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Preparing for four-day school

Jolene Heinly, Lengel Lingo Staffer • October 30, 2020

As you all know, we will hopefully return to school four days per week at some point this school year. If we want to get a full return to school, we have to be wise. Let's prepare for school with a few...

The Pottsville Area High School football team was pumping before their game against Minersville. This year is the first year without any spectators attending because of COVID-19 regulations. “Well honestly it’s still kind of a bummer that we can’t have everyone at the games but other than I think I’m kinda used to it for now. These past few games I think we showered everyone that we can bounce back from a devastating loss, there were a few mental mistakes but we came back, ROLL TIDE,” said junior Travontai Davis.

250 rule prevents spectators from attending football games

Tanya Johnson, Staffer • October 5, 2020

The new COVID-19 regulations made it so that only 250 people can attend the football games. The 250 spectator limit includes the band, the football team, the cheerleaders, and coaches. It has been a...

Sophomore Trinity Reedy shows off her coloring skills accompanied by her stuffed sloth, Barbecue Sauce. Trinity said, With the quarantine driving me insane, coloring with a stuffed sloth is one of my best options.

Boredom Busters

Emma Troutman, Staffer • September 22, 2020

When you're cooped up in your house without a single thing to do, you can really grow bored with staring at the walls around you. Even when you have the hobbies you like at your disposal, they can often...

Students in the student section cheered the varsity football team on to victory during the 2020 football season. COVID-19 has turned spectating sports virtual instead of attending in person. “Football Fridays were some of the best nights of my life, I miss going to the games after a long week of school and cheering the team on in the student section. The whole school comes together and we have a great time there. Definitely something I miss about high school,” said graduated student Clayton Demcher.

Seniors Deal with COVID-19

Tanya Johnson, Staffer • September 17, 2020

The COVID-19 virus has made this school year different from past years. This has been a new and difficult experience for everyone, especially the seniors.  Classrooms are empty because some students...

Recently salons have reopened but now enforce heavy safety precautions. Before the reopening students dyed their own hair. Sophomore Brody Boris said “I definitely had fun dying my own hair at home. I don’t know if it’s ever going to happen again however.”

Quarantine Cuts

Samantha Woodford and Emma Troutman • September 14, 2020

A mirror in front of you, your mind races to predict your next action. Your hand lightly runs through your hair, a decision being made as you continue to look at your reflection. This quarantine has given...

Senior Nico Boris is running down the field during his soccer practice. The PIAA And Governor Tom Wolf agreed to let fall sports continue. “I feel great that we are actually allowed to play. I would’ve been heartbroken if we weren’t allowed. Coach Reichert has been just making sure we are focused to try and cram everything in last minute because it is difficult to cram an entire off-season into one month.”

Sports Adjust to COVID-19

Ava Jefferson, Staffer • September 11, 2020

Did someone say fall sport season? Unfortunately, this year is a little different than how it’s been in the past.COVID-19 is also taking effect on the 2020-2021 season for this year. Many fans, students,...

Freshman Samantha Woodford placed painted rocks around downtown Pottsville on Wednesday, May 12. Each rock contains a written note on the back! When found make sure to post a picture on Instagram and tag @pahs_publications.

ETC scavenger hunt

Samantha Woodford, Staffer • May 14, 2020

Oh the joys of staying home. From annoying siblings constantly antagonizing you, to the nag of schoolwork deadlines rattling in the back of your mind. Don't worry, the ETC staff can very well understand. As...

Some students have been baking/cooking over the quarantine. On May 1, 2020, freshman Chloe Heintz made cookies to keep her from being bored. “Over the quarantine I have been spending a lot of time baking,” said Heintz.

Trying to survive the boredom

Greta Snukis, Editor-in-Chief • May 7, 2020

Having too much free time is never a good thing. It causes people to become extremely bored and feel like they have nothing to do.  Considering the COVID-19 outbreak has made it nearly impossible to...

Head Custodian, Mr. Brad Ross is wearing his C-Tide mask, while at work. Masks are mandatory because of the Coronavirus. “My goal is to complete much needed repairs since we have extra time,” said Ross.

Custodial and cafeteria staff busy during COVID-19 quarantine

Madison Wright, Staffer • May 5, 2020

COVID-19 left students, teachers, parents, and many others sitting in their houses racking their brains for something to do. However, while students are at home, who is taking care of our school? The custodians...

The abrupt change of quarantine has caused us to adapt and overcome. Junior Carter Yeager said, I wake up at 5 every morning to work on homework before I go to work with my dad at 7. We get done work at 4:30 most days and then I come home and do more homework and then I like to watch YouTube before going to bed. For him the winds of change have made him more productive

Adapting to isolation

Carly Mohl, Staffer • April 25, 2020

Isolation (Noun): without relation to other people or things; separately.  Until March 13, the average Pottsville Area High School student  divided their 6 hour and 56 minute school day between nine...

Victims inside abusive relationships may feel trapped, even like they are behind bars. During the COVID 19 pandemic victims are now quarantined in their homes with their abusers. Crystal Corby, a school based/outpatient therapist at the ReDCo Group said “It makes sense that during this time, fears and tensions can be elevated. These elevated feelings can have a negative impact on healthy relationships as well as abusive relationships. If a partner feels unsafe in their situation, it may be helpful to consider getting out.”

Abusive relationships during the COVID-19 outbreak

Samantha Woodford, Staffer • April 23, 2020

Your eyes fill with tears. The partner who once supplied you with the feeling of tenderness, affection, and love now only transports pain. Your mind aches with every hurtful comment forced upon you thoughts....

Waddling through the quarantine

Waddling through the quarantine

Greta Snukis, Editor-in-Chief • April 22, 2020

Ever since I was young, I always wanted a pet. Considering I am an only child, it sometimes gets really boring in my house, especially now because of the COVID-19 outbreak. On March 26, 2020, that...

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