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Have Yourself a Merry Little Zoom Call … and Other Socially-Distanced Activities to Enjoy Over the Holidays

December 20, 2020December 20, 2020 Kyaira Jordan '22
Have Yourself a Merry Little Zoom Call … and Other Socially-Distanced Activities to Enjoy Over the Holidays
Despite frost in the air and streets lined with lights, rising COVID-19 cases have made it very difficult for families to gather together as they normally do this time of year. Usually, in my family, our Thanksgiving dinner includes over 75 people. This year, we decided to find a new way to uphold our traditions and make the best out...
Featurescoronavirus, COVID-19, family, holidays, pandemic, social distance

There’s Always Room for One More Dish

May 27, 2020May 27, 2020 Sophie Borgenicht '20
There’s Always Room for One More Dish
My mother stormed up to her room one night, almost in tears. My brother and I don’t help enough with the dishes, with the laundry, with anything, really. It’s totally our fault. No, honestly. I’m not trying to come off as sarcastic. We don’t do enough. But we do try.
Featurescleaning, conflict, coronavirus, dishes, family, prompt, quarantine

Lonely

April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 Beier Nelson '22
Lonely
All my life, I’ve been told by my friends, “you’re so lucky to have no siblings” and “I wish I was an only child like you.” Although I understand where they are coming from, I truly believe that being an only child is over-glorified.
Featurescoronavirus, family, free time, friends, only child

Board Games and Bike Rides and Tigers, Oh My!

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Neil Bennet '22
Board Games and Bike Rides and Tigers, Oh My!
After weeks of guessing whether school would be canceled or not, I was pleasantly surprised when it was announced that we would get three days off, a reaction that I’m sure was shared by many of my classmates. As days turned into weeks of quarantine, my attitude changed dramatically.
Featurescoronavirus, family, pros and cons, quarantine

The Winner Takes The Cake

January 9, 2020March 17, 2020 Kyaira Jordan
The Winner Takes The Cake
Dessert. We adore dessert. Cakes, pies, cookies. You either grab it or there’s nothing left—It’s every person for themselves.
Features, Fooddessert, family, holidays

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