by Phoebe Farris ’20 The Coronavirus pandemic is something that is already having a huge impact on the healthcare system, and we can only imagine what the future of this field looks like. Now, the need for health care professionals is more evident than ever. Hospitals in areas heavily impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic are filled to capacity, having to … Read More
by Sydney Henry ’20 As many U.S. schools have shut down for the remainder of the year due to coronavirus, the College Board was left to make an unprecedented decision about AP examination. At the beginning of April, the College Board decided to move its exams completely online and changed the formatting of the exams to better accommodate the current … Read More
by Conall Sahler ’20 During this time of great stress and loss for the Class of 2020, John Krasinki has made it his goal to help make seniors feel included in what they are missing. Krasinski, best known for his role on NBC’s “The Office” as Jim Halpert, has become popular with a new set of fans due to his … Read More
by Jonah Sachs ’20 Seniors around the globe are annually challenged to overcome one of the most daunting tasks of their young-adult lives: adjusting to life on their own. Whether they feel ready for complete independence or dread the day they move away from home, the summer before their freshman year of college is more often than not filled with … Read More
by Sophia Wooden ’20 During this difficult time, a lot of high school students are struggling with a feeling of helplessness, as the future is currently uncertain. However, senior Ally Walsh has started helping her father sell masks for his athleticwear company, Lightning Wear Apparel. Clothing by the company is worn by school sport teams and sold in many stores … Read More
by Vendela Krenkel ’20 With the guarantee that students will finish off this school year at home, questions of whether the end-of-the-year events for seniors will still take place, rescheduled for later, or cancelled altogether have arisen. Because of the decreasing number of cases of Coronavirus throughout this past week, Governor Larry Hogan has announced that Maryland may partially reopen … Read More
by Kara Thompson ’20 Many teenagers work jobs, both in the summer and during the school year, so they can have extra cash. Especially for seniors, this paycheck also can help them pay for college, whether it’s textbook or tuition money, or it is used during the school year for spiritwear or food. Due to the coronavirus shutting down many … Read More
by Jenna Bloom ’21 There’s no denying that times like these are overwhelming, stressful, and unprecedented. Mental health is at stake, and everything on the news just seems to be negative. It’s hard to take a step back and appreciate the small wins. To combat this, thehappyarc.com is a new website sharing the positive stats of COVID-19, including recovery numbers, … Read More
by Christianna Tran and Anjali Verma ‘20 Quarantine can make it easy for people to slack off and fall into a cycle of procrastination. This, however, is not the case for seniors Ben Chipurnoi and Nabeela Idris, who have been working diligently on their new clothing line, Univtees. Their brand showcases a wide array of clothing ranging from tube tops … Read More
by Eve Schlegel ‘20 There is a common feeling of despondency at the moment, not only among Americans, but people all around the world. Our lives and daily routines have hit a dead end as we have become hermits in our homes. Big events for high school and college seniors, like graduation and prom, come and go. As a high … Read More