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Worst Stinging Bugs in Georgia

Worst Stinging Bugs in Georgia

Emma Simmons, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2023

Georgia is filled with bugs, as I’m sure is apparent to anyone who has left their door open for 0.5 seconds in the summer. Many are harmless, like the crane fly (commonly known as the mosquito hawk)...

Photo caption: Senior Reagan McMichen showed how it feels to be run into in the hallway when you are just trying to get to class on time and demonstrates how not to stop in the hallway (Photo by Sarah Treusch)

Hallway Etiquette

Sarah Treusch, Editor-in-chief April 27, 2023

Chaos: that’s the best description of the halls of North Forsyth for the 42 minutes in total of class change. There is an extreme lack of organization and complete disregard for respect for others. It...

Caption: My first day of kindergarten outfit, which will be revisited on Throwback Thursday (Photo from Gracie Zimmerman)

What Do North Students Have to Say About Senior Week Spirit Themes?

Gracie Zimmerman, Literature editor April 27, 2023

End of the year activities: something every senior looks forward to. With football season, homecoming and senior’s final week, spirit days are plentiful at North Forsyth. This year’s lineup includes...

Photo Caption: The first look of Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken.
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Why Ryan Gosling is The Perfect Ken

Carmen DeThomas, Staff Writer April 27, 2023

Since Ryan Gosling was announced as Ken for the live action Barbie movie, people have been unsure, but after the trailer released, people have been adamant that Gosling is the wrong pick for Ken. However,...

Caption: Well-rounded characters are difficult to create.
Photo by: Iris Chiofolo

What Makes a Good Fictional Character?

Iris Chiofolo, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

Whether or not a piece of media— books, movies, TV series, etc.—is enjoyable is dependent on the characters. While this is not the case for some people, I find that characters can make or break a story....

Source: Netflix
Caption: Mary-Jayne Gold, Paul Amoussou, Lisa Fittko, Albert Hirschman and Varian Fry discussing their plans to travel through the mountains with the refugees.

Transatlantic Mini-Series is a Hit

Kai Shabman, Opinion Editor April 16, 2023

On April 7, a Netflix original was released called ‘Transatlantic’. The show is based on the book called “The Flight Portfolio” by Julia Orringer. The show follows historical figures Varian Fry,...

The House of Lauvau is Georgia’s central drag group.

The Transgender Elephant in the Room

Kai Shabman, Opinion Editor March 28, 2023

I had the wonderful opportunity to go see a live drag queen show in Forsyth for the very first time on March 21st. It was such a supportive space and it was a place for people to really come together for...

Leigh Bardugo is the author of the Grishaverse and an Executive Producer of Shadow and Bone
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Shadow and Bone: An Accurate Adaptation or Just an Exceptional TV Series?

Iris Chiofolo, Staff Writer March 28, 2023

The long-awaited second season of Shadow and Bone was released on Netflix on March 16, 2023. The TV series is based on the Grishaverse, a collection of book series written by Leigh Bardugo. Season one...

They woke up in a new Bugatti, and look at them! They are so happy!

Do You Have a Bugatti or Nah?

Sarah Treusch, Editor in Chief March 28, 2023

Waking up in a new Bugatti is the best way to start your day. Some argue that you should rise early, think positively and meditate, but you wouldn’t wake up in a new Bugatti. How could that be better...

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Caption: Empathy is the act of being able to understand and feel what another person is feeling

The Deterioration of Empathy

Kai Shabman, Opinion Editor March 23, 2023

Soft skills are the traits that people have that help them get along and express empathy to others. The skills used to interact with people and to generally not be rude to the people around you. The way...

Adrian Lee and Fez are common examples from the 2000s of Latino and Foreign people.
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The Importance of Exploring Outside the Bubble of Western Media

Carmen DeThomas, Staff Writer March 17, 2023

Growing up, the only media I consumed was western media. But often, the western media consumed by Americans would portray a stereotypical racist view of different ethnicities and cultures. Common examples...

Caption: Spotify and Apple Music head to head in a bloody battle. Photo made by Gracie Zimmerman

Spotify v. Apple Music: The Battle of the Century

Gracie Zimmerman, Literature editor March 15, 2023

When it comes to music listening, many services are offered for each audience. The main two competitors, Spotify and Apple Music, are constantly debated. They offer services at a comparable price point,...

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