Not the End to Senior Year the Class of 2020 Ever Expected BY CONNOR MCKAIG

We now learn from our computer screens at home, rather than in the classroom surrounded by our friends. We now practice our spring sports alone, instead of on the field with our teammates. And, most painful of all, we may never share the full experience of the senior prom, senior supper, or graduation at the Ryan Center, events that are meant to be cherished and remembered fondly for years to come.

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Behind the One Behind the Frontline: Being the Child of a Healthcare Professional during a Pandemic BY SARAH CHAUDHRY

The most stressful aspect of being the child of a surgeon during the pandemic is, no doubt, fear for my father's well-being. Every time he goes to work, the possibility of him contracting the virus permeates my thoughts. I always think of his health, but this pandemic adds another level. He is not the only person I worry about, as the new infections and the death toll rises each moment. We've been especially vigilant, but what will be when precautions are no longer enough?

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An Island Getaway awaits You in Animal Crossing: New Horizons BY CHRISTINA LANCELLOTTA

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been dominating social media in the past few months. The long-awaited next entry in one of Nintendo’s most beloved franchises not only offers fun and unique gameplay, but for many players, it offers something they need during this time- an alternate reality, completely created and customized by themselves.

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How CHS Students Can Stay Positive and Healthy during Lockdown BY AMANDA MCKECHNIE

Students are facing challenges during this time and many are experiencing a lot of anxiety. To reduce or even eliminate anxiety Oakers should focus on what we need to accomplish and what we can control. A reminder to students is that we can not control what is going outside during this time of COVID-19, however, we have power over what we can do to reduce stress.

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Top 12 Films to Watch during Quarantine By TIARA ROCHON

During our time in quarantine, many are looking for new movies to watch to occupy our time. I have compiled a list of films (in no particular order) from late 2019 into early 2020, as well as some films that have been delayed due to COVID-19 for your consideration. Check them out!

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New ROTC Triad Recently Selected: Showing NAVY Spirit during Distance Learning BY GRACE PETRARCA

Even during this time of distance learning, many CHS students are trying to stay positive and are working hard as the school year begins to come to a close. One such group is Coventry High School's Navy Junior ROTC run by Master Cheif Kay. Coventry has a stellar ROTC program achieving accolades for their Marksmanship and Drill Team programs. Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Triad of CO: Senior, Mackenzie Bonang, XO: Senior, Katherine Salemi, and Chief: Junior, Logan Studley for maintaining their success when transitioning to distance learning. This year's Triad, staff, and members of ROTC have all had to adapt to the environment of distance learning and applaud all their efforts to keep the Oaker and Navy spirit embodied each and every day.

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CHS Prepares for a NEASC Visit BY AMANDA MCKECHNIE

CHS will be having an important on-site Decennial Accreditation visit on March 1 through March 4, 2020, by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges or NEASC. This visit is when CHS will be evaluated by a group from NEASC of teachers, administrators, and one associate director of NEASC to determine if CHS can keep its accreditation. Accreditation is what high schools receive and what colleges use as a judging point of the school to evaluate if they want the student and if they are from a good high school. Accreditation is crucial for college acceptance.

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Are You Ready to Take the Plunge for a Unified Cause? BY GRACE PETRARCA

Over the past year, Unified Oakers has been working hard to promote total inclusion in the school and unity within the student body. Currently, we are raising money to support Special Olympics at the upcoming Unified Plunge in March. The plunge is students from Rhode Island's schools and the community getting together to plunge into the ocean to fundraise for Special Olympics. This year half of the money that we raise comes back to the Unified Movement at our school. Our goal is to raise $20,000.

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A Preview of CHS Drama’s The Diary of Anne Frank BY SARAH THERESE CHAUDHRY

"Rehearsals are going pretty well. It's moving a lot faster than I expected," says Erin Gagnon, who will play Anne Frank. "We're done with blocking, so we're focused on working with our lines right now and I already have a lot memorized. We're also getting our props together. It's a lot but it's not too much to handle. Everyone gets along really well and our stage chemistry is good."

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SADD Group Committed to Positive Change at CHS BY SARAH THERESE CHAUDHRY

A new group of CHS students and teachers have recently come together to combat problems haunting the school and its populace. Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) may be a new group with a modest size, but its members stand dedicated to its cause.

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