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Senior Leilani Gibbons works on her college applications while sophomore Holley Murray looks on. Leilani hopes to attend UGA in the fall.

Senior Year: What You Need To Know

Noah Smith, Lit Mag Editor October 10, 2017

Finally, after three years of pain and agony, senior year is upon you. You have put in the work and now you have to start looking at and applying to colleges, taking standardized exams and worrying...

There are so many books being released in 2017! Which are you most excited for?

The Top 10 Most Anticipated YA Books of 2017

Bella Angell, Staff Writer May 10, 2017

There were many great Young-Adult books released in 2016, but even more are being released in 2017! They range from LGBTQ+ contemporaries to sci-fi and fantasy. These books are released throughout the...

This is the album cover for Childish Gambinos third studio album Awaken, My Love! It evokes a funky and psychedelic feeling that remains constant for the whole album.

A Neo-Soul Trip into Wonderland: A Review of Childish Gambino’s New Project

Noah Smith, Opinion Editor April 19, 2017

Donald Glover, or “Childish Gambino” (his stage name), has left an indelible mark on popular culture in the past few years. He is not only a musician, but is also a very well-known comedian who was...

The moderators and authors from the YA Truth or Dare panel gather to allow the audience to take pictures. The crowd claps and cheers for them as they exit the stage.

The Upside of the Decatur Book Festival 2016: Teen Stage

Bella Angell, Staff Writer September 19, 2016

The Decatur Book Festival took place on Sept. 3 and 4 in downtown Decatur, Georgia. It is one of the largest book festivals in the nation where a variety of authors and readers gather to talk about all...

The attack on Pearl Harbor was a tragic event that cost many lives. The men that lost their lives left families behind, but those that survived came home to share their stories, most similar to this one. President Roosevelt said that December 7th, 1941 would be “a date which will live in infamy.”

A First-Hand Account of the Attack on Pearl Harbor

Raicheal Havins, News/Advertisement Editor May 7, 2015

My great uncle, Harvey Linfille Havins, was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was a Seaman 1st Class on the USS Arizona. His battle station was below where the oil leak is now.  There is not much...

The flag of the United States flies above the flag of the US State of Georgia on a flagpole. According to US law regarding the handling of flags, the US flag must fly above a sub-national flag on a flagpole. The US flag and the flag of any other sovereign country must be placed beside each other on flagpoles of equal size.

Putting a Face on Nations

Jack Scott, Staff Writer March 6, 2015

There is no modern country that does not have a national flag. Even the Vatican, home of the Pope, has a flag. These designs provoke a spectrum of emotions inside humans, like fear or anger or pride. Flags...

Jake Castleberry, the new on level world history teacher, lectures about the reign of absolute monarchs. He joined the staff this year and was a bit anxious, but is settling in well. “I love being here. I graduated from NFHS back in 2001, and I’m just excited to be part of this team of awesome teachers in the social studies department.”

New Additions to North Forsyth: Part 2

Raicheal Havins, News/Advertisement Editor December 16, 2014

The newest staff members are settling into the rigorous routine of North Forsyth’s hectic school year, and they are all enjoying meeting new people through their passions, but they do not get to know...

New Additions to North Forsyth: Part 1

New Additions to North Forsyth: Part 1

Raicheal Havins, News/Advertisement Editor October 27, 2014

The new school year has kicked off to a great start, and a lot of new faces have joined North Forsyth’s population. Staff and students alike find new people to meet with teachers and staff being hired...

Spray paint is often looked at as horrible medium but people are not aware of the beautiful art that can be created with it in a completely legal fashion. It is an art medium that is not nearly as appreciated as it should be.

Illegality Doesn’t Mean Unsightly

Diana Rodgers, Staff Writer October 21, 2014

Spray paint is given an infamous reputation; sure most small business owners see graffiti tacked up on the side walls and are irritated, but they do not see that spray paint can also be a beautiful art...

Halloween’s spooky atmosphere calls on the dead for some representation. Visiting graveyards that are available to the public is a sure way to liven up your holiday!

D.I.Y. Halloween Tips, Tricks, & Treats

Savannah Keith, Poetry Editor October 10, 2014

Annually, Halloween falls on the same day of every year, repetitive and mundane; but the dull bore of answering doors does not have to be just endured any longer. There is a cornucopia of ways to spice...

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