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Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has been fighting for her political life against politicians and protesters alike demanding her impeachment, but there is a small group of supporters convinced that the investigation against her is simply an attempt at a coup. These fiercely loyal government supporters are mostly made up of racially mixed working-class people who have benifited from innovative welfare policies implemented by the Workers’ Party which have lifted an estimated 40 million out of poverty.

Brazilians Protest in Massive Corruption Scandal

Jack Scott, Staff Writer May 10, 2016

Brazilians are protesting in the streets en masse, calling for President Dilma Rousseff to step down in the fallout of the largest corruption scandal, in terms of dollar amounts, in any democracy ever....

Mustafa, an Egyptian man who hijacked an EgyptAir flight, surrenders himself to police after releasing passengers and crew.  Photo courtesy of CNN.

Man Hijacks EgyptAir Flight, No Passengers Injured

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer April 27, 2016

On March 29, 2016, Seif El Din Mustafa took control of EgyptAir Flight MS181 and changed the aircraft’s course to Cyprus, causing confusion and fears of terrorism when the plane began to fly over the...

Donald Trump at a recent rally.

A Moderate Opinion of Trump’s Agenda

Ethan Simmons, Photo Editor April 21, 2016

With a strong performance in many caucuses, the likelihood of a Trump GOP nomination seems to be increasing. Trump has said several controversial things; in fact, edgy statements are the hallmark of his...

The new six miles of trails travel around Sawnee Mountain and pass by Tower Road and the cell towers at the top of the mountain.  This is the third phase of Sawnee Mountain Preserve, which opened its first phase in 2005.

Sawnee Mountain Preserve Opens New Hiking Trails

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer March 30, 2016

For those who are drawn to the many outdoor facilities that Forsyth County has to offer, the list of options has grown larger.  On Friday, January 29, the Sawnee Mountain Foundation performed the opening...

After being identified in Uganda in 1947, Zika Virus spread throughout Africa and India. Since the 1950’s, Zika spread throughout equatorial countries in Africa and Asia before reaching the Pacific island of Yap in 2007. In 2015, the virus reached Brazil, beginning the largest outbreak of the disease yet.

Zika Virus Strikes the Americas

Jack Scott, Staff Writer March 15, 2016

On Monday, February 1, Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Zika Virus a “Public health emergency of international concern.” Zika is the latest major disease...

The Dress, a popular trend in 2015, had everyone, including popular celebrities, talking.

Top News-Worthy Headlines of 2015

Morgan Champion, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 10, 2016

From horrific terrorist attacks, to bacteria infested burritos, everyone was affected by one headline or another at some point in 2015. Now that the chaotic year has finally drawn to a close, here is a...

West’s girls team was simply taller than North’s. Two of their players (Jenna Staiti and Kalie Schlegel) were over six feet tall, making the game much more difficult for North’s girls.

North Faces West at Varsity Basketball

Jack Scott, Staff Writer February 5, 2016

The varsity girls basketball team faced a sound defeat against West at their basketball homecoming game on Friday, January 15. After starting off with a very early lead, North ultimately saw tough opposition...

The United States-Cuba embargo is over after 53 years of hostility. The underwhelming support for the US in this decision was startling. “The continuation of the embargo is totally unjustified and against Cuba’s efforts to achieve a sustainable development,” Ali Khoshroo, the Iran ambassador, said.

UN rejects US embargo of Cuba

Raicheal Havins, News Editor January 27, 2016

In late October, the United Nations met and discussed the US-Cuba embargo. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor of ending the 53-year economic standoff. Of the 192 members, only four voted in favor of...

More Americans shopped online on Black Friday than they shopped in stores, and statistics from Black Friday 2015 suggest that the event is quickly becoming less relevant.

Black Friday Online Sales Trending Upward

Austin McIntosh, Staff Writer January 14, 2016

Black Friday 2015 saw more online shopping than actual in-store doorbuster shopping. The (New Product Development) NPD Group estimated 103 million online shoppers versus 102 million in store shoppers....

Both varsity basketball teams lost hard fought battles in their first game against Lambert High School in the new season. North will meet Lambert again later in the season.

Recap of Varsity Basketball Games Versus Lambert

Austin McIntosh, Staff Writer January 8, 2016

The Varsity Girls basketball team suffered a tough defeat against county rival Lambert on Tuesday, December 1. North played a strong first half offensively scoring 23 points, but gave up 29 points on the...

Dear is currently being held with no offer of bond at a Colorado Springs jail. This photo is provided by the El Paso County sheriff’s office. “He had a weird look in his eye most of the time.” –Anderson Acres, a former neighbor of Dear.

Planned Parenthood Shooting Leaves Nine Injured, Three Dead

Savannah Keith, Poetry Editor December 10, 2015

A shooting took place before noon on Friday as a Planned Parenthood center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The incident left three dead, and nine injured; the three deceased have been identified as Ke’arre...

Officers Norris Greenhouse Jr and Derrick Stafford have been charged with second-degree murder and attempted second degree murder after open firing on a car which housed a six year old boy and his father. There were two other officers on the scene who have not been charged.

Wrongful Death? How Long Will It Take to Uncover the Truth

Diana Rodgers, Web Editor December 1, 2015

A tragedy occurred on Tuesday night in Marksville, Louisiana. Police opened fire on the Mardis family car after chasing them for reasons that are currently unknown, which resulted in the death of six year...

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