The True Story Behind American Sniper
Rhiannon Martin, Staff Writer
March 24, 2015
By now, everybody has either seen the new Bradley Cooper movie 'American Sniper' or at least heard bits and pieces of the true story behind the deadliest sniper in American history. Chris Kyle, who completed four tours in Iraq, had a confirmed kill rate of 160 out of a possible 255 kills. His statistics...
Ukraine Calls for 100,000 Men
Ben Bramblett, Staff Writer
February 9, 2015
Pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine are asking to gain 100,000 men in support of their rebellion against Russia. Leader Alexander Zakharchenko called upon the Ukrainian Military, after about seven mortar fire battles from 31 January 2015, to 1 February 2015, to give him soldiers for his efforts against the Russian military. Zakharchenko said in an interview with BBC...
Nuclear Arsenal Blunders
Sam Dobrotka, Staff Writer
January 17, 2014
On January 15, the Air Force admitted that 34 officers in charge of nuclear missiles were suspended due to cheating on monthly proficiency tests. While there were monitored practice scenarios ensuring that the officers knew how to do their jobs, the cheating represented a lack of integrity. The US nu...
North’s Swim Team Kicks Up Waves
Lisa Couts, Guest Writer
December 13, 2013
The Swimming Raiders plunged into the Riverside Military Academy pool on Wednesday November 20th. The waves were kicked up when the girls 400 Freestyle Relay (Kaylyn Thomas SR, Elly Wagner SR, NicoleSullivan JR, and Rachel Sullivan FR) swam their hearts out in 3:32.60. This swift race gave the relay...
In Their Name: A Day of Honor
Kasey Jo Reed, Staff Writer
November 11, 2013
Have you ever heard the phrase the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month? The majority of the people who have don't know that it originates from the signing of the armistice between the allied forces and Germany after World War I on November 11, 1918. President Wilson proclaimed the day as the...
Emma Simmons, News/Sports Editor
September 18, 2020
On Monday, Sept.14 after school, North Forsyth’s JV Softball team faced the Lambert Longhorns. Played on Raider turf, the lady Raiders won the game with a final score...
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