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Donating lunch bags to homeless people

Mame Ndoye, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020

According to the Bowery Mission, homelessness brings a sense of loneliness that erodes the core of a person’s self-value. When you are homeless, a simple smile and a word of kindness can make a big difference...

The pros and cons of TikTok

Michael Vento, Editor-in-Chief
November 12, 2020

TikTok has revolutionized twenty-first-century teenage communication. From dance videos to tutorials to political opinionists, the app has it all. With over 800 million users across the world, Tik Tok...

Covid leaves students confused with college applications

Taylor Mooney, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020

Applying to colleges has always been stressful, but this year with Covid-19 it can be even more difficult. Not knowing where to start the application process, or even what colleges to look at. The application...

COVID ‘Do’s’ and ‘Dont’s’

Samantha Campbell, News Editor
October 28, 2020

School can be difficult to navigate during a normal school year. Now, we are in completely uncharted territory, and with new restrictions at every turn, this school year has already proven eventful.  Students...

“When I was your age”: Teachers share their teenage years

Charlotte Connerton, Opinion Editor
October 28, 2020

Teachers give loads of work, tests, and projects, but it is hard to imagine that they had lives before they taught us. They have families and they, in fact, were high schoolers, too (as hard as it may...

What will Halloween look like this year in Rhode Island?

Charlotte Clawson, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020

This year, witches and ghosts are not the only things to be mindful of. With the number of COVID cases rising, it appears the possibility of a fun Halloween is disappearing simultaneously. However, Governor...

Covid-19’s lasting effect on business

Carson Zell, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020

COVID-19 took the entire world by surprise but no one felt the impact of the virus like businesses and the economic effect is undeniable. Many aspects important to a business's smooth operation were...

Teachers adapt to distance learning

Mame Ndoye, Staff Writer
October 27, 2020

Sir Isaac Pitman was born on January 4, 1813, and died on January 22, 1897. He was a teacher of the English language known now as Pitman shorthand. He was also the vice-president of the Vegetarian Society....

How to have fun safely this fall

Madalyn Knutton, Social Media Coordinator/Photo Editor
October 27, 2020

I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a crazy year, and with the upcoming spooky season, this year is bound to be different than last. It's important to shift our expectations into something...

Halloween in Rhode Island will be different

Kelly Deignan, Journalist
October 14, 2020

On October 31, Halloween will be very different due to the spread of COVID-19, according to Governor Gina Raimondo. This year, the state government has declared the strict regulation that groups must keep...

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