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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
Technology 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 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. Snapchat lets you contact your friends Remind messaging lets you contact your teachers
Notified
1 2 People use different apps and website to adapt to the online situation
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 Google classroom lets the teachers invite students into a virtual “classroom”
the lost season sports
Apandemic! 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. On April 2, all spring sports were canceled for the year, meaning the end for some student athletes “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 so long, spring
Students reflect on losing their spring season due to the COVID-19 pandemic
“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
“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
“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 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
no cap, no gown either feature
“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)
Students talk about their feelings on the canceled 2020 events
As 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.”
CNHS GRAD CELEBRATIONS Seniors celebrations continuing with some changes
quarantine entertainment design by anna kelley Find ways to keep busy during quarantine
Stream TV and movies on the top Streaming services
media
Netfllix HBO Hulu Amazon Prime Video Classics novels to read: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 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 Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
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
Binge watch an old classic TV Show
F r i e n d s
Binge watch a TV series
T i g e r K i n g
connect
Teach new tricks to pets Adopt a pet Exercise with pets 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
Recreate old pictures and share them with family and friends
self care
Pick up new excersises and focus on improving health. Stay active and challenge yourself! Listen to new music and catch up on the newest realeases
Create new playlists based on certain colors, moods, and objects Watch artist’s music video and recreate them
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.
