By Shanee Goldman ‘23, Staff Writer While COVID-19 has infected millions of people and spurred mass unemployment, the pandemic has also drastically reduced air pollution. The lockdown of countries around the globe has, quite literally, cleared the air. Worldwide, air pollution is at remarkably low levels. Lauri Myllyvirta, an analyst […]
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Heschel Not to Reopen Before Summer
By Anna Dubey ‘21, Editor-in-Chief No Heschel buildings will reopen in the last few months of the semester, ruling out the possibility of returning to in-person school this year. There will also be no end-of-year gathering in person, though plans are in the works for a Final Breakfast celebration over […]
States Begin Reopening
By Shanee Goldman ‘23, Staff Writer Just over three months after the first case of COVID-19 was detected in the U.S., some parts of America are gradually beginning to reopen. On April 24, Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia allowed self-care facilities and gyms to resume business, although there are over […]
Grocery Stores Enforce Safety Measures
By Neri Frank ‘23, Assistant Layout Editor In an effort to limit large gatherings and minimize the spread of COVID-19, the government has mandated that all non-essential businesses close indefinitely. Essential businesses like grocery stores remain open, but with an epidemic as contagious as the coronavirus, even shopping for food […]
Gym Teachers Encourage Healthy Habits
By Ruby Kazam ‘23, Staff Writer Since Heschel’s closure in early March, much of the Heschel community has stayed trapped inside their homes, leading to a decrease in people’s activity. During these trying times, it is prudent that we remain as active as possible to continue to be healthy and […]
Online Learning Negatively Impacts Health
By Raphaela Gold ‘21, Editor-in-Chief “I’m doing well, but I have a bit of a headache,” has become one of the most frequently heard phrases over the past months. Complaints of headaches, as well as a slew of other ailments including eye pain, muscle pain, and fatigue have become increasingly […]
Campers’ Worlds Crushed as Many Camps Announce Closure for Summer of 2020
By Emma Jonas ‘23, Online Editor and Sarah Horvath ‘21, Editor-in-Chief Summer camp means the world to so many tweens and teens as they count down the days to opening day from closing day of the past summer. However, with all of the uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, campers are […]
Dose of History: Star Wars
By Alexandra Wenger ‘21, Features Editor Hold on to your hats, geeks. Have you ever heard of an epic space opera franchise by a man named George Lucas? After completing his first full-length film, THX 1138, Lucas had the idea for a space fantasy film. He wanted to make it […]
Prospective Grading Policies Spark Controversy
By Zoe Singer ‘23, Assistant News Editor As virtual school becomes the new normal and Heschel adapts to a different form of learning, students and teachers feel the need to establish a new, clear grading system. Zoom has enabled the Heschel community to continue learning, while also staying informed and […]
Local Businesses Tackle Coronavirus Crisis
By Emma Jonas ‘23, Online Editor The coronavirus pandemic has altered the lives of all Americans. Not only have lives been lost and all social gatherings forbidden, but the United States economy is struggling in unprecedented ways. The economy has shut down. Since the start of the shutdown, there have […]
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