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Pandemic PrayersPosted 11/10/2020 by Aviva Freedberg

The Jewish community adjusts to online gatherings for holidays and events. During a global pandemic, it’s difficult to have large communities gather in a closed space to celebrate religion. Many gro... More

Learning LicksPosted 11/10/2020 by David Lopez-Vences

After months of being bored in quarantine, playing instruments has become a creative outlet and a new form of entertainment.  In the span of a few months, I went from listening to music every day to ... More

COVID Diary #6Posted 11/10/2020 by Tess Ware

Tess. When COVID-19 first started in China and had not reached the US yet, my friends and I were watching memes about what was going on. Little did we know, two months later we would be right there wi... More

Community PartnershipsPosted 11/09/2020 by Chase Bellomo

Local business keeps Spartans involved in their community. The community around Thomas Jefferson is like no other. There are numerous local businesses that are involved with students in the Spartan co... More

Roxanne’s Original Reviews: I Am MotherPosted 11/09/2020 by Roxanne Wilkerson

One of the many popular Netflix Originals has compelled multiple audiences. WARNING: Spoiler Alert The sci-fi Netflix Original I am Mother, directed by Grant Sputore, is a brilliant movie full of susp... More

COVID Diary #5Posted 11/09/2020 by Caitlin Beery

Caitlin. It was March 10th when I found that my official visit to the University of New Mexico was postponed and would be eventually cancelled. It was March 12th when I found out that my championship ... More

COVID Diary #4Posted 11/06/2020 by Ava Ward

Ava. The first eight months of the coronavirus pandemic deceived me into believing that life in quarantine meant life in stagnation. It is the people we meet and the places we go that add diversity to... More

COVID Diary #3Posted 11/04/2020 by David Lopez-Vences

David. My first experience during the pandemic seems like a blur. Looking back, I remember how happy I was in school. I was starting to do well again and all my friendships were good. I was starting t... More

COVID Diary #2Posted 11/04/2020 by Avery LoJacono

Avery. On the 12th of March, we found out that all CHSAA activities would be canceled until the end of our three week spring break; I found out on Instagram. I was not participating in a sport in the ... More

COVID Diary #1Posted 11/02/2020 by Gracelyn Leonard

Grace. The day I knew that my life would be affected by the mysterious coronavirus was March 12th. I was in my 6th period when I found out the soccer season I’d been waiting for all year was cancele... More