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Attending the University of Missouri/Strategic Communication
“The work-nights were always super fun. We would get a bunch of junk food, joke around, and roll around in those rolly chairs. This year, though, our in-depth, post- The Bachelor discussions have been hilarious. Finding out I got my first All-Missouri was pretty awesome too.”
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favori te m e m ory on s taf f “My favorite memory would have to be when we got happy meals from McDonalds for our holiday party. Makayla tied a happy meal train to her ankle, and then the fire alarm went off. The whole time we were outside she had a train stuck to her ankle.”
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Attending MCC Penn Valley/ Early Childhood Education & Development
“My favorite memory has been being able to all work together in the J-Lab and see an issue come together even after all the stress of getting it ready. Also, getting to talk about The Bachelor every week after an episode.”
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University of Evansville
Jayda Edgar
Grambling State University
Georgia Institute of Technology
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Adam Greenwald Braden Weeks Brooke Frazier Caitlin Vento Cheyanne Kennedy Dylan Kroesen Emily Woodruff Jordan Bresette Kaitlyn McGill Kendyll Davis Nathaly Cuyuch Nicole Sherrod Phe Daye Shawn Oldham
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Columbia College
Kansas State University Anna Neace MCC - Longview Felix Anudike
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Morgan Hecker Pepperdine University Nathan Hall Sam Alvarado Avery Beavers
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missouri
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Mekhira Taylor
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Massachusetts Institute Missouri S&T Alexander Barnett of Technology Ivy Liu
Josh Rehwaldt Payton Stropes
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Missouri State University Ainsley Kempin Alala Thoma Allison Borden Alyssa Eyre Aubriana Duvall Darrias Pearsall Hannah Kiefer Holland Easterla Kate Anderson Katie Blau Kayla Busick Madison Hetzel Rachel Weaver Raegan Maintz Zaria Jackson
Missouri Western University Violet Esquivel
Maryville University
Sydney Gouldsmith
Northwest Missouri State University Isabelle Howayek Jaelynn Griffin Mya Patten Nicole Jacobsen Piper Zentner Shelby Williams Shelby Wilson
Ozark Christian College Grant Nelson
Saint Louis University Livia Bailey
State Fair Community College Kailee Liles
St. Louis College of Pharmacy Abbey Wallace
Rockhurst University
Katie Berry Kyle Cumberland Molly Davis
University of Central Missouri
Amaya Stovall Ben Snell Caitlin Bray Connor Dalrymple Ethan Mitchell Gabby Byers Holden Hood- Forrester Jacob Mrachek Jonathan Marszalek
Lauren Kroh Mattison Thieverge McKayla Tedder Sarah Yeager Walter Manuleleua
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Oklahoma State University Audrey Fleschute
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Don’t sweat the small stuff. Remember, most stuff is small. The most boring word in any language is “I.” Nobody is indispensable, even you. Life is full of surprises. Just say “never,” and you’ll see. People are always more important than things. Persistence will get you almost anything eventually. Nobody can make you happy. Most people are about as happy as they make their minds to be. There’s so much bad in the best of us, and so much good in the worst of us that it doesn’t behoove any of us to talk about the rest of us. Live by what you trust, not by what you fear. Character counts. Family matters... and sometimes you get to decide what family means. Television ruins more minds than drugs. Sometimes there is more to gain in being wrong than right. Life is so much simpler when you tell the truth. A good joke beats a pill for a lot of problems. There are no substitutes for fresh air, sunshine and exercise. A smile is the cheapest way to improve your looks, even if your teeth aren’t perfect. May you live in such a way that there is standing room only at your funeral. Forgive yourself. Forgive your friends. Forgive your enemies. You’re only human. If you don’t do anything else in life, love someone and let someone love you. Be kind, for everyone you meet is in the fight of their life. Stay in touch.
listen Teachers give words of advice for the graduating senior class.
mr. hensley A big thing I go by is that anything worth doing, is worth doing right. Don’t take shortcuts and cop outs. Expect greatness. Put forth great effort, BE GREAT!
