Are “Hardening” Locks Necessary?
Marvin Cruz, Staff Writer
November 8, 2018
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
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 15 students at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. This outrage caused a new surge...
The Dangers of Halloween are Terror-fying!
Carena Ravenel, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Filed under Features, Local, Showcase
Remember when you were still young enough to go trick-or-treating without being judged? After you came back home from your quest, your parents would always check your candy to make sure there was nothing potentially dangerous. Well, even though there are few cases of poisoned candy and razor blade apples in...
County Buses Getting Equipped with Cameras
Ramya Raja, News/Sports Editor
March 21, 2018
To better keep the students of the Forsyth County School district safe while boarding/ departing the school bus in the morning or afternoon, there are numerous and various laws in place for regular car drivers to follow. However, the number of reckless drivers who give little regard to the students being...
More Refugees Coming to America in 2017
Emma Ray, Staff Writer
September 23, 2016
As of 2017 the Obama Administration will slowly start letting in more refugees. For over a year this has been a conflict the U.S. have been facing, whether or not let thousands of Refugees ranging from Africa, and Europe come to America. Many have been concerned over some of the refugees being...
Georgia 2015-2016 Hunting Rules and Regulations
Kristin Iler, Staff Writer
September 25, 2015
With the beginning of hunting season coming up fast, new rules and regulations are introduced to the eager hunters. It is important to know and follow these rules, because they are strictly enforced by law. Following these rules will ensure the safety of everyone. For more thorough information about...
Georgia Traffic on State Route 369
Erin Dickman, Staff Writer
April 27, 2015
Filed under Features, Showcase
Each day, cars trudge along State Route 369 in the congested traffic caused by larger trucks and slower vehicles. One of the drivers takes the risk of rescheduling their appointment, and he will have to reschedule. Not because of the traffic but because he might just rear-end the poor car in front of...
A Safe Alternative for Trick or Treating
Julie Day, Staff Writer
November 7, 2014
Trunk or treat is a community event that Mrs. Transu, Mrs. Vreeland, and the Student Council organizes. It provides a safe alternative for kids to trick or treat without going door to door. Instead, kids are allowed to trick or treat out of festively decorated car trunks. “Student Council offers a...
Second Chance
Maddie Highland, Staff Writer
December 2, 2013
Filed under Features, Showcase
Every year, approximately 2.7 million dogs and cats are murdered in U.S. shelters. Some are lucky to live in a no-kill shelter, but sadly most end up in a shelter, where un-adopted animals are exterminated, with no voice to speak up with or a voice to speak up for them. These feeble, vulnerable, and...
Pride, Disease, Information, and You
John Scott, Staff Writer
November 18, 2013
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
Back in 2003, the People’s Republic of China was accused of undercounting severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) cases in Beijing military hospitals and being slow to deal with the growing epidemic. Both of these could be the primary reasons of the worldwide spread of SARS. However, China’s reaction...
Anes Ribic, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
North Forsyth High School’s varsity boys lacrosse team was able to score a win 10-9 against Wesleyan over a very hard fought win in overtime. The game took place on Monday,...
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