The Triangle Volume 99, Issue 7: Special Issued, COVID-19

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Hailey Andis Salome Cloteaux Coral Roberts Erica Song

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As the novel coronavirus pandemic spreads, it brings misconceptions across the globe as well.

WEB EDITORS Emy Tays Braden Taylor

PHOTO EDITORS

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Jalynn Perry

With the amount of closures escalating due to COVID-19, students occupy their time with extra self-care and their favorite hobbies

PHOTO ASSISTANT Alexander Marsh

COPY EDITOR Nela Riddle

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COVERAGE EDITORS Abigail Bodart Cheyenne Peters

Find ways to keep busy during quarantine

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infectious info S by salome cloteaux and erica song design by hailey andis and coral roberts tuck in quarantine, with nothing else on the news, it seems like COVID-19 has taken over life. Yet, despite having so much attention turned towards this incurable disease, misconceptions among the general population still remain; just as the coronavirus is spreading around the world, misleading information is spreading through the media and publicized statistics. Like other students, junior Purbi Das is trying to separate the facts from the myths, as she unravels the truth about just what this novel virus is.

“The coronavirus is a respiratory illness that is highly contagious. It originated from Wuhan, China. The virus is spread through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to the flu,” Das said. “A person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes. Coughing and sneezing are physical symptoms, however a person could be a silent carrier of this virus, too.”

Along with its ability to spread before symptoms show, coronavirus has taken advantage of humans’ lack of immunity to it, according to senior Lucas Hayes.

“The flu is something our bodies have become accustomed to and the doctors have come out with multiple vaccines to help your body prevent and fight the flu,” Hayes said. “COVID-19 is new and since there is not [a] vaccine and it spreads very fast, it is feared.”

Besides its contagious nature, the rumors surrounding COVID-19 have infiltrated daily life as well—notably the misconception that its effects are similar to those of a cold or the flu. However, Bartholomew County Health Director Dr. Brian Niedbalski is working to put the myths to rest.

“The primary misconception is that COVID-19 is not really worse than the common cold or influenza. Studies are now showing it is 20 to 30 times more deadly than influenza and spreads just as easily,” Niedbalski said. “People also have a false sense of security based on the relatively low number of positive cases reported locally. There are many more people who are suspected to have had COVID-19, but just could not be tested due to the low amount of testing supplies.”

As testing increases and cases in the nation climb, health officials continue collecting and analyzing data to update Americans on the latest statistics. Despite this flow of information, sophomore Zane Glick has noticed the interpretations of the numbers in daily conversations do not necessarily line up with the whole truth of the matter.

“One thing I’ve seen in discussions of the virus are people throwing

unmasking the virus

Bartholomew County Health Director Dr. Brian Niedbalski clears up the misconceptions around COVID-19 “Studies are now showing it is 20 to 30 times more deadly than influenza and spreads just as easily.”

myth

COVID-19 only affects older people or those with underlying health conditions

As the novel coronavirus pandemic spreads, it brings misconceptions across the globe as well.

out statistics with no context. In an ever changing situation like this, numbers...truly don’t always tell the full story,” Glick said. “Maybe the virus only has about a 2% death rate, but when that’s applied to a large [number] of victims, that 2% becomes a huge number of lost life. Not only that, but that rate is a generalization of the entire population; the rate can vary from different locations.”

Senior Trevor Lirette has been tracking the numbers as well and agrees that people are misinterpreting the situation.

“A lot of people just look at the numbers right now and see that it hasn’t killed a lot of people, so they assume that it won’t kill a lot of people,” Lirette said. “It’s hard for people to wrap their minds around exponential growth. The misconception lies in that it will always grow at the current rate.”

After listening to warnings from public health officials, Glick observed another trend in the cases that deviated from common belief.

“We’re told that it is only truly dangerous for those with underlying health conditions and a weak immune system, but it seems there are some cases where people who don’t have either of those issues have died. There’s just not enough we know,” Glick said. “It’s so contagious it’s put the world on lockdown. That should speak volumes.”

Since March 23, in a decision made to protect Hoosiers’ health, Indiana has been under Gov. Holcomb’s stay-at-home order in compliance with the nation’s recommendations for social distancing.

“The purpose of staying home and social distancing is to reduce the spread of the virus from infected individuals. If you have symptoms, you should remain home for seven days after the beginning of symptoms and at least [three] days after you are feeling better,” Niedbalski said.

