many Changes For Passengers and Airlines

Caroline Glus and Lauren Cribbs April 22, 2020

The US State Department last week raised global travel advisory to a Level 4, recommending United States citizens not to travel to any other country because of the global effects of the outbreak. This...

Possible shortage of ventilators soon in PA worry officials

Caroline Glus and Lauren Cribbs April 22, 2020

Due to the virus, COVID-19, there is a major shortage of ventilators, a machine that provides oxygen to help patients breathe. COVID-19 affects the lungs tremendously and the use of ventilators can help,...

Data shows parts of Pennsylvania with the highest number of coronavirus cases.  Pennsylvania has registered 1,707 deaths due to coronavirus. (PA Department of Health)

Projections Show Pennsylvania Estimated to Reach Peak Within Next Week

Mia Bertoldi, Reporter April 22, 2020

The University of Washington in Seattle (IHME) released projections on Sunday about peaks in COVID-19 cases across the United States.  Pennsylvania is expected to peak in the next week. The projections...

Interview with Dr. O’Brien about Her Experience Getting Tested for COVID-19

Maeve Reiter, Reporter April 17, 2020

Dr. Erin O’Brien was tested for coronavirus on March 18, 2020. The results came back positive on March 31, 2020. She noted having mild symptoms of COVID-19 when returning from a trip to New York City....

Dr. Brian Clark (top left) holds up a sign with other medical workers at the Penn State Health Medical Center. Dr. Clark is a Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon. (Submitted by Kate Clark)

Hershey Students Cope with Parents on the Frontline Fighting the Virus

Claire Sheppard, Editor April 17, 2020

While most of the country is on pause, medical personnel are hard at work every day to help fight COVID-19. Many Hershey High School (HHS) students have parents working on the front lines of this pandemic.  Jenna...

Cocoa Packs Continues to Provide Resources for Students

Jenna Reiber, Copy Editor April 15, 2020

Along with Cocoa Packs, the district will be providing a way for students to get their meals. Cocoa Packs has relocated and is now operating from Spring Creek Church of the Brethren. The church is located...

(Pixabay)

Coronavirus: Seven Tips for Staying Productive During Quarantine

Mallory Gillespie and Claire Strucko April 15, 2020

Learning from home may seem great, but can also pose many challenges regarding productivity and how to stay focused. Although the extra sleep, freedom, and avoided commute is a dream come true for many,...

How Soap Kills COVID-19

Julia Grenoble, Reporter April 15, 2020

While there is currently no vaccine to prevent Coronavirus, common soap is able to stop the spread of it. Washing your hands with a simple bar of soap can kill the virus, and it is more effective than...

Pennsylvania Commonwealth microbiologist Kerry Pollard performs a manual extraction of the coronavirus inside the extraction lab at the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of Laboratories on Friday, March 6, 2020. (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania/CC BY 2.0)

PA Coronavirus cases top 16,000

Paige Dalto, Lead Copy Editor April 9, 2020

As statewide cases continue to exponentially rise, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed that there are now 16,239 cases across all 67 counties. The DoH offers a dashboard of hospital...

Load More Stories

Comments (0)

All The Broadcaster Picks Reader Picks Sort: Newest
Activate Search
The student news site of Hershey High School
coronavirus