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Women in masks take a walk with their dogs. If in the same household, being near each other is okay, but stay away from others. (Gustavo Fring)

Meeting outdoors safer than indoors during pandemic say experts

Maeve Reiter, Reporter May 30, 2020

The risk of outdoor transmission of COVID-19 is lower than indoor, according to experts. When meeting outside, even if someone is infected, dilution will occur. Dilution happens when the wind scatters...

Pictured is the Navajo Nation, a Native American territory within the United States that occupies over 27,000 square miles, spanning across parts of Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. It is the largest Native American reservation and is bigger than the state of West Virginia. (Google Maps)

Navajo Nation Disproportionately Affected by COVID-19

Anna Callahan and Talon Smith May 30, 2020

According to CNN, “The Navajo Nation has surpassed New York and New Jersey for the highest per-capita coronavirus infection rate in the US.” A total of 24,549 negative tests, 4,689 positive...

Broadway and Times Square stand nearly empty on April 7, 2020.  Broadway has struggled with the pandemic as New York City became a hotspot for infections of COVID-19.  (Brecht Bug/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Broadway closed until fall, goes virtual

Alina Zang, Layout May 30, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic shutting down large groups of people, Broadway has been greatly affected. The theatres and their lights have been dark for a while now, which means things now look very different...

Dauphin County Moving to Yellow Phase

Paige Dalto, Lead Copy Editor May 26, 2020

Governor Tom Wolf has approved eight additional counties including Dauphin to move to the yellow phase of reopening on May 29th. According to the Wolf Administration, all Pennsylvania counties remaining...

Editorial: Work and home life must find a balance during quarantine

Brooke Lehrman, Editor May 22, 2020

Day after day, students are rolling to the other side of the bed, logging on to the computer, and going straight into a zoom call. Afterwards, they go back to bed and the cycle starts again when it is...

Will There Be A Second Wave of COVID-19?

Mia Bertoldi and Madeline Smith May 21, 2020

Since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak, the possibility of a second wave hitting the US has been a heavily discussed topic even as we “bend the curve.” But is a second wave actually a possibility? In...

Obama and other celebrities host virtual graduation ceremonies for class of 2020

Alina Zang, Layout May 21, 2020

Barack Obama will be joined by LeBron James, Malala Yousafzai, Ben Platt, and more celebrities on a televised special dedicated to high school students graduating this year. This event will be aired on...

PA Counties Decide to Reopen Against Governor Wolf’s Restrictions

Lauren Cribbs and Caroline Glus May 21, 2020

Officials from several counties that are still in the “red” phase of Wolf’s reopening plan have said they will open against restrictions. Counties include Beaver, Dauphin, Lancaster, and Lebanon. Governor...

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Ways To Get Fit During Quarantine

Mallory Gillespie and Claire Strucko May 21, 2020

As the coronavirus continues to grow exponentially, people across the globe are suffering social, economical, and health impacts. Different types of stay-at-home orders have been implemented all across...

Jostens launches Digital Yearbook Signing

Alexis Moodie, Brand Manager May 21, 2020

COVID 19 has changed our education system permintantly, but Josten is trying to lessen the emotional blow for the current graduating class. Jostens is a company that focuses their products to be marketed...

AP Exams to Be Taken Online

Claire Sheppard, Editor May 12, 2020

With the inability for many students around the world to attend schools in person, the College Board has moved all 2020 Advanced Placement (AP) Tests to an online format.  The tests will take place...

Dogs like people need exercise and this Golden Retriever puppy is no different.  Helping a neighbor by walking their dog is an easy way to maintain safe social distancing and still do them a favor.  (ccho/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

May 16th: National Do Something Nice for Your Neighbor Day

Katie Jones, Reporter May 12, 2020

National Do Something Nice for Your Neighbor Day falls on Saturday, May 16th this year. How we traditionally serve others and how we spread joy has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, however, that...

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