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ms. glasco Never take anything for granted, especially after what happened this year. If there is a rare opportunity or an opportunity that will take you out of your comfort zone, and it is safe, say yes to it. Even if you never thought of it or it was not part of your plan, say yes to that opportunity because it will be an experience be it good, bad or both. Lastly, create a close-knit group of friends - friends that have positive energy and will be there for you through thick and thin. This could be friends from high school, friends you make after high school, or both.
My advice in life would always create your own path. Don’t worry about what everyone else thinks - just always be true to yourself.
See the world when you are young. Adventures are hard to create if you rush towards adulting too quickly. Go somewhere you’ve never been and do things that are out of your comfort zone. Don’t abide by the standards or ideology you are told of how life should appear. Callus your mind to avoid your ceiling. Understand that true happiness lies within yourself and the only way to find it is to discover it.
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I guess my advice for seniors would be as follows: “Don’t let unfortunate situations outside of your control define you; instead, recognize them as opportunities to make a difference. Be courageous. Don’t forget that you were created on purpose and for a great purpose. Call your family from time to time just to say “hello”. Never forget that humility and integrity are priceless.”
mrs. metzler Embrace lifelong learning. Step beyond your comfort zone. Take responsibility for your actions. Thank those who help you along the way!
mrs. wilson My advice is be good people in all areas of your life and always be on time.
mr. munce Spend more of your energy and education dollars trying to figure out how the world ACTUALLY works, and less on figuring out how you WISH it worked. Only then, will you gain the expertise you need to affect change in the world. Young people are easily tempted to do this backwards. This is like trying to find a destination without a map. You’ve got to have an accurate idea of where you’ve started if you are going to be effective in getting to a new place.” - Me
ms. mckee Choose a career for yourself that you will really enjoy rather than just one where you can make the most money. Anybody can make money, but if you hate your job every day, it will eat you up inside and damage your health, your relationships, etc. Choose a career which is meaningful to you. Work hard. There is more to life than just playing on your phones and your video games. Challenge yourself. Don’t settle for less just because that road is easier. Always learn. Always grow. Contribute to society. Help others. Contribute to charities. Do volunteer work. Make a difference in your community. Laugh often. Learn to laugh even at your own mistakes. Don’t get down on yourself for a mistake that is easily corrected. If you go through life always embarrassed and always self-critical, your life will not be full of joy. Learn to appreciate all the positve things you are able to do and the skills you have. Don’t take yourself for granted. Remember that you are irreplaceable-there aren’t any other spare yous just hanging around somewhere. Get your earbuds out of your ears and listen--really listen--to those around you, to Nature, to all the sounds that life has to offer.Be a kind human being. Respect others. Say please and thank you. Address people with respect. It costs you nothing and gains you everything.
Memories We Got Spirit: Being on Loud Crowd helped senior Kayleigh Bellamy realize just how important school spirit is to a game. “When we were all dressed up in our theme clothes and cheering, the whole gym or field had a different vibe,” Bellamy said.
Chitty Chitty: Senior Avery Beavers takes the stage as Truly. Avery shows her love for the show when she performs as Truly. “I am feeling whatever Truly is feeling. If Truly is sad then I am portraying that emotion and crying. It’s almost impossible to have personal feelings on stage when you are fully invested in a character.” Beavers said.
Optimistic Outlook: In the Teachers vs. Students basketball game, senior Jackson Fry kept his head in the game. “We were losing most of the game, so I was trying not to waste possessions on the offense and playing solid defense,” Fry said.
Last Song: In the Talent Show, senior Raegan Crowning Royalty: Senior Eghosa Ogbevoen won
Homecoming Queen. “It was like a bunch weight off my shoulders because I wanted it so badly and now it was finally mine,” Ogbevoen said.
Maintz performed To Make You Feel My Love by Adele. “I was definitely feeling bittersweet going into my last talent show because it has always been one of my favorite things to perform in,” Maintz said.
