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May 7, 2020
SOCIAL DISTANCE 6 Feet
social norms at an all time low Malory Travis & Carter Brockbank
Maddy Stadler & McKenna Frakes
COVID-19 is a pandemic that is currently affecting people all over the world. From social distancing to stay at home orders, this virus has genuinely affected how people interact and hang out during this time. All Douglas County schools were originally scheduled to take to online schooling for a week after spring break. Many students were excited about the prospect of staying at home for another week and not having to go to school but when social distancing orders were put into place that changed. “I was really happy at first. Staying home for an extra week? That sounds amazing! Now I am just bored,” said sophomore Millie Rowe. The social distancing order has changed how everyone lives, but especially teens that are so used to hanging around their friends nearly 24/7. Now it is a challenge to go out with friends as most places are shut down completely and people are not really supposed to be leaving the house, even if they do they are being told to keep 6 feet away from each other. But that will not stop students from having fun with their friends. “My friends and I have been face-timing or using Zoom a lot throughout the day. We also have done a tailgate party so we can still hang out in person, but keep social distancing. It sucks because we love to go to movies or the mall and now we can’t,” says senior Jordan Lear. Many students have taken it upon themselves to create Zoom classes with their friends or even post Zoom meeting codes to different social media platforms in hopes of making some friends and finding entertainment.
EFFECTS ON EDUCATION ACROSS THE COUNTRY In Boston, students have a set time to meet with their teacher and go through a lesson. This means they have to keep a school schedule and can’t slack off during this epidemic.
A difference comes down to how teachers work. Some will give the work right at the beginning of the week and have it there for the rest until Friday. While others will give you small assignments throughout the week in intervals such as Monday and Wednesday. This comes down to personal preference for the teachers.
In some Wisconsin Schools the Seniors there have already graduated and are now out of school.
This photo to the right by McKenna Frakes, shows that even at the grocery store, distancing is important. Shelves are bare, and shoppers are asked to keep 6 feet apart.
