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Masked student walks, stressed about COVID-19.

COVID Cases: What You Need to Know

Maya Williams December 19, 2023

The massive COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was a big deal, and, while there are vaccines and more safety precautions for the illness, COVID should still be taken seriously, especially in public settings. COVID...

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Virtual School In Disguise

Jenna McKenzie, Contributing Writer March 29, 2022

As missing assignments once again start piling up and students cry out in frustration, we’re left to wonder what went wrong.  Over the years, our school system and curriculum have changed and adapted...

COVID-19 vaccine getting extracted from a vial.

COVID-19 Vaccine State Mandate

Luis Lozada, Contributing Writer March 28, 2022

Since March 2020, the “true” beginning of the  COVID-19  pandemic, many things have been up in the air in a vast amount of different ways states and counties have dealt with this serious issue. The...

False Vaccine information

Omar Mumin, Staff Writer March 28, 2022

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced an error in their vaccination data collection on Wednesday, March 9th. 53.6% of children ages five to eleven were previously stated to have received...

Laura Bonnani, a Kindergarten teacher at Nebinger, teaches virtually via Zoom.

Postponed hybrid learning plan brings relief

Omar Mumin December 10, 2020

Students in the School District of Philadelphia have not been in school learning since mid-March 2020. The new online learning environment has many differences from being taught in a school building....

9th grade students are using Discord to get to know each other.

Class of 2024 finds itself in Discord

Ace Ludwig October 8, 2020

9th grade students are using Discord to get to know each other. With the COVID-19 quarantine still in effect, Franklin Learning Center classes are remote, forcing new ninth-graders to get to know each...

FLC grad battles COVID at work and home

FLC grad battles COVID at work and home

Ace Ludwig May 18, 2020

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How not to lose your last brain cell while quarantined at home

How not to lose your last brain cell while quarantined at home

Ace Ludwig March 30, 2020

Due to the coronavirus outbreak schools across the US have been closed to prevent the virus’ spread. This may lead to students falling behind on their studies or lose a few brain cells here and there....

COVID-19 guide to stay safe

COVID-19 guide to stay safe

Jalen Stokes March 24, 2020

The recent COVID-19 outbreak has caused distress and dismay around the world. In Philadelphia, people are panicking in an effort to avoid catching the virus at all costs. However, you do not need...

COVID-19 myths debunked

COVID-19 myths debunked

Ace Ludwig March 18, 2020

With so many people talking about coronavirus safety, it's important to be able to tell the difference between myths and facts. Here is the truth about some popular COVID-19 misconceptions.

SDP cites staffing issues, closes all schools for two weeks

SDP cites staffing issues, closes all schools for two weeks

March 13, 2020

The School District of Philadelphia is closing all schools through March 27, 2020. Students are being urged to take home all materials and medications. Future updates will be made at www.philasd.org/coronavirus....

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