Photographs Courtesy of: Leah Haskell and Raegan Maintz
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This issue presented many unique challenges. Reporters were not able to interview or photograph in person, much of the staff did not have access to school equipment, and our last days under the guidance of senior staff were cut short. However, Faith Roach these challenges are DESIGN EDITOR nothing compared to the turmoil the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought all over the world. As journalists and creators, we strive to channel the challenges we face and the challenges the world faces in every issue. I believe the Hilife staff has gone above and beyond in their pursuit of this, providing important information for student-athletes, challenging environmental outlooks, sharing tips and tricks for those stuck at home, and maintaining an overarching message of positivity and hope. I am incredibly proud to walk into the Hilife’s next chapter with the people that crafted this issue despite the stress of these uncertain times. Hopefully, readers feel just as pleased with this issue.
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he coronavirus has affected people in many ways. People have stopped working, can not shop at their favorite store, or go out and dine in their favorite restaurant. However, even though the virus as a lot of negative effects there are also some positives that
come out of the stayhome order. The stay-at-home order has lead to positive changes in the earth’s atmosphere. When driving a car, carbon and nitrogen are emitted for every centimeter driven. More than 4.6 tons of gas is emitted by just one car. As people stay home, the use of
cars has been reduced. This helps produces fewer chemicals for the atmosphere causing less air pollution. COVID-19 has also produced a lot of awareness, from every culture and city, even celebrities are talking about washing their hands. Online, people have been promoting washing hands, helping
others to understand how important it really is. The crisis has also shown people how to reduce contact and be cautious in public places, which most people did not really understand. The stay-at-home order has another positive. As families shelter in place, they get to spend more time together, developing better relationships.
From playing games to movie nights and tik toks, families have been given time to spend with each other. Even though the pandemic has been very scary, and has negatively impacted most people’s lives, there are a lot of positive outcomes to better the planet, and hopefully, it brings awareness.
Earth’s Healing The pandemic has lead to drastic environmental changes, but how long will they last?
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n the wake of this global pandemic, there are things happening outside of the virus. The Earth is healing. With the dwindling amount of transportation in the last few weeks the Earth has had time to heal when it comes to air pollution. Not only has the air pollution gone down, but many things are starting to look up for our planet. Animals are reclaiming land, the Venice Canals have cleared up, people are getting closer with nature, and charities are continuing to fight for our people and planet. Even with lower pollution levels and clearer canals, this is not a sustainable way to heal our planet. Yes, the Earth is better off than it was a month ago, but for how long? How long will it take for pollution levels to rise again and the Earth’s animals to go back into hiding? In order for the planet to survive humans need to work together and continue healing this planet after this treacherous virus ends.
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Here are some ways humans can push forward helping the planet after the virus.
Walk or Ride Bikes: Riding bikes or walking instead of taking long car rides could benefit the earth because they are forms of pollutionfree transportation.
Recycling: Recycling helps pollution caused by waste. Harmful chemicals are released from trash in landfills. Recycling limits waste in landfills.
Conserving Water: Conserving our resources is important because it keeps water pure while protecting the environment. Turning off the water as you brush your teeth is a great and easy way to conserve water.
Buying Second Hand: Buying from local thrift stores or off of someone can help save on packaging material for half the price.
Shopping Smart: Shopping in a way that uses less plastic and buying a reusable shopping bag is a good way to stay green on a budget.
Turning Off Lights: Turning off lights when you are not in the room. Not using them can conserve energy and reduce costs.
Volunteering: Volunteering in the community or for cleanups around town can help make the community a cleaner place.
