Masters family battles COVID-19 at home
George Chang, Staff Photographer
May 14, 2020
Testing for the coronavirus can be frightening, but sophomore Denis Sadrijaj found out during spring break that his father had tested positive for the virus. For weeks, Sadrijaj has been living with his recovering dad. Sadrijaj said that his dad no longer requires medication and is doing better day by day....
Power For Good: Essential workers in our community
Kyla Barantsevitch, Contributing Writer
May 11, 2020
Grocery workers. Delivery people. ER nurses. The list of people who hold jobs that are considered “essential” can go on and on. Within our own school community there are many students whose parents are these types of workers. And while the current coronavirus pandemic compels millions of Americans t...
COVID-19 concerns force Broadway to go dark
Lexi Wachen, Contributing Writer
May 11, 2020
It’s been 54 days since Broadway’s last spotlight went dark. This crisis has not only had an impact on the performers but creative teams, musicians, directors and programs. Throughout history, Broadway theatres have never experienced a closing this extensive, even after the shutdown after the terrorist ...
Faculty on campus explore uncharted territory
Tyler Conway, Sports Editor
May 7, 2020
Although most members of the Masters community have yet to return to campus since Head of School Laura Danforth announced that classes will be remote for the rest of the year, many teachers who live on campus year round have elected to stay on campus while the world struggles with the ongoing cris...
COVID-19 affects mental health
Yasmine Pascal, Features Editor
May 5, 2020
There has been massive efforts from world leaders to control the spread of COVID-19 – from social distancing to curfews. This self-isolation period is having a large impact, both positively and negatively, on people’s mental health. According to Upper School counselor Katya Ostor, this quarantine...
Zoom vs. Google Meet
Lance Leys, Contributing Writer
May 5, 2020
As The Masters School adjusts to life in quarantine, students and teachers alike have been learning about Google Meet as a teaching tool. Many other high schools and colleges, however, have turned to Zoom as their own program of choice, or have even allowed teachers to pick whichever program suits th...
Masters getting through isolation
Jacob Kriss, Accountability and Accuracy Manager
May 5, 2020
Many students at The Masters School are finding creative ways to keep themselves productive and mentally stable during quarantine. Senior Sabian Grier said, “With social distancing being practiced, it has been difficult to find routine and embrace this new way of life.” Although social dist...
Quarantine has dramatically altered our sleep schedules
Kate Sibery, Features Lead Editor
May 2, 2020
This pandemic has undoubtedly caused stress and anxiety for nearly everyone, but it has also given some people more free time and flexibility within their schedule. Thus changes to our sleep schedules and behaviors have been commonplace.
European study suggests different social distancing rules for runners
Tim Mathas, Opinion Editor
May 2, 2020
While it is understood that six feet apart is the optimal distance two individuals must be from each other in order to adhere to proper social distancing protocols, a recent study has brought into question whether this same rule applies for runners. With lots of extra time being spent at home during quarantine, m...
Former Amazon supervisor protests working conditions and unprotected employees
Maia Keller and Kwynne Schlossman, Contributing Writers
May 1, 2020
Amazon has experienced tremendous growth these past few months despite the drop in the stock market on March 12. While on the outside it may seem Amazon is doing the best they can to help their community, an inside source unveiled his troubling perspective on the situation. Chris Smalls, previously a supervisor, worke...
Blue light glasses in high demand as screen time spikes
Sabrina Wolfson, Contributing Writer
May 1, 2020
As the chaos of the coronavirus has continued to spread, school communities have been forced from their campuses, leaving students and teachers to explore the complexities of “virtual learning.” Consequently, the number of hours that students spend on their screens has practically doubled, propel...
Coronavirus Chronicles: living with a coronavirus patient
George Chang, Staff Photographer
May 1, 2020
Testing for the coronavirus can be frightening, but sophomore Denis Sadrijaj found out during spring break that his father had tested positive for the virus. For weeks, Sadrijaj has been living with his recovering dad. Sadrijaj said that his dad no longer requires medication and is doing better da...