By: Maryellen Kane With COVID cases rising, many feared how the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games would proceed. Despite the spike in COVID positives because of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, the […]
Having a Substitute Teacher for a Long Period of Time can Disrupt Learning
By: Jessica Melnikoff During the recent winter wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, many teachers have been infected or exposed to the virus, resulting in extended absences for faculty in compliance with public […]
Recent Merck/Pfizer Pills
By: Olivia Abraham On October 11th, 2021, pharmaceutical company Merck submitted an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a COVID-19 treatment pill. On Tuesday […]
When Will it Be Safe to Go Back to School?

By: Lily Caravela After over a year of living abnormally in the pandemic, a common question is continuously raised; is it safe for students and teachers to go back to in-person school […]
Texas Power Outages
By: Kate Porcello Across the country, news of the weather and power outages in Texas has been spreading rapidly. Throughout the week, many areas in Texas suffered from freezing weather and snow […]
New Zealand Lifts All Restrictions for COVID-19
By: Julia Hernandez Living in a world that is surrounded by an inevitable virus has taken its toll on everyone. Specifically, it is important to note that one country has resolved their […]
COVID-19’s Influence On Climate Change
By: Charley Albert The coronavirus has created tremendous waves in many areas of life. It has made its mark on society in plenty of obvious ways: wearing masks, social distancing and online […]
Covid Vaccine Available in Essex County

By: Emma Carriker After almost a year of coronavirus taking over, there is finally a vaccine to prevent getting the illness. Across the country, shipments of the Moderna and Pfizer fill hospitals […]
COVID’s Impact On Indigenous Culture

By: Nicole Cordasco American and Alaskan Natives currently make up approximately 2.4% of the United States population, an estimated 10 million people (National Congress of American Indians). Less than half of this […]
Congress Fails to Reach Common Ground Over COVID-19 Bill

By: Daniel Galal With public health experts expecting a brutal season for COVID-19, the need for a federal stimulus package seems to be greater than ever. Economic relief is a bipartisan issue, […]