Most teens are binging the latest Netflix shows, taking up new hobbies and calling their friends, but some are busy donning the cape of today’s superhero: the Essential Worker. Many students are still working through the pandemic, and they have diverse experiences running the restaurants, grocery stores, and other businesses of St. Louis while still balancing school and their personal safety.
Heather Watts • May 21, 2020 at 10:50 pm
Great photo essay. Way to bring together a variety of perspectives!
Julie Clark • May 18, 2020 at 3:35 pm
This is a fabulous article, Ashlyn! It was great hearing how all the young workers feel. I also love how you used the photos–it was an excellent bonus!
Laurel Gillespie • May 18, 2020 at 1:13 pm
Ashlyn, thank you for getting this perspective of young workers!
Kelly Johnson • May 18, 2020 at 8:58 am
Great article, Ashlyn!
Nancy Ramig • May 18, 2020 at 8:26 am
Great article – good use of photos to tell the story!! Love the cover art – draws in the reader and instantly makes the connection to the story.