“Remaining at home also prevents you from getting the virus from someone else who is infected.”

After watching these orders and crises unfold, Das calls Americans to avoid irresponsible behaviors and unite against the coronavirus.

“I believe that the American people and government have not been taking this virus seriously. While the government has made amends to their preventive measures and plan of action, they were incredibly slow,” Das said. “Furthermore...people have acted immaturely by attending social events, despite being aware of the pandemic. Not only did their actions put themselves at risk, but it also put others at risk. In order to bring this virus to a stop, every single person needs to take initiative and stay safe.”

COVID-19 is not any more dangerous than the flu or common cold

Social distancing is ineffective in combating the spread of the coronavirus

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“If we follow the guidelines for social distancing now and sacrifice what we would really like to be doing for the next several weeks, then the sooner we can [go] back to some sense of normalcy.”

“While those most at risk for COVID-19 are individuals over the age of 60 and those with underlying health conditions (cancer, lung disease, heart disease, and diabetes), the younger population can be affected as well. Younger patients tend to have less severe symptoms, but the primary concern is these individuals can pass the virus on when they have minimal symptoms or perhaps no symptoms at all.”

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political fever

Coronavirus’ impacts have reached the political realm

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irect symptoms of the coronavirus include fever, cough and breathing can,” Panda said. “The magnitude of this pandemic is new to all of us, so I don’t think it’s trouble. But the virus has made its way into other spheres than just public fair to blame or criticize the government.” health, impacting both U.S. politics and economics, and the However, Panda does feel opposed to the government’s allocation of government has taken action in response to the funds during the pandemic. coronavirus’s impacts. Junior Alyse Pardue “I believe the government should have funded the holds positive views on the government’s actions thus far. doctors and hospitals more generously than having “I think the government is doing a good job Trump sign the $2.2 trillion stimulus package overall,” Pardue said. “America, as a whole, is trying to help out businesses that lose profits due to keep the virus contained.” to COVID-19,” Panda said. “Instead, the Pardue accredits the spread of the virus CDC should allocate funds for abundant more to the actions of Americans rather research to be done for COVID-19.” than governmental missteps.

Looking back, Panda believes more “Some people [don’t think] this could have been done to prevent the “the magnitude of this virus is a big deal. Even though some outbreak from reaching the point it are following instructions, it is very is at today. pandemic is new to all of us, so important that everyone practices “Earlier action would have I don’t think it’s fair to blame them,” Pardue said. “It comes down benefited the country because to the people and society and if there would be a greater or criticize the government for they are willing to listen.” awareness of COVID-19 taking the precautions, or lack While regular citizens may not when there were fewer cases; be following protocols to the best thus, people would take more thereof, it has to slow down the of their ability, Pardue believes precautions to restrict the spread escalation of COVID-19 cases” President Trump has played his of COVID-19,” Panda said. part.

Overall, Panda hopes there senior ayush panda “I think the president’s response will be a positive outcome of this has helped his image for reelection. year’s coronavirus outbreak.

I say this because he has been very “I think public health policy considerate,” Pardue said. “He has kept will be a lot similar to how people America updated every day. Though it [have acted] toward airport security would be hard to deal with a widespread since 9/11,” Panda said. “Many people virus, I think he is doing great, and this [will] will be more hesitant about meeting in definitely benefit his re-election.” public places during flu season or will invest In addition to Pardue, senior Ayush Panda feels more time and money in using hand sanitizer similarly about the government’s role in handling the religiously.” coronavirus.

“I believe the government is doing the best job that they

primary pushback Indiana’s primary was scheduled for May 5, but was pushed to June 2 to accomodate COVID-19 restrictions.

• All Hoosiers will be allowed to vote by absentee ballot via mail.

• County clerks can mail ballots through 12 days prior to the primary.

• Ballots with a May 5, 2020, date will be valid.

• Medical professionals will be eligible for travelling boards that help nursing home and hospital patients vote.

• Family members will be able to deliver each other’s absentee ballots.

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ews can come from different places, such as social media, news channels, parents and peers.

However, not all information received from those outlets is accurate. Senior Conner Freeman relies on watching special conferences from government officials and health professionals to learn more about the virus.

“I watch the press conferences from our governor and the president and doctors,” Freeman said. “Watching these conferences can be helpful, and also hearing from health experts can be helpful.”

