Tag: COVID-19

Campus Life, Opinion

Four Perspectives on Surviving School During a Pandemic

When schools shut down on March 13, 2020, not very many people predicted the ongoing pandemic that upended almost every facet of life. The two weeks off school turned into a month, into two, until school was moved online for the next school year as well. The past two years were characterized by masks, discussions of ‘flattening the curve’, and exasperating Zoom calls that never … Continue reading Four Perspectives on Surviving School During a Pandemic

Unknown's avatarHannah Geiser
Opinion, Politics

Toxic Masculinity and Covid-19: Deadly Consequences

Toxic masculinity. It’s an amorphous concept, often scorned as overly intellectual, criticized by the right as a war on traditional masculinity and by some on the left as ignoring the role of individual choice in determining behaviors. It generally manifests itself in performative male aggression, the desire to project physical strength, sexual dominance, and no signs of vulnerability. And discounting the significance of toxic masculinity … Continue reading Toxic Masculinity and Covid-19: Deadly Consequences

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News

Everything You Need To Know about the Omicron Variant: Symptoms, Tests, and Impact

As the world continues to fight off COVID while still attempting to maintain some sense of normalcy, a new variant of the already deadly virus makes its way everywhere with catastrophic effects. The Omicron variant was first discovered in Botswana and South Africa, and since then has spread rapidly, causing hospitals to fill back up and the number of cases to skyrocket once more. Healthcare … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know about the Omicron Variant: Symptoms, Tests, and Impact

Unknown's avatarJanette Blain
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Vast Disparities in Vaccine Distribution Point to Systemic Issues

COVID-19 had been wreaking havoc all across the world while world leaders scrambled to find a vaccine. But since the development of vaccines from multiple manufacturers, vaccine rollout in countries has hit many roadblocks. In rich countries, over half of the population has gotten their first vaccine shot, while in low income countries, only 2% of the population has gotten their first dose. Covax, a … Continue reading Vast Disparities in Vaccine Distribution Point to Systemic Issues

Unknown's avatarHannah Geiser
News

Everything You Need to Know About the New COVID-19 Guidelines

As more people continue to get vaccinated, states are starting to lift mask mandates. However, these rules only apply if the person is fully vaccinated. This does not apply to buses, planes, and other forms of public transportation where masks are still required. While some states are lifting mask mandates, others have never had one to begin with. Georgia and Alaska never had a mask … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About the New COVID-19 Guidelines

Unknown's avatarJanette Blain
News

What You Need to Know About the Covid-19 Vaccines

Covid 19 vaccines are slowly making their way around the country to healthcare workers and to citizens. As of now,  2.95 million doses have been given in the state of Pennsylvania and of those 912,000 have been fully vaccinated. There are 2 kinds of vaccines being given with another new one being released soon. According to KQED, the Moderna vaccine is given to those 18 … Continue reading What You Need to Know About the Covid-19 Vaccines

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Opinion, Politics

The Centrist Agenda: What Biden’s Done- And What He Could Be Doing

President Biden has made it clear that he’s sacrificing an opportunity for systemic change out of a desire to be palatable for everyone. As we celebrate the end of Trump, let’s not let cosmetically diverse Cabinet appointments distract us from the fact that Biden is a man who, a year ago, told billionaires that “nothing would fundamentally change” for them if he was elected. We … Continue reading The Centrist Agenda: What Biden’s Done- And What He Could Be Doing

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Campus Life

It’s Official: We’re Going Back

The School district of Lancaster board meeting on Tuesday, January 12, lasted for nearly five hours.  The overwhelming majority of public comments, from teachers, parents, and administrators, and students alike, voiced the opinion that kids need to be back in school for academic, social, and economic reasons. Many invoked the theme of equity: if other schools are in-person, what does it say about us if … Continue reading It’s Official: We’re Going Back

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News

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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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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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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Arts & Culture

DIY Fashion Under Lockdown

Stay-at-home orders are keeping people home, and have shut down the fashion world, but young people are still finding ways to create and express themselves at home. But how is the fashion industry changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic? With young style hungry teens at home DIY fashion is spiking. High fashion designers have either postponed or canceled fashions throughout the world, and some … Continue reading DIY Fashion Under Lockdown

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Campus Life, Opinion

It’s Normal to be Unproductive During Quarantine

American is in crisis, and so are its teenagers.  We are used to having our entire lives planned out. Our public education system’s cult of productivity instills in us a sense of urgency about whatever is coming next. High school is all about getting to college. College is all about becoming a successful member of the workforce. We choose our extracurriculars not for pleasure, but … Continue reading It’s Normal to be Unproductive During Quarantine

Unknown's avatarFrances Brogan
News

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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