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eaching a new language is difficult as it is. Imagine how difficult it becomes when it is forced to be taught online. This is the struggle that Foreign language teachers must deal with. “I have students record themselves in Flipgrid or with the Schoology recording option. That way, there is still some output in the language. It may not seem like a lot of speaking, but students have to think about how to say it in German,” German teacher Anja Canow said. To emphasize the speaking aspect of a language foreign language teachers are having their students record themselves answering questions instead of typing everything. “I am trying to offer the students a variety of activities that cover all language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and
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writing). While virtual learning cannot replace a language teacher and recreate 50 minutes of daily instructions, I can still give the students opportunities to practice, listen, and learn with online activities until they are back in the classroom where they can see my facial expressions, see my language supporting gestures, and can listen
to my cultural input aside from class content,” Canow said. Variety is key for students learning virtually so that they don’t get burned out and with a foreign language there are multiple parts that need to be practiced. “I use a German news channel created for teenagers and ask questions about what they have heard. There
are also interesting podcasts. My lower levels do revisions to practice content knowledge,” Canow said. Foreign language news channels can be a great way for students to hear the language and retain their abilities. “Throughout these past weeks, most students are working and continue learning the language. They are trying to stay engaged. This situation has been a big challenge for all of us. One big advantage of teaching all five levels is that I will keep my students next year,” Canow said. The quarantine is
Anja Canow strives to give her students a rounded learning expiriences from home. “I am trying to offer the students a variety of activities that cover all language skills,” Canow Said.
undoubtedly going to have a negative impact on student learning but foreign language teachers have the benefit of keeping the same students and that allows them to meet the students at their level. “A good way to maintain the language during the quarantine is to listen to German music and podcasts. I created a Schoology folder with extra material that the students can engage with. Also, join Google Meet where we play Quizlet Live and use our language skills,” said. Doing activities that focus on different areas of a language such as listening, speaking and writing is a great way to keep all the different skills sharp. Online learning is a process for everyone involved and foreign language teachers are no exception as they have had to adapt their teaching style some of the most but they continue to teach through a variety of different resources.
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ow does a global population respond to an invisible, fatal virus? They quarantine, distance themselves, stock up on necessities, close the world, and oddly enough; they dream. Dreams are the result of the subconscious processing of information while asleep. Often, this can be information that people are not keen on handling in conscious daylight hours, particularly intense and negative emotions. This allows a lot of the stresses in life to take a major toll on dreams. The Coronavirus pandemic, in
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particular, has had a huge negative influence on people’s lives across the globe. This may
be causing some very intense and negative emotions for a lot of people, therefore inducing more intense and vivid dreams. A combination of prolonged isolation and
intense dreams may also result in people remembering their dreams more often.
While these dreams may seem frightening or odd, it is important to remember that the brain and body are just trying their best to keep up with the situation. Weeks of home
lockdown, hearing stories of the virus, and feeling cut off from seeing or experiencing
it or anything else? It is scary. It has been scary for a while, and it will be for a little while longer. Dreams may begin to reflect that fear, whether they provide
ease or not. Hopefully, this subconscious processing of that fear, however, could also make it easier to find the simple quarantined pleasures of the day, like learning a new recipe or finding a great new tv show. The pandemic, and the quarantine it’s yielded, will not last forever; and neither will these dreams. However, there is comfort and power in knowledge, so understanding where these dreams are coming from could possibly provide that. There is also comfort in the fact that no one is going through this fight alone; not even when they are dreaming.
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his is a time of change. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life and one of the most severely affected areas is sports. Almost all sporting events around the world have been canceled or postponed including those at Lee’s Summit High School. Without their regular conditioning athletes need to find new ways to train on their own for whenever things return to normal. “I think athletes need to continue to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sports will eventually be back.” Girls distance coach
Kit Anderson said. When sports will come back is still unclear. The Missouri State High School Activities Association commonly known as MSHSAA has canceled all events for the rest of the school year bringing
spring sports to an early end. MSHSAA has temporarily suspended some of its rules to allow schools to hold athletics events during the summer. They have also allowed seniors who graduate this year to be eligible to compete in
“I think athletes need to continue to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sports will eventually be back.”
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these events. This could allow schools to hold a summer season if the current medical crisis allows for it. Some are worried that there may not even be a fall season of sports next year due to the pandemic.
