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One of the astounding minarets rises from the Blue Mosque, located in Istanbul, Turkey.  These works of architecture show the remnants of the beauty and innovation of the Islamic nation.

What Once Was a Diamond

Bim Peacock, Staff Writer May 12, 2015

Before the days when religion ruled mankind, before the days when it would even bother to kill for such a petty thing, a proud civilization rose from the sands of the east that would witness the world...

Congratulations to our 2015 Viva le Venice Prom King and Queen, Perri Rabbitt and Noah Bieber!

Royalty in Venice

Lea DiMatteo, Art Editor May 12, 2015

Prom is the most exciting time of the school year for most juniors and seniors. For seniors, it is the last time to do something big, other than walking at graduation, and, if you get the honor of being...

The blood that is in your veins makes up the paint on my favorite masterpiece.

Masterpiece

Megan Hoffman, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

You wanted so badly to be marveled at You sketched on your skin You painted your hands And you asked me to put them on display   You worked so hard to be a piece of art You flooded...

The stage is vast and the seats seemingly go on forever. A dancer knows that people will fill every seat, and then some, just to watch their show. Dancers prepare all year for their shows and nothing is more important than making it a good one.

The Secret To A Great Show

Julie Day, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

If there is one thing I have learned in my ten years of dancing, it is this: The audience only knows what you tell them. A dancer communicates through their body; every movement portrays a piece of the...

A stake is a good weapon of defense against vampires. The problem with this is that you have to have the strength to drive the stake hard enough, and actually hit the heart, because if you miss, you are in a lot of trouble, my friend.

Paranoia for the Survivalist: The Not-so Natural Disaster

Noelle Walker, Facebook Admin May 11, 2015

How to Survive a Horror Movie Everyone who has ever seen a horror movie has a good idea of the do’s and don’ts. For example: do not split up. If this advice is not followed, then at least half...

Noah (Top), and Conrad (Bottom), take a photo with one of the US Veterans.

Students recognized by US Veterans in Essay Competition

Seth Anderson, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

If Noah Ridings and Conrad Patrick are in the hallway, stop to congratulate them. They’ve just been recognized by Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States in the Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition....

The Indonesian President has cracked down on drug traffickers in the past few months. In January, a round of executions led to both Brazil and the Netherlands recalling their ambassadors to Indonesia. Australia recently joined the list of countries who have recalled envoys due to drug-related executions.

Indonesia Executes Eight People for Drug Crimes

Jack Scott, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

The Indonesian government executed eight convicted drug traffickers via firing line on 29 April. Of the eight, only one of those executed was Indonesian. Four Nigerians, two Australians, and a Brazilian...

The photo above was taken during a training session, and features all members of the Forsyth County Peer Court. The youth thank their sponsors by holding a message of ‘thank you’ in their picture. “Peer court is a good opportunity for youth to get involved in the community, meet new people and learn about the legal system” claims Jessica Stowe, the peer court leader here in Forsyth County. She goes on to say, “We have fourteen trained youth volunteers from the inaugural cohort, who are doing a great job. We look forward to growing this program with the youth of Forsyth County”.

Forsyth County Peer Court

Rhiannon Martin, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

Forsyth County Juvenile Court has created a new program here in the county. The program is called peer court, and just as it sounds, the peers of the community are now able to conduct hearings for first...

“I hope that I will be able to tell the world how an ordinary college student entered the DPRK illegally, but, however, with the generous treatment of the DPRK, I will be able to return home safely,” Won-moon Joo said.

DPRK Detains South-Korean-born Student

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

In April, 21-year-old Won-moon Joo, an American student with a South Korean citizenship, illegally entered the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), more commonly known as North Korea.  In an...

 These are the proud young women recently awarded for their efforts this year. NFHS offers dual enrollment in classes such as this for all students.

NFHS Nurses receive dual enrollment awards

Seth Anderson, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

This week we congratulate those who have worked hard towards a very honorable career choice. NFHS Nursing Assistants, who are dual enrolled with Lanier Tech, just received their pins and certificates this...

“I live in a house of my own construction. It’s as white as the cloudless moon, and as clean as fresh linoleum, but with windows, more befitting to a board than an open home, and with doors that have seen no use, nor are given any place.”

Colin Bergen, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

I live in a house of my own construction. It’s as white as the cloudless moon And as clean as fresh linoleum But with windows, more befitting to a board than an open home And with doors that...

“Trace Dominguez debates the new global controversy, should chimps be legal humans?”

Chimpanzees are People?

Rhiannon Martin, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

Chimpanzees are seeking human rights. It all started with a chimp that was in an animal testing trial. The Nonhuman Association declared this testing inhumane and prepared a law suit against the lab at...

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