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What I feel about this news is that people have the full right to stand up for themselves after being clearly discriminated. I can not say I know how it feels as I am not a person of color and have never been discriminated but being scared of getting killed every time you leave your house just because of your color is terrible. These people don’t deserve to be treated this way as we are all the same.

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This news is a great example on why you have to be careful with the way you act towards people because you never know how they’ll react. You can’t go around in public not being aware of who’s around you because any action that you do can lead to an unnecessary argument which can lead to worse consequences even if you’re not in the wrong.

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There was a huge Chinese rocket which people were unaware of where it would land. This affected me and many other people because of the fear of being in danger or of a rocket coming at you any second.

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Dad
Q: What were your first reactions to hearing about COVID19 when it first became a pandemic last year? Did you think people were over-reacting? Under reacting?
A: I was very worried about the health of my family and the economy because there was a lot of uncertainty about the potential cure for this virus. I know that in these situations there is generally a degree of over reaction. However even the lack of info and the uncertainty about how this pandemic could be dealt with that worried me a lot.

Q: What did the government announce/declare/implement recently regarding the pandemic?

How does it impact your life?

A: The government announced a large economic package to help families recover from an economic perspective that was a very welcomed measure because it will help people recover their employment and move on with their lives. In addition the government announced a very aggressive vaccination campaign which is important to the economy and the recovery of peoples lives in general.

Q: How is today different from when the pandemic first happened for you, your family, the nation, the world?
A: Theres a lot more certainty about how the virus can be prevented and there are more tools to save peoples lives. In addition the company’s developed the vaccines that are critical to avoid contagion. With these measures the country can plan better how to deal with the situation and open the schools and economies in general so that people can go on with their lives.

Q: Do you see any examples of racism, inequality, etc in events that have happened as a result of the pandemic?
A: The pandemic showed inequalities between countries that were better prepared or worked more carefully in their prevention plans from others. One of the main challenges is that now that an effective vaccine has been invented to make sure that all countries get them as soon as possible to minimize the number of people dying from covid. In terms of racism I saw an unjustified attack towards people of a nation decent as if they would have purposely created the pandemic. This was completely unjustified and I wish the situation is reverted soon.

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Mom
Q: How has your life changed since first going on quarantine last year?
A: My life has changed since first going on quarantine last year because I don't want to leave my house unless it's absolutely necessary. I spend a lot more time at home then I used to before the pandemic.

Q:How is today different from when the pandemic first happened for you, your family, the nation, the world?
A: Todays different from when the pandemic started for me because my kids are doing online school and my husband is working from home so this is more work for me because they're home all day annoying me. Just kidding! Maybe?

Q: What were your first reactions to hearing about COVID19 when it first became a pandemic last year?
A: My first reaction to covid was that it couldn't affect us because our government would find a way to protect us. Then I soon realized that this wasn't the case and started to feel fear for my family and friends.

Q: What has the pandemic made you realize?
A: The pandemic has made me realize the importance of having a healthy family.

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What would you tell yourself a year ago vs now?
If I could have given myself advice a year ago then it would certainly be to stop worrying about everything so much and live life day by day. Crying every night and stressing about grades while only in middle school is not a healthy lifestyle and little did I know it would affect me in the future too. Worrying about what people think of me, worrying about how my image looks, always stressed me out. This is one of my worst habits. Now the way that I look at it is we live on a floating rock and I should not take too many things or myself so seriously. What I would tell myself today is just to do as I'm told to relieve any stress that not doing what I am told by my parents and my teachers brings. Also to live life smartly and to really examine my decisions because it all leads to my future and that leads to my success. Another thing I would tell myself now is to appreciate my family, my friends, and my pets. They are the ones who have always been there for me and can get me through anything in the future.

