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The student news site of North Forsyth High School

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There is a new addition to Wellness Wednesday called “Classic Rock Music Hour.” The image above is senior Tyler Hogan, who plays the guitar for the session.

Wellness Wednesday’s Newest Session: “Classic Rock Music Hour”

Cynda Allen, Opinion Editor November 18, 2019

Wellness Wednesday has added a new session for students called “Classic Rock Music Hour” in room 331. With Coach Andy Martin as it’s host, it is a sixty-minute period to listen to classic rock music...

Kiss 2019 End of the Road Tour Hits Atlanta

Bella Angell, Editor-in-Chief April 15, 2019

In 2018, Kiss announced that they will be doing a farewell tour in 2019 called the “End of the Road Tour.” It began on Jan. 31, 2019, and with over 100 shows scheduled, it is expected to end on Dec....

English rock band Bring Me the Horizon has delivered their new album “Amo” to the public this past month. The record rocketed sky-high and has proven to be very successful, topping British charts.

Bring Me the Horizon Drops New Record, “Amo”

Cynda Allen, Staff Writer March 1, 2019

British rock band Bring Me the Horizon has finally released their sixth in-studio album, “Amo.” The record dropped on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, with a total of 13 tracks on it. The quintet has completely...

Near the stream, a tree was in full bloom, its flowers white and innocent against the deep blue of the sky.  Lying on the grass beneath this tree was the object which had caught her attention.

Fool’s Gold

Emily Stocksdale, Staff Writer May 2, 2016

The town rose dully before them, with little fanfare from anyone in the wagon.  They were tired, far too tired to cheer or work up a smile.  Reaching the town was just another milestone, scratched away...

Here states the greatest female rockers of all time. Their music perfectly resembles their times of trouble and relates to their fans wonderfully. These four women are the concrete of rock and roll and definitely provide the woman’s touch in the hard rock scene.

The Women of Rock

Tiffany Lovell, Staff Writer May 13, 2015

These four female-fronted bands are not only the definition of female rock, but the biggest statement in female independence. They are not afraid to be themselves or sing about the issues they live through....

All songs start with an idea—one that bursts into the music we love and share around the world.

311: Fusion of Sound

Brandon Moss, Web Editor February 23, 2015

In the 90s, a variety of music genres hit the masses. Today, most remember the pop songs such as Britney Spears’ Baby One More Time, R&B hits such as TLC’s Waterfalls, and indefinable pop crossovers...

The Second Brit Invasion: Rixton

Cameron Conner, Staff Writer December 16, 2014

As of late, a proverbial tide of well dressed, accented pop stars has been pouring over to the States from across the pond. Unsuspecting American teenagers have seemingly succumbed to this new breed of...

Fast Fall Feet: A Cardio Playlist

Fast Fall Feet: A Cardio Playlist

Erin Dickman, Social Media and Promotional Manager November 11, 2014

Running and other cardio exercises are 10% physical and 90% mental, so give your mind the extra motivation by feeding it songs that are not “The Eye of the Tiger” or the Rocky theme song. Instead,...

From left to right: Zac Barnett, James Adam Shelley, Dave Rublin, and Matt Sanchez.

American Authors: Oh, What a Life

Isabella Higgins, Staff Writer April 24, 2014

American Authors is an indie rock band consisting of four male members who came together in Brooklyn, New York. The quartet includes Zac Barnett, lead singer, James Adam Shelley, lead guitarist, David...

A shadowy Pete Wentz plays his bass on the Save Rock n’ Roll Tour in Detroit, May 22nd 2013.

Fall Out Boy: Hiatus & Changes

Savannah Keith, Staff Writer March 18, 2014

Over the years, Fall Out Boy has had an array of genre names tagging their act, from pop-punk to pop-rock. Their style has ranged and changed over their musical career, from album to album: The old vs....

Live at Dragon Con this past September, the Cruxshadows packed the house.

Alternative Underground Sound

Raicheal Havins, Staff Writer December 12, 2013

The Cruxshadows are an underground goth rock band with a new and dark wave undertone. Sounds like a turnoff to many, but there are more aspects to them than just appearances. The lead singer and songwriter...

Photo by Reilly Deckard

Playlist: Be Adventurous

Reilly Deckard, Staff Writer September 24, 2013

Kick back, relax, and enjoy the ride with a mix of styles and genres. My Body-Young the Giant Somebody to Call My Own-We the Kings Rhythm of Love- Plain White T’s Storm Warning- Hunter...

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