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2020 in Photos: A Trip Down Memory Lane

By Staff Writer Varun Upadhyay

Although a majority of 2020 mainly revolved around a gloomy pandemic, there were still many highlights that made this year one to remember. The Smoke Signal collected students’ pictures of major events over the past year — such as protests, socially distanced holidays, and even fun activities students started in quarantine — as a way to recap 2020 as it comes to a close.

Cover image by Graphics Editor Anya Agarwal
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