BACK OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Molly Balison, Lifestyle Editor
June 2, 2020
During the past couple of months, things were quiet in the streets of Sandpoint. Now, “Closed” signs are flipping to “Open” and business owners are excited to greet their customers again. This was made possible by the rebound plan that Idaho’s Governor, Brad Little, instilled to help busin...
BARANSKI’S BABY BREAK
Gabby Hicks, Sports Editor
April 28, 2020
Conor Baranski, one of Sandpoint High School’s Social Studies teachers, took a 6 week paternity leave before Spring Break and hasn’t been able to return to the classroom since. Baranski has two young children: an almost 3 year old, Oakley, and a 10 month old baby, Ellory. His wife took her m...
STUDENTS REACT TO SAT POSTPONEMENT
Molly Balison, Lifestyle Editor
April 13, 2020
The sweep of coronavirus has affected how students will continue to learn for the remainder of the school year. In addition, it has been harder to test students accurately and has impacted the biggest test of the year for the junior class. Because of the school closure, the SAT, which was scheduled to t...
[email protected]: THOUGHTS FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Connor Bird, Radio and Podcast Editor
April 12, 2020
[email protected]’s Connor Bird interviewed Sandpoint High principal after spring break concluded to get an update on the coronavirus closure. Click on the media player below to listen. Miles talked about the Idaho State Board of Education's decision to extend the school closure, but with an opportunity for...
CORONAVIRUS: THE LOST SPRING
Hadley Goodvin, Reviews Editor
April 3, 2020
The extended closing of Sandpoint High because of the coronavirus may seem like a dream-come-true to some, but many students are feeling the impact it is having on learning and activities. The school closure, which took affect March 17 for the Lake Pend Oreille School district, has impacted students...
PROM POSTPONED
Gabby Hicks, Sports Editor
March 27, 2020
As the school year comes to a close, senior-based events both official, and unofficial, such as academic achievement night, prom, skip day, senior sunset and other events are being impacted due to nation's coronavirus pandemic. Due to the soft school closure through April 20 by Idaho's State Board of ...
COVID-19 COSTS JOBS ON SCHWEITZER
Wil Auld, Outdoor Editor
March 25, 2020
As of last Thursday March 19, Schweitzer is officially closed for the season as response to the recent Coronavirus outbreak. Out of their approximately 650 employees, over 400 were laid off indefinitely. Schweitzer Mountain Resort has always been one of the main employers in Sandpoint. Through almost...
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