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What has the pandemic made you realize?
The pandemic has not only changed my life but also my mindset in making me realize the importance of certain things. First, to appreciate your loved ones because something like this virus can take them away at a moment's notice. I can not express the fear I have of losing a family member and it is crazy to see people getting sick so suddenly and unexpectedly. Second, the importance of social interaction. My parents always wildly tell me, pre-pandemic, that my generation relies too much on social media for making “friends”. I didn’t realize how right they were until I was not able to see my friends in person. Being in my house with only my family and rarely going out I feel as if I forgot how to talk to people. If someone were to put me in a classroom to make friends I feel as if I would be stuck on what to say or how to approach them. I don't know if it would have been this way a year ago, let alone how it will be a year from now. Third, the value of going to school and interacting with my teachers and classmates. I really miss that and it is certainly not the same learning online. Lastly, the importance of taking care of myself and being healthy. Because without our health we can’t live a good life.

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After going to Starbucks so often I needed to switch up my drink. I decided to try the matcha and i fell IN LOVEEE. I made my mom buy me a whole big bag of matcha and began making it myself every morning. I did this with just milk, 2 teaspoons of matcha, honey, and sugar, trust me the results were amazing!!

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What were your first reactions to hearing about COVID19 when it first became a pandemic last year? Did you think people were over-reacting? Under reacting?

When I first heard of the pandemic I certainly did not know that it would lead to how we are today. After a few years of hearing that there are fake news, it was hard to believe that something like a global pandemic was real. However, it soon became evident that the threat was not to be under looked. Initially, it did not seem like it was a big deal and the only thing that mattered to me at the time was no school for two weeks. Little did I know this pandemic would change everything, no school, locked in houses, no social interaction, and all extra activities canceled. It wasn’t until we had lost so much that we realized how serious we needed to begin to take it. Everyone certainly underestimated the power this virus had and how much destruction it could cause. Over millions of people were affected, not only the people who got sick, but also the ones who lost their jobs and loved ones. The responsible people that have taken precautions not to spread the virus still can not see their family due to the ignorant people being careless over something that is clearly not minor. To this day we are waiting for this virus to stop.

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Poem

A tiny little seed that is planted in soil can grow into an immense,

magnificent tree
where birds will be fleeing

Herbs, shrubs, and trees

Algae and flowers and more

There’s even plants in the seas

And plants that grow on the floor

When a seed in planted in my mind

Metamorphosis takes its course and my thoughts are aligned

At once an idea is formed and begins to grow

And like a green, pure plant, in the air my leaves blow

Leaves of ideas getting put on paper

Writing in the speed of lightning with so much passion, it can't wait for later

My tree of ideas continues to grow

And with rhymes and my notebook, the words just flow

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This is one of the many shows I started watching during the pandemic, it explores the ups and downs of teenage life with a suspense twist. The reason I enjoyed this show the most is because it is in Spanish and it helped me to practice the language.

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Although many people do not know this, I like to play the ukulele and sing! I have terrible stage freight when it comes to singing so if you asked me, I would lie and tell you I can't. Ive always liked singing as a little girl but the pandemic is what lead me to the ukulele. My ukulele is something I use for stress relief and it is very time consuming. I feel at peace with my ukulele and I wonder how much further my progress will get in the future.

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This is my older brother's puppy Monday that we found on craigslist. My brother is currently living with my family since he is back from school in New York due to the pandemic. He got Monday when he started staying with us. This means I've known Monday since he was 6 weeks old! This dog has impacted me and helped my mental health for the better. He motivates me to get out of bed to say good morning to him and I have something waiting for me when I am done with class. Not to mention he has the most extraordinary personality and you'd think he's really human! I can't wait to see what type of dog he will be in the future

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This is an old picture of e and my family in Colorado. Every year in March around my sisters birthday, or spring break, we go to Colorado. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, we haven't gone the past two years but I hope we will continue this family tradition in the future.

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I thought this was funny because every time I face time my parents they put their face very close to the cameras because they "cant hear". Imagining them on zooms for work, which I see my dad do, always makes me smile.

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I thought this was a funny thing that all online students have experienced at least once!

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I started playing lacrosse in 6th grade following in the footsteps of my sister. It wasn't until this year that I developed a passion for the sport and got to have a fun school season on the varsity team alongside my sister. I love this sport and I am expecting to play in the summer and future!