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Nine Semi-Productive Things to Do Instead of Wasting Your Time

May 29, 2020May 29, 2020 Sophie Borgenicht '20
Nine Semi-Productive Things to Do Instead of Wasting Your Time
As someone who is prone to overthinking and stress, it’s no surprise that quarantine gives me an adequate amount of anxiety. At first, I spent my quarantine lying in bed and enjoying the fact that I had nothing to do. But for me, like for most people, not having anything to do got old pretty quickly. So, I decided to...
Featuresart, baking, class, coronavirus, guide, museum, online, online class, quarantine, reading, self care, virtual, writing, youtube

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

Seeing Screen to Screen: Quarantine Technology Reviewed for High Schoolers

May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 Ava Moseley '21
Seeing Screen to Screen: Quarantine Technology Reviewed for  High Schoolers
With social distancing guidelines extended indefinitely, we could all use some outlets to stay in touch. Here are three great social distancing apps that will make you feel closer to one another during isolation.
Featurescoronavirus, houseparty, netflix, quarantine, social media, technology, zoom

A Guide to Hobbies for the Quarantined and Impatient

May 15, 2020October 14, 2020 Sona Wink '21
A Guide to Hobbies for the Quarantined and Impatient
If you’re anything like me, you have watched every movie and TV show imaginable, often feel too restless to read, and yearn to do something with your hands. It’s time to turn to crafts.
Features, Popularbaking, coronavirus, crafts, hobbies, knitting, plants, quarantine

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

Playwriting in Quarantine

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 Brenden Dahl '20
Playwriting in Quarantine
I was able to team up with an organization I love called Philly Young Playwrights (PYP) to mount the “PYP Quarantine Challenge,” which solicited submissions from Philadelphia students, and culminated in a livestream of three winning plays performed by professional actors.
Featurescommunity, coronavirus, philadelphia, playwriting, quarantine

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