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As of March 12, 2021,
29,286,142 people have contracted coronavirus in the U.S., and 530,821 people have died. 19.3% of the U.S. population, and 22.1% of New Jersey’s, has received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

One year later: reflecting on life during COVID-19

Madison Beekman and Liam Umbs March 12, 2021

March 13, 2020, was the day all of our lives changed — though none of us realized it at the time. We were told that due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus, school would be conducted...

A survey of 54 students from Feb.3 to Feb.10.

Will raising the minimum wage help or hurt the economy?

Ryan Hart March 12, 2021

Minimum wage is always a hot topic when it comes to American politics and economics. In every debate there is one question that prevails over all others, and for obvious reasons too: is it better to have...

Donald Trump, pictured on the left, has been permentaly banned from Twitter and many other social media platforms. As some criticize these tech companies, many applaud the ban of the former president.
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Donald Trump deserves his social media suspension

Zaina Saif March 12, 2021

On Friday, Jan. 9, Twitter announced that it had permanently banned then President Donald Trump from service due to the risk of further incitement of violence. Trump’s eviction from Twitter quickly set...

YouTuber Jenna Marbles speaks at VidCon 2012 in Anaheim, Calif. Fans
say she was unfairly “canceled” for an incident she was not at fault for.

Cancel culture’s fine line between ruination and accountability

Keira MacDermott March 12, 2021

In social media today, the infamous “cancel culture” is known to destroy the lives of countless well-known celebrities. Whether this is for vulgar and unspeakable actions or a misstep in speech, the...

Studies show that drug usage in teenagers is increasing while the average age of users are decreasing. Many factors come into play as to an explanation as to why this may be happening.
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Substance abuse starts earlier in teens

Francesco Thorik-Saboia March 12, 2021

A very close friend of mine would always talk about why he would vape and drink alcohol. He said that he wanted to fit in with popular people in school and that he would often use these substances to forget...

With NJ COVID-19 cases on the decline, winter sports are given the all clear to continue. However, there are still many precautions and concerns.
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Is it a “game on” for winter sports?

Ryan Lemberger March 12, 2021

With COVID-19 cases on the decline, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared it safe for winter high school sports to begin. However, health officials and parents are concerned that it will contribute...

As Asian Americans face a rise in racism, many discuss the connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The blame game: how COVID-19 spiked racism

Cindy Lin March 12, 2021

When news of the coronavirus first reached the world, I wasn’t particularly worried. Everything in my life continued as usual. Underneath the news coverage though, something was boiling and about to...

Guidelines are necessary to help end the pandemic

Guidelines are necessary to help end the pandemic

Madison Beekman and Liam Umbs January 19, 2021

On Thursday, Jan. 7, 4,194 people died from the coronavirus in the United States, surpassing 4,000 for the first time and setting a new record high. On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the United States beat that record,...

Kate Fitzsimons, a motivational speaker and life coach originally from Sydney, Australia, addresses students at
Communications High School on Feb. 25, 2020. She discussed the importance of managing negative emotions
and being in control when choosing how to respond to difficult situations.

Mental health deserves to be treated as importantly as physical health

Eli Tapia January 19, 2021

We live in a world that never stops moving, and although mental health awareness has quickly become a trending topic, many times it's overlooked and pushed aside in fear of slowing us down. The case isn’t...

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