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The benefit of self-quarantine

Brooke Ury, Opinion Editor March 27, 2020
This is not how we thought 2020 would go, nor how we wanted it to go--senior prom might be cancelled. But in all seriousness, the world has come to a halt, many people have a serious illness, and the economy is tumbling. Amidst all this heartache, it is important to remember the benefits of self-quarantine, and how to stay positive in these unusual circumstances.

COVID-19: bringing us together by keeping us apart

Margaret Baumgartner, Sports Editor March 27, 2020

On March 12th, as Washington Governor Jay Inslee addressed the state, I sat in my journalism class full of other seniors, juniors, and sophomores. I set up the livestream of the press conference, and we...

Communicating with colleges in a time of crisis

Ashtyn Sakamoto, Opinion Editor March 26, 2020

For the class of 2020 and the rest of the world, it is shaping up to be a year for the books. A class that entered the world during the 9/11 terrorist attacks will now graduate in a few short months amidst...

How to stay healthy during quarantine

Emma Decasa, Editorial Board Member March 26, 2020

It’s not exactly an everyday occurrence for us to have six weeks of no school, no schedules, and no activities. So, as most people have started doing, you probably are waking up at noon, scrolling through...

Exercise for Quaranteens

Haley Archer, Senior Writer March 25, 2020
Sports are canceled and teams disbanded. Gyms are closed. Neighborhood joggers run the risk of interrogation, and hikers are watched suspiciously. Everyone outside has become a virus-bearing suspect — and this makes working out hard. Fortunately, the Patriot Press has created an athlete-friendly “work-in” to satisfy teenagers in search of a little core and cardio to fit into their daily Netflix-watching, social distancing routine.
When learning a new skill (in my case, guitar,) the internet comes in handy. It’s easy to find free online resources to help you learn as well.  -- Naia Willemsen

If you’ve ever wanted to learn something new, now’s the time

Naia Willemsen, Spotlight Editor March 25, 2020

For about the first three days of no school, I was basically in heaven. No homework, basically no responsibilities, and enough time to catch up on all the TV I’d been missing out on during school. But...

Which Netflix show should you watch over your quarantine stay-cation?

Which Netflix show should you watch over your quarantine stay-cation?

Gabrielle Parrish, Sports Editor March 25, 2020
Take the quiz to find out which Netflix show is right for you!

At-home workouts

Margaret Baumgartner, Sports Editor March 22, 2020
It can be hard to keep active when you have to keep inside because of a virus. Here are some easy ways to stay physically active inside! Some of these workouts require light weights, but if you don’t have any, just hold a book or another fairly heavy object in your house. There are always creative solutions to our problems!
Coronavirus: the newest public health crisis

Coronavirus: the newest public health crisis

Ben Royce, Senior Writer March 22, 2020

The 2019 coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China, is the latest scare in the world of infectious diseases. While it is not the first occurrence of this virus, the 2019 reemergence has caused global concern...

Sickness has no place in school

Sickness has no place in school

Aurora Bryan, Editorial Board Member March 22, 2020

You wake up Monday morning feeling…off.You’re congested,your throat feels sore, and you have that “sick” feeling. But you have a lab in chemistry today, so what are you going to do? You can’t...

The benefits of speed-walking

Gabrielle Parrish, Sports Editor March 21, 2020
Not into sports? There are other easier ways to get exercise....

Weight lifting for beginners: how to do…

Gabrielle Parrish, Sports Editor March 21, 2020

Deadlifts: 1. Stand with feet below barbell 2. Lean down to grab barbell with hands shoulder-width apart 3. Rest center of shins on barbell 4. Chest up and back straight 5. Breath in and...

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