Junior Holly Linn gets most of her information from the news and also her parents.

“I watch the news with my parents and they also help me understand what is going on with the virus,” Linn said.

Linn puts her faith directly in federal agency for America’s public health as well.

“I go to the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)] to find most of the information,” Linn said.

Senior Isabelle Settle gathers updates from a more personal source; she has a family member that works at a hospital, and she uses that to gain more insight into the situation, especially the events at the frontline.

“My mom works at Eskenazi hospital in Indianapolis,” Settle said. “When I have a question about the virus, I go to my mom first, and then I will go to the news if she does not have the answers for me.”

Settle thinks that it would be best for people to get their information from a health professional because they are working directly with the people who are infected.

“People should seek to gather information from a healthcare professional when they have questions about the virus,” Settle said.

sorting out the truth

Not all information in the news is real who.int/emergencies/diseases/myth-busters Myths: 5G mobile networks spread the virus.

Exposure to sunlight or temperatures higher than 25 degrees Celsius prevents the virus.

Taking a hot bath prevents the virus.

Facts: 3.85 million cases worldwide 1.29 million cases nationally 22,503 cases statewide 314 cases in Bartholomew County

as of May 8, 2020

what’s going on BNN staff has created video with vlogs documenting the beginning of e-learning during COVID-19

junior Ashley Milne

senior Matt Ruehman

junior Kyle Carlson

Congratulations, 2020 CNHS seniors!

self care during corona

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With the amount of closures escalating due to COVID-19, students occupy their time with extra self-care and their favorite hobbies

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itting in her bedroom with her windows open, a girl begins painting a canvas, something she has not done in years.

In another room, a girl gets out supplies to start on a new bracelet, a hobby she gave up when she was a child. In a third room, another girl joins a Zoom dance class, seeing her friends and teacher in tiny squares rather than face-to-face. As COVID-19 sweeps across the nation, these unexpected hobbies have become the new reality for many students. Sophomore Shreeya Ettireddy never thought she would be making bracelets instead of going to school.

“I am definitely getting to do them because school is closed,” Ettireddy said.

“If we had school I probably wouldn’t even think about doing this.”

Ettireddy is not entirely new to the hobby, but has not practiced it in many years.

“I enjoyed it when I was younger but just grew out of it,” Ettireddy siad.

“Since I have had more time I thought, ‘Why not get back into it?’”

Ettireddy is not the only one doing more art. Sophomore Lucia Signorino has been painting and embroidering during her extra time.

“I enjoy doing art because I can express my creativity in different ways,” Signorino said. “It helps me stay relaxed and gives me something to do.”

Some students have not started new

hobbies, but continued them in a different way.

Junior Lauren Grider has been meeting up with friends during Zoom dance classes.

“I really enjoy dancing because of how much it provides for me,” Grider said. “My favorite part will always be the lifelong friendships I have made and the amount of fun that my team and I have when we are together and talking to each other.”

The recent quarantine has also offered more time for self-care, but Signorino feels her mental health is still getting worse.

“Having more time for self-care and hobbies has definitely helped my mental health, but the lack of social interaction has made my mental health worse,” Signorino said.

Also missing her friends, Grider wishes she was still in school, even though she has more time to herself.

“I would much rather be able to go to school because I honestly love North,” Grider said. “I may complain about work or things like that at school but being able to be with so many different people in such a positive atmosphere is amazing.”

fun in quarantine A couple of fun things you can do to occupy your extra time at home Complete a puzzle at home with your family members

Brush up on your baking skills and bake a cake

Bust out your art supplies and paint something creative

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Amidst the 2020 global outbreak of Covid-19, CNHS students are homebound and adjusting to a life of social distancing.

F I E E T

by alyssa ayers and zoe preston design by lucy beck and katie long

n a month, lives across the world were changed. In an instant, the world shut down to combat

COVID-19, a For most,

virus

that has affected millions across the world.

grocery stores turned war zones and social gatherings turned social distancing are the major impacts.

Howev-

er, for those with preexisting medical conditions, such as

cardiac and neurological conditions, this pandemic causes

a new set of challenges and dangers.

Junior Riley Osowick,

for

example, is in a unique situation, as she struggles with an illness that causes her to pass out when exposed to certain triggers.

Her

treatment, parallel to the lives of many, has been altered

dramatically in the wake of illness in a different light.

