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The graphic above represents the correlation between college education and debt which is a result of excessive college funds. Image from Value Colleges

Why Pay for College?

Ramya Raja, Staff Writer May 19, 2017

For thirteen years of their lives, most children who go to school are blessed enough to not have to pay a penny for their education. Public elementary, middle, and high schools cost nothing directly to...

Bryan Garcia (left) and Shaun Herock (right) will attend the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland next year. These two set another example of hardworking Raiders consistently exceeding expectations.

Two Raiders Headed to the Naval Academy

Holley Murray, Staff Writer April 19, 2017

The U.S. Naval Academy appointed seniors Bryan Garcia and Shaun Herock Jr. to attend college in Annapolis, Maryland next year and ultimately serve their country as officers in their branch of choice. As...

Senior Jack Scott, who admits he has not been looking or applying for scholarships, navigates www.Scholarships.com for the first time. This website features thousands of scholarships, some of which are essay related, and some that are not. Scholarships are easy to search for, but it is hard to find the perfect one for you.

Scholarships for College that Require Zero Effort

Kristin Iler, Sports Editor February 28, 2017

With graduation around the corner, the procrastinators who thought that there would be more time to prepare for college are scrounging to find the easiest scholarships that take the least time to apply...

Humbled Alabama coach Nick Saban congratulates coach Dabo Swinney of the new national champion team, the Clemson Tigers (photo credited to www.dailymail.co.uk).

Clemson’s Win Over Alabama

Emily Stocksdale, Literature Editor January 20, 2017

After 35 years of waiting, the Clemson Tigers have reclaimed the title as national champions in the College Football Playoff national championship game against Alabama, winning 35-31.  The game was tight,...

UGA Is Not the Only Option

UGA Is Not the Only Option

Natalie Wilson, Co-Editor-in-Chief November 2, 2016

As a senior in fall semester, I am no stranger to the college application process: I have toured, attended and researched with the best of them, and I am beginning to notice a problem with the way students...

UGA celebrates alumni day during the game against Nicholls State where past football players gather on the field for recognition before continuing to win the game 26-24. Robert Story attended this game at Stanford Stadium to support his grandfather during halftime.

Smart Attacks the Day

Hailey Yarbrough, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 12, 2016

Along with the pumpkin spice lattes and corn mazes, fall brings back SEC football to the South, and with college football, Georgia cannot wait to cheer on their beloved Georgia Bulldogs. University of...

Kris Jenkins nails the game-winning shot in one of the most intense NCAA Championship games in history. Screen shot from video: https://youtu.be/rl0tNPftwTM

Kris Jenkins and the Wildcats Stun the Tar Heels

Jack Dalmolin, Staff Writer April 27, 2016

With his team down by three points, Marcus Paige, the guard for UNC, went for the game tying 3-pointer. Every person in the NRG Stadium stood in anxious anticipation as the senior from North Carolina pulled...

Photo taken by Emma Franklin, a Kennesaw freshman, of the LGBT+ center at Kennesaw State University. The mission of the center is to provide a safe and supportive zone for people of all gender identities and sexualities.

Pride-Filled College Campuses in Georgia

Diana Rodgers, Web Editor September 2, 2015

Going to college in Georgia can be challenging considerably more so if one is a member of the LGBT+ society, but there are still some schools that are outwardly pride positive. For the most part, college...

: Senior Jessica Dickey stands in front of her fifth period class, Speech Forensics, to deliver a speech on “what makes her, ‘her’.”

Speech Forensics: North Forsyth’s Newest Core Elective

Natalie Wilson, Associative Editor August 31, 2015

Along with the many additions (good and bad) to North Forsyth this year, Mrs. McConnell introduces Speech Forensics, a class focused on turning students into better public speakers. Interested in her intentions...

Students can use the ease of social media to simplify transitioning into the professional world.

Get Linked!

Brandon Moss, Staff Writer May 4, 2015

It is a well-known fact that high school and college students rule the world of social media. Be it Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, students are well-connected at all times via smartphones and computers....

Emma Marie Browning is a senior at North Forsyth High School. She accepted the invitation membership at National Society of Collegiate Scholars on February 26, 2015.

A New Member Joins NSCS

Jade Flack, Staff writer April 2, 2015

On February 26, 2015, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars welcomed Emma Marie Browning from Cumming, Georgia as a new member. “NSCS is more than just a symbol of academic achievement. Membership...

The view of Chicago from the conference room of The Theatre School at DePaul University. (Taken during my tour of the school in January.)

Theatre School: The Journey and Reality

Hannah Manikowski, Editorials Editor March 30, 2015

“Getting into theatre school is like getting into law school. The only differences are that acceptance rates are lower, those outside of the theatre world will not respect your acceptance on the same...

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