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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...

The woman is doing yoga outdoors as a way to stay mindful. Yoga has the ability to prepare you for whatever tasks lie ahead. (Jon Fife/CC By-ND 2.0)

How to Practice Mindfulness During Quarantine

Alexis Moodie and Katie Jones April 16, 2020

The quarantine caused by COVID-19 has forced people to stay home, uncharted territory in our go, go, go 21st-century lifestyle. There are a lot of unknowns. With unknowns, many may worry, however, practicing...

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...

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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...

Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards Searching for Alternative to Awards Show

Natalie Taylor, Layout Manager April 15, 2020

The Hershey Theatre announced on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 that the annual Apollo Awards have been cancelled. The awards show posted the news on their Facebook page. The post also explained how they made...

Local Gyms Turn to Online Classes During COVID-19

Clare Canavan, Editor in Chief April 14, 2020

Due to Governor Wolf’s closure of all non-essential business, gyms around Pennsylvania were forced to close their doors. This is not stopping gyms from providing workouts to their customers. Many gyms...

Pictured is a three step no-sew method for making a face mask with an old T-shirt published by the CDC.  A DIY face mask is designed to protect those around the wearer from the spread of COVID-19.  (CDC)

The Best Materials for DIY Masks, According to Science

Leah Koppenhaver, Sci-Tech Editor April 10, 2020

After recent suggestions from The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that all people utilize universal mask-wearing while in public, many ideas have circulated regarding the best way to create a “DIY”...

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...

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf addresses the press during an undated visit to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.  Wolf ordered schools in the Commonwealth remain closed for the remainder of the school year to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania/CC BY 2.0)

Pennsylvania Schools to Remain Closed Until End of Academic Year

Paige Dalto, Lead Copy Editor April 9, 2020

Governor Tom Wolf has made the decision to keep Pennsylvania schools closed until the end of the school year with the input of Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Education Secretary Pedro Rivera. “We...

How to Fight the Second Pandemic

Keela Delves, Reporter April 8, 2020

At this point it is fair to say that just about everyone is aware of the COVID-19 pandemic that has been spreading at an unsettling rate. What people may not know perhaps, is that there is a second pandemic...

COVID-19 Virus Not Guaranteed to Slow Down in Warmer Weather

Adrianna Malena, Reporter April 8, 2020

Many are convinced that the COVID-19 virus will die down as temperatures rise; however, experts say it is very possible that the heat won't stop the growing of the pandemic all together. Illnesses such...

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