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A Step-by-Step Guide to Prom for First-Timers

A Step-by-Step Guide to Prom for First-Timers

Blaise Rayburn, Literature Editor March 28, 2019

With prom season upon us, the Raider Wire has compiled a step-by-step guide for first-time prom attendees of everything you absolutely have to do in order for you and your social life to survive prom....

The most important aspect of prom night occurs before the dance itself. From restaurant reservations to tux fitting prom preparation is key.

Perfect Prom Preparation

Quillen McKinney, Staff Writer March 20, 2019

’Tis- the season - the season for dress shopping, shoe hunting, jewelry buying and prom plan making. Planning for prom can be incredibly stressful if you do not think in advance and do your research....

Standing at about two to three feet tall, the Irish leprechaun is a mysterious creature that people often do not know much about. They are a well-known figure to represent the holiday St. Patrick’s Day, and they are also devious and rude.

A Brief History of the St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun

Cynda Allen, Staff Writer March 15, 2019

When thinking of a leprechaun, most people will picture the tiny, smiling, green man on the front of a Lucky Charms cereal box. Leprechauns are actually not all smiles and rosy cheeks like Lucky Leprechaun,...

Caption: The Jonas Brothers made an unexpected but much needed return in early 2019. The band not only reunited, but they also released a single immediately after announcing their comeback. (Photo credits: Billboard Magazine--https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8500981/jonas-brothers-return-pop-songs-chart-new-single-sucker.)

Jonas Brothers Make the Most Needed Comeback of 2019

Ella McCook, Staff Writer March 12, 2019

In 2013, teens around the world were heartbroken by the news that the Jonas Brothers, pop band, was breaking up. Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas had been making music together since 2005 and were loved by teens...

English rock band Bring Me the Horizon has delivered their new album “Amo” to the public this past month. The record rocketed sky-high and has proven to be very successful, topping British charts.

Bring Me the Horizon Drops New Record, “Amo”

Cynda Allen, Staff Writer March 1, 2019

British rock band Bring Me the Horizon has finally released their sixth in-studio album, “Amo.” The record dropped on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, with a total of 13 tracks on it. The quintet has completely...

Mary Poppins Returns, the practically perfect musical sequel to the original Mary Poppins, hit theatres on Dec. 19 2018.

Does “Mary Poppins Returns” Live Up to the Original Movie?

Sallie Kate Worley, Staff Writer February 7, 2019

*SPOILERS AHEAD*   "Mary Poppins Returns" hit theaters on Dec. 19 2018, and it became a practically perfect favorite for all of the musical-lovers of the world. However, before the movie came...

There are many Young-Adult books being released in 2019, but there are 10 in particular that bibliophiles have been ranting and raving about.

New Year, New Books: Top 10 Anticipated Young-Adult Books of 2019

Bella Angell, Editor-in-Chief January 31, 2019

What is a better way to ring in the new year than visiting the local Barnes & Noble to pick up some new YA releases? While many book releases have already been announced (and some are still waiting...

Almost back-to-back, Disney is releasing three new live-action movies this year: “The Lion King,” “Dumbo,” and “Aladdin.” In all three movies, viewers will recognize certain faces and familiar voices.

Three Disney Live-Action Remakes Being Released in 2019

Cynda Allen, Staff Writer January 26, 2019

Disney has been making live-action movies since the ‘50s, but in recent years these movies have started blowing up. From “Cinderella” to “The Jungle Book” to “Beauty and the Beast,” Disney...

“McDonald’s, the beloved fast food restaurant of many Americans, has a total 36,899 restaurants in 120 different countries, and the company is not done yet expanding their locations.”

McDonald’s Deposits $40 billion for Their New Location on the Moon

Grace Wood, Sports Editor December 3, 2018

McDonald’s, the beloved American fast food restaurant chain, has a total of 36,899 restaurants in 120 different countries, and the company is not done yet expanding their locations. In their new project,...

Best Horror Movies to Watch This Halloween

Blaise Rayburn, Literature Editor October 30, 2018

As October winds down, and Halloween lurks just around the temporal corner, the public is scrolling frantically and aimlessly through the horror genre on any and every streaming service, searching for...

Cantamus, the womens choir of the 2017-2018 school year, at the holiday concert. [Picture by nfhsraiderchorus.org].

Behind the Scenes: NFHS Raider Choir

Ella McCook, Staff Writer October 2, 2018

The NFHS mixed choir, called Chamber, and women's choir, called Cantamus, will be putting on their first concert of the 2018-2019 school year on October 16 at Cumming First United Methodist Church. The...

Television show “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” was cancelled by Fox and picked up by NBC less than a day later due to an explosion of support on social media. Taken from Google Images https://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2017/06/21/brooklyn-nine-ninehttps://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2017/06/21/brooklyn-nine-nine.

The Revival of Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Anna Goellner, Staff Writer September 20, 2018

Fox cancelled the well-renowned comedy series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” in May 2018 after five seasons, and fans erupted in outrage. Twitter was flooded with anger and disappointment, distraught at the...

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