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Amy Alicki

Amy Alicki, Staff Writer

Hi, my name is Amy Alicki. I am a junior and a staff writer for the paper. My favorite memory in journalism is going to DC with some of my classmates. In my free time, I go to see my horse and compete year round. 

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Chart showing the daily cases in the United States Chart provided by The COVID Tracking Project

Coronavirus: Then and Now

November 9, 2020

     On March 7, 2020, the first case of coronavirus (COVID-19) broke out in Connecticut and what happened next no one expected. The virus, originating in China,  creates the whole world to shut down. What started out as a problem only overseas, turned epidemic, then turned pandemic. Looking back...

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Map of the number of electoral votes in each state across the country. Photo courtesy of ourwhitehouse.org

Common Misconceptions: The Electoral College Race too Close to Call

November 4, 2020

     With yesterday’s presidential election coming to an end, it is important to understand the process behind today’s tight race. The electoral college is a very difficult concept when it comes to the election and how your votes are used in electing the President of the United States (POTUS).   ...

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