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 »
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 »
Dec. 9, 2020 By Emily Melleno Staff Writer Every year since 2016, my dad Victor Melleno and I have gone to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford to watch the New York Giants play. When I first found out fans would not be allowed at this season’s games, I was deva... More »
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 »
May 24, 2020 By Angela Ellis Staff Writer It can be difficult to stay calm and upbeat while sheltering in place. Yet, time spent with family and connecting with friends is making these challenging times easier to bear. With each passing day, families are growi... More »
May 18, 2020 By Madison Sofield Staff Writer It is tough having to stay inside all day doing nothing but schoolwork. Therefore, it is the perfect time to practice self-care and do what you can to keep yourself healthy and occupied while staying at home. One wa... More »
May 10, 2020 By Kara Murgittroyd Staff Writer COVID-19 has affected over 3.3 million people worldwide and his inspired fear among those who worry they or their loved ones will catch the deadly virus. It can take up to two weeks for symptoms of the highly conta... More »
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 »
May 5, 2020 By Alyssa Ferrara Editor Graduation was supposed to be our big day. For seniors, it is the milestone we’ve been waiting for throughout our high school careers. Walking across the stage and accepting our diplomas was meant to be proof that the last ... More »
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 »
April 17, 2020 By Caila Barreiros Staff Writer “The show must go on” is a common motto in the entertainment industry, but in New York, it is anything but true right now. On March 12, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all Broadway theaters would be closed until ... More »
March 28, 2020 By Victoria Niedbal Managing Editor The coronavirus outbreak has turned everyone’s daily life upside down. With school closings, businesses shutting down and a statewide curfew, I am struggling to adapt to the sudden changes. Simultaneously, thi... More »
