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Students, when filling out an IE2 application, are allowed to pick a maximum of three classes to exempt senior year. They may choose 1st, 5th, 6th or 7th periods.

Why Seniors Should NOT Take IE2 Before College

Marvin Cruz, Staff Writer March 28, 2019

Senior year is the last hurdle before students go off to participate in college, and most students wish to take it easy for their last year of high school. One of the options that rising seniors have is...

A commonly used type of headphones tends to be Bluetooth which makes the desire to listen to music easier to accomplish as most students will want to enjoy music.

Why You Should NOT Listen To Music While Studying

Marvin Cruz, Staff Writer March 18, 2019

Most people know that studying is one of the hardest aspects of school for students. Although studying is difficult, there are many ways to increase a student’s ability to study materials. For instance,...

It is time for Generation Z to take a stand and change our image. One person can make a difference, but together we can change the world.

Generation Z: Generation Z Faces A Dilemma; Stay the Same, or Change the World

Katie Harrill, Staff Writer February 28, 2019

Each generation has their own set of strengths and weaknesses that can be traced back to them. Somehow Generation Z, or our current generation,  has been linked to a larger list of weaknesses than past...

Teenagers are constantly struggling with trying to look perfect. This causes negative self and body-image which honestly isn’t helping their struggle.

Negative Body and Self-Images Are Not Helping Anyone

Kana Mullee, Staff Writer February 26, 2019

Imagine yourself looking in the mirror to see your reflection and not being happy with it. Unfortunately, this is the reality for many teens everywhere. Body image is how and what a person thinks and...

The Reason Behind the Super Bowl’s Lackluster Halftime

Cassidee Jackson, Staff Writer February 14, 2019

On Feb. 3, the nation’s annual Super Bowl took place in the Mercedes Benz Stadium, with the New England Patriots facing off against the Los Angeles Rams. For many Americans, the highlight of each Super...

Twitter is done with President Donald Trump’s constant tweets and has decided to take action and ban him for life. Donald Trump has rebelled by defecting to Instagram.

President Trump’s Twitter Account Has Officially Been Confiscated

Kana Mullee, Staff Writer January 31, 2019

On Thursday, Jan. 27, Twitter released a statement officially announcing that Donald Trump’s account had been removed and that he was banned from ever making an account on the social media outlet ever...

Phones and text messages have taken the place of conversation and face-to-face communication. We now speak through our phones, and confrontation has become something to fear.

The Art of Conversation

Katie Harrill, Staff Writer January 31, 2019

It is sad, really. It is sad that for us, the act of conversing with someone is a scary thought. Instead of actually speaking face to face, we would prefer cowering behind the safety of our screens. We...

Mental health screenings should be administered by a certified mental health professional before claim is laid to any diagnosis.
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The Toll That Self-Diagnosis Takes on Mental Illness

Blaise Rayburn, Literature Editor January 10, 2019

In the age of WebMD and online quizzes, hypochondriacs are thriving. But the realm of digital self-diagnostic tools not only covers physical illness but has also expanded to encompass any mental ailment...

It is the time of year for students all over the world to stay up late into the night studying for one of the most important tests of the year: midterms. Junior, Katie Harrill, uses all the time she can get to study.

Double Summative Midterms Should Not Be a Thing

Abby Marks, Features Editor December 17, 2018

It is hands-down every high school student’s least favorite time of the year: midterm season. Kids everywhere are frantically rummaging through their binders trying to find notes from early August, struggling...

North Forsyth Senior Ashlyn Bailey is studying for her SAT exam.

When To Take Your SAT?

Anes Ribic, Staff Writer December 17, 2018

North Forsyth has approached the third SAT exam, which was given on Dec. 1. The SAT is an exam given to high school students to help colleges gauge their math, reading and writing levels. Students can...

It can be hard to get sleep in high school when you have so much work to do. However, you will surely appreciate getting those eight hours I promise.

Sleep Is Not For The Weak, I Promise

Kana Mullee, Staff Writer December 4, 2018

Research shows that a teenager needs nine to ten hours of sleep every night. Yet, most teens only get roughly seven to eight hours on average. About seven out of ten high schoolers do not get the right...

The front of North Forsyth High School is a largely populated high school with a few set protocols to protect students and faculty.

Are “Hardening” Locks Necessary?

Marvin Cruz, Staff Writer November 8, 2018

Student safety and school security have always been a big concern, but most security companies began with slow sales towards schools. This changed back in February, after a former student shot and killed...

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