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Though vaccination use has been on the rise in the past decade, a little less than half the population still refuses to receive them.

Vaccinations: needed more than ever

Alexis Bahensky, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020
These kinds of masks are seen being worn daily by billions of people, and that number can quickly add up. Disposable masks are meant to help block large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain germs. However, they dont filter or block very small particles in the air that may be transmitted by coughs and sneezes. As you can see from this photo, the edges of the mask are not designed to form a tight seal around the nose and mouth.

Unmasking the damage

Paige Fortney, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020
Shelves at stores are left empty as disinfectant and cleaning supplies are sold. Following directed forms of use is highly recommended.

Do not ingest chemicals

Michelle Zhang, Opinions Editor
May 12, 2020
Many universities are dismissing or making these standardized tests optional for the 2021 enrollment.

Colleges cancel scores

Paige Fortney, Staff Reporter
May 8, 2020
As the US continues fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, numbers for reported cases continue to rise.

Cutting funds won’t save lives

Michelle Zhang, Opinions Editor
May 1, 2020
The mall’s employee’s returned on the 24th only as a “soft-opening.” Some stores will potentially begin reopening for customers on the 1st of May.

COVID Crossing

Paige Fortney, Staff Reporter
April 28, 2020
A simple way shown to make your own bandana out of household materials.

Hoarding is costing people their lives

Bailey Christensen, Assistant Broadcast Editor
April 17, 2020
This chart gives a few examples of ways to cope with anxiety during COVID-19. Following these will result in keeping yourself healthier and safer. Graphic by Team Kentucky member, Whitney leggett

Quarantine comes with consequences

Paige Fortney, Staff Reporter
April 14, 2020
COVID-19 has developed a multitude of names referencing China, putting individuals in America at risk.

Call it by its name

Michelle Zhang, Opinions Editor
April 2, 2020
In this era of COVID-19, social distancing and self quarantining ranks high on the list of priorities. Staying home gives people the opportunity to not only stay safe and healthy but to read a book or play video games from the comfort of their couch.

Vouching for the couch

Emma Baker, Staff reporter
April 2, 2020
Implementing just one more vegetarian meal into a diet per week can have vast environmental benefits

Meatless meals: A simple alternative

Edison Geiler, MWHS Wildcat News Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2020
The recommendation of caffeine for teens is 100 mg, unfortunately, many popular energy drinks go above this amount. Recognizing this is important to student’s health to ensure they don’t abuse caffeine.

The dangers of caffeine

Brenna Batchelder, Staff Reporter
March 5, 2020
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