Even if there is a season there may be disruptions if the virus has an unexpected second wave. “I think the best way for athletes to stay in shape is by continuing to work out, specifically by running and lifting weights.” Baseball coach Kevin Pettit said. Specific workouts depend on what sport the athlete is involved in but many coaches advise similar workouts. If weights are not available then they can use objects around their houses or do bodyweight workouts like pushups. Athletes should also try
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to practice any of the skills necessary for their sport as best as they can. Athletes have other problems to consider as well. “Athletes can protect themselves by starting smart. They should all practice social distancing.” Anderson said. It is important for athletes to be careful as they try to keep in shape to keep themselves and others around them safe. The CDC has posted advice on how to prevent getting sick and cope with the current crisis which several coaches recommended following. These guidelines include staying six feet away from others, washing hands often, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.
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Binge list Comedy
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Unbreakable Kimmy Schimdt The Netflix description of the first episode: “Imprisoned by a cult leader as a teenager, Midwesterner Kimmy is freed after 15 years. The first thing she decides to do is move to New York.” This show focuses primarily
Tiger King This is the show that everyone is watching during the quarantine. Netflix description of the first episode: Meet Joe Exotic, the gun-toting operator of an Oklahoma big cat park. He’s been accused of hiring someone to murder
his chief rival, Carole Baskin. In this one season, eight-episode documentary dark secrets are revealed about the big cat industry and the rivalries surrounding it. The first seven episodes follow a similar format telling the story of Joe
Exotic and the big cat park while the final episode was released after the response to the original seven inspired Netflix to do a follow-up interview with some of the key characters in the story.
on humor even though the description sounds dark. It also provides a social commentary on different marginalized groups in America in
means without the show blatantly telling the viewer how to feel.
a way that does not feel overwhelming and allows for the viewer to determine what it
Dystopian Drama
Black Mirror
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Netflix describes The Chilling Adventures
of Sabrina as “Magic and mischief collide as half-human, halfwitch Sabrina navigates between two worlds: mortal teen life and her family’s legacy,
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the Church of Night.” This show delves into
the complicated nature of identity. This show is loosely based on the show Sabrina the Teenage Witch from 1996.
Black Mirror is described as a British television anthology series that features
speculative fiction with dark and sometimes satirical themes that examine modern society, particularly with regard to the unanticipated consequences of new
technologies. This show explores a variety of themes such as how impactful social media is on society, how surveillance can go too far, and even simulated realities for people to live on through. There is also a spin-off called Black Mirror
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Bandersnatch which is an interactive movie that allows for multiple endings.
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Predicting the Future:
The once apparently outrageous thought of a raging global pandemic is now a reality.
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n 2005, Peter May wrote a novel that was eerily titled Lockdown. Though being on lockdown is a familiar concept to
reality, with hundreds of thousands of people infected all around the world. Though the book was deemed far-fetch by publishers, May actually incorporated information from Britain’s pandemic
procedures, as the book is set in London. Though May’s book was written with the bird flu in mind, as that is what scientists predicted to be the next major pandemic, it is still hard to deny the similarities between the current world and May’s fictional one. Now, Lockdown is finally being published as this once deemed impossible situation is unfolding
The book was denied by publishers, as they claimed it was unrealistic.
How Some Dystopian Novels Got it Right
the current world, the similarities do not stop there, as the book is actually about a global pandemic. To top it off, the book was denied by publishers, as they claimed it was unrealistic. It is now fair to say they were wrong. With the spread of COVID-19 altering the lives of people everywhere, the once apparently outrageous thought of a raging global pandemic is now a
[It] mentions the spread of a deadly virus from the city of Wuhan.
