The effects of COVID-19 on Teens Community Features News Student Perspective by Lauren Kleeberg - October 14, 2020October 14, 20200 photo by Tommy Midgett COVID-19 is a greater issue than anyone could’ve ever anticipated. Something that us students thought would be a fun two-week break ended up turning into a never-ending global disaster. Graduations six feet apart, no more prom, and no more classes with friends were a very tough pill to swallow for us, especially for 2020 Seniors who unfortunately missed out on many memorable high school Senior experiences. COVID-19, social distancing, and the “new normal” is an absolutely crazy experience that is rougher on teens than many people know. Being stuck inside the house and not seeing people that we are surrounded with from 8-3 every weekday is a crazy change and is affecting us more than we had
“That’s How It’s Done, Son!” Uncategorized by Randi Radcliff - October 14, 2020October 14, 20200 When I was asked if I wanted to write a story about Charlie Daniels, I immediately answered, “YES!I was shocked and hurt when I heard that Charlie passed. So many have been dying. As the tears flowed I thought about the man. He was a giant of a man, especially to this 5’1” photographer. He always made me feel special.We never talked politics because he knew we didn’t agree, but I always felt he loved me anyway, and I hope I made him feel the same.I could go on, but then I saw something called “The Soapbox” that was written by Charlie Daniels, Jr. I read Part 1 and realized that I could never write anything as heartfelt and beautiful
Making Dreams A Reality Be Entertained In Mt Juliet Community Features News by Krys Midgett - October 14, 2020October 14, 20200 Dreams….Wishes….Hope…… Words that are often taken for granted. Yet, these words can mean the world to many children. Childhood is full of dreams and wishes and hope. Kids want to meet someone or do something when they grow up. Or dream to one day travel somewhere, They have an unlimited number of dreams for the future. A cancer diagnosis can bring those plans to a halt. Tens of thousands of kids are diagnosed with cancer every year. While there is hope, and many advancements, their dreams don’t seem as attainable. Many children are able to get their wish through large wish-granting charities. These charities are great and help the child have one wish granted. Studies have shown that giving a person something
To Trick Or Treat, Or Not To Trick Or Treat? Be Entertained In Mt Juliet Community Features Local Events News by Krys Midgett - October 14, 2020October 14, 20200 Ideas for this Halloween and Trunk Or Treats