“Before

quarantine,

causing her to view the

I focused on medications and trying to Osowick said. “My new treatment started just as quarantine did, which is slightly difficult because I can no longer access part of my treatment due to it being out of town. I now use a machine called an AVE, which uses sound and light stimulation to try and shift the signals my brain is giving.”

Since the start of elearning, Osowick claims that she has not experienced any fainting spells, and she attributes this to the statewide absence from school.

“I am [no longer] around my most severe triggers which are all located at school, and I am able to pace my day however I need because sometimes my energy levels deplete,” Osowick said.

While Osowick finds ways to appreciate the advantages of self isolation, others, such as sophomore Sophia Martinez, are reminiscing on all they had to appreciate before quarantine began.

“I have had to give up seeing my friends, doing choir, and the show I was supposed to do for theatre,” Martinez said. “I miss seeing my friends, and getting to hang out with them.”

Despite Martinez’s disappointment about her lack of social connection, she, like Osowick, recognizes the benefits of staying home.

“I believe the measures that have been taken are necessary to make sure this is over soon,” Martinez said. “My family is being very cautious. We aren’t allowed to go anywhere besides for a walk.”

Similar to Martinez, Osowick believes the nationwide shutdown limit stress,”

apart

Covid-19,

indepth is necessary to stop the pandemic, and she recognizes the importance of the health and safety guidelines that have been implemented.

“I

believe the shutdown is necessary,”

Osowick

said.

people would follow the guidelines, this would resolve everyone has the mindset of ‘oh it’s just one person; it won’t do any harm,’ but in reality

you can be contagious without knowing, or you can come in contact with something that has the virus.”

Osowick’s

idea of protecting

oneself to protect others is a concept that the

CDC

has

employed to encourage citi-

zens to put distance between

themselves and others, which has now been coined as social distancing.

“Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between

yourself and other people outside of your home”

(CDC.gov).

Like Osowick, Martinez

“

Being

a practiced veteran of online learning,

In

fact, considering her health, she admits that she almost

prefers the flexibility of elearning.

I believe the measures that have been taken are necessary to make sure this is over soon

claims that her family has also been incorporating social

distancing practices, doing their

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best to play their part.

“[To

me] social distancing is

Incorporating

Martinez

said.

these practices, however, may be a diffi-

cult adjustment for students, as this mandatory lifestyle change is a new reality for everyone.

“It’s

definitely an adjustment, but

I like having flexible schedules especially with my health,” Osowick said. “For the most part, the lessons have been clear, and teachers

tips and tricks

flexibility of

Elearning I am

easily able to pause my work when needed and rest or do

I

whatever

need to do to keep

myself conscious,”

“While I

Osowick

said.

was able to leave class

when needed,

I

would miss parts

of what we were learning, and

I [didn’t] like being a disruption to class. I also find it easier to keep up with elearning, because when I would miss school, sometimes teachers wouldn’t be able to get me the material

until days, or even weeks, later, depending on how bad my health was.”

Such

however, is not the

case for everyone. such as

Martinez,

Students

for example,

were forced to give up many of the continuities that made

life enjoyable when they entered quarantine.

Both

agree,

to continue employing social

distancing practices, as well as staying informed and knowledgeable. their part.

For

Simply

put, they encourage everyone to do

more information on

distancing please visit cdc.gov.

“Although

Covid-19

and social

the risk of severe illness may be different for

everyone, anyone can get and spread

COVID-19. Everyone

has a role to play in slowing the spread and protecting themselves, their family, and their community.”

(CDC.gov)

some helpful recommendations for staying safe during the pandemic

limit contact with others

source: cdc.com

don’t gather in groups

stay at least 6 feet away from others use cloth face coverings

“The

is of major benefit to me.

nevertheless, that is important

keeping my distance from anyone besides my family, and not leaving the house unless it’s necessary,”

Osowick

can easily find the good amidst the chaos of self isolation.

“

in a more timely fashion, but

“If

answer questions quickly when the lessons are confusing.”

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opinion

ap: at- home problem by matthew liu design by sanjana penmathsa

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, College Board has been making irrational changes to the AP exams

H

ere at North, there are over 20 different Advanced Placement (AP) courses to choose from, and last year alone, more than 1,050 AP exams were given. These AP classes not only expose students to different areas of knowledge but also give students a handson experience of college courses. Universities can give students college credit based on their scores.