before the eyes of the world. Throughout many other
novels, there are little statements here and there that can ultimately be looked at as Coronavirus predictions. For example, The Eyes of Darkness by Dean Koontz, published in 1981, mentions the spread of a deadly virus from the city of Wuhan. Though this virus is not the novel’s main focus, it is hard to deny that prediction was a bit eerie. A self-described
pneumonia-like illness” spreading in none other than the year 2020. Though this can be dismissed as a lucky guess, the thought of someone pinpointing the exact year a disease would come is hard to ignore. As this virus spreads, many turn to media and entertainment to feed their fears, to relate to, to spread the hype around the Coronavirus. With many picking up books and movies that feature an apocalyptic future, it is hard to deny that some
[It] Described a “severe pneumonialike illness” spreading in none other than the year 2020. psychic named Sylvia Browne wrote a book with her predictions for the future, which included one that described a “severe
depictions of the future look very similar to the world’s current state. As the world continues charging ahead during this difficult time, it is important to partake in activities that pass the time and keep sanity
in check. Better yet, it might be time for a new batch of writers to start working and tell the world what the future will be.
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W o r ko u t at h o m e Here are five workouts students can do from home.
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There have been many changes due to coronavirus. The gym is closed and now many people don’t have a specific place that they can go to exercise, but no worries. There are still
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some workouts that students can do at home. Before doing any of the following exercises make sure to get a good stretch in order to avoid cramps. You should also be drinking water before, during, and after workouts so that your
body can stay hydrated and give you more energy during workouts. Make sure that you are also taking breaks during after workouts so that your muscles get a break. This is important because it will allow your muscles to get a
Forearm Blank
This exercise is a full-body exercise. This only has two steps in it. The first step is to lay down with your stomach to the floor (make sure that your body is in a straight line). Then place your forearm on the floor pushing your body up. This exercise will make your core hurt a little but it will all be worth it. Do this for about 1 min and 30 seconds. If you are unable to hold the pose for this long, you can always try again and make it your goal.
One-arm row
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This exercise will target your upper and lower back, biceps, and hips. You will need a chair that’s around knee height and a milk jug, juice cartons or anything you have lying around that is a little heavy will work. What you will wanna do first is place one knee on the chair and hold your item with one hand and the other one on the chair. After that, you will start lifting it up.
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Bird Dog
This would be another one of those full-body exercises. You will want to make sure that you are on your knees and your hands on the floor. Put your hands right below your shoulders and knees under your hips. Then bring your left hand upwards and your right leg up. Make sure that that they are fully extended. Bring them down, and repeat with the opposite hand and leg.
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Enjoyable activities to pass the time.
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ince everyone is going to be stuck at home for a while, why not try something new and fun? Plenty of people are probably running out of ideas to pass the time at this point so trying out newer ideas would be refreshing to do. Here is a list of ideas unconventional things to do while stuck at home.
in the UK called Red Herring Games recently had adapted the multiplayer games they made so that they could be played virtually with either Google Hangouts or Zoom. Next up, view interesting locations online. Many places such as aquariums, museums, Japanese cherry blossom spots, and more have been made available through Vr videos, online
You can do push-ups in two different ways. You can do knee pushups or just good old fashion push-ups. By doing knee push-ups, you are helping yourself pushups but with the regular ones, you don’t receive any help at all. Push-ups are pretty self-explanatory you are just
Wall Sits
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The wall sits will work on the lower part of your body. You will want to find a smooth wall and put your back against it then you should bend your knees making your position look as if you were sitting in an invisible
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First up is a virtual murder mystery. A company located
tours and live cams. Now might also be a good time to take up
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reading. While reading is a typical thing to do, there is another option now due to the quarantine. Because of what is going on, an internet archive called the ‘National Emergency Library’ has opened. It gives anyone access to something over a million books to read for free. While it has been used before, there are no waiting lists anymore so people can read what they want when they want. Another form of media that has come into prominence during the pandemic are live performances. From singers to actors to orchestras, a large variety of performances are available to watch via live streams. From streaming past events to performing through video chat, performers are actively presenting fun content to watch.
Try setting up an athome movie theater. Due to missing the movie theater experience, some people have tried setting
in a mason jar. Herbs typically are the best things to grow in mason jars, but other plants can work too.
up their own personal theater in their living room. From using an at-home projector to just watching on their tv, people have set up snacks, popcorn, and even movie-themed decorations they made. Try planting something. One way you can garden in a convenient way is by planting something
While there are also several other things to do while stuck at home, these were just a few of the cool things to do during this trying time.
