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This universal symbol shows unity within all individuals . Photo Courtesy of Alex Velez, December 9, 2020

Celebrating Human Rights Day: Hitting the 70th anniversary in 2020

Alexandrea Velez, Staff Writer | December 10, 2020

     Human Rights Day is celebrated on December 10, marking the day the United Nations General Assembly approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.       The Universal Declaration of Human Rights guarantees the legal rights of every individual. This act protects those no matter their...

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Take a look: pictured here is an example of a virtual tour of a campus that a student can take online. Photo courtesy: Morgan Viesselman, November 16, 2020.

Changes to the College Application World

Morgan Viesselman, Staff Writer | December 10, 2020

     Senior‌ ‌year‌ ‌has‌ ‌already‌ ‌been‌ ‌hard‌ ‌enough‌ ‌for‌ ‌high‌ ‌school‌ ‌students‌ ‌with‌ ‌school‌ ‌days‌ ‌being‌ ‌cut short,‌ and learning from home.‌ The time to apply to colleges ‌and‌ ‌universities‌ ‌is‌ here.  ...

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Digital drawing of Harry Styles on the cover of Vogue Magazine’s December issue. Drawn by Mjos Studio Design, November 2020.

Social Media Firestorm Regarding Male Feminization

Jocelyn Gonzalez and Julia Poffenberger | December 9, 2020

     On Saturday, Nov. 14, people throughout social media popularized Candace Owens’ claims against male feminization. Owens is a right-wing author, commentator and political activist.      Harry Styles, previous member of boyband One Direction, is a popular English singer and songwriter....

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Milford’s green lit up by the holiday lights. Photo courtesy: Samantha Lambert, December 6, 2020.

Milford’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony: CANCELLED

Samantha Lambert, Staff Writer | December 8, 2020

     Milford’s annual tree lighting ceremony did not happen this year due to Covid-19 regulations. The lights have been put up by the city's Public Works Department, but were not lit in front of hundreds of people this November.        The annual tree lighting consists of several activities...

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Jimmy’s Apizza snowman on the Milford green. Photo courtesy Danielle Hogan

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Amanda Queiroz, Abby Woodward, and Haley Flynn | December 2, 2020

     Milford Prevention Council (MPC) begins to bring cheer as the arrival of the holiday season approaches. The organization set up Frosty Fest where residents of Milford can purchase a snowman to decorate and then place onto the green downtown. The snowmen and candy canes will be displayed from...

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The Next Street Car: An example of a behind the wheel car provided for the student driver. Photo Courtesy: The Next Street

Preparing to Drive in 2020

Layla Carlberg and Jessica Chamberlain | December 2, 2020

     High school students in 2020 are still preparing to drive, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, with a few changes, including remote classes.      There are many steps that need to be taken to get a license. Many students choose to participate in a driver's education course to make getting their...

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Holiday Traditions: How will Covid-19 Affect the Upcoming Season: Holiday decorations for this season. Photo courtesy: Carly Zieman.

Holiday Traditions: How will Covid-19 Affect the Upcoming Season?

Covid-19 and its effects on the upcoming holiday season
Nina Torgerson and Carly Zieman | December 1, 2020

     As the holiday season moves upon us quickly, the changes to our beloved traditions have to be accepted and realized. With times being so vastly different from what we’ve previously experienced, it is important now more than ever, to cherish the time that we have with our loved ones. Especially...

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Due to COVID many activities are canceled this semester. This has left them to find things outdoors. For Corina Massey, Horsebarn Hill has been a covid safe place to watch the sunset. Taken November 2020.
Photo Courtesy of Brian Massey.

Covid-19 Affects the Freshmen College Experience

Brian Massey and Cal Wrigley | November 25, 2020

     The transition from high school to college is an important experience for a student.Those going to college can learn independence on top of new material. As students leave home, some may be filled with a sense of nervousness on the journey ahead.       However, with the constant increase...

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Photo of the downtown milford and off the outside of Milford Static Era Records. Photo Courtesy of Melissa Santos and Jay Reason.

Downtown Milford Welcomes New Business

Milford Static Records Owned By Jay Reason
Melissa Santos, Staff Writer | November 20, 2020

     Starting a business is hard, but starting one during a pandemic is harder. How will they get people to come to their store? Are they selling something beneficial? Will they be a good change for our community?       Jay Reason opened Milford Static Era and Records in downtown Milford in...

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The Canadian Embassy and Capitol Building, Washington D.C. Taken November 2019.
Photo Courtesy of Ronan Smith.

Brothers and Borders: How the Shutdown Has Affected Both Sides of North America

Ronan Smith, Staff Writer | November 17, 2020

     In February and March it came. A virus from the city of Wuhan in China had crossed the mighty Pacific Ocean. Touching down in both Canada and the United States, it quickly consumed the minds of people, and captured many of them with illness. This novel Coronavirus, or Covid-19, caused one of...

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De Stress by Reading: Love, by Jerry Spinelli. Photo courtesy: Kaleigh Porcu, November 11, 2020.

Living A Low Stress Life

Kaleigh Porcu and Jocelyn Gonzalez | November 15, 2020

     Stress can have a big impact on the way people act. There are many people that need to know ways to cope with stress. Living a healthy lifestyle is important.      Stress is an ongoing problem that happens in everyone’s lives. It is a simple term used by many people; most of the time...

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Local Milford Residents supporting President Elect Biden with a yard sign. Photo Courtesy: Alex Velez. November 10, 2020

2020 Election

The Results are in
Alexandrea Velez, Staff Writer | November 12, 2020

     "I represent all of you, whether you voted for me or against me,” President-elect Joseph Biden said in his acceptance speech Nov. 7. “And I'm going to make sure you're represented.”      Biden won the 2020 presidential election, the final push being the blue win in Pennsylvania, which...

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