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By: Jackie Poznanski, Editor | June 23, 2022

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Monkeypox has recently gained attention from the U.S. government. President Biden says people should be concerned, but its not as serious as COVID-19.
What is monkeypox and should we worry
June 2, 2022

For the past two years, the world had to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Just when things were getting back to normal, a new virus appears- monkeypox.  After a few cases have popped up across the globe, people are concerned. Origin Monkeypox is a rare virus that...

The Oscars takes a dark twist with poor jokes being made about illnesses which lead physical violence. Was any of it necessary?
Smith's slap heard 'round the Oscar world causes the great divide
April 13, 2022
American Red Cross urges citizens to donate blood in a midst of a nation-wide.
Health workers fear the blood shortage
March 9, 2022
Leaving many people homeless, Hurricane Ida destroys the home of many in 2021.
U.S. events that kickstart the new decade
February 15, 2022
Schools across the nation are going virtual due to teacher shortages. School districts are waiting for Governor Murphy to sign in a law that will improve staffing situations.
Teacher shortages push schools into virtual instruction
January 31, 2022
As the year comes to an end, society must commemorate and honor the stars and notable figures that have fallen these past 12 months.
Recapping the notable celebrity deaths in 2021
January 9, 2022
Student Life
Pictured is the traditional Starbucks logo featuring a mermaid. This logo has remained the same since the company opened.
The guide to trying Starbucks coffee
By: Dylan DaCunha, Editor • June 21, 2022

Starbucks is a multimillion-dollar coffeehouse company. Many are opposed to the company's high prices or strong coffee, but here's the ultimate guide if you're looking to try out the company. Sweet coffee If you enjoy sweeter drinks, there are many options that you can try to satisfy the sweet tooth. The Java Chip Frappuccino is the sweetest drink at Starbucks. It has a total...

Experts claim exercising can prevent cancer by decreasing inflammation and boosting the immune system. Sports can also make you stress free because it weakens hormones that cause anxiety and depression.
Studies show that being engaged in physical activity can lead to a positive lifestyle
June 15, 2022
For men in particular, steroids often cause shrinking of testicles, breast growth, hair loss, infertility, and a higher risk of prostate cancer
Steroids flooding high schools during opioid focus
June 3, 2022
Proud of their heritage, these twins explain what it was like growing up in another country.
Fusion Night, a culmination of cultures, unites students
May 16, 2022
With summer approaching, many teens seek employment in those two months off from school. According to the statistics about teens and jobs on Zippia, The median weekly salary for a teenage worker is $497
Teens should have jobs because it helps with social development
May 5, 2022
Although the temperature is going up, people still manage to drink coffee. According to the Urbanbeancoffees survey results for 2021, 64% of Americans drink coffee daily and 79% make their coffee at home instead of purchasing.
With coffee, does the good out drip the bad?
April 9, 2022
Beat Coverage
Students question the mask lift
By: Jackie Poznanski, Editor • April 4, 2022

Holiday movie trivia
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Snow storm update
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Reporting on remote learning instead of a snow day
By: Emily Spillar, Co-Editor-In-Chief • December 16, 2020

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Farewell to the Declaration and all its readers! Thank you for the last two years!
Farewell
By: Katherine Albuquerque, Editor • June 16, 2022

Definition (noun) An act of parting or of marking someone's departure Sentence Farewell to the Declaration and all its readers! Thank you for the last two years!

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Creating new and updated policies is necessary for the inclusion of everyone. In the 21st century, change is essential.
Transgender Individuals participation in sports
By: Alexa Leviten, Managing Editor & Public Relations • June 17, 2022

On January 19, 2022, The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) put an update to its policy. This regarded transgender athletes in the 23 sports that the NCAA governs. The policy will be effective starting...

Lacrosse is a flagship college sport, yet WTSD does not participate in it.
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Its well-known that sports drinks, such as Gatorade, are popular among athletes. However, many suggest that drinking water might be better for atheletes than drinking electrolytes are.
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