Crocheting During a Pandemic

By Madison Smith
May 2021

Karen Smith holding her pandemic blanket. / By Madison Smith

During the lockdowns, due to the pandemic, people have become bored with their everyday routines and are turning to the 17th-century cure: Crocheting. 

Most people know more about knitting than crocheting. The difference between knitting and crocheting is, that knitting uses two while crocheting uses just one hook.

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Challenges Abound When Directing Virtual Plays

By Madison Smith
February 2021

Hall Memorial School logo. / Willington Public Schools

WILLINGTON — Ever wonder how the theater club in your town is doing plays and musicals while social distancing? Theater director and Music teacher, Jason Phillips, told the Board of Education on Tuesday about how the drama club has been able to perform during the pandemic. 

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COVID-19 Safety: Comparing UConn & Embry Riddle

By Madison Smith
March 2021

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Graph of Positive COVID-19 cases for UConn and ERAU./Madison Smith

Coronavirus is spreading like wildfire throughout the world. Do you ever wonder how the University’s attempt to keep it under wraps? Are they doing the same thing or are they doing something different? 

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