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Until recently, the possibility of going back to our lives pre-covid seemed to slip farther and farther away from our grasp. But with the new covid vaccine, there’s a greater chance of returning to normal and reversing the effects of the pandemic. President Biden has vowed to slow the spread of the coronavirus and increase the distribution of COVID vaccines.
Last fall, Nyack’s award-winning drama club got approval to begin auditions and rehearsal for an in-person production (with Covid safety precautions, of course!). After three months of rehearsals, “Reunited Shorts” is now available for your viewing pleasure!
What is a National Youth Poet Laureate? It makes sense that many people don’t know how to answer this question, as Amanda Gorman is the first. Most of us probably heard her name for the first time at President Biden’s inauguration as she swept America off its feet with the reading of her original poem, “The Hill We Climb.” However, the poetry world has known her for much longer. Gorman was named the first national youth poet laureate at just 19 at a historic ceremony at Gracie Mansion in 2017. The unprecedented title honors a teen poet who demonstrates not only extraordinary literary talent but also a proven record of community engagement and youth leadership.
By Talia Reiss
The COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed the systematic inequality that exists in our society. Because the demand for vaccines currently outweighs the supply, vaccine rollout has prioritized groups that are higher at risk of contracting or dying from COVID-19. While eligibility in New York is primarily determined based on age and occupation, one factor that we cannot afford to ignore is race.
By Ava Eliasson
Chances are you know someone who is suffering from depression, whether in your home, school, or social life. Or maybe you’ve felt isolated, hopeless, and at a loss of feeling understood by others. Depression is far more common in teens than you may think, with about twenty percent of teens having symptoms of depression, according to PsychCentral. The increased academic pressures, social challenges, hormonal changes, and needless to say the pandemic, make adolescents prone to depression. What is important to note is that you are not alone and there are many strategies to cope with the winter months’ downcast you may be enduring. Instead of seeing Seasonal Affective Disorder or depleted mood as a character flaw, try viewing it as the ability to feel more balanced, positive, and energetic again.
"Racial injustice and systemic racism have been prevalent in this country since it began but, there comes a time of realization in your life where you learn that your voice has the potential to be powerful. For me, the death of Ahmaud Arbery was that moment."
-Christina Vozzo, Senior
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