It seems like more and more of us have started to need some sort of extra help getting through the day. For some, that assistance has come in the form of an energy drink. Maybe it started as a once-in-a-while emergency boost, only now it’s an everyday habit, and even though we can recognize the minor discomfort it brings, the energetic high is too great to pass up.

It’s Friday night, and the stadium’s lights surround the bleachers filled with devout fans. As the Millers run onto the field, the sound of cleats digging into the freshly laid turf doesn’t go unnoticed. Rickie Woods, a member of the Noblesville class of ‘67, hears that noise and almost every other sound in the stadium. In fact, Woods has probably seen it all at Beaver Materials Field. For him, this stadium is more than just a field where football is played, it is where Miller sports are celebrated.

COVID-19 — a towering wave destroying everything in its way — has forced Noblesville Schools to accommodate a new and uncertain lifestyle in which many are wondering about what is to come. What is school faculty and staff doing to keep my child safe? Why is the school schedule constantly changing? When will school return to its previous state? These vague questions are ones that Noblesville administrators have admittedly struggled to answer, in the face of ever so changing information, in order to best keep students.

Coming back to school has been a huge struggle for most people, and it’s hard to hide it. The constant changes to schedules, procedures, and school in general, has made it more difficult to adjust. This year is different than anything we’ve ever experienced before, but even with all the differences, we are handling it very well.

Service. One of the most important pillars of a community. It is what brings people together. However, because of the pandemic, many volunteering services have had to adapt drastically.