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Teachers and Administration prepare for a populated school day by placing socially distanced markers in the hallways and pathways around the school. After being vacant for months, this grand entrance could be seeing visitors soon.

Shelby County School announces possible return to schools

Rebekah Butler, Writer
December 17, 2020
With more colleges adapting to circumstances caused by COVID-19, students can choose whether or not to send their scores.

Test optional policies: the pros

Maadhu Krishnan, Viewpoint Team Leader
November 21, 2020
Nyla Fields (11) is preparing to make a meal at her job, Sonic. Since COVID-19 cases have continued to grow higher, guidelines have been enforced including wearing a mask during work.

Students continue working jobs despite pandemic

Kyla Randle
October 26, 2020
When her father returned to the United States, Ammie Spellings’s (10) family was reunited. While away from the army, Randy Spellings lives and works in Memphis as a special education teacher at White Station Middle School.

Social distancing 7,205 miles away

Grant Baxter, Business Manager
October 25, 2020
Adam Brooks (12) plays his trumpet, sheet music and laptop at hand. Restrictive virtual policies and snarky trumpet jokes alike haven’t stopped students from making music.

Virtual school giving you treble? Music classes cope online

Molly Yuan, Chief Copy Editor
October 25, 2020
Though the CDC recommends a six-foot space for social distancing, this gap may not prove as effective as possible. A full force sneeze can travel up to 27 feet, yet another reason to wear a mask to keep your droplets in and others’ droplets out.

What to expect when you’re expecting to reopen

Autumn Bobo
May 11, 2020
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, do not be afraid to reach out. Shelby County and the state of Tennessee offer numerous services for those in need.

Addressing mental health during the pandemic

Molly Yuan
May 3, 2020
White Station closed Friday, March 13, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Its closure left many seniors heartbroken with the cancellations of festivities like prom and possibly graduation.

Seniors reminisce about shortened final year

Charlie Huebner, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2020
White Station seniors pose and celebrate during a football game this fall. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, seniors across the country will have to face an unusual end to their final year of high school.

Undaunted: A letter to the Class of 2020 from Mrs. Holland

Carrye Holland, Principal
April 26, 2020
In light of the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak, Memphis in May pushed many of their events back to the fall of 2020. This announcement was communicated in many ways, including the poster above.

Memphis in May reschedules events to take place in the fall

Ian McMillin, Staff Writer
April 9, 2020
Healthcare officials do their best to tackle COVID-19, even though statistics are still unclear because of the lack of tests. The U.S. was undersupplied and unprepared for a pandemic after recovering from the 2009 H1N1 outbreak.

How does COVID-19 catch the world by surprise?

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer
April 7, 2020
The coronavirus can be characterized by mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever. Anyone with these symptoms should contact their healthcare provider for more information. Emergency warning signs of COVID-19 include shortness of breath, persistent pain around the chest, confusion or inability to arouse and bluish lips or face. Although this list is not all inclusive, people with these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.

Coronavirus: get to know the enemy

Annie Leow, Managing Editor
March 13, 2020
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