During the pandemic lockdown, Oakland Technical High School seniors became nocturnal, seeking entertainment and connection through social media, gaming, and late-night activities. Students like Nadav created servers for online gaming, while Ruby utilized Discord for movie nights. The transition to remote learning was challenging; although teachers simplified lessons to avoid failures, students struggled to focus during Zoom sessions. Some, like Veronica, faced additional stress with cluttered study spaces, reflecting the chaos of their experiences during this unprecedented time, ultimately portraying the unique coping mechanisms developed during the lockdown.
'In the monotony of the pandemic lockdown, time didn't matter... they found ways to socialize even if they were alone.'
'Distance learning was both ridiculously easy and excruciatingly hard: Teachers had simplified the material so no one would fail, but... attention to Zoom felt impossible.'
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