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Editorial note: This year Mrs. Gelso returned from maternity leave in January only to have the school year disrupted by the Coronavirus pandemic. As an educator who was not previously accustomed to teaching in an online setting, Mrs. Gelso has adapted to online learning incredibly well and continues to find
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As sad as it is to say, distance learning has become a normal part of our lives at St. John’s. We have almost completed our second full month of distance learning and as we all know it has been no easy task. Mr. Cooper is no stranger to the
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The summer before my freshman year, I, like every other incoming freshman, was assigned to read a small blue book on the life of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Anyone teaching, working, or attending a Lasallian institution is familiar with the history of Lasallian education. St. John Baptist de
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Since the end of 2019, countries all around the world have been fighting a new form of coronavirus from Wuhan, China named COVID-19. Measures taken against coronavirus test many different aspects of society, like common sense, healthcare, education, discipline, and empathy. In developing nations, such as Benin, the population is
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Earlier this year, we talked to some of the leaders of Best Buddies to interview them about what the mission of their club is, their plans for this year, and why people should join. Best Buddies is a club that teams up with other schools to support inclusion. It encourages
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During a national crisis, the first thing though many of us have is to turn to God. But when, for the first time in our lives, churches are closed, it can become uncertain on what to do. But whether its through a few extra prayers at night, a rosary, or
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Right now there is a lot of uncertainty and anxiety which can really test and put a strain on our faith. Being from a Catholic family that is separated not only by isolation but also by being in different countries, we have found ways to remain connected and practice our
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During these uncertain times, many of us are feeling disconnected from our school community, which is grounded in Lasallian education. When we’re at school, being Lasallian is always present to us with the prayer we say before every class. But now that we are apart, it is harder to
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The impact of COVID-19 was a shock to our community, nation, and world. It is very crucial to stay home and stay safe from this brutal virus. Many are bored and want answers to what is to come, but all we can do is hope. I’ve come up with
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For only the second time in the 70 years of Met Gala’s, The Met Gala was postponed. The gala is The Oscars of the fashion world, so rather than the party, this year, on the first Monday of May, Vogue hosted a livestream with Anna Wintour and other celebrities.
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This year’s draft night was a historic one for the St. John’s football program. From his living room, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the Los Angeles Rams selected Alabama linebacker Terrell Lewis with the 20th pick in the 3rd round. Cameras cut quickly to Lewis’ home, where
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April 22 was an unorthodox Earth Day. Normally, people will go outside on hikes to appreciate nature or pick up trash around the community. The stay-at-home orders in place due to COVID-19 made such activities impossible this year. Despite this, St. John’s Eco Club still wanted to do something