Eliana. COVID-19 struck everyone differently. I was one of the lucky ones. I have a safe and quiet environment where I can do my work. I have my own computer and my own work space. Some kids aren’... More
Holden. Disclaimer: Before reading the following, please understand that the situation I was given in response to the COVID-19 outbreak was the best possible scenario, and I’m super thankful to be... More
Roxanne. Who knew so many hopes could be crushed in a matter of hours? I was building my way up in life, striving for success. I’d gained a powerful desire to achieve more and exceed expectations ov... More
Georgia. It was March, and for me, things were looking up for the first time in six months. My mind had entered back into my body, and my spark, the little flame that makes me who I am, had begun to... More
To whom it may concern, Let me tell you about the lockdown. When it came We seemed to appreciate Mother Earth’s creations a little more than we did before Waters were a bit clearer P... More
Rachel. In May of 2020, Jeff Kasanoff tweeted a viewpoint on Americans’ behavior in the pandemic that would stay with me for a while: “Very American to decide we are bored with COVID and therefore... More
Madelyn. I knew COVID was serious when I was sitting in first period, AP Lang, and I saw the unease on Mr. Silvers’ face as he told us we had this “extended” spring break. That’s when all of m... More
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
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
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
