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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...

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...

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...

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....

As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to spread throughout the United States, what were the overall effects of it on people’s mental health? Photo from Vector Solutions.

Was Quarantine and the COVID-19 Pandemic Detrimental to People’s Mental Health?

Melody Scott, Editor-in-Chief December 17, 2020

On March 13, 2020, daily life as many people knew it would completely change. Once busy streets became vacant as individuals quarantined and stayed home amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With the shell shocking...

How could they leave someone that loved them the most? What could have changed our outcome? Photo from Pinterest.

Young Love

Melody Scott, Editor-in-Chief December 15, 2020

How could you hurt  the person that loved you most?  When you used to hold them tight,  And never let them go   They were there for you When no one else was But yet, like a breeze They...

A photo of the performance of the Concert Band. Photo provided by the NFHS Concert Band Holiday Concert livestream.

NFHS Band Performs Their Holiday Concert

Steven Gresham, Staff Writer December 15, 2020

On Tuesday night, Dec. 8, North Forsyth High School Concert, Symphonic and Wind Ensemble bands performed their Winter Concert in the Performing Arts Center. The concert was streamed live to YouTube for...

Sarah Fuller becomes the first female kicker to play for the Power 5 game.
Photo by: Christopher Hanewinckel.

Sarah Fuller Kicks for the Power Five

Kai Shabman, Staff Writer December 15, 2020

College soccer player, Sarah Fuller, was announced to be the first female player to play in the Power 5 game when she first played for Vanderbilt on Nov. 28 against the Missouri Tigers. For her performance...

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