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Freshman Molly Ramirez watches the Jonas Brothers’ ALL IN Challenge video on the ALL IN Challenge website about what they are offering for the winner of their sweepstakes.

We are ALL IN this together

Lena Ahrens, Social Media Manager May 18, 2020

COVID-19 has made it more difficult for people across the world to get the food they need. Prior to the virus, there were already many people fighting hunger and struggling with food insecurities, but...

Whitey’s Ice Cream reopens its doors on May 11, but has sign on the door stating that the lobby is closed.

Iowa reopens its doors

Morgan Ramirez, Photo Manager May 18, 2020

For the past month Iowa has been shut down with a majority of businesses and attractions being closed. Normal life was on hold and it is about to make its return.  In late March, Governor Reynolds...

Murder hornets entrance into Washington State raises concern for the U.S.

More news leading into this chaotic year from “murder hornets” entering the U.S.

Blake Sherman, Photo Manager May 18, 2020

As the year hits its fifth month filled with chaos and craziness in the world, the appearance of the “murder hornets” coming into the United States is only making things seem crazier. The “murder...

In order to get tested, Iowa residents must fill out the online assessment released by TestIowa.

TestIowa: COVID testing center opening in Northpark mall 

Sunny Wolfe, Copy Editor May 18, 2020

A new testing site for COVID-19 opened May 11 under the new TestIowa program. Under the watchful eyes of the Iowa National Guard, the site will run through May 22, and any Iowan who wants to get tested...

Many daycares around the nation are closing due to COVID-19 but The Red Apple in Bettendorf is working hard to keep its doors open.

Daycare danger: Centers around the nation fight to stay open

Cecilia Zavala, Overflow Section Editor May 18, 2020

One essential business relied on by many people around the country are daycares. In the Quad Cities, parents send their children to daycares such as Hand in Hand or Red Apple. Due to COVID-19 however,...

Rocket League players SquishyMuffinz, Gimmick, and Torment in their game against Dignitas to win RLCS Season 6.

Esports garners new attention in the absence of athletics

Jimmy Feeney, Multimedia Manager May 11, 2020

Sports in these times seem very distant. As COVID-19 has ended all sporting events in the near future, other competitions are taking its place and using this as a time to expand their platform. Esports...

Hy-Vee is giving out 32,000 bananas to those in need.

Cycle of service: businesses helping their communities

Regan Denny, P.V. Only Editor May 11, 2020

No one, including businesses, is spared during these unprecedented times. Businesses have especially been targeted and threatened by this pandemic. Even though staying open everyday is a struggle in itself,...

The waters clear, but global warming continues

Brooke Goy, Copy Editor May 11, 2020

Above average heat along with cold temperatures, extreme dust storms and record-breaking amounts of tornadoes are some examples of natural disasters occurring in 2020. These events give evidence that global...

North Korean dictator, Kim Jong-un, reportedly makes a public appearance after weeks of silence.

Schrodinger’s Kim: Inside North Korea’s rumors

Anton Dahm, Copy Editor May 8, 2020

For the last few weeks, rumors have been circulating the global media surrounding the health status of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. These reports began when Kim Jong-un was not present at the country’s...

A question from the TestIowa assessment used to increase the amount of testing in Iowa.

Online Assessment making strides to increase Coronavirus testing

Karleigh Nading, Opinion Editor May 5, 2020

With the many hardships that are encompassed in testing for Coronavirus cases, a new online assessment is helping Iowa keep track.  TestIowa is a new program started by state leaders and other private...

Seniors Emma Curtis, Hannah Anderson, and Lauren Steinhart social distance hang out from their cars during quarantine.

Social distancing: is it a myth?

Brooke Goy, Copy Editor May 5, 2020

Empty streets, closed businesses and lost jobs are just a few of the side effects to the subsequent lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing has been the mantra of governments and health...

Senior Megan Lopez says this pandemic should be the wake up call to continue changing the environment for the better.

Pandemic shines a light on worldwide environmental issues

Cecilia Zavala, Overflow Section Editor May 5, 2020

Pandemic (adj.), a disease prevalent to a whole country or the world. People around the world are seeing the effects of COVID-19 in their everyday lives. With months of decreased human activity, the drastic...

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