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Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter

Haille Hughes is a sophomore in her second year on wingspan. She enjoys art, editing, gaming, and likes to stream on twitch with friends on the weekends. She loves to be creative and have fun

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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of daily life. In this new weekly blog, Haillie Hughes explores how these changes impact students and their lives.

Viral Thoughts (no longer updated)

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2021
As the school year slows to a stop for summer, COVID slowly is too. The increased number of vaccinations and the rapid decline in cases means that this summer will certainly be better than the last, and gives way to a hopefully fairly normal 2021-2022 school year.

COVID-19 and summer

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
May 17, 2021
Once one is fully vaccinated, they are way safer when participating in certain events and activities compared to those who have not been vaccinated. This week, staff reporter Haillie Hughes discusses what fully vaccinated people can do.

Fully Vaccinated

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
May 4, 2021
Frisco ISD is working with Nomi Health to provide priority access to COVID-19 testing to students and staff.

India’s battle with COVID-19

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
April 26, 2021
All Texans, 16 and older, are now eligible to receive their vaccination for COVID-19,

Vaccine skepticism

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
April 19, 2021
The collective efforts going into putting an end to COVID and the pandemic are going to pay off, and are already starting to. In this weeks Viral Thoughts staff reporter Haille Hughes discusses the decrease in Texass COVID cases.

Decrease in Texas COVID-19 cases

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
April 12, 2021
If and when COVID-19 is no longer a thing, Wingspans Haille Hughes hopes that masks such as that being worn by freshman Ashton Hatch become part of a new normal.

Life after COVID

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2021
With the start of the last nine weeks, summer and the end of the school year is quickly approaching. In this weeks Viral Thoughts, Haille Hughes stress the importance of keeping up social distancing to achieve a COVID free summer.

Hoping for a COVID free summer

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
March 22, 2021
Abbott removing the mask mandate poses a huge risk to Texas public health and may cause cases to rise again. While opening Texas allows business to open to 100% capacity, was it really necessary to remove the mask mandate?

The lifted mask mandate

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
March 15, 2021
Borris Johnson, the English Prime Minister believes that the UK can almost fully reopen by June 21st. He set forth a four step plan that begins on March 8th with opening schools and allowing out-door after school sports, as well as two people can sit outdoors together, and care home residents can have one regular visitor.

U.K.’s plans to reopen

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
March 1, 2021
The popular sandbox style game known as Minecraft, has various surges in popularity. This is brought about by various things, this most recent surge very likely being an effect of quarantine and the coronavirus.

Minecraft and COVID-19

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
February 22, 2021
The Superbowl took place this past weekend, posing questions as to the safety of having 25,000 fans in-person. Staff reporter Hailie Hughes discusses the potential affects this event could have on the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 and the Superbowl

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
February 8, 2021
In an attempt to battle COVID-19 and the various new strands of it, the U.S. has recently issued an extended entry ban. In this weeks Viral Thoughts, staff reporte Haille Hughes explains why.

U.S. extends entry ban

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2021
There are actually hundreds of types of coronaviruses; all of which are categorized into different groups. In this weeks viral thoughts staff reporter Hailie Hughes discusses the various mutants found of the COVID-19 virus.

COVID-19 variants

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
January 25, 2021
COVID-19 numbers rise after break

COVID-19 numbers rise after break

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
January 11, 2021
In this weeks Viral Thoughts, staff reporter Haille Hughes explores the impact of COVID-19 on fast fashion.

COVID-19 impact on fast fashion

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
December 14, 2020
The CDC has implemented new guidelines for self-isolation after a positive COVID019 test. In her weekly blog, VIral Thoughts, staff reporter Haille Hughes shares her thoughts.

New CDC guidlines

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
December 7, 2020
Christmas during COVID-19

Christmas during COVID-19

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
November 30, 2020
Just one week after hitting 10 million COVID-19 cases, the U.S. has hit 11 million. Staff reporter Haille Hughes says there is no doubt that cases are surging, and as people are getting more restless, they’re getting more reckless.

The exponential rise in COVID-19 Cases

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
November 16, 2020
Wearing masks, President-elect Joe Biden talks with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. A focus for the Biden Administration will be working to combat COVID-19, of which Biden plans to do so through various ways to restore peoples trust in the government during a crisis, including centering scientists and public health officials, making testing widely affordable and available, as well as reinstating the National Security Council Directorate for Global Health Security and Biodefense Dissolved, to name a few.