However, due to the latest COVID-19 pandemic and multiple advisories suggesting staying at home, College Board, the organization that administers the AP exams, either had to cancel or revamp the AP exams for this year. Thankfully, they decided to continue giving the AP exams, but their solution has left many people scratching their heads.

In an effort to preserve one of its most popular exams, the College Board released a statement describing changes to the AP exams this year.

Students will now be able to take a 45-minute online free-response test that will only focus on units that most teachers would have already covered by the beginning of March. Previously, AP exams had one section that consisted entirely of multiple-choice questions and another section that was only free-response questions.

I do not welcome the new FRQ-only exam for many reasons. First of all, it is not fair to the students who are naturally better at recognition tests like multiple-choice than recall tests like free-response. The original exam had a weighted combination of multiple-choice and free-response questions so that one group would not be favored. While I understand arguments saying that it is harder to tell who cheated on multiple-choice questions, I believe omitting the entire section is illogical; it can test more concepts at once, ensuring that students have mastered the material. My solution is having a multiple-choice question with an online proctor to ensure students are not cutting corners.

Secondly, while I understand that students dislike sitting in a room for three hours, I think a 45-minute exam is way too short. Think about it: what can really be tested in 45 minutes? It would be like testing a whole year’s worth of college-level material in one period! Furthermore, now that the College Board has said each exam will consist of one to two questions, not many concepts can be tested per question. A question that deals with multiple topics will not have the same depth as a question that is mainly directed towards one unit.

It just makes no sense for the College Board to eliminate the entire multiple-choice section and

offer one to two free-response questions instead.

In another twist, the College Board, known for its strict testing and The basic information about the new AP exams proctor guidelines, said that the students would be able to take these exams The exam will be an at home. From an AP student perspective, being open book/ openable to keep the exam is note test great since I can still get college credit and would not have wasted a year in an AP class. Despite conThe exam will be a 45 cerns about whether or not minute free response colleges will accept credit exam from these shortened assessments, the College Board said that colleges have agreed to accept the new scores as long as There will be two weeks AP instructors still cover of testing during May the content not present on the exam. However, it is not just a matter of whether colleges will accept AP scores or not; not necessarily a bad idea. If it had concepts that to me, it’s also how those AP scores are determined. The fact that only one a student struggled with, then it’s beneficial. Otherwise, it’s much better to digest the information to two questions can determine the score leaves and study efficiently. no room for error. Clearly, it is not suitable for Overall, I think the College Board made the students because it creates more pressure and right decision in keeping the AP exams. I would anxiety. feel agitated and outraged if I took a college Probably one of the most significant changes class and wasn’t able to get college credit. I also the College Board made is the fact that people applaud the College Board for giving out free can now use notes while taking the exam. People online resources and being flexible during the have voiced concerns about test security and COVID-19 crisis. However, I think the AP exams cheating since traditional face-to-face proctorcould have been revised better. There should ing will not happen anymore. Head of the AP either be more free-response questions in order program Trevor Packer stated that although the to test more concepts on a wider scale or an exams are online and will be “open-note,” the additional multiple-choice section rather than questions will focus more on application than simple recall. Given this fact, I think having open- just one section of free-response questions. Furthermore, there needs to be some sort of proctor note exams is slightly better for students as they to monitor students. Although privacy concerns will not have to stress too much about cramming are noted, there is really no other definitive way in information. However, there is really not a to preserve the integrity of such an exam. Some major advantage to having notes on a 45-minute people have worked very hard and prepared tiretest. Time is critical, so spending a lot of time lessly for these AP exams, so it is not fair to them looking through notes trying to find what a word if other students are just cheating the system and means will not be as beneficial as one might using the Internet. Unless the College Board anhope. Moreover, good luck trying to find answers nounces clearer, more reasonable modifications on Google; open-note exams are generally more to the AP exam, there will be more problems and focused on applying concepts than just solving confusion that will ultimately end up in a disaster. problems. In my opinion, having open-notes is

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living online

COVID-19 has brought many challenges to clubs, classes, and churches as they are forced to move online during the Pandemic by annabel freeman design by tanya iyer

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echnology is often seen as the future. Apps, programs and softwares have been created to support human life in one place—the internet. COVID-19 is able to put these developments to the test. Churches, classes and clubs are forced to turn to online communication because of orders for physical distancing.

Senior, Anna Kim, is one of the leaders for the Environmental club at North.

