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Senior Kylee Bowen played the lead role of Millie Pontipee. She reflected the pure talent and hard work that she invested in the show through extraordinary acting, singing and dancing.

Behind the Scenes: Putting on ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’

Abby Marks, Staff Writer April 18, 2018

The NFHS drama department recently put on a fantastic rendition of the classic movie “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”, a musical about a family of seven brothers who each try to court a wife by stealing...

Clean water is something we easily take for granted, but in Cape Town, South Africa, people are beginning to realize that the resource is not so definite as they would hope.  Drought in South Africa is steadily worsening, leading to the potential for a “Day Zero” in which water is completely shut off in the country.

South Africa’s Water Crisis

Emily Stocksdale, Literature Editor April 18, 2018

In South Africa, continual drought is leading to the imminent arrival of “Day Zero,” the date by which government officials have determined that the majority of water faucets will need to be shut off...

So many AP classes, so little time!

To AP or Not To AP…

Bella Angell, Opinion/Feature Editor April 18, 2018

This time of year, during registration, the discussion among parents and students turns to Advanced Placement (AP) classes. Is the teacher recommending a student for an AP class? Who should take AP classes...

Senior Cassie Markle shoots a free throw after a foul from Westlake. The Lady Raiders played hard and put up a good fight, being one of Final Four teams in the state championship, but they were defeated 44- 52 by the Westlake Lions.

Lady Raiders Play Close Game at Final Four

Leilani Gibbons, Editor-in-Chief April 18, 2018

The North Forsyth Raider’s girls basketball team was defeated in the Final Four by the Westlake Lions last Saturday, ending a close game with a score of 44-52.   The game was off to a slow...

:  Zell Miller, the Georgia politician whose name many students might recognize for his work in creating the HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships, passed away on March 23 at the age of 86.  (photo credit:  http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M001141)

Zell Miller, Former Georgia Politician, Dead

Emily Stocksdale, Literature Editor April 18, 2018

Zell Miller, whose name many Georgia students instantly recognize in relation to the scholarship named after him, passed away on March 23 at the age of 86 due to complications caused by Parkinson’s disease....

: A noticeable chunk of North’s finest students missed school for the first few days of February to travel to Atlanta and compete against other schools in the state DECA competitions. After countless hours of dedication to perfecting plans, ten Raiders won finalist positions in various categories and two NFHS DECA competitors in particular won a first place state award.

Raiders Well-Represented at DECA State Competitions

Holley Murray, Staff Writer April 18, 2018

A noticeable chunk of North’s finest students missed school for the first few days of February to travel to Atlanta and compete against other schools in the state DECA competitions. After countless hours...

Make 2018 the year you finally win a date!

How to Win a Date in Six Easy Steps

Anna Goellner, Staff Writer April 18, 2018

It is that time of year again: paper hearts, melted chocolates and cheesy romance puns. Couples passionately make-out in the hallway and the kids around you have desks overflowing with pink and red cards....

Since the march, national conversation about the right to bear arms and the security of American schools has spread like wildfire through news outlets and social media. While it is a fact that the protesting students made their voices heard, only time will tell if their words and cries will be listened to.

Students Take Atlanta by Storm With the “March For Our Lives”

Holley Murray, Staff Writer April 18, 2018

Around 11 a.m. on March 24, at the Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta, hundreds of students and their supporters took to the streets to protest gun violence in America. They marched...

The Forsyth Alliance Academy of Innovation will be opening shortly welcoming incoming freshmen and sophomores. The Avengers (school mascot) are excited to be opening for the 2018-2019 school year.

Alliance Academy: Newest Addition to Forsyth County High Schools

Ramya Raja, News and Sports Editor April 18, 2018

In order to accommodate the growing population of high school age students in the Forsyth County district, a new high school-- the Forsyth Alliance Academy of Innovation, will be opening for the 2018-2019...

: Georgia legislature has many laws to protect and give rights to everyone who lives here; however, some, based on their beliefs, are protected more than others.

Georgia Trying to Pass Anti-LGBT Law and Lacks in LGBT Rights

Ramya Raja, News and Sports Editor April 18, 2018

Georgia legislation is attempting to pass an anti-LGBT adoption bill, preventing LGBT individuals from adopting children.  Aside from this recent legislation, the state of Georgia, compared to other states...

 Sometimes being aware of how insignificant you are can be soul-crushing. Fortunately, dealing with it is simple.

Dealing with Existence – A Crisis

Andrew Willings, Staff Writer April 18, 2018

We are all born and we really do not get much of a say in it. We live and die, we come and go, and in the end it doesn’t even matter. Nihilism is so simple to fall into once you realize how big everything...

: The picture above depicts a photo of the brain while listening to music, an all of the different areas engaged at once. Bottom line: the more one listens to music, the greater the workout.

Why are the Fine Arts a Vital Addition to Our Society?

Lany Campbell, Staff Writer April 18, 2018

Ever since we were young we have been told time and time again to pursue our dreams, enjoy what we do and find a way to express ourselves; however, throughout the course of a few years, our society as...

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