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SDoL Grapples with the Problematic Pasts of Edward Hand and James Buchanan

Edward Hand and James Buchanan were both notable historical figures- but for all the wrong reasons. Hand, an Irish soldier and plantation owner, and Buchanan, a former US president from Lancaster, have two things in common: they both owned slaves, and they’re both used as the names for schools in the Lancaster District.  “The name Edward Hand Middle School represents all the wrong things,” city … Continue reading SDoL Grapples with the Problematic Pasts of Edward Hand and James Buchanan

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The Vital Work of the Lancaster Community and Police Working Group

The Lancaster Community and Police Working Group  (CPWG) was formed in 2018 after a video of a Lancaster police officer using a taser on an unarmed man went viral, gaining national attention and sparking local protests. The Lancaster chapter of the NAACP, in tandem with the mayor and the chief of the police, felt it was necessary to form a group that would  review police … Continue reading The Vital Work of the Lancaster Community and Police Working Group

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Democratic Victories at the Georgia Senate Runoff Elections

A lot of big events took place the week of January 4, 2021. Among them were the Georgia Senate Runoff elections, which occurred because neither candidate in the Senate race received more than 50% of the votes cast. In the running for the one of the two senate seats available was democratic candidate Jon Ossoff, who faced off against Republican incumbent Senator David Perdue. The … Continue reading Democratic Victories at the Georgia Senate Runoff Elections

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The Pandemic is Back, Now Stronger Than Ever

At this point, there is not a doubt in anyone’s mind that the Covid 19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the year 2020. It has affected nearly every aspect of our lives. From grocery shopping, to travel, to work, school, and relationships, nothing feels normal. Schools closed and went online, businesses shut down, and some countries went into strict lockdowns. COVID-19 subsided somewhat … Continue reading The Pandemic is Back, Now Stronger Than Ever

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Lancastrians Gather to Protest Voter Suppression, Celebrate Election Results

On Wednesday, November 4, as Americans waited anxiously for election results, hundreds of Lancastrians congregated at Penn Square, protesting the two Republican County Commissioners’ decision to delay counting mail-in ballots. Many attendees wore sweatshirts, beanies, and masks reading “Count Every Vote.” Nearly all of the eight speakers, who consisted of local clergy, politicians, and organizers, decried voter suppression and excoriated what they saw as local … Continue reading Lancastrians Gather to Protest Voter Suppression, Celebrate Election Results

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Campus Life, News

School board: Elementary Schools return to virtual for remainder of 2nd marking period

“These are some of the most difficult decisions that I’ve ever had to make in my life,” said Board President Dr. Edie Gallagher at the November 17 School District of Lancaster board meeting. “We receive tons of letters from parents who want their kids to be in school, and from parents who don’t want their kids to be in school. And from teachers who think … Continue reading School board: Elementary Schools return to virtual for remainder of 2nd marking period

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A Second Wave of Covid Canvassing in Lancaster City

“Lesson for next time: bring tape.”  It is 11 AM on Saturday, November 14th, and Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace is attempting to affix a COVID-19 awareness poster to the front door of Kiammy’s Grocery + Deli at 76 Howard Avenue.  As part of a continued effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and promote awareness amid an alarming fall increase in cases, the City of … Continue reading A Second Wave of Covid Canvassing in Lancaster City

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McCaskey Students Present Before City Council

“We are a dedicated group of young adults working to improve our community and learning how to be successful citizens; teaching that all people, no matter how young, have roles to play in leading the community.” These words, spoken by McCaskey Junior Destiny Ponce at the November 10 Lancaster City Council meeting, perfectly sum up the mission and purpose of the McCaskey Neighborhood Leaders Academy. … Continue reading McCaskey Students Present Before City Council

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Uighur Muslims in China are in Serious Danger

Currently in China, Uighur muslims are being held in concentration camps and even more are being built. For years China has denied accusations of the camps existence however, recent images were released that proved otherwise. The images depict construction of new camps that include watchtowers and barbed wire. The Chinese government is referring to them as “re-education centers”. While the government says they are for … Continue reading Uighur Muslims in China are in Serious Danger

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Kid COVID

Image courtesy of Kawasaki Kids Foundation Since the start of the pandemic, doctors and scientists have seen that viruses drift away and don’t affect children as much. But in recent weeks there has been a spike in a disease called Inflammatory Kawasaki Syndrome. Doctors in New York started seeing a rise in cases between April 27 and May 4.  Inflammatory Kawasaki Syndrome is a disease … Continue reading Kid COVID

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Kim Jong-Gone: What Happened to the Supreme Leader?

In late April Supreme Leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-Un seemed to have vanished in thin air. Questions began to arise when Kim missed the most important holiday in the North Korean year, the Day of the Sun, a significant holiday that celebrates the Father of North Korea Kim Iil-Sung, the Grandfather of Kim Jong-un. The Day of the Sun is … Continue reading Kim Jong-Gone: What Happened to the Supreme Leader?

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Trump Freezes Funding to World Health Organization

by Landis F. May 1, 2020 The World Health Organization, or WHO, is a very important organization during this perplexing war with coronavirus. It provides healthcare to various countries around the world, helps to prevent communicable diseases such as Ebola and influenza, and researches different diseases by trying to find a cure and publishing data, reports, and fact sheets about new contagious viruses for an … Continue reading Trump Freezes Funding to World Health Organization

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Coronavirus from a New Yorker’s Perspective

By Rose C. Question: How do you social distance yourself in a city of over 8 million people? Answer: You don’t. Erica Johnson, an English Professor at Pace University in New York city, spoke to me over the phone this past Thursday about the struggles of trying to survive life in the most crowded city in the country during coronavirus. “It is impossible…I live in … Continue reading Coronavirus from a New Yorker’s Perspective

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Coronavirus Protests Spark Controversy

People of all backgrounds, including teachers, plumbers, and stay at home parents, have decided that they have had enough of the stay at home orders. This has led people all across the country to join in rallies to protest the “government overreach.” While some of these people are protesting closures of businesses that have left them jobless and without income, this will instead focus on … Continue reading Coronavirus Protests Spark Controversy

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Lancaster Grocery Stores: Assessing Responses to COVID-19

Though Covid-19 is keeping many people in their homes, there is still a need for groceries. Grocery store visits may be the only interactions many have with strangers, and it is essential that people feel safe in these stores. So I visited four stores in Lancaster to learn first hand how they were handling the outbreak.  Whole foods  At Whole Foods there was a person … Continue reading Lancaster Grocery Stores: Assessing Responses to COVID-19

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