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Everyday students walk the halls with their own pressures and struggles
Source: Emma Simmons

Should Students Feel This Stressed?

Emma Simmons, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2022

The modern high school student and teenager are characterized by depression, anxiety and an angst that overwhelms most other characteristics of this generation. It is often attributed to the moodiness...

The overload of work may end in a successful grade, but the mental state of the student is forever compromised. Photo Source: Pinterest.

Academic Expectations Have Changed for Students; Is It Too Much?

Tori Harrill, Staff Writer October 25, 2021

Growing up, we all hear stories of how high school is the best time of our lives: the football games, car rides and lifelong friendships. As kids, we were excited about the idea of high school we created...

Students participate in Restorative Circles during Raider Time Homebase. Photo by NFHS.

The Pros and Cons of Raider Time

Elizabeth Wood and Jen Vincent May 20, 2021

Elizabeth:   In August 2019, North Forsyth High School introduced Raider Time and Wellness. Raider Time and Wellness replaced Instructional Focus (IF). Raider Time was a time set aside every...

Family Connect Night happens one Wednesday per month, and is designed to let students connect with their  families.

Family Connection Night: Relieving Stress from School

Eva Watson, Staff Writer November 22, 2019

In the new 2019-20 school year  at North Forsyth High School, both student and teachers were introduced to Family Connect Night. Family Connect Night is on the first  Wednesday of every month where students...

Photo Caption: Senior Anes Ribic applies to his dream school, Harvard. He has no worries at all about getting in. Photo by Abby Marks.

Senior Year is Easy-Breezy

Abby Marks, Editor-In-Chief November 22, 2019

Senior year: the moment everyone eagerly anticipates from the moment they first walk through the doors of North Forsyth for their freshman year. Special celebrations, senior nights and many lasts lay ahead,...

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...

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...

it is best to step away from the stress of daily life and take time to live.

Just Live

Jack Kern, Staff Writer September 21, 2015

Have you ever felt that sinking feeling in your stomach when you know you are destined for failure? That feeling that consumes every inch of your being and makes you feel that that is all you are in that...

This screenshot was taken of the homepage The Nicest Place on the Internet, which is one of the websites listed below.

Hitchhikers Guide to the Internet

Diana Rodgers, Staff Writer May 7, 2015

Whether you are battling depression or just had a long day at school, everyone needs some “TLC” (tender, loving care). The idea that everyone can receive that at home is a nice concept, but, for some,...

High school students at NFHS cram for their exams next week.

How to Survive Midterm Week

Jack Dalmolin, Staff Writer December 12, 2014

Well, students, it is that time of the year again! The time to sing along to Christmas carols for a month and share the joy of the holiday season with friends and family! Oh, wait - not quite so fast....

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