News in :90 – Dec. 2, 2021

A person in California who had been vaccinated against COVID-19 became the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is taking steps to tighten U.S. testing rules for travelers from overseas, and an armed man who was shot by three police officers after he allegedly threatened them in Forest Lake over the weekend has died. Cam Kauffman has today’s News in :90.

OPINION: ADHD rates are rising—sort of

In 2016, the CDC reported that 6.1 million kids between the ages of two and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues while the rising rate of ADHD is important to note, we must distinguish between an actual increase in cases and strengthened awareness.

Healthy fall habits

As students adjust to their fall class schedules, many encounter issues with their physical and mental health. Designer Emilia Fredrickson outlines healthy habits for students to follow during the school year.