The End of An Era: A Recap of the 2010s in Entertainment and Beyond
Cassidee Jackson, Features Editor
December 16, 2019
Different decades in popular culture have given way to innovative creations and interesting trends throughout the years. As an example, the 1990s brought scrunchies and plaid, the 2000s introduced denim-on-denim fashion and autotuned songs, but the 2010s spawned.... not much, in actuality. Although ma...
Disney is Ruining Star Wars
Steven Gresham, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
BE WARNED: This article will contain spoilers for Star Wars Episodes 1-8. I have been a Star Wars fan for as long as I can remember, and unlike most people, I can find enjoyment in the prequel trilogy. However, even I draw the line with the poor understanding and treatment of the franchise and it...
Wattpad, Blocked!
Amber Cabezas, Staff Writer
December 11, 2019
NFHS Blocked Wattpad? Wattpad is a writing and publishing website. It was founded by Ivan Yuen in 2006. Stories on here can be read by other people around the world. Writers and readers can be included in fun challenges as well as write their own stories. Some stories get published and some get made...
Social Media: Is It a Friend or Foe of Today’s Society?
Melody Scott, Staff Writer
December 10, 2019
From “Yee Yee” to “Ok Boomer,” society is embracing every trend and saying with complete ease. However, as each meme is being welcomed and integrated into society, some people have different thoughts and opinions on it. While the internet may see sayings and memes as jokes, some of society seems...
College Board “Non-Profit?” I Think Not
Anes Ribic, Sports Editor
December 3, 2019
$1.068 billion is how much the College Board earned in revenue in 2017. The College Board is a “non-profit” organization that was created to expand the knowledge of students along with providing them exams to enter colleges that they are partnered with. They provide students with two exams, the SA...
Is Our School Doing Enough to Prevent Bullying?
Jamie Cabezas, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
Although North Forsyth makes an effort to prevent bullying with an occasional poster on the wall, it does not help stop the torment people receive in the hallways. Most posters are barely visible when people walk by. Students tend to talk in the hallway, meaning they don't have time to read the posters b...
Merry Thanksgiving: Are Holidays Over-Commercialized?
Grace Wood, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2019
The holiday seasons are upon us in the next coming months; however, Christmas started in July according to Hobby Lobby and Hallmark. Companies capitalize on the joy that the holidays bring us, providing us with material things that distract the true meaning of the holidays. Christmas is supposed to be about spending t...
Do People Start Celebrating Christmas Too Early?
Genna Gunter, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
Around this time of year, Christmas things appear everywhere. Some people embrace the holiday spirit and start celebrating as soon as November hits. Other people despise people in the Christmas mood because they think that Christmas should only be celebrated in December. The Christmas season deserves m...
“Good Omens:” Ineffable Book and TV Show Differences
Kai Shabman, Staff Writer
November 15, 2019
The “Good Omens” book came out over 20 years ago and the show came out in May of 2019. Naturally, people began comparing the two. There are some very different elements to the book compared to the show from character design to forgetting characters altogether. “Good Omens” surrounds six different sto...
Black Friday: Does It Do More Harm Than Good?
Sarah Treusch, Staff Writer
November 14, 2019
Every Black Friday, people continuously show up to their favorite stores at the crack of dawn simply for the chance to purchase goods at a discount. Microwaves are snatched, and wrapping paper is thrown. People will go to extremes to get 15% off of a sweater, but it is rare to be able to find a deal ...
Is College Really Worth the Time and Money?
Imogene Ragan, Staff Writer
November 11, 2019
College is not a requirement in life, and while that may sound obvious, many people feel that they need to waste their time getting a degree that decides their path in life. Getting a job that does not require a college education can be beneficial in the long run and beneficial to the economy, so college does...
Why Football Games Are Not Worth the Hype
Peyton Stenander, Staff Writer
November 4, 2019
High school football is the epitome of the small-town American dream and students feel the need to associate themselves with those ideals. Football is an icon and remains a very popular part of student life; however, I personally believe that it is all over-hyped. Every weekend my Instagram feed is full of ...
Sarah Treusch, Staff Writer
January 16, 2020
At the Aquatic Center, the Swim Team placed third for both boys and girls against seven other schools on Jan. 11 beating out Denmark and Lambert. The swimmers have been working...
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