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 Several hospitals in the Bay Area have executed different practices in effort to lower the risk of patients being infected by COVID-19.

COVID-19 impacts future city, hospital, school operations

By Madhavi Karthik and Ritaja Subrahmanya April 18, 2020

COVID-19 has led to disruptions and struggles for various facilities, from hospitals to school districts. As a result, the Bay Area community has taken several measures to ensure the welfare of its citizens.  Hospitals...

These reusable items keep you at home and safe during a time when shopping is becoming inaccessible.

Protect the Parks: Zero-waste substitutes to prevent time-consuming shopping

By Jane Park April 11, 2020

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60hPrboO3PI[/embedyt] With the shelter-in-place order being strictly enforced by most of California, citizens are ordered to stay at home except for completing...

Resources, financial aid offered to small businesses, community during COVID-19

Resources, financial aid offered to small businesses, community during COVID-19

By Madhavi Karthik and Shruti Magesh April 8, 2020

Many small businesses have been seeing a drop in customers and profits and must use their personal savings to pay their loans amidst COVID-19, according to The Guardian.  As a result, cities across...

The shelter in place’s goal is to prevent large gatherings of people and slow the spread of the virus. Six Bay Area counties and the state of California have all imposed the shelter-in-place, along with other restrictions.

Shelter in place order extended, further restrictions imposed

By Karuna Chandran and Shruti Magesh April 6, 2020

With the ongoing spread of COVID-19, six Bay Area counties — including Santa Clara County — issued shelter-in-place orders, which began on Tuesday, March 17 and was expected to last until Tuesday,...

Late-night TV hosts are delivering a unique take on comedy in their living rooms and backyards following concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic in early March. Clockwise, from top left, segments from “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” and “The Daily Show” with Trevor Noah (interviewing Dr. Anthony Fauci).

Finding comedy, humor amid pandemic

By Melody Chen April 6, 2020

A heavily bubbled bathtub in a 4-star bathroom commences the scene as we hear a tooting rendition of The Late Show theme song in the backdrop. A few seconds in, The Late Show host Stephen Colbert emerges...

Both before and during the rapid developments of the pandemic, the school has prepared for online classes through technology assistance and cooperation with staff and students.

Transition into online classes increases communication, possible loss of educational experience

By Dexter Tatsukawa April 5, 2020

Ten days after a complete school shutdown was announced, classes sprang back to life online. During that 10-day period, the staff spent time preparing for the massive amount of resources the transition...

News in a Minute: COVID-19 Updates

News in a Minute: COVID-19 Updates

By Shruti Magesh April 5, 2020

LOCAL Santa Clara COVID-19 cases surging  COVID-19 (coronavirus) has increased up to 90 percent in Santa Clara County in the last seven days*, according to the Mercury News. 9,910 people have been...

PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK: More than 100,000 workers in the entertainment industry, who heavily relied on their paychecks for basic necessities, are out of a job, according to the LA Times.

Production shutdowns leave crew members without jobs, income

By Shreya Partha April 4, 2020

From major movie releases to late night talk shows, much of the entertainment industry is receiving the fallout of COVID-19’s rapid spread.  Movies, shows and other forms of entertainment are available...

Intense Airport Screenings: Flights are delayed and airports fill up as passengers wait to be screened for COVID-19.

The Oval Office: A lack of decency

By Sara Shohoud April 2, 2020

President Donald Trump declared the novel COVID-19 outbreak a national emergency on March 13. In the beginning of his address, Trump claimed that compared to other parts of the world, the U.S. is doing...

The Melodic Line: Recovering a sense of mental clarity in a pandemic

The Melodic Line: Recovering a sense of mental clarity in a pandemic

By Melody Chen April 2, 2020

Here’s a glimpse into a not-so-distant past: I’m working on the layout for my assigned page in Adobe InDesign during late night. Two reporters come up to me with their respective pages, asking if I...

Stadiums all over the world will remain empty due to cancellations caused by the coronavirus.

Faria Focus

By Jackson Faria March 27, 2020

We have seen the effect of coronavirus on the world: the pandemic has shut down international travel, schools and worst of all — sports. For many sports fans, the seasonal change from winter to spring...

The SAT has caused much unnecessary stress and creates an unhealthy mindset.

Abolish the SAT requirement from college applications

By Jane Park March 24, 2020

Schools all over the nation are closing due to  the coronavirus pandemic. As a result, the SATs and ACTs scheduled for March, April and May are canceled or postponed at local high schools and colleges...

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