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Andre Mas practicing on a crack climbing training frame that he made in his backyard.

K-Pop Dance Covers and Climbing: Social Distancing and Student Hobbies

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief May 1, 2020

As schools have been closed and students are responsible for less schoolwork, time opens up in previously busy lives. Some students, such as Amara Cross and Andre Mas, have taken this opportunity to spend...

Evan Nied promotes no-contact doorstep seedling drop-offs on the Planting Shade Instagram.

Planting Shade Gives Back While Social Distancing

Paxton Coley, Managing Editor April 7, 2020

There are many things you can do while social distancing, and helping the planet is one of them. On March 22nd, Evan Nied, creator of nonprofit Planting Shade, as well as Kempsville student volunteers...

VBCPS informs students that schools are closed for the rest of the year.

School Closure Devastates Student Body

Janelle Camba, Editorial Assistant March 27, 2020

On March 23 Governor Ralph Northam announced a groundbreaking change that made students’ hearts drop: all Virginia schools would be closed for the rest of the academic year. After a mere week in quarantine,...

A screenshot of part of a filter made by Snapchat and the World Health Organization to highlight certain tips that will reduce the spread of infection.

Making Room for Social Distancing

Cate Benedict, Staff Writer March 26, 2020

Social distancing is being seen in many ways throughout the world. Whether it be the prevention of handshaking, or the cancellation of schools, the increase of space between others can help to reduce the...


The empty 100 hallway with the lights turned off during a weekend.

How the Coronavirus Has Impacted a High School Senior

Sydney Haulenbeek, Editor in Chief March 24, 2020

I squint at my computer, tab on an Economics study guide, before glancing up and out the front window of the store face. I’m lucky: I’m still employed despite how many stores have gone down, and I...

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