All posts tagged "quarantine"
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Best books, movies and music for post-quarantine boredom
The Fault In Our Stars – John Green Published in 2012 This is possibly one of the saddest love stories I’ve ever read. Hazel Grace...
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Students experience wave of early quarantine nostalgia
The following is a list that describes a few student favorite Tik-Tok trends from quarantine 2020. The “P.O.V Tik-Toks” trend: P.O.V Tik-Toks started to be...
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COVID Recovery Iowa offers teens mental health support
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is comforting for teenagers to see they are not the only ones struggling with challenges and changes resulting from the...
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The forgotten highlights of 2020
Alright, we all know that 2020 was a generally chaotic and bad year. Let’s find all of the most positive moments of last year!!...
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Quarantine affects students’ mental health
During quarantine in April, many students saw it as an opportunity to take time to themselves. Some saw the extended break as something required for...
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Netflix replaces beloved favorites with over-hyped originals
As we all struggle to stay calm during this national predicament, we also struggle to maintain one issue we never had to worry about before:...
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Students report lower grades due to COVID exposures and quarantine
Sophomore Kylie Ryen has missed four weeks of school this year due to being in contact with a COVID-infected student or family member. Her familiarity...
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Holmes counselor receives state honor
From calming student worries to celebrating their victories in and out of school, Holmes counselor Angela Wittmer was chosen as the best choice for the...
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Sit down with these series and stand alone books during COVID-19
Book Series To Read: The Vampire Kisses Series This book series is similar to Twilight but has your classic vampire atmosphere coffins, garlic allergy,...
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How to navigate college applications and scholarships for seniors
The process of college admissions can seem daunting at first for the unprepared high school senior, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the vast...
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30 students square off in Holmes chess tournament
Thirty Holmes Junior High students recently squared off in a chess tournament in ninth-grade science teacher Maria Hoekstra’s classroom during Tiger Time. The winner was seventh-grader Alexander Fuchtman who...
