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The Raider Wire

The student news site of North Forsyth High School

The Raider Wire

The student news site of North Forsyth High School

The Raider Wire

Waves battle the currents and the opposing wind. Photo from Rare.us.

The Underlying Truth of Life

Drew Bearden, Staff Writer January 28, 2021

The heavy sunlight beams through    the varying blue-green waters   carrying the souls of the outcasted on their backs   Each minute rolling and rolling, more and more    Just...

The clock is a circle, the clock is a square, the clock can be found anywhere. Photo by: Paladin.

The Clock

Micayla Peters, Staff Writer January 27, 2021

The clock is a circle The clock is a square The clock can be found anywhere   Up and down Left and right The hand will spin so hang on tight   Day and night it never ends The...

Is Money ‘The Root Of All Evil’- Or ‘The Blessing In Disguise?’ Photo from Ministry Matters.

Can Money Really Buy Happiness?

Emma Kimball, Staff Writer January 27, 2021

It's not unknown that we live in a society that values and prioritizes money and wealth. Growing up as children we are taught the value of money through our schools and families, and most adults would...

A still from the movie "Justice League" that was released during the filming process and before Zack Snyder had to step down from the project. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.

Why DC Movies Keep Failing

Steven Gresham, Staff Writer January 27, 2021

Being a fan of Detective Comics these days is not easy. The comic industry itself is dying, and from where the television and video game side of things stand,  they are largely neglected compared to other...

The Cumming Aquatic Center is where most of the swim meets are held for North Forsyth’s swim teams. Photo from Abby Beyers

North Girls Place First at Swim Meet

Emma Simmons, Sports Editor January 22, 2021

On Friday, Jan.15, North Forsyth’s swim team participated in a meet at the Cumming Aquatic Center. They faced off against West and Central Forsyth. North’s girls placed first and North’s boys...

My absolute worst fear picturized. The McDonald’s ice cream machine is BROKEN! Photo by Sarah Treusch.

An Ode to the McDonald’s Ice Cream Machine

Sarah Treusch, News Editor January 21, 2021

My stomach yearns for the McD’s ice cream, Should I act upon these desires;should I go? I give in; I must taste my sticky dream, Quick to my car, the quest began too slow. I’ve arrived,...

Sophomore guard #15 Alison Hiddema passing the ball into the paint. Photo by Brian Bearden Jr.

North Forsyth Varsity Basketball Splits Games with Gainesville Elephants

Drew Bearden, Staff Writer January 21, 2021

The North Forsyth girls basketball team hosted the Gainesville Lady Elephants in Raider Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 12.    Junior guard Anna Gliatta, #12,  led the way for the Raiders early as...

Our universe is 13.6 billion years old, and I somehow had the luck to exist at the same time as you. (Photo from Pinterest)

I’ll Take You To Mars If You Promise To Sing Me To Sleep

Emma Simmons, Sports Editor January 21, 2021

Worlds apart, I cherish thy love and warmth you give Eternally, I swear, with the very life I choose to live Arrows sprang from Cupid's bow and set my coat aflame Requiting my fondness with his...

he recreation of the Roman Empire burning allows for anyone to see that even the empires we think were so great still fell by fire; one of the most beautiful destroyers of society. 
Photo from: belloflostsouls.net.

An Empire

Sydney Jarrard, Staff Writer January 19, 2021

It’s mesmerizing how a complex, unique structure can fall at the mere lick of a flame. The bonds between stone and mortar are strong throughout centuries of downpour, sunlight and age; however, a catastrophic...

“Among Us” is a popular mobile game where four to ten players work together to try to figure out who the imposters are. Photo by: Innersloth.

How (NOT) to Play Among Us

Imogene Ragan, Staff Writer January 18, 2021

The popular mobile game “Among Us” took off in the Spring of 2020 with more than 85 million downloads. “Among Us” can also be downloaded on “Steam” for a small price. “Among Us” is a game...

As 2020 came to a close, it marked the end of a monumental year in history. From popular icons passing away and natural disasters to new discoveries, a lot has occurred in the year 2020. Photo collage by Melody Scott.

Saying Goodbye to 2020: Five Things You May Have Missed During the Year

Melody Scott, Editor-in-Chief January 17, 2021

As the ball dropped on Jan. 31, 2020, people across the nation and globe celebrated the end of a monumental year. From the COVID-19 outbreak to Presidential and Senate elections, 2020 was one for the books....

COVID-19 vaccine vials are ready for use. Photo by: Memorial Medical Center.

Are the Covid-19 Vaccines Safe?

Micayla Peters, Staff Writer January 16, 2021

Last year Covid-19 infested the world and our lives by forcing many countries to shut down. Everyone wants the 2020 pandemic to be over, and multiple vaccines have been created and approved. However, many...

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