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There has recently been a new disease linked to the coronavirus, this new disease is similar to the Kawaksaki disease. The Kawasaki disease originated in Japan in the 1960s; it
Percentage of foster care children in congregate care by state in 2013. Photo in public domain by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. The United States foster care system is broken.
During quarantine there is a lot of time to go on walks, runs, or bike rides. There are only so many times you can go around your neighborhood before it
During this coronavirus pandemic many students are left bored and lonely without being able to interact with their friends. Many students have resorted to meeting up online through websites such
Student athletes are very frustrated with the cancelation of sports due to the coronavirus. Some students have taken this opportunity to train and get better, while others have been unmotivated
Documentaries are interesting especially ones focusing on true crime, it forces views to think while watching and keeps them intrigued. (Photo in public domain labeled for reuse by PeakPx) While
Everyone works differently, in various spaces or times. But is motivation the same for all? (Photo Courtesy of Ellie Thompson) Let’s face it: quarantine is hard. Isolation isn’t fun for
Below are some binge worthy series that you can find on Netflix to pass some time: Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness: If you are into docuseries, Netflix recently dropped
Ender’s Game, written in 1985 by Orson Card is a fascinating book that I have enjoyed reading in my recent free time. The novel focuses on young Andrew “Ender” Wiggen
Coronavirus has allowed for people to reconnect with their surrounding environments. Because of the Stay At Home order in effect for all North Carolinians until April 30, many people want
When news first broke about the Coronavirus in December 2019, I personally wasn’t super worried. I think I speak for a lot of young people when I say I didn’t
Most of us have been social distancing or in “quarantine” for a little over a month. The media has provided no comfort as to when we will be able to
Nostalgia is a feeling of longing for the past. It makes us want what we used to have, so maybe we can feel happy again. We think that when we
James Bunton, a junior, attempted woodworking for the first time during quarantine. It didn’t go exactly his way, but he said he’d keep trying. (Photo used by permission of James
Democrats saw huge wins in 2018, they flipped eleven seats in the North Carolina State House. This brought the composition of the chamber from a 75-45 Republican supermajority, to a
The year 2020 marks the 230th anniversary of the US Census. The first census for the United States of American occurred in 1790, under Thomas Jefferson’s supervision when he was
Since the beginning of the self-quarantine era, every step taken outside the confines of one’s house has been a rare treat. For many, walking, jogging, or biking through the
Call of the Wild, released on February 21, 2020, is the sixth movie adaptation of Jack London’s The Call Of The Wild novel written in 1903. While it does have
Dear Healthcare Workers, First off, we just want to thank you for being so brave, selfless, and patient, during this time of need. While we are staying at home to
The field is set. On November 3, 2020, voters will decide whether to give Donald Trump four more years, or oust Trump in exchange for Joe Biden. With the two
Almost everyone knows John Krasinski — maybe not by that name, but by Jim from The Office or Jack Ryan. He has a national fan base and millions of people
AP exams are coming up fast, and the study rush is just beginning. Not for Amy May, though. Amy May has been preparing for this her whole life. Before she
Coronavirus has us all social distancing and staying at our homes with the Stay at Home order in effect until April 30. This Stay at Home order allows residents of
With the coronavirus forcing the majority of people to go on lockdown in their houses, families are scrambling to find things to occupy their time. Practicing social distancing is definitely
Usually remasters of games are nothing special. Graphics may be improved and new stuff will be added, but nothing major or ground breaking. This was not the case for Modern
Since the widespread “Stay Home” orders, many have spent the majority of their days online. Separated from their norm of creating and performing music, many artists took to social media
Depending on who you ask, this “corona-cation” is an extrovert’s nightmare, a chronic shopper’s disaster, and a good samaritan’s obstacle. There is one way many North Raleigh neighborhoods are connecting
In the United States, almost every high schooler’s wish is to drive. It’s a form of independence – a way of learning how to become your own person by becoming
In times as uncertain as these, people need to find something to connect over, such as music. The Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer, or 5SOS, released their fourth album,
Many people have a pet. From a scaly snake to a furry ferret, pets bring a smile to people’s faces. In fact, the human-animal bond is very beneficial to one’s
Social media heavily influences today’s adolescence. Over the course of a few years, there has been a creation of a variety of different social media platforms; there has been
Even if you don’t listen to K-pop, you’ve probably heard of BTS before. Over the past few years, the K-pop genre as a whole has gained popularity in
Everyone has heard at some point or another that daily exercise makes us happier and healthier. But does it actually make high schoolers happier? On one end of
With the bright spring sun, the reflective Lululemon logo is shining everywhere. Girls are flaunting their leggings, jackets, shirts and many more items. Although almost every item in the
Merriam-Webster defines love as, “strong affection for another arising out of out of kinship or personal ties.” Love is something that almost every person in this world has
Lauv, singer-songwriter from California, released his 21-song debut studio album “~how i’m feeling~” on Friday, March 6. Before dropping the rest of the album, Lauv had already released
Benito Antonia Martinez Ocasio, a Puerto Rican rapper better known by his stage name Bad Bunny, recently released his album YHLQMDLG. His longest and most impressive album yet, this newest
TikTok has brought forth many trends, the newest being “whipped coffee”. The drink has recently taken off on social media in South Korea as residents try to find ways to
Four years since the band One Direction began their ‘18 month’ hiatus, One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson released his first solo album, Walls. The long awaited album dropped on January 31.
