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Nothing beats New York in the springtime

May 24, 2021 By Prires Sahiti Staff Writer One of the most inspirational places to go during the spring is New York City. Coffee shops and food establishments opened at full capacity on May 19, so the city is buzzing again. Everywhere you look, there are peopl... More »

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Checking in with family from Italy during the pandemic

March 26, 2021 By Emilia Calabrese Staff Writer Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic began, traveling has been rather difficult for many. To minimize the spread of the virus, a large number of countries have established travel bans and new restrictions. Sanitizing... More »

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My 90-year-old grandpa beat the coronavirus

March 22, 2021 By Emily Melleno Staff Writer The chances of an elderly person over 85 years old being hospitalized because of Covid-19 is 13 times higher than someone between the ages of 18 and 29. My grandpa Felix Melleno, who is 90 years old, falls in that p... More »

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Covid-19 restrictions are making pet owners dog tired

ANIMATION BY CAROLINA AGUILAR Feb. 27, 2021 By Emily Melleno Staff Writer In the United States, around 85 million families or 67 percent of households are pet owners, so not being able to be with your pet in certain circumstances was a big change. Since my fam... More »

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Pandemic reveals importance of family

Dec. 1, 2020 By Brianna Tartaglia Staff Writer When the quarantine began, I had no idea what a long journey it was going to be. At first, I thought of it as a brief break from school and assumed life would quickly return to normal. Unfortunately, this was not ... More »

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My dad survived the coronavirus

May 6, 2020 By Angelina DeLuca Staff Writer During the week of March 23, my 59-year-old father Peter DeLuca developed all of the symptoms of a sinus infection, which was the diagnosis his doctor confirmed over the phone. At first, his nose was stuffy, but with... More »

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I thought I was an introvert. Then came COVID-19.

April 24, 2020 By Alyssa Ferrara Editor Most people would think that a time like this would be an introvert’s dream come true, their time to shine. For those who do not know, introverts tend to be quiet, reticent people who enjoy solitude. They are stereotypic... More »