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Online resources that enlighten and entertain. ular activities, some students are finding it hard to stay positive as days devoid of purpose stretch into summer. They have
gone on walks, tried yoga, caught up on their favorite tv show, started reading (or…. maybe they are still procrasti-
Coding
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f a student has a computer, internet connection, and an email address, they have all they need to learn how to code. Whether students want to add another skill to their resume, build a website or blog from scratch, or just need to flex their technical and creative skills, coding can be a rewarding venture.
Free Code Camp Freecodecamp.org
Free Code Camp is as the name implies, 100% free. Start learning in an easy-to-understand, step-by-step format. Students can work their way towards free certifications.
Github Github.com
Github also has coding lesson plans but more importantly, it has the ability to host websites whenever students are ready to start their own project.
nating on that one), and picked that guitar back up but still are not feeling fulfilled. For those students who have done
everything else, here is a collection of free, online resources and activities to help fill their days.
Khan Academy Khanacademy.org
Those who like to hear a lecture before they get to work may prefer Khan Academy. Khan Academy also has games and visuals that learners may find helpful. W3Schools W3schools.com
W3Schools is full of helpful tools and templates for students who are working on their own coding projects.
Project Foodie Itsprojectfoodie.com
Whether students truly do not know how to cut an onion or simply can not stand that they are not cutting it in the most efficient way, Project Foodie has detailed tutorials that will have them slicing and dicing like a pro.
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he past three years have been pretty heavy in nostalgia but quarantine has kicked this trend into high gear. Students are not just reminiscing over 2000s Disney originals, they are wistfully scrolling through pictures and videos from last February. While they are at it, why not put those memories together and test out their editing skills with a home video?
Adobe Spark Spark.adobe.com
Spark includes simple video editing software along with a collection of themes, titles, and music that will turn any student’s collection of clips into a polished video. Spark’s video editing software is available on mobile and includes Instagram friendly settings for those who are planning on posting their creations. Adobe is offering two months of spark premium for free during the pandemic, so there has never been a better time to try out the app.
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Hack Club HackClub.com
For students who prefer to learn socially, Hack Club has plenty of events and forums to talk about coding with highschool students from around the world.
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f students have read through these resources and still have not found a hobby that speaks to them, no need to fear. There are still plenty of activities and areas to be explored. Here are some websites with free courses and classes on everything from biochemistry to Feng Shui.
cooking
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fter being couped up with their families for weeks on end, some students may find themselves dreaming of the day they leave the nest. To prepare for that day and fill the coming days, here are some resources that will have students ready to cook their own meals.
Allrecipes Allrecipes.com
Allrecipes is a comprehensive, crowdsourced cookbook with plenty of entries that fall under the category of grandma’s secret.
Harvard Online-learning.harvard.edu
Harvard is offering 67 free online courses during the pandemic including classes in Shakespeare, divination (well the history of it), and the physics of cooking. Why not come out of quarantine (technically) having an ivy-league education?
Wevideo www.wevideo.com
Wevideo is a step up from spark with a few more tools and effects, and a more complex timeline. It is available on Chromebook and on mobile.
DaVinci Resolve Available on Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
For those who are ready to take off the training wheels and get into some industry-standard editing, DaVinci Resolve offers a free, standard version of their software. Students will need a Mac or Windows computer in order to install the software. Students will also need to watch a few tutorials before jumping into DaVinci. With great editing power, comes a lot of confusing settings and details, but students can expect to come out on the other side with some seriously amazing videos.
Future Learn www.futurelearn.com
Future Learn connects students to courses from all over the web. They offer tons of free courses ranging from two-week programs to online degrees, and they have a boredombusting collection to keep learners busy during quarantine.
Tasty Tasty.co
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Buzzfeed has student chef’s backs with tons of unique recipes and entertaining instruction videos on their cooking site Tasty.
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