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Q&A: “All Things COVID” With School Nurse Beth Escobar

Marlie Kass, Outgoing Arts Editor • January 28, 2022

In the midst of the Omicron variant's surge, Director of Health Services Beth Escobar is dedicated to keeping the community safe.

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With Omicron Surge, ‘All-Hands-On-Deck’ For Teacher Absences

Kate Hirschen, Outgoing Culture Editor • January 21, 2022

After testing positive for COVID-19, several teachers are back to Zoom. Uncommon substitute teachers are stepping in to supervise classrooms.

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Quarantined Students Face Make-Up Work

Kate Hirschen, Outgoing Culture Editor • January 20, 2022

Without concurrent learning, some students here report worrying that a positive COVID-19 test could affect their academics.

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COVID Response Team Chair Addresses Omicron Variant

Sophia Spring and Brian Gamble • January 14, 2022

“I feel really good about the mitigation strategies that we have in place,” Chair Carl Rapisarda-Vallely said.

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Op-Ed: Anti-Maskers Make Traveling During COVID-19 Stressful

Talia Hammer, Journalist • January 14, 2022

My Winter Break trip to Florida presented unexpected challenges thanks to the Omicron variant of COVID-19, conflicting public health guidelines, and anti-maskers.

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Op-Ed: I’m Nervous About Being Back on Campus

Zakkai Mares-Van Praag, Journalist • January 11, 2022

With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 surging in Massachusetts, I can't help but wonder if in-person schooling is the right call.

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Mask Mandate, Gym Closures Impact Winter Sports

Cathy Wu, Outgoing Executive Editor • January 7, 2022

Student-athletes here are adapting to new COVID-19 guidelines for winter sports. "We will do what we have to do to stay safe," Jarrel Okorougo '22 said.

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