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The finished shortbread cookies. Photo by: Micayla Peters

Scrumptious Shortbread Cookies

Micayla Peters, Staff Writer December 15, 2020

Christmas is right around the corner, so why not start it off with some sweet, delicious, simple and easy to make cookies? These crispy, buttery cookies melt in your mouth just like snow. They are topped...

There are many activities to do with family and friends during the holidays such as skating, building gingerbread houses and decorating Christmas trees. Photo compilation by Imogene Ragan.

Eight Activities to Do With Your Family During the Holidays

Imogene Ragan, Staff Writer December 13, 2020

The holidays can be busy and even stressful to some, but they are also a time to spend with family and friends. Throughout all the chaos of Christmas decorating and shopping, there may seem like there...

A shattered glass’ reflection holds such truths. Photo found on Pinterest.

A Looking Glass

Jen Vincent, Literature Editor December 13, 2020

Oh my love,  A shattered glass’ reflection holds such truths. I’ve looked into the looking glass and found nothing awaits for me I must go now, into that nothingness.   I won't...

With the tragic lighting and empty seats, this image perfectly represents the downfall and recent decline in theatres. Photo credit: Shutterstock.

Why I Want Movie Theatres to Permanently Close

Steven Gresham, Staff Writer December 13, 2020

  This is not the most popular opinion on the matter, but it is important to look at both sides of an argument. Here is mine: most large scale movie theatre chains should close their doors once...

Greedy children tell Santa what they want for Christmas without care for Santa. They only care about the gifts.

Santa’s Seasonal Depression

Sarah Treusch, Sports/News Editor December 12, 2020

Every year millions of eager children visit their local mall, anxious to sit on Santa’s lap so that they can tell him what their Christmas list entails that year. The kids who don’t go see Santa at...

Juniors, Aspen Townley and Brodie Mizer embrace the Christmas spirit decorating cards for the National Honor Society. Photo by Ella Hill.

How NFHS Clubs are Giving Back this Holiday Season

Drew Bearden, Staff Writer December 12, 2020

As Christmas inches closer and closer, clubs at North Forsyth are becoming more and more involved in the community. Clubs like National Honor Society (NHS), National English Honor Society (NEHS), and Beta...

Students, such as Cayce Aldrich (senior), still stand in line well after lunch begins. Photo by Sarah Treusch.

Wash Hands or Eat Lunch? Students Forced to Choose in 2020

Sarah Treusch, News/Sports Editor December 3, 2020

With the intention of accommodating social distancing, North has four lunch periods after only having three last year. In order to have these four periods, each lunch period is only 25 minutes. While the...

Coach Sokol peps the players up before the third quarter begins.
Photo by Melody Scott.

North Forsyth’s Boys Varsity Basketball Team Snags a Victory Against Landmark Christian

Melody Scott, Editor-in-Chief November 23, 2020

Wrapping up the first night of the 2020 “GetMickey.com Raider Classic Thanksgiving Tournament,” North Forsyth’s boys varsity basketball team beat the Landmark Christian Eagles 61-30. Playing at home...

The logo for the Georgia High School Association, also known as GHSA, who created the COVID regulations for sports this year. Photo from GHSA.

How COVID-19 Has Changed High School Sports

Sydney Jarrard, Staff Writer November 23, 2020

As the world adjusts to a new normal-- a new way of life amid the pandemic caused by COVID-19--education, restaurants, places of business and places of worship are not the only areas affected by the changing...

 A photo of the North Forsyth High School Mountain Bike team which consists of high schoolers Brayden Martin, Isabella Neuwirth, Elizabeth Wood, Joel Unger, Dawson Roe and Thomas Wise.
Photo from the NFHS Mountain Biking Team

NFHS Mountain Biking Team Wins Second Place In Season

Steven Gresham, Staff Writer November 22, 2020

As this year's mountain biking season came to a close, the North Forsyth High School Mountain Biking team was able to land in second place in division 1. On Sunday Nov. 8, the fifth and final mountain...

The annual box office earnings. Photo from BrinkNews.

The Effects of COVID-19 on the Movie Industry

Kai Shabman, Staff Writer November 22, 2020

With COVID-19 still on the rise and businesses following safety protocols, the toll has begun to take its course. The movie industry is one of the most affected by COVID-19 along with travel, retail and...

During halftime of the Homecoming game in Raider Valley on Friday, Oct. 30, seniors Ella Hill and Will Riley were crowned king and queen for the 2020-2021 school year. Carmella Santoriello and Connor Sosebee were also crowned as the first runner up couple.
Photo courtesy of NFHS.

Ella Hill and Will Riley Crowned 2020-2021 Homecoming King and Queen

Elizabeth Wood, Social Media Manager November 22, 2020

During halftime of the Homecoming game in Raider Valley on Friday, Oct. 30, seniors Ella Hill and Will Riley were announced king and queen for the 2020-2021 school year. Carmella Santoriello and Connor...

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