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Service Immersion trips are among the activities most disrupted by the pandemic. State and national governments have shut their borders to reduce infection rates, and thus state regulations and restrictions (let alone the health risks) make the trips a difficult act for our school to do. Thus, St. John’s
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One of the industries most affected by the pandemic is undoubtedly the film industry. My family used to visit the movie theater at least every other week, but 2020 has left us without that essential experience. In closing their doors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, or even continuing to
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Despite the halt in most parts of normal life during this past year, a fair amount of movies were still released throughout 2020. While I have not personally been able to watch each of these movies given closed theaters, these movies have all received good reviews from those who have
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Headline: Seniors excited to experience Kairos despite COVID-19 Many events have been canceled this year due to COVID-19. This loss is especially poignant for seniors, as this is their last year to experience the traditions of St. John’s. Excluding the modified Senior Mass and Breakfast at the beginning of
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COVID-19 is showing no signs of slowing down, and with a new strain appearing, it could get even worse. This new strain, called B.1.1.7, the UK variant, or several other names could have massive implications on the U.S. As for how this will affect Saint John’
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Jais Kirkman ‘23 was recently selected to participate in the Congress of Future Medical Leaders, an honors program that is mentored by many great leaders in the medical field. He will be inducted on March 20 and 21. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want
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This slideshow requires JavaScript. 2020 was a year of civil unrest. Protests sparked up in all 50 states and around the world due to the police-involved shootings of black Americans. People marched in the streets and signed petitions calling for justice for victims of police brutality. The protests brought people
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Although this year has been quite a ride, we’ve finally made it to the holiday season. One of the best parts of the holidays are all the sweet goodies we make with family. Here are 5 Christmas themed desserts to
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Jingle Jangle Jingle Jangle is a Christmas movie created in 2020 about a toy maker named Jeronicus Jangle. After having his book of inventions stolen by his former friend and hurting his relationship with his daughter, Jangle finds himself in a dark place. It is only with the help of
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This Christmas may not be the same as the past, and seems to have come quicker than expected. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of the holiday season in a fun and safe way. Here are a few ideas of things you can do to
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In early November, many people were thrilled to see a slew of announcements from vaccine companies Moderna, Pfizer, and BioNTech stating that their vaccine trials had proved over 90% effective. After months of waiting and variations of state lockdowns, there has finally been a solid scientific breakthrough that implies an