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Humbled Alabama coach Nick Saban congratulates coach Dabo Swinney of the new national champion team, the Clemson Tigers (photo credited to www.dailymail.co.uk).

Clemson’s Win Over Alabama

Emily Stocksdale, Literature Editor January 20, 2017

After 35 years of waiting, the Clemson Tigers have reclaimed the title as national champions in the College Football Playoff national championship game against Alabama, winning 35-31.  The game was tight,...

Sitting in a class for 90 minutes can get really boring, really fast, but seven periods a day isn’t necessarily good either. What’s the best option?

Is Our Time Being Used Effectively at School?

Andrew Willings, Staff Writer January 20, 2017

School scheduling has always been a topic of debate, mainly because there is no perfect way of managing a student’s time. North Forsyth High School, if you weren’t already aware, runs off of a mix...

Why is Football So Important in America?

Why is Football So Important in America?

Kristin Iler, Sports Editor January 5, 2017

It’s that time of year where NFL is the main topic at the dinner table during the holidays. That being said, why is football so important in America, but not in other countries? The fact that we religiously...

Mount Rushmore Elected President

Mount Rushmore Elected President

Jack Scott, Staff Writer January 5, 2017

In a surprise electoral upset, the American electorate seemingly became confused on Nov. 8 and voted en masse for Mount Rushmore. The mountain beat Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump by a large margin, winning...

And every morning, the white wall would whisper, “Hello,” to the sun every morning. “You’re here,” the white wall would whisper, and smile.

White Walls

Ashton Bruce, Staff Writer December 19, 2016

In the kitchen, the walls were painted white.  There were golden knobs on wooden cabinets, dishes scattered over the granite countertop, the dishwasher taking a temporary sabbatical from cleaning plates...

Junior Noah Smith and freshmen Melina Vergilis and Anna Anglin check out some fall tracks together by the football field. When fall comes around, calmer song choices come with it. Here are some songs to listen to with a big cup of coffee and a ton of Netflix to watch.

Playlist: The Leaves Are Changing

Holley Murray, Staff Writer December 19, 2016

The temperatures have only recently settled into normal frigid November ranges, but one thing is cool throughout the year - music. As summer very slowly fades into autumn, song style choices seem to shift...

Rain slit through the air. It stole the breath from the children, and wood burned to fight its wicked sting. Boots scurried, doors slammed. Everyone holed up inside to wait out the Forty-Five.

“Forty-Five: Fifteen”

Natalie Wilson, Co-Editor December 19, 2016

The generators above whirred into silence. Dark settled around the city, enveloping every life in a shivering cold. Rain slit through the air. It stole the breath from the children, and wood burned to...

J.K. Rowling author of the Harry Potter series years writing the books. She has become the one of the first female successful authors of her time and still continues to write spinoff books of the series.

Harry Potter: Behind the Scar

Emma Ray, Staff Writer December 19, 2016

In 1997, Harry Potter entered the world as “The Boy Who Lived” and captivated the world. Within a decade, seven books were published, movies were produced, and theme parks were built bringing the Harry...

“When we are children we seldom think of the future. This innocence leaves us free to enjoy ourselves as few adults can. The day we fret about the future is the day we leave our childhood behind.” ― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind

As Seniors In High School

Diana Rodgers, Web Editor December 19, 2016

Life gets bolder. The weather gets colder. We grow older. As seniors in high school, the weight of the world seems to rest on our shoulders.   Words grow sharper. Nights get darker. The...

Photo used with permission by Karen Vincent. James Vincent, sophomore at NFHS, competing in an event at the 2016 All-Service Raider Championship. Competitions require a lot of practice and dedication and Vincent demonstrates these factors when competing.

Raider Team Season Comes to an End

Bella Angell, Staff Writer December 19, 2016

The NFHS Raider Team is operated under the JROTC program at North Forsyth High School. Gunny Snook supervises the group as they compete as a military-style physical fitness team. They compete against other...

It’s important to focus on and appreciate the little things in our everyday life. We tend to only give thanks on special holidays when we should be doing this every day.

An Attitude of Gratitude

Lauryn Almand, Staff Writer December 19, 2016

The sound of leaves crunching, wind blowing The taste of freshly made pumpkin pie, and perfectly baked turkey - We all have something that excites us or makes our mouth water in anticipation During...

President Obama: 102nd Abraham Lincoln Association Annual Banquet. Crown Plaza Hotel,  Springfield, Illinois. President Obama has made many positive changes over the past eight years. His presidency is quickly coming to an end as he leaves the White House in January to president-elect Donald Trump.

The Past Eight Years: Accomplishments of President Obama

Anna Anglin, Staff Writer December 19, 2016

With the president-elect chosen, everyone seems to be focused on Donald Trump. Barack Obama, who has been occupying the White House since 2008, promised change – so here’s looking back at some of those...

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