In this issue, read more about ways the community is dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, or check out some of the community submissions in the Community Voices section. You can also try out a new recipe or read some analysis on the recent NFL draft. We hope you enjoy this newsletter, and as always, look out for an email on how you can contribute. Have a great week.

- The Record Editorial Board

Lance Cpl. Michelle S. Mattei

Pandemic Causes Spike in Domestic Violence

Maisy Seckler ’23, Contributing Writer

“We’re all in the same boat,” many people have said since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, while some people are practicing social distancing with supportive family members, others are in danger because quarantine rules have trapped them in unsafe environments with harmful partners or family members.

Students Discuss Socioeconomic Class

Kiki Henry ’22, News Editor

Questions during last Wednesday’s Community Conversation addressed whether COVID-19 might impact students’ ability to afford tuition next year and why teachers might assume that wealthy students are more likely to cheat. The focus of this discussion was “Everything You Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask About Socioeconomic Class.”

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Oil Industry Crashes

Vivian Shi ’23, Contributing Writer

Though the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all economic industries, few have been hit as hard as the oil industry. A steep decline in demand due to reduced travel has forced oil-drilling to stop, and the stock prices of oil companies have dropped drastically.

Arhan Chhabra ’22

TLC and Library Develop Online Services

Amelie Zhang ’23, Staff Writer

For many students, structured study hall from 8 to 10 p.m. on weeknights in the Class of 1964 Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) allows them to remain focused and efficient with their work; however, as a result of distance learning, the TLC and the Edsel Ford Memorial Library have transitioned to offering services online.

Keith Moon

Community Voices: Moonwalk

Keith Moon, Contributing Writer

Community Voices is a section started and run by the Features section that gives community members the opportunity to submit personal vlogs, blogs, journal entries, poems, etc., relating to their lives off of the main campus. This week, Keith Moon, instructor in English, history, and Russian, shares his essay, “Moonwalk.”

Community Voices: A Day in the Life of Charlotte Mooney ’23 and Olivia Mooney ’21

Charlotte Mooney ’23 & Olivia Mooney ’21, Contributing Writers

Charlotte Mooney ’23 and Olivia Mooney ’21 share a vlog this week about their daily lives while social-distancing.

Community Voices: Settings > Messages > Delete

Alex Cheng ’23, Staff Writer

Alex Cheng ’23 continues his poetry series with this week’s entry: “Settings > Messages > Delete.”

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U.S. Government Ending Lockdown: Is This the Right Decision?

Armaan Haji ’23, Contributing Writer

Some people believe that COVID-19 is coming to an end in the U.S. and that the economy should start to reopen. In fact, states such as Georgia, Florida, and Texas have already started by opening restaurants, parks, and other small businesses. This begs the question: Is ending lockdown the right choice to make at this time? COVID-19 lockdowns have been disrupting global supply chains, halting production of many products, and temporarily or permanently closing brick-and-mortar stores. Due to these factors, the stock market has seen a correction, and the economy has been significantly negatively impacted.

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U.S. Missed Opportunities to “Flatten the Curve”

James Yae ’23, Contributing Writer

On February 15, there were 15 COVID-19 cases in the United States. On March 10, there were 994. On April 27, the number of confirmed cases exceeded one million. Without doubt, the U.S. has failed to “flatten the curve” of coronavirus cases and deaths because it neglected to implement aggressive testing and contact tracing.

Kiki Brown ’20, via Instagram

Artist of the Issue: Kimanie (Kiki) Brown ’20

Yuki Zhang ’22, Contributing Writer

Kimanie (Kiki) Brown ’20 is a two-year Senior, Varsity football player, singer, actor, and dancer. This week, Arts & Leisure commemorates his performance in the annual Dance Company production last winter by interviewing him.

Alexander Roslin

Personal History Column: Satan, Death Sentences, and Flamethrowers - Some Stories About Coffee

Cooper Roh ’22

Long before Tik did its Tokking, and even before the Star began its Bucking, people drank coffee. Though it may not be the world’s favorite caffeinated beverage (and that’s the tea), it is responsible for some absolutely insane history.

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Five Easy Recipes to Try During Quarantine

Sydney Jean ’23, Contributing Writer

In quarantine, we spend most of our time working, exercising, catching up on our favorite Netflix series, and, of course, EATING. Are you experiencing monotony in the kitchen? These five simple recipes are the best way to change what you snack on.

NFL

NFL Brings Hope for Exciting Season

Alex Cheng ’23, Staff Writer

After three months of painstaking waiting, the National Football League (NFL) Draft finally arrived on April 23. Often the tipping point between contenders and pretenders, the 2020 draft came with its fair share of surprises and steals.

Tom Honan

Athlete of the Issue: Delaney Hayes ’20

Carrie Cao ’23, Staff Writer

Delaney Hayes ’20 is a three-year senior and co-captain for Girls Varsity Lacrosse and Girls Varsity Soccer. Next season, Hayes will play on the Women’s Lacrosse team for Marist College. Teammate Julia Chai ’20 said, “Delaney is not only a great friend and teammate, but also a leader. She is really great at integrating new girls onto the team and helps create a fun but productive environment. Delaney truly cares about everyone around her and always puts others before herself.”

A Commitment to Community

The CXXII Executive Board

If there is one core value that is more deeply ingrained within our school than the rest, it is community. For many, it is an integral part of our school, and one of the reasons we chose it.