Rising Internet Censorship: The Take-Down of Your Favorite Social Media Apps
Cassidee Jackson, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
Recently, internet censorship across various media platforms has been rising, and YouTube is a principle example of the negative consequences of censorship on creators and users alike. Throughout the course of 2019, YouTube has been demonetizing videos for controversies relating to anti-vaccination, t...
The Art of Conversation
Katie Harrill, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
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 would rather use emojis than show our actual emotions because using emojis is safer. Who can tell w...
It’s Time to “Cancel” Cancel Culture
Holley Murray, Literature Editor
January 10, 2019
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
For teenagers growing up today, technology plays a greater role in our development than it has for any other generation before us. There is a myriad of new creations and innovations appearing around us every day, and while living in such a high-tech society has its perks, it also comes with its fair sha...
Important Economic Changes of 2018
Emily Stocksdale, Editor-in-Chief
November 2, 2018
There is no denying that the world is changing at a fast pace. Technological innovations, among other things, push us into a new era of modernity, where not even the oldest and most traditional of industries are left untouched. Technology has an impact on everything, from the social to the cultural to t...
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max Ready to Sweep the World
Anes Ribic, Staff Writer
November 2, 2018
Filed under Features, Showcase
The new Iphones have been released and many people are going crazy over them. The Iphone XS and Iphone XS Max were released on September 21, and since then many stores are selling out. The Iphone XS is priced at $999 and the Iphone X max is priced at $1,100. What makes these Iphones superior to previ...
North Ranks First Overall At Robotics Competition
Ramya Raja, Staff Writer
November 13, 2017
On Saturday, Nov. 4, North Forsyth High School’s BEST Robotics Team ranked first overall in the Georgia BEST 2017-2018 competition! The team scored well in the qualifying matches with an average score of approximately 350 points per match and were among the top four to enter the finals before becoming...
The Technological Race Against Human Relations
Ramya Raja, Staff Writer
April 19, 2017
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
The leaps in innovation and technology have been numerous and astounding ever since The Stone Age. New inventions such as the wheel and the smartphone have revolutionized the way we perceive and interact with the world. New technologies will continue to change the way the world works; however, what ...
NFHS Blocks Popular Social Media Networks from WiFi
Melina Vergilis, Staff Writer
April 12, 2017
Filed under Editorial/Opinion, Showcase
It is the 21st century, and social media is a friend of many along with cell phones. Popular apps like Snapchat and Instagram are necessities to teens and young adults. Students at NFHS want to be able to snap a selfie of their friends anytime without having to use their data. Everything was going great...
Microsoft Steps Up
Jessica Prouty, Staff Writer
December 9, 2016
Leading up to Apple’s October MacBook event, users buzzed with excitement to see the newest laptop. Apple promised one of the greatest laptops produced: a thin, light-weight device with speed to rival competitor’s devices. In this new generation of MacBook, there is also a thumbprint scanner (similar...
North Forsyth Robotics “Bets the Farm” and Takes 5th Place
Ramya Raja, Staff Writer
December 7, 2016
Filed under News, School, Showcase
The North Forsyth High School Robotics team recently competed at the Georgia BEST robotics competition. The BEST robotics competition is an annual competition that happens in the fall, and the North robotics team is always ready to compete. Each competition is based on a game that relates to a real world...
The Continuous Explosion of Samsung Industry
Ramya Raja, Staff Writer
October 17, 2016
Beginning with the launch of the their Note 7, and now continuing on to the brand’s washing machines, Samsung has recalled millions of their products due to combustible reasons. The South Korean company began experiencing complications nearly immediately after the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note...
iPhone 7: What’s not to like?
Jessica Prouty, Staff Writer
October 12, 2016
Filed under Features, Showcase
Upon its release, the iPhone 7 exceeded all expectations; not only did the device reach unheard of heights for preorders, but the iPhone 7 Plus sold so well that order delivery dates have been pushed back to November. While Apple is one of the largest providers of smart devices, the company itself was...
Anna Anglin, Web Editor
May 7, 2019
Although Jordan Peele’s newest film, “Us” is not the happy ending and easy to understand plot that his previous film “Get Out” was, it presents its own kind of masterpiece...
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