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HomeAuthorsDonovan F Hugel

Articles by Donovan F Hugel

COVID-19

COVID-19: Amid Virtual School Year, Student Newspaper Moves Online

December 23, 2020 Donovan F Hugel

For the first time in its history, Columbia High School’s The Columbian has been forced to become an online-only publication. Growing pains have been apparent, but the staff is working to improve with every issue.

Business

COVID-19: Thrift Stores Face Economic Pressures of Pandemic

December 9, 2020 Donovan F Hugel

Businesses worldwide have been forced to make widespread changes due to the pandemic. How have thrift stores, which are staples of local communities, dealt with the challenges?

COVID-19

COVID-19: Physical Therapists and Patients Adjust to Telehealth

November 20, 2020 Donovan F Hugel

Physical therapists have been seeing more clients virtually. It has been an adjustment for both therapists and their clients.

Amateur Sports

COVID-19: Track Coaches, Athletes Reflect on Lost Spring Season

November 4, 2020 Donovan F Hugel

When the Penn Relays were cancelled in March, many high school athletes lost out on an opportunity to impress college recruiters, including the team at St. Benedict’s Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey.

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