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In the rush to return students to the classroom, those who have opted to remain online must not be forgotten, and their education must remain a priority, writes reporter Sahana Unni.

Teachers must remember to engage students choosing to remain online

Sahana Unni, Reporter
April 9, 2021
As the pandemic has continued, students have faced new challenges navigating social interactions, leading some students to relax their diligence about getting infected with the coronavirus. Some have completely avoided in-person socialization, while others formed small pods, where members reduce risk by committing to interactions only with a limited group.

Pandemic Problems: Social isolation reveals importance of human connection

Téa Tamburo, Content Manager
April 9, 2021
More increases in seating capacity should be allowed, and additional aid measures should be taken by local governments in order to preserve local commerce and protect small-restaurant owners, writes reporter Liam Seiler.

Increase seating capacity, save local restaurants

Liam Seiler, Reporter
April 5, 2021
To gather in large groups, return to school without masks and defeat new variants of the virus, herd immunity is absolutely essential, writes managing editor Berk Oto.

Eligible teenagers should be eager to receive vaccine

Berk Oto, Managing Editor
April 2, 2021
Only maintaining disciplined and responsible measures like mask-wearing will take us out of the pandemic and into safety, writes reporter William Tan.

Lifting mask restrictions sets an irresponsible precedent

William Tan, Reporter
March 31, 2021
A year ago today, Lab closed for an extended spring break. This week students and teachers finally returned in-person.

One year of distance

Ella Beiser, Editor-In-Chief
March 13, 2021
During their first day of hybrid learning, ninth graders spend their lunch on Jackman field.

Finally here: 9th graders come to class

Ella Beiser and Amanda Cassel
March 11, 2021
Seniors spread out on Jackman Field during lunch on the first day of school. Students were allowed to choose between Jackman Field, Café Lab and approved rooms for clubs. Most seniors spent the hour on Jackman Field eating, chatting or playing catch with a football. ArtsFest Committee was also distributing materials and T-shirts for March 17.

Finally back: In-person classes begin

Ella Beiser and Amanda Cassel
March 9, 2021
Teachers began getting vaccinations on Jan. 31.

Teachers grateful to receive vaccination, experience varied effects

Meena Lee, Content Manager
March 5, 2021
The lack of centralization has caused wasted resources and unnecessary challenges, writes reporter Ryan Clark.

The federal government should help more with vaccine distribution

Ryan Clark, Assistant Editor
March 5, 2021
Losing social connection is harmful and students need to fight to keep communicating despite new barriers, writes reporter Clare O'Connor.

Hybrid, remote students should maintain communication with each other

Clare O'Connor, Reporter
March 3, 2021
The transition to hybrid learning will disrupt the daily routines of students, which some rely on for emotional stability, writes arts co-editor Caroline Hohner.

Hybrid learning plan is not a solution to student mental health issues

Caroline Hohner, Arts Co-Editor
March 3, 2021
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