Pennies for Patients Saves Lives

Courtney Rovneyko, Editor in-chief

March 1, National Honor Society will begin their annual fundraiser, Pennies for Patients, to collect money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Every penny, nickel, dime,... read story

March 7, 2013 • 0 comments

• North Forsyth High School Vex Robotics Competition February 5, 2013
• The Man: An Unexpected Journey December 11, 2012
• Jodie Marshall awarded Teacher of the Year December 7, 2012

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North is Breaking Barriers with a New GSA Club

Ashleigh Brown, Editorials Editor

Times are changing; society is growing, and it is impossible to deny the newly flourishing gay community. Today’s generations are becoming more open-minded and more accepting,... read story

May 14, 2013 • 0 comments

• Comparing Benghazigate to Watergate and the Iran Contra Affair May 2, 2013
• Test Over: School is Out May 2, 2013
• Sexism Still Strong May 2, 2013

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North Forsyth 2013 Prom

Ben Strube, Features Editor

The prom will be arriving in just two short weeks at North Forsyth High School, and it will be honoring the South’s most attractive feature: its cool summer nights. The... read story

May 8, 2013 • 0 comments

Recent Features Stories

• A Look at the Beauty and the Beast May 8, 2013
• The Move of News May 3, 2013
• Surprising Pasts, Hobbies, and Side-Careers of Celebrities May 3, 2013

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Kevin Ware’s Story: Where There is Tragedy there is Success

Jeffrey Michaud, Sports Editor

March 31, 2013 was a dreadful day for all college basketball fans in the country because one of the most tragic injuries in college basketball history occurred during the... read story

May 2, 2013 • 0 comments

• March Madness Mayhem: Indiana Hoosiers April 8, 2013
• Rough Play: The Effect of Multiple Concussions March 8, 2013
• Matt Carroll: North’s Superstar Wrestling March 7, 2013

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Boston Bombings

Sam Dobrotka , Staff Writer

On April 15, two bombs exploded during the Boston Marathon, killing three people and wounding over 170 (Reuters). The two people suspected of detonating the bombs are two... read story

May 3, 2013 • 0 comments

Broun Stands Against GOP Budget and Drives Senate Race

Lacy Hamilton, Staff Writer

U.S. Representative Paul Broun has announced the House Republican budget proposal to be insufficiently conservative, placing himself once again to the right of his potential... read story

April 8, 2013 • 0 comments

• Boy Scouts Help Alleged Molesters Cover Tracks March 8, 2013
• Gun Debate Tests Obama’s Second-Term Strategy March 7, 2013
• 2013 Blizzard Paralyzes the Northeastern Region February 28, 2013

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Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Dies at 87

Lacy Hamilton, Staff Writer

Former Prime Minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher, died of stroke on Monday, April 8, 2013. According to Thatcher’s spokeswoman, she died at the Ritz Hotel in London (Gregory). Thatcher... read story

May 3, 2013 • 0 comments

North Korea’s Nuclear Threat

Sam Dobrotka, Staff Writer

In early March, North Korea threatened a pre-emptive nuclear strike on the United States. This threat was in light of impending sanctions from the United Nations as a result... read story

April 8, 2013 • 0 comments

• Cyprus’ Financial Dilemma April 8, 2013
• All in a Day’s Work: Child Labor Laws Around the World March 7, 2013
• Meteorite Explosion in Russia March 7, 2013

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Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Dies at 87

Lacy Hamilton, Staff Writer

Former Prime Minister of Britain, Margaret Thatcher, died of stroke on Monday, April 8, 2013. According to Thatcher’s spokeswoman, she died at the Ritz Hotel in London (Gregory). Thatcher... read story

May 3, 2013 • 0 comments

• Comparing Benghazigate to Watergate and the Iran Contra Affair May 2, 2013
• Broun Stands Against GOP Budget and Drives Senate Race April 8, 2013
• Ban Lifted, Allows Women In Combat April 8, 2013

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Tinier Desk Concert: The Space Between

Elisabeth Clay and Harmony Pribble are The Space Between.  They are singing Taylor Swift's "Trouble."

April 18, 2013 • 0 comments

Tinier Desk Concert: Wheelhouse

Wheelhouse performing "Castle." Words and music by Chad Honea. Andrew Orlando: keyboard Evan Gravitt: bass guitar Chad Honea: lead Guitar Davis Galland: drums Maddie... read story

April 18, 2013 • 0 comments

Tinier Desk Concert: Undeniable Attraction

North Forsyth High School Students Chad Honea, senior and Jordan Cross, junior and JC Rutledge perform their original song "Remedy,"  words and music written by Jordan... read story

February 6, 2013 • 0 comments

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Senioritis: The Spring Killer

Sydney Wright, Staff Writer

‘Twas the beginning of March and all through the schools not a senior was worrying about anything due. Asleep in their classes or mentally gone, all of the teachers just... read story

May 3, 2013 • 0 comments

• North Korea Claims: Engineered Actual Working Missile. February 1, 2013

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The Pros and Cons of… Year-Round Schooling

Emily Day and Amanda Daffron, Staff Writer and Online Editor

Year round schooling is exactly what it sounds like—school all year long. Now I know some may think this to be a positively dreadful idea; however, it is actually quite... read story

April 8, 2013 • 0 comments

• Wilson’s Wednesday’s: The Food Ninja April 8, 2013

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Dream

Alyx White, Cartoonist

April 8, 2013 • 0 comments

Code Blue

Alyx White, Cartoonist

March 7, 2013 • 0 comments

• Captain Jack Sparrow February 25, 2013
• Bite February 19, 2013
• Administrator February 5, 2013

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Don’t See One of These Too Often…

Clay Tennies, Online Editor

May 6, 2013 • 0 comments

Raider Battalion 2013 Spring Change of Command

Ben Strube, Feautres Editor

May 2, 2013 • 0 comments

• Raider Battalion Preparing for Spring Change of Command April 19, 2013

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Call for Submissions

Interested in becoming a Contributing or Guest Writer for the Raider Wire? Have an idea for an on-going column? Have a review or resource you’d like to share? Have an opinion... read story

How to Send a Letter to the Editor

Send your letters to the editor to nfhsraiderwire@hotmail.com.  Include on the subject line “Letter to the Editor.”  Please put the text of the letter in the body and... read story

• Call for Photography and Art Submissions October 23, 2012

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Emily Day Book Review: Thirteen Reasons Why

Staff writer Emily Day gives us her take on 13 Reasons Why by Jay Ascher.   Podcast Powered By Podbean Around the Web Buy the book Thirteen Reasons Why Jay Ascher Interview (Video) Jay Ascher's Blog

The First Day

  News Editor Emily Starling talks about her mom’s recent cancer diagnosis. She relates her initial reaction and the current situation in her first installment of her podcast series titled “Keeping It Together: Cancer Style.” Podcast Powered By Podbean Around the Web When Your Parent... read story