Top 5 websites for news

Max Fritzhand|March 10, 2014

2. USA Today

3. Yahoo! News

4. Huffington Post

5. Google News

CNN is one of the most viewed websites and TV channels. CNN gives information 24/7 to viewers. There is a CNN app available on the app store. Image by Max Fritzhand.

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Max Fritzhand, Infographic Chief

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Obviously, you can always help shelters by donating or volunteering but not many people know that you can actually foster animals at home. Fostering means that you and your family take care of an animal—usually, a cat or dog—for as little time as a week or until that pet is able to be adopted. My personal specialty is cats and kittens but there are also countless resources to help you foster puppies or dogs as well.

Is Fostering For You?

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News

THE DEATH OF PRINCE PHILIP. Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, Prince Philip died today. He went peacefully in his home at Windsor Palace. He dedicated his life to Great Britain but was sometimes too frank with his comments. Read to find out more about Prince Philip’s life!

His Majesty’s Death

Pictured above is sophomore Claire Dillon who received her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on March 29. “I think it's the tiniest thing...like you're just getting a needle poked in your arm for a quick second and it really does help with the coronavirus efforts so, like I said, if you can get it, absolutely do it… It keeps you safe, it keeps those around you safe,” Dillon said.

An Effective Success

A full year after the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the United States is one of many countries around the world that is well into vaccine distribution. This month, the eligibility age is working its way down to the younger generations. Beginning on March 29th, anybody age 16 and older in Ohio is eligible to receive the vaccine.

Ages 16+ Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine in Ohio

Aftermath of Atlanta-area shootings

VACCINATIONS. Almost all SHS staff members have been fully vaccinated, and as we are taking steps toward a healthier school experience, we can’t help but celebrate this victory after a year of so much uncertainty. Read below for more!