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