Camilla McCoy and Sophia Valle
June 11, 2020 • 1 Comment
As we continue to learn about the virus, knowing that dogs can get it too will change how we see things in the future. On February 28, 2020, a Pomeranian in Hong Kong who belonged to an who had coronavirus, was tested with a weak positive for COVID-19. The dog didn’t show symptoms of the illness, but he ended up dying. It isn’t known whether or not he died from the virus, but it is the most likely possibility. We can only hope that the rest of the dogs will stay safe and survive. We know how humans can contract the virus, and the possibilities are endless. Just as we learned that you may...
Casey Carr, Reporter
June 10, 2020 • No Comments
Animals have been on this planet for longer than anyone can imagine. People have animals as pets such as dogs, cats, lizards, birds etc. Animals come in different shapes, colors and sizes. Some have four legs, a few have only two, while others don't have legs at all. Some animals live in water while others prefer land. Something that makes animals unique and smart is their ability to adapt to whatever situation they find themselves in. Now animals are roaming cities because people are on lockdown. Because of the pandemic, people around the globe are encountering animals that are rare or, in some...
June 10, 2020 • No Comments
Sometimes it feels like quarantine during a pandemic limits and encloses you. With the increasing number of coronavirus cases and Shelter-in-Place being extended until the end of May, it can make you feel disappointed or sad. The coronavirus pandemic has done a number of things to our society. Many things aren't the same and won't be for a while. People have lost their jobs, school has been canceled, graduations have been postponed, and stores have gone out of business, to name a few. This is a rough time for everyone; we all have different ways coping, and we have to remember to focus on the positive....
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Quinnten Yan and Amrata Chaudhary
January 13, 2021 • No Comments
Like many other sports, basketball players have to follow safety protocols during a pandemic. They are required to wear a mask and practice stay six feet apart while they practice. The Center for Disease Control recommends...
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Hailey Perry and Madison Ronquillo
January 13, 2021 • No Comments
Quarantine has been a very stressful time, especially for students. People had to figure out how to deal with a highly contagious, in some cases, lethal virus. Staying at home has motivated many people...
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Ashley Tharp, Reporter
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My grandma, Robin Oos, who is 74 years old has probably done a lot of good things in her life. She always helps me out, and others if we need anything. She also loves animals...
October 18, 2020
“ Good things happen to good people,” says Vimal Chaudhary. Chaudhary is a hardworking person and he is always there for those in need. He was born in 1973 and was raised in Fiji. While he lived in...
School today. At home and online.
June 10, 2020
After all extracurricular activities were canceled the day before, students were already anticipating what would happen next. On Friday, March 13, 2020, all Oak Grove schools were shut down due to the...
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Sometimes it feels like quarantine during a pandemic limits and encloses you. With the increasing number of coronavirus cases and Shelter-in-Place being extended until the end of May, it can make you feel...
The Patriot Power online newspaper is the news site of AdVenture STEM and Herman Intermediate. Created in the Fall of 2017, Patriot Power is written by the 33 students in the Digital Journalism class, and monitored by their teacher, Mrs. Edwards-Wright. Each of the 33 students fulfill their role of either editor, reporter, or specialty team. The Patriot Power online newspaper is mostly based on the happenings of the school community.