At UHS, there are two classes that count for both PE and Art credit: Color Guard and Dance (Tech 1, Tech 1, Khana Chor, and Dance Company). Although there have been no in-person practices, these students had to stay artistic and physically active in order to maintain their skill. However, quarantine has made a dramatic impact on their daily lives.
Category: Arts and Entertainment
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To Be or Not to Be: How The Theatre Community Responds to a Pandemic
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Bot Nation: How Minecraft is Connecting Students amidst COVID-19
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Top Documentaries to Watch During Quarantine
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons – a Video Game Review
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“The Platform”: A Relevant Social Allegory for Today’s Pandemic
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Broadway Shuts Down Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
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The Impact on Movies and Theaters amid a Global Pandemic
By LAUREN LEE Staff Writer Due to the recent coronavirus outbreak, Universal Pictures, one of America’s largest film companies, announced that theaters will no longer have a three month exclusive period to play their new movies – a break that may have lasting impacts on Hollywood and the movie industry. This decision will most likely...