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Biden revives free Covid tests ahead of expected surge in cases

Biden revives free Covid tests ahead of expected surge in cases

Claire O'Connor, Editor September 27, 2024

The Biden administration announced that Americans can once again request coronavirus tests, free of charge. Each household will be allotted four free rapid tests, which can be requested at covidtests.gov....

Students share thoughts on COVID-19 vaccine

Students share thoughts on COVID-19 vaccine

Sidrah Rizvi, Staff Reporter April 23, 2021

Sophomore Elise Bowen is among the millions of Americans who have lined up and received their doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to vdh.virginia.gov,  children 15 and younger are not allowed to...

Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine: An update

Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine: An update

April 23, 2021

Senior and staff reporter Marisa Del Borrello documents her experience of receiving the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and provides an update on the vaccination process.

Back to school: students reflect on transition from online to hybrid learning

Back to school: students reflect on transition from online to hybrid learning

Sidrah Rizvi, Staff Reporter April 12, 2021

After months of virtual school, students are now walking the halls of Loudoun Valley. However, this transition is taking place against the backdrop of nationwide increases in COVID-19 cases, according...

How Juniors are Being Affected by the Pandemic

How Juniors are Being Affected by the Pandemic

Scarlet Fetterolf, Sports Editor March 19, 2021

Ryann Israel knows firsthand that juniors have a lot to juggle. This year, they have a unique set of difficulties to overcome, putting an even greater strain on their relationships, grades and mental health. Junior...

COVID-19 Vaccine Stirs Varied Responses from Faculty

COVID-19 Vaccine Stirs Varied Responses from Faculty

Sidrah Rizvi, Staff Reporter January 22, 2021

After months of being quarantined, we finally have some leads for when a vaccine for COVID-19 will be coming out. According to usatoday.com two vaccines for  COVID-19 have been authorized in the United...

How COVID-19 is Affecting Students' Mental Health

How COVID-19 is Affecting Students’ Mental Health

Sidrah Rizvi, Staff Reporter January 21, 2021

Imagine this—everyone is quarantined, and you suffer from depression. You had an appointment with a therapist, and it was your top priority because you needed help. But you can't go because of the...

The Sports Return Rundown

The Sports Return Rundown

Lauren Smith, Co-Editor in Chief January 15, 2021

On Oct.30, Governor Ralph Northam signed off on the final executive order allowing all Virginia High School sports to begin in December. Along with the approval came a set of guidelines concerning each...

Filming a Senior Class Video Amidst a Pandemic

Filming a Senior Class Video Amidst a Pandemic

Sidrah Rizvi, Staff Reporter January 13, 2021

It’s senior year of high school, and someone in your class is planning to make a senior video to capture everyone's last year of high school,observing students who’re enjoying their lives in their...

LCPS Will Return to 100% Distance Learning on Dec. 15

LCPS Will Return to 100% Distance Learning on Dec. 15

Marisa Del Borrello and Sahana Arumani December 10, 2020

On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Virginia Department of Health published the latest COVID-19 metrics, also called the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Core Indicators. The recent data indicates that...

Environmental Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Visual

Environmental Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Visual

Emma Vann, Media & Opinion Editor November 25, 2020

Lauren Paquette is at home briefly before class starts.

Teachers During the Pandemic

Emma Vann, Media & Opinion Editor November 3, 2020

2,200 hours is what the average teacher works a year. But with virtual learning and the countless obstacles teachers are facing in 2020, this number will inevitably increase.  History teacher Lauren...

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