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Photo caption: Senior Reagan McMichen showed how it feels to be run into in the hallway when you are just trying to get to class on time and demonstrates how not to stop in the hallway (Photo by Sarah Treusch)

Hallway Etiquette

Sarah Treusch, Editor-in-chief April 27, 2023

Chaos: that’s the best description of the halls of North Forsyth for the 42 minutes in total of class change. There is an extreme lack of organization and complete disregard for respect for others. It...

Source: Netflix
Caption: Mary-Jayne Gold, Paul Amoussou, Lisa Fittko, Albert Hirschman and Varian Fry discussing their plans to travel through the mountains with the refugees.

Transatlantic Mini-Series is a Hit

Kai Shabman, Opinion Editor April 16, 2023

On April 7, a Netflix original was released called ‘Transatlantic’. The show is based on the book called “The Flight Portfolio” by Julia Orringer. The show follows historical figures Varian Fry,...

Top Five Primates

Top Five Primates

Kinley Waltman, News Editor March 1, 2023

Monkeys are fascinating creatures with diverse species found in different parts of the world. They range from the smallest primates that can fit in the palm of your hand to the largest species that are...

Source: Kai Shabman

Netflix blissfully ignoring the people who make them successful

Netflix’s Inevitable Downfall

Kai Shabman, Opinion Editor February 27, 2023

Netflix has been through a plethora of changes in the last 15 years. It went from being a mail service to its video-on-demand service to its app and interactive media. All in all, moving from a DVD service...

Freshman Rylee Kate Lamb cheered on the freshman boys football team (Photo by Gracie Zimmerman).

The Controversy of Cheerleading

Gracie Zimmerman, Literature editor February 2, 2023

Depending on the source of choice, the definition for cheerleading includes the word “sport,” which is enough in and of itself. Britannica, although does not use the term sport to describe cheerleading,...

Source: Kai Shabman
I have created some ideas for better designs

We Should Put Cooler Designs on Period Products

Kai Shabman, Opinion Editor January 24, 2023

Everyone loves things that are personalized or have fun designs on them. We have underwear, Band-Aids, food brands and cups that can be designed with your favorite things or characters. But I think...

Photo Caption: Alice in Borderland and Squid Game are Netflix’s one of many hit asian series.
Photo By: KKday Blog

Is Alice in Borderland the OG Squid Game?

Carmen DeThomas, Staff Writer January 20, 2023

In 2021, Squid Game was a phenomenon that rocked the world with Hwang Dong- hyuk's creative take on a modern capitalist society by using participants, who are struggling to make it through life due to...

Photo Caption: Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey both work together to uncover the gruesome story of Harvey Weinsteins sexual harassment allegations (Photo By: Vanity Fair)

Was “She Said” Worth the Wait?

Maddie Lewis, Staff Writer December 17, 2022

“A Quiet Thriller That Speaks Volumes” said by New York Times writer Alexis Soloski. “She Said” is an empowering and unforgettable film that undergoes not only the sexual harassment women can...

As you can see, I am friends with Taylor Swift, and therefore, qualified to rank her albums (Photo by: Sarah Treusch).

The Only Taylor Swift Ranking that Actually Matters

Sarah Treusch, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2022

Amidst Taylor Swift’s releasing her new album, there have been many album rankings that are inherently incorrect. There is only one right answer, and it is mine.    Folklore Folklore...

A photo of Lestat and Louis from the 2022 Adaptation of “Interview 
With a Vampire”
Photo By: The Playlist

Interview With The Vampire: 28 years later

Carmen DeThomas, Staff Writer October 21, 2022

It's been 28 years since the 1994 “Interview With The Vampire” was released, but the story first came to life with Anne Rice’s 1976 gothic horror novel of the same name.    The novel...

The Vampires give Guillermo a ‘thank you’ note written on a doily 
Source: FX Networks

What We Do in The Shadows Still Got It!

Kai Shabman, Opinion Editor October 6, 2022

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ is a show telling the story of four vampires and a familiar turned bodyguard in Staten Island, all trying to live through modern times and learning to adapt to the life...

The crew of the Revenge watching as Roach the Cook scales the mast of the ship. Photo by Aaron Epstien.

“Our Flag Means Death” Review

Kai Shabman, Literature Editor May 10, 2022

“Our Flag Means Death” is the newest addition to Taika Watiti’s collection of shows he has directed and starred in. The latest episode was released on March 24, and it was an immediate booming success....

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