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My brother and third grade student Ayan Kalra lounges on the sofa at his home in Carmel as he talks to his cousins Dhruv Chawla and Dhairya Chawla, who are in Mississauga, Ontario, over Google Hangouts on May 11, 2020. Google Hangouts and other video conference apps have increased in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic as the tolls of social distancing on social life became more evident. “Software like Hangouts helped me connect more with my family during this traumatic time, and gave me a deeper sense of emotional connection during this time,” Ayan said.

Archit Kalra

May 14, 2020

Upset at his older sister for ruining his golf shot, first grader Zaid Idrees looks on with an unhappy expression, standing in his living room on May 11, 2020. Zaid did not win the golf game. Because of quarantine, the Idrees family often plays their own version of indoor golf, setting up targets in the living room to hit golf balls at. Despite losing the game, Zaid says that he likes playing indoor golf with his family because its fun.

Zainab Idrees

May 14, 2020

Melanie Chmielewski, mother of junior Ally Horwitz, works from her computer at home on Monday. She, like many others, has a job that allows for remote work during COVID-19. “I work from home nearly every day, so I am very fortunate to have a job with such flexibility.”

Ally Horwitz

May 14, 2020

Zachary Guo plays an online variant of the game Tetris called Jstris. Guo, like many other teenagers, has turned to gaming to pass the time. I have (been) playing Jstris much more frequently recently because I have had more time to stay at home and play on my computer, Guo says.

Austin Guo

May 14, 2020

Here we see Nicholaus Dowdy, holding his green surprise egg among the mess of the living room. Being confined to the house has made his family think of new ways to surprise him. Hidden inside the egg is one of his old toys waiting to be rediscovered.

Eryn Dowdy

May 14, 2020

Juggling a soccer ball, my father, Dr. Daniel Abraha, exercises in the backyard on May 6, 2020 at our home. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Abraha chose to exercise through a sport that he competed in during his childhood. “Although we have to quarantine ourselves, physical exercise is imperative and we can do this while social distancing through taking necessary precautions,” Abraha said.

Tsion Daniel

May 14, 2020

Since e-learning has started, I have had the opportunity to spend more time with my dog, Carly. On sunny days, we both go outside to enjoy the weather. Generally, I will read while she sits on the patio and watches for squirrels and rabbits.

Hannah Baer

May 14, 2020

Photos of COVID-19

May 14, 2020

Students in Jim Streisel's Newspaper 2 class documented snapshots of their lives during their extended quarantine due to COVID-19.

Carmel Clay School District to continue to pay regularly scheduled employees until May 28

Carmel Clay School District to continue to pay regularly scheduled employees until May 28

Cady Armstrong May 8, 2020

Regularly scheduled employees working in the Carmel Clay School (CCS) district will continue to be paid for the remainder of the school year (May 21) despite the closure of school campuses according to...

During times of uncertainty, health, essential workers can be counted on

During times of uncertainty, health, essential workers can be counted on

Kimmi Vasil April 30, 2020

As someone who has gone to Carmel Clay Schools for my entire life, I’ve grown up with familiar faces and a daily routine. Since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, I’ve experienced a great change...

Senior Jaehee Kim starts embroidery business to pass time during quarantine

Senior Jaehee Kim starts embroidery business to pass time during quarantine

Da-Hyun Hong April 29, 2020

Tell me a little bit about your embroidery business. I started it I think a month ago—a little into quarantine. The reason why I started it was because I always was interested in embroidering and...

Biggest takeaways from COVID-19 pandemic as a high school senior

Biggest takeaways from COVID-19 pandemic as a high school senior

Angela Li April 25, 2020

I can’t believe it’s been over six weeks since our last day of school, as this whole situation still seems so surreal at times.  I’ve been wanting to write this for weeks now, but honestly, was...

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