COVER STORY
School prepares for hybrid learning by Keianah Weakland
District makes plans for getting students safely back in the building
Also in this issue . . .
Vaccines start to roll out by Emmily McKinzie
Health care workers and teachers are among first recipients of Covid-19 vaccine
Seniors navigate college application process by Keianah Weakland
Less access to school resources injects more stress into the college search
FEATURES
Pets keep us happy during tough times by Keianah Weakland
Pandemic stay-home lifestyle has emphasized the importance of our animals
Also in features . . .
ASL teacher was inspired by her family by Rebekah Harrell
Melissa Cochran first learned to sign to communicate with her grandparents
Sandy Fire District deals with chaotic times by Maegan Wilson
Firefighters have handled both Covid-19 and a record wildfire season
Valentine’s Day a challenge in 2021 by Emily Fendall-York
After a year that has been so distant, we need our loved ones more than ever
OPINION
In this edition . . .
Electric car benefits outweigh the problems by Emily Fendall-York
The environmental benefits of an electric vehicle would improve the future
No Fs grading change not without its pitfalls by Rebekah Harrell
It may help your GPA but students (especially seniors) still need the credit
Condensed credit adds pressure by Emmily McKinzie
Getting a full credit for a semester increases the importance of each grade
Later start would benefit students by Vanessa Lemke
If school started after 8:30, teen mental and physical health might improve
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
In this edition . . .
Pandemic increases online shopping by Emmily McKinzie
Shopping, especially online, can become an addiction
Card game explores relationships by Vanessa Lemke
The game We’re Not Really Strangers reveals details about personalities
SPORTS
In this edition . . .
Sports restart continually getting updated by Brooklyn Adams
Fall sports are currently scheduled to start Feb. 22 but that could change
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