“The Environmental Club had our main school event, Earth week, coming up but we aren’t going to be in school during that time,” said Kim. Because of school being closed, The Environmental Club has had to brainstorm new ideas to help spread awareness.

“We decided to try and switch the

newsletter to being online and have focused a lot more on posting on our instagram. We decided to have different themes for each week and are posting some tips and challenges,” said Kim. Additionally, other organizations such as churches are having to adapt to new ways of spreading their messages. Sophomore, Aiden Rose, has to learn new ways to stay connected to his church.

“We now have churches online which is the first time I haven’t been to church besides sickness and vacation,” said Rose.

To keep members involved, churches are turning to various apps so everyone is still able to be involved.

“We’ve been using Zoom and any other form of social media and we have little groups that we call every one in a while to connect and do

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certain activities,” said Rose.

School wide, students are also adjusting to the new way of learning. Junior, Evy Polyak, is figuring out life without having to balance extra curriculars and AP classes.

“I would be trying to keep my school workload under control while in tech and dress rehearsals for the musical,” said Polyak.

However, Elearning isn’t much easier.

“The hardest part has been finding motivation. I think people probably care less about work when it’s online,” said Polyak.

Although Elearning can be stressful, it isn’t completely bad.

“The best part is I can do classes in whatever order I want. I’ve learned to pace myself so I don’t have to sit all day working,” said Polyak.

People use different apps and website to adapt to the online situation

Snapchat lets you contact your friends

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Google classroom lets the teachers invite students into a virtual “classroom”

Itslearning lets teachers post the assignments for the students to look at Zoom lets teachers and students have conference video calls or just anyone in general

Remind messaging lets you contact your teachers

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Instagram lets you connect with your friends

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sports

the lost season

On April 2, all spring sports were canceled for the year, meaning the end for some student athletes

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pandemic! Currently, we are experiencing a repeat of history. A century ago, from 1918-1920, the Spanish flu was affecting fivehundred million people or one-third of the world’s population, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website.COVID-19 has us all quarantined in our homes people aren’t able to work or see their friends. For athletes, they lost their last season of the school year. For junior La’Monica Smith losing her last season hasn’t been the easiest for her or other athletes.

“I have one more season left but, it hit hard. I was looking forward to this season so I can do some big things. I was working hard and it’s a real bummer, especially not being able to say goodbye to the seniors because through the years you become close with them and the whole team,” Smith said.

so long, spring

Students reflect on losing their spring season due to the COVID-19 pandemic

“I compete in pole vault. I was pretty disappointed that I couldn’t finish my fourth year on track and get to know our new pole vault coach better.

Everything happens for a reason, but I was hoping that this season would be the best one yet, and wouldn’t have the possibility of getting canceled.” senior Sydney Wheeler “I was looking forward to being able to spend time with the girls on the [tennis] team because we are all really close. The most upsetting part was that I won’t be able to have another season with the seniors. I wish we were able to spend the last weeks of high school together as a team.” sophomore Ashlie Wilson “Some positive things about the season being canceled is that we have more time to focus on school, working at home and being with family. We also have the opportunity to show how much effort we put into track if anyone is doing extra and running every day. I stay positive by working each day and doing workouts to be better next season.” freshman Carson Embree “I was looking forward to playing competitive golf with some of the best players across the state. I was confident we were going to do something special this season. Even though it’s a disappointment, you gotta make the best out of it and use it as motivation to get better.” junior Luke VanDeventer “When coach told us that we weren’t going to be playing [baseball] this spring season, I was devastated. I was looking forward to playing with some new teammates and playing with my brothers. My expectations were high. I wanted to make it past sectionals this year and win a state championship.” sophomore Braden Yarnell “My expectations for this [tennis] season were really high. I knew we could achieve more than last year. This year, I was looking forward to possibly playing doubles with my best friend who happens to be a senior. We knew we could have been a very strong team.” sophomore Tiffany Fu

“I am obviously disappointed that is canceled but there are some positive takeaways. We had what looked to be a very good team. But what’s good is that we don’t have any seniors that are going to be gone next year. We will have the same team. I think this gives us all time to improve our games and get them to where we need to have them for next season. I am looking forward to competing for the state title next year.” sophomore Luke Schneider

“I feel really sad and very regretful about the spring [tennis] season being canceled. I was looking forward to senior night and having the best time with my teammates. Some expectations for myself were to make it to state individuals with my partner and for my team, was to make it further than last year.” senior Eva Chevalier

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no cap, no gown either “I did an alternative prom because I still wanted to get pictures in my prom dress because as a senior I probably won’t get to wear it again.

