Classrooms typically do not have barking dogs or annoying family members within their walls, but that has become the reality for students in virtual instruction. Senior Cory Peiffer said it can be a challenge to stay focused and attentive in his classes when there is a lack of authority. “IContinue Reading
Classroom discussions have gone silent. Students’ faces have been reduced to a mere profile picture on Blackboard Collaborate. Without sound or visuals, many teachers said they have become the only participants in their classes. Biology teacher Angela Rizzo said her students’ unwillingness to participate in class has left her feelingContinue Reading
There is so much more a student can do during the pandemic than promote social distancing on their Instagram stories. However, some students’ volunteer efforts are interrupted due to fear of Coronavirus infection. Upon surveying 21 students, 19 said they have not volunteered during quarantine. Though some people may avoidContinue Reading
Junior Kendall Hymes is watching history repeat itself. While she learns about the civil rights unit in her History of the Americas class, the protesters get louder and louder about the injustices African Americans still face in the United States today. The connections between the nationwide demonstrations and what studentsContinue Reading
As the days, weeks and months of quarantine get longer day by day, so does the hair on sophomore Andrew Perez’s head. Students have started taking risks and cutting their own hair after barbershops shut down due to health regulations presented by COVID-19. Perez said his hair has been annoyingContinue Reading
When junior Emma Cottle was in seventh grade, she stumbled across a Simply Nailogical’s Youtube channel and watched multiple videos about nail polish techniques for basic nail art. Already an avid artist, Cottle put her newfound knowledge to the test, thus beginning her venture into nail art. Over the pastContinue Reading
While most have turned to binge-watching TV shows and waking up past noon, junior Zamir Ticknor has decided to make the most out of his time at home by continuing his journey to raise awareness on climate change. Ticknor is the Outreach Director of The Virginia Youth Climate Strike andContinue Reading
Every year, millions of Muslims celebrate Ramadan all over the world. But this past month, they spent the religious holiday at home in quarantine. A big part of Ramadan is fasting from sunrise to sunset each day. For junior Yasmin Mohran, being stuck in quarantine made this experience a lotContinue Reading
Shortly after school closed, extracurricular activities transitioned from in-person classes to online meetings and lessons. For junior Isabel Church, the closing of her dance studio forced her to go from practicing in a room with smooth floors to a cold garage. Although they contemplated staying open, Church’s dance studio closedContinue Reading
