Going into the second semester has all taught us many things, like beginning a fresh start to a new beginning towards the end of the year. We begin to think about how we can be more productive, while maintaining good grades.

One of the best parts of the Holidays is giving gifts. It always feels good to give back to the people you love, putting a smile on their face. Sometimes, it may be difficult to think of a great gift someone might want. It can be stressful and cause pressure to think of unique, affordable ideas. Luckily, Amazon has tons of great gifts that everyone will enjoy!

Dog parks are becoming increasingly popular across the nation. The large outdoor areas can be a great tool in keeping your dog happy and healthy. The open areas allow your dog to enjoy off-leash activity and socialization. Unfortunately, these parks don’t fit every dog’s needs. As you read about the advantages and disadvantages of dog parks, you can decide if it’s a good fit for you and your pet.

Senior, Olivia Freiberger at Harborfields High School has gained the honor of being recognized for being a Long Island Scholar Artist. Olivia has been acting ever since she was a little girl, and has continued to do so throughout her high school career.

Every year, people all over the world set new goals for themselves when the clock hits midnight on January 1st. Many people hope for a positive change, whether it has to do with health and fitness, money, or even learning new things.

The holidays are usually the best part of Winter. The part that everyone looks forward to and can’t wait for. Unfortunately, this year, the holidays weren’t what they used to be. With the way the world is running, it wasn’t really possible for people to see their families safely and be able to enjoy spending time with them.

This year was definitely a crazy year, and when the holidays came around, the year got even crazier. Many people this year had trouble figuring out what to buy for their loved ones, and had even more trouble with buying it and giving it to them.

Maggie's Mission is hosting their 4th Annual Maggie's Mile Race which is a 1 mile run/walk. Instead of being only one day at Sunken Meadow State Park, It’s now a virtual event to be completed any time between January 1st and January 10th of 2021 due to the Coronavirus. This is one way that you can give back to families during the new year of 2021 and during the pandemic.

Join Wyatt as he cranks out homemade pasta on a 100-year-old pasta machine!

During the original Coronavirus lockdown in last March, many teens were affected by this drastic change of life. They went from going to school everyday with friends and living their normal lives to the rapid closing of schools and businesses around the country. With no way of knowing when everything will open up again. There are many teens who really felt the brunt of having to stay home all the time, to the ones who are loving every minute of it.

As the holidays are approaching, and the laws are more and more restricted, people are wondering, what are we going to do about holidays? With new laws in place, you can only have ten people at gatherings for pretty much anything, and can’t stay out past 10 pm for restaurants.

Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that usually appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships, self-regulation, and affects people differently and to varying degrees.

Harborfields celebrated world kindness day last Friday! The purpose of this day is to share good deeds and positive actions and help connect race, religion, politics, zip codes and gender.

It’s no surprise that everyone's favorite time of year is right around the corner. The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family, showing your appreciation and love for one another. It is the season of giving back. Sadly, this holiday season will be very different than past years. Lots of families are not even celebrating with one another due to the risk of Covid-19. With the worldwide pandemic, nobody has had to go through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years without some sort of celebration or gathering. This year will definitely be an obstacle for everyone.

As everyone keeps saying, this year has been like no other. The methods of teaching and learning have changed; everybody talks about how the students are feeling, but not the teachers. How are the teachers dealing with this?

Tornado News Team reporter Abigail Lindkvist hits the halls check out the Halloween costumes at HFHS.

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in the US. Children wear costumes and go trick-or-treating, and adults get dressed up and go to themed parties. All our lives have changed dramatically in the last 7 months, which means our usual traditions need a little change too. Anthony J. D'Angelo once said, ¨don't fear change - embrace it.¨ In times like these, that is exactly what we should do, not sulk because we can do the same things as before, but find new ways to have fun and enjoy ourselves.