Prom was also originally on my birthday and since I planned on dressing up originally I didn’t want to change that plan.”

Senior Ashley Niebrugge

(left with junior Artuto Lopez)

“I decided to put on my prom dress and get pretty because I can’t think of another time I’d use my dress. Not to mention that my parents wanted me to celebrate a little because I’ve lost graduation, prom, American Pie and the rest of the show choir year.

It was something nice to do out of all the madness.”

Senior Baleigh Traylor

“It was a spur of the moment thing.

I had a pretty rough day so she came over and was like ‘we’re doing something,’ so I changed into a dress, and found a jacket for her to wear that matched and we told alexa to play some slow dance music and took some pictures.”

Junior Zoe Dougherty

(left with sophomore Anna Jackson)

CNHS GRAD CELEBRATIONS SENIOR ‘WALK THE STAGE’ EVENT (NORTH CAFETERIA)

TUESDAY, MAY 26

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. noon to 3:30 p.m.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. noon to 3:30 p.m.

5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Students talk about their feelings on the canceled 2020 events

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s the class of 2020 imagines dancing under the shimmering lights at the Commons, that dream has been taken away with the prom cancelation. However, the COVID-19 outbreak has affected more than just the school dance. Like other students, senior Gabby Genth misses having her full high school experience.

“I was most looking forward to prom and graduation,” Genth said.

“I’m super upset because all of the hard work I’ve put in feels like it’s been wasted.”

Genth prepared for prom by buying her dress, shoes and accessories a few months in advance, as did other girls.

“I already had my dress bought,” Genth said. “When all of this is over I’m planning to do some fun stuff with my friends and, hopefully, we can make our own prom.”

Genth, among other 2020 graduates, will not be able to parade through school on the last senior day either.

“I wish school wasn’t canceled,” Genth said. “I took for granted the last day of my senior year and I want it back.”

Genth still keeps herself occupied during her time at home.

“I’m on day 27 of quarantine, and I’ve been doing lots of running and social media stuff,” Genth said.

Senior Saad Azeem’s high school experience was also cut short because of the pandemic.

“It’s sad to see our senior year ending early. We worked hard to have our senior year,” Azeem said. “I was looking forward to graduation and prom.”

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) clarifications, available on ItsLearning, explained recent updates on the rest of the school year.

“Graduation is now being done virtually and prom got canceled,” Azeem said. “We can’t hang out with friends, and we didn’t know it was our last day when we had it.”

Because of school being canceled, many students find themselves with more free time than they have ever had before.

“I’ve been bored in quarantine,” Azeem said. “The main activities I do is finishing homework, working out, FaceTiming and watching Netflix.”

Azeem’s last day of his senior year at Columbus North high school was the last day before spring break, never knowing that that was the last time he would see his friends in high school.

“I’m upset school got canceled,” Azeem said. “I’ll miss my friends the most and talking to everyone.”

Seniors celebrations continuing with some changes

THURSDAY, MAY 28

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. noon to 3:30 p.m.

VIRTUAL GRADUATION (ONLINE)

SATURDAY, MAY 30

10 a.m.

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media

Stream TV and movies on the top Streaming services

Netfllix

HBO

Hulu

Amazon Prime Video

Classics novels to read:

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky The Call of the Wild by Jack London Moby-Dick by Herman Melville

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis The Death of the Heart by Elizabeth Bowen Frankenstein by Mary Shelley One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

by Ken Kesey Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell Dracula by Bram Stoker

F r i e n d s

Binge watch an old classic TV Show

Binge watch a TV series

connect Play games board with family Download virtual games to play with friends online Learn new card games Solve a puzzle Plant a tree or some flowers Take nature walks and explore Adopt a pet Teach new tricks to pets Exercise with pets

Recreate old pictures and share them with family and friends

Listen to new music and catch up on the newest realeases Watch artist’s music video and recreate them Create new playlists based on certain colors, moods, and objects

self care Pick up new excersises and focus on improving health. Stay active and challenge yourself!

Try diffrent types of journaling focusing on how quartine is affecting your life. Get as creative as you want. Try bullet journals or a guided daily comment journal.

Get organized and create order into this “new normal.”

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