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Many people take a stance on the controversial debate of whether GMO’s benefits outweigh the harm they inflict by identifying as pro-GMO or pro-organic. Freshman, Leilani Gibbons, provides her evidence to support organic products with the aid of bees. “Bees are an essential part of the environment because they provide for all of life,” Leilani says. “They are debatably the most important species in the circle of life.”

Why the Human Race Needs to Help the Bees

Ashton Bruce, Staff Writer March 11, 2015

With so many animals in the world, it is difficult to comprehend that an entire ecosystem—in fact, a entire world—could be so delicate to dependent upon one taxon of creatures, a group called the pollinators....

Pictured above: Harriet Brooks, female scientist of the nineteenth century who was the first to realize that elements can change from one to another.

10 Female Scientists We Never Learned About

Ashton Bruce, Staff Writer February 3, 2015

Men have almost always dominated the field of science in every degree. Women who partook in scientific pursuits were not considered valuable to their male counterparts or did not receive credit for the...

Darriyan Harper is preparing for his finals.

The Future of Tomorrow

Citlali Arzate, Staff Writer May 7, 2014

School is supposed to be a learning environment, a place where students can grow and develop their knowledge as well as life skills, however, is that really the case? “We’re trying to put in place...

Russian children visit North Forsyth while traveling through Georgia. The youths and their adult chaperons will be visiting other locations in Georgia such as the World of Coke, the Georgia Aquarium, and Turner Field. The entire group spent two years saving in an effort to visit the States.

Russki Tourists

Ben Strube, Online and Design Editor March 25, 2014



“What am I going to do after high school?”, “Should I even apply to colleges?”, and “Why am I even in high school?” are all valuable questions that high school students are asking themselves… getting some real world training is capable of helping a student “get a jump start on life”.

A Look into the Future

Aleigh Guerndt, Staff Writer February 25, 2014

“What am I going to do after high school?” “Should I even apply to colleges?” “Why am I even in high school?” These are all valuable questions that high school students ask themselves during...

Could homework actually cause students to do worse in the classroom?

Is it Helpful, or a Hurdle?

Jack Dalmolin, Staff Writer February 25, 2014

It has happened to everybody at some point in their lives: stacks of homework and notes piled up higher than Mt. Everest keep them awake until they hear the beeping of their dreaded alarm clock. Soda and...

North Named A “RAMP” School by ASCA

North Named A “RAMP” School by ASCA

Owen Wickman, Staff Writer February 4, 2014

Our counseling program here at North is one of the top programs in the state. Recently, our counselors have been working exceptionally hard to become recognized by ASCA (American School Counselor Association)...

Lisa Moore working on her UGA application during class.

Senioritis: The Battle Rages On

Andrea Martin, Photography Editor January 13, 2014

It’s second semester and for the underclassmen that doesn’t mean much, but for North Forsyth’s senior class,  second semester means that the long awaited end of our high school career is oh so close....

Preparation for the AP exam might feel premature, but payment is due by February 28th.

AP Registration: Sign Up Before It’s Too Late

Emily Starling, Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2014

Students in Advanced Placement classes are required to turn in their AP test money before February 28th if they plan on taking the test. The fee, $89 for each test and $7 for transportation to the testing...

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