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Peyton Stenander and Chasidy Culpepper (freshmen) give their opinion on how society is nowadays. Photo by Melody Scott.

Social Media: Is It a Friend or Foe of Today’s Society?

Melody Scott, Staff Writer December 10, 2019

From “Yee Yee” to “Ok Boomer,” society is embracing every trend and saying with complete ease. However, as each meme is being welcomed and integrated into society, some people have different thoughts...

The Good Omens TV poster with all characters and important details.

“Good Omens:” Ineffable Book and TV Show Differences

Kai Shabman, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

The “Good Omens” book came out over 20 years ago and the show came out in May of 2019. Naturally, people began comparing the two. There are some very different elements to the book compared to the...

High school football is over-hyped. It isn’t worth the time or money.

Why Football Games Are Not Worth the Hype

Peyton Stenander, Staff Writer November 4, 2019

High school football is the epitome of the small-town American dream and students feel the need to associate themselves with those ideals. Football is an icon and remains a very popular part of student...

“Tall Girl” movie cover featuring Ava Michelle, Sabrina Carpenter, Griffin Gluck, and Luke Eisner as the main characters for the Netflix Original Movie.

Netflix’s Newest Teen Rom-Com “Tall Girl” is Hot Garbage

Daphni Torres, News Editor October 22, 2019

Netflix is notorious for producing cheesy teen movies like “The Kissing Booth”, “The Perfect date”, and “To all the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” However, with its newest release “Tall Girl”,...

Lunch here at North Forsyth High School should be extended. It is too short and there is hardly any time to eat and work on homework.

Lunch: Is it Better Longer or Shorter?

Lane Norris, Staff Writer October 9, 2019

Lunch is looked at as being a big part of the school day. It’s a time to eat, work and in some circumstances, play. But in North Forsyth High School, lunch has come to a point at which some things like...

This is Gaby Ippolito, a freshman. She is holding her favorite movie.

Is the Movie Industry Losing Its Creativity?

Chasidy Culpepper, Staff Writer October 8, 2019

Is the film industry losing its creativity? In my opinion, I believe it is. They never seem to change the storyline and they always have the same plot. Especially nowadays with the Disney remakes. There...

North Forsyth high school students, Claudia Dobson and Daphni Torres have their own take on the definition of beauty.

What Beauty Truly Is

Jen Vincent, Staff Writer September 26, 2019

Social media, once again, has started a negative impact on young girls. From life threatening diets to excessive amounts of make-up. The internet has been tarnishing girl's view of their bodies since social...

Raider Time? More like Waste of Time. Most of the time spent in FlexTime Manager is time spent looking at a screen just like this: buffering. Signing up for classes is time- consuming and stressful, and has been a source of frustration for many.

Raider Time is a Waste of Time

Abby Marks, Editor-in-Chief September 25, 2019

With the start of the 2019-2020 school year came many new changes for North Forsyth, one of which has been quite controversial. Raider Time is an attempt to provide built-in time throughout the day to...

After four years of silence, singer-songwriter, Melanie Martinez, has released her sophomore album “K-12” and with it, a 90-minute feature film. The almost hour-and-a-half-long film offers breathtaking visuals and stunning choreography that flows perfectly with the music.

Melanie Martinez is Back and Better Than Ever with New Album “K-12”

Cynda Allen, Opinion Editor September 25, 2019

Musician Melanie Martinez has returned after a four-year hiatus with her new album and accompanying film, “K-12,” which was released on Sept. 6, 2019. The album highlights many of the struggles that...

The right brain craves creativity and art, while the left thrives off of academics and logic. The arts keep students balanced and give them a way to express themselves. The arts need to be protected because if we lose them, we all become the same. (Photo from  https://milady.cengage.com/blog/right-vs-left.)

Arts Education

Katie Harrill, Staff Writer May 7, 2019

Imagine art students using paint with such poor quality that you are almost able to peel it off the canvas. Imagine using paint brushes that have lost all of their bristles and now resemble small, dried-out,...

Business degrees are currently the most sought after job in America currently, taking about 39% of the demand.

How To Choose Your College Major

Marvin Cruz, Staff Writer May 7, 2019

If you intend to earn a professional degree after High School, you will probably need certain courses or prerequisites Some colleges ask you to list your expected major on your college application--although...

School can be overly stressful at times, and it is not always easy to get rid of that stress. However, having a pet or even being able to see one during the day can help lower the ridiculously high levels of stress high school students are under.

How Animals Can Help Students Relieve Stress

Kana Mullee, Staff Writer March 29, 2019

A survey by the American Psychological Association found that 45 percent of teens said they were stressed by school pressures. There are a lot of things about school that stresses  teenagers out including...

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