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Ukrainians flee to Poland in hope of finding safety until the tensions lessen. Photo by Reuters.

The Cost of War—How It Could Affect the World

Madison Lamons, Staff Writer March 30, 2022

As of March 27, 2022, there have been 1,151 civilian deaths and 1,824 civilians injured during Russia’s military attack. According to Daily Mail, following Ukraine’s latest blow, Russia’s army “has...

The world fears as tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine. Photo by Al Mayadeen English.

What Has Led to the Strikes on Ukraine?

Madison Lamons, Staff Writer February 28, 2022

The Russo-Ukrainian War has been an ongoing conflict since 2014; however, the tensions have escalated. The first cause of the war was the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation on Feb. 20, 2014....

Junior Grace Edwards took a trip to South Africa over the summer and described how it “really took a toll on [her] heart to see the harsh conditions that they had to live through, and yet they were still so joyful and grateful for life.” Her group brought the townships meal kits and got to interact with them face-to-face, fostering meaningful connections and completing important service projects. Moments like these are life-changing, exciting and important; however, it’s important for those going on mission trips to assess their own intentions and impact meticulously.

Mission Trips Matter (But Leave the Heroism at Home)

Holley Murray, Literature Editor March 29, 2019

A simple refresh of an Instagram feed around June or July each year reveals the false glamour of everyone’s lives: one friend spent two weeks in the Bahamas, another went backpacking in Europe, and yet...

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Hailey Yarbrough, Editor-in-chief February 24, 2017

Giraffes move toward “silent extinction” A conservation group reports that giraffe populations are falling fast and by 40 percent in the last 30 years. The main causes of why these gentle giants...

Many advocacy groups looked to see a woman in the United Nations’ highest office, and there was no shortage of female contenders – seven of the 13 candidates were women – but in the end, Guterres won out. Women make up an increasing portion of the U.N. staff; 34.8 percent of the secretariat staff are women. Photo from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=potB0voQzNg.

Former Portuguese P.M. Antonio Guterres to be U.N. Secretary General

Jack Scott, Staff Writer October 25, 2016

On Thursday, Oct. 6, the 15 members of the United Nations Security Council met in New York City and agreed that former Portuguese Prime Minister and former head of the U.N. High Commission for Refugees,...

Michael Phelps grinds out an early morning practice in his new training center at Arizona State. Screenshot from video here: https://youtu.be/Xh9jAD1ofm4

Michael Phelps Set for a Huge Comeback in Rio

Jack Dalmolin, Staff Writer March 22, 2016

The crowd erupted with energy as Michael Phelps began to close in on the Serbian star, Milorad Cavic, in the Beijing Aquatic Center. As the Olympians neared the wall, the tension in the aquatic center...

Toyota makes excellent trucks and cars that are very reliable. Trucks and SUV’s are able to go off road and explore very different places in the world.

Why is Toyota so Successful?

Bailey Young, Staff Writer October 20, 2015

Toyota is the best and most reliable company, especially considering there are 29 other car companies. Toyota was invented in August of 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda. Toyota, as a corporation, has become one...

“I hope that I will be able to tell the world how an ordinary college student entered the DPRK illegally, but, however, with the generous treatment of the DPRK, I will be able to return home safely,” Won-moon Joo said.

DPRK Detains South-Korean-born Student

Matthew McFadden, Staff Writer May 11, 2015

In April, 21-year-old Won-moon Joo, an American student with a South Korean citizenship, illegally entered the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), more commonly known as North Korea.  In an...

Masked Hamas militants parade their weapons through the streets of Gaza.

Israel and Gaza: the Endless Cycle

Ethan Simmons, Staff writer December 15, 2014

Recently, tensions in Israel and Gaza have erupted in an incredible show of violence. It has now escalated into a full ground offensive by Israeli troops into Hamas held Gaza. It all started when three...

Neon flowers rest in a garden by a suburban home. They flourished there for many months before the biting cold wilted them away.

Elegance is Dead

Hailey Yarbrough, Sports Editor December 9, 2014

  The world is a garden, Green, lush, and fruitful. Through many centuries, The gardeners invented a word to define the flowers: Beautiful. In the eyes of the cultivators, Beauty...

Simple Charity has raised money for in many different ways this school year including the fundraisers and food drives. It has also hosted a big car wash and yard sale to boost the money raised, and the program is now well on its way to the $100,000 goal.  Photo used with permission from Josh Martin.

Simple Charity Does Incredible Work at North Forsyth High School

Austin McIntosh, Staff Writer November 16, 2014

Simple Charity is a nonprofit organization started by a movement of students at North Forsyth High School in 2014. These students feel that American schools, today’s youth, and even the majority of our...

Don’t be a lifeless person because you were afraid.

Zombie Apocalypse

Chase Samples, Staff Writer May 19, 2014

I woke up early Saturday morning with my hair thrown everywhere, feeling like a filthy pig that had rolled in mud. My mom yelled, “Tony you up?” I sat up in my bed. I yelled down to her, “Yes...

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