Joe Biden’s plan to combat COVID-19

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
November 9, 2020
On Wednesday, the first United States case of the Omicron variant was reported in California. Since then, states, such as Minnesota, Colorado, New York, and Hawaii, have announced several confirmed cases of the new mutated strain.

United States is close to 10 million COVID-19 cases

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
November 2, 2020
Local elections take place on Saturday. Up for election include Board of Trustee Place 4 and 5, a City Council seat, and mayor.

How COVID-19 affects the election

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
October 26, 2020
Platforms such as Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok have had increases in engagement over the past few months during quarantine. Hughes believes everyone is more aware than before of how what they say and do on social media can impact themselves and others, thus affecting how the industry runs as a whole.

COVID-19’s effect on social media

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
October 19, 2020
Abbott removing the mask mandate poses a huge risk to Texas public health and may cause cases to rise again. While opening Texas allows business to open to 100% capacity, was it really necessary to remove the mask mandate?

Viral Thoughts: communication during COVID-19

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2020
The month of May is a celebration for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month. The month of AAPI sheds light on individuals from the entire Asian continent, including South, Southeast, and East Asia, and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

What we can learn from how South Korea handled COVID-19

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
October 5, 2020
From cross country to soccer, sophomore Grace Deshetler gets her steps in as she often has practices for both sports on the same day. As a freshman, Deshetler made it to the state cross country meet and she is hoping for a return appearance this year.

[Photo] Feature Athlete: Grace Deshetler

Remi Williams, Sports Editor
September 29, 2020
The popular FaceTime app Houseparty works on iPhone and Android. Each call can have up to 10 people, and its update introduced some additional interactive experiences such as new backgrounds and games to play while on the call.

Houseparty offers interaction in time of isolation

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
September 28, 2020
A popular beverage among many, coffee isnt new to the morning routine. However, scientists have found that there are downsides to the daily cup of joe.

Cafes during COVID-19: The Nest Cafe

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
September 21, 2020
It can be expected that a mask and social distance will be a part of this Halloween. Unfortunately that means no extravagant costume parties or trick or treaters, as going door to door to different people makes it extremely easy for the virus to pass from person to person.

How COVID-19 will change this spooky season

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
September 14, 2020
With in person school having started on Thursday, minimizing the risk of exposure to COVID-19 is crucial. It’s important that students know, and are aware of, how to keep themselves, their peers, and their teachers safe in a learning environment.

How students can help stay safe when returning to school

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
September 8, 2020
Staying at home this much has helped lead this generation to learn more about ourselves, and our society as a whole. We were able to take this time and realize that what’s “normal” shouldnt be normal.

How COVID-19 impacts our generations

Haille Hughes, Staff Reporter
September 1, 2020
Due to the pandemic, lower income families have been affected, making it difficult to provide the basic necessities for their families. Wingspans Haille Hughes shares her thoughts on those struggling from the pandemic financially.

COVID-19 brings financial struggles to lower income families

Haille Hughes, Guest Contributor
April 3, 2020
The Hamilton burger from Local Yocal features  ⅓ Ib of house-ground wagyu beef, brisket, jalapeno cheddar sausage, bacon, cheddar cheese, grilled onions, mayo, and jalapenos. Wingspans Haille Hughes gives her thoughts on this barbecue restaurant.

From butcher shop to restaurant, Local Yocal offers authentic barbecue

Haille Hughes, Guest Contributor
March 23, 2020
Comic: mental breakdown

Comic: mental breakdown

Haille Hughes, Guest Contributor
February 28, 2020
Halseys new album, Manic, released on Jan. 17, 2020 featuring many empowering songs. Focusing on topics such as self-love and positivity, Halsey catered towards his younger listeners.

Evoking manic with Halsey’s new album

Haille Hughes, Guest Contributor
January 24, 2020
Freshman Ethan Soewardi, sophomores Dharam Desa, Sulaimon Ansari, and freshman Brock Tomarczyk work on their one point perspective interior design project. They are all in Jeb Matulichs 4A Art I class.

Art students master perspectives with interior design drawing

Abby Wang and Haille Hughes
January 13, 2020
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