The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant
The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant
The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The Chant
Natalia Alvarez

Natalia Alvarez, Photographer

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Thoughts constantly fly around our head, aimlessly looking for a place to stay. Keeping a journal provides a safe, private, and expressive outlet for these thoughts to live. “In a journal, I can literally do whatever I want. I can scratch stuff out or rip the pages. I’m free to completely express myself, my emotions, and my art. I love it so much,” Kim Hoffman said.

Jot Daily: The power of alleviating anxiety through journaling

Natalia Alvarez, Photographer, Reporter
December 19, 2017
Thomas, the volunteer head for the Acworth Petco, helps a client move along the adoption process. Thomas recruits volunteers to facilitate caring for the dogs and cleaning up after the event on adoption days.

How Sherry Thomas “paw”sitively helps local shelters

Natalia Alvarez, Photographer
December 14, 2017
Juniors Bailey Rice and Ben Schick collected senior quotes today during B lunch. Yearbook encourages seniors to pick a quote that will accompany their photo in the yearbook. “After this Friday, seniors will not be able to change their quote in the yearbook,” senior editor Najda Sahovic said.

“Can I quote you on that?”

Natalia Alvarez, Photographer, Reporter
November 30, 2017
Although greenhouse gases play a crucial role in maintaining survivable temperatures on Earth, their large presence constantly and increasingly contributes to climate change.

The meat industry’s effect on global warming

Natalia Alvarez, Reporter, Photographer
November 29, 2017
Due to the mid-semester stress that comes along as the end of the semester approaches, students tend to misplace items. These items are accounted as a lost cause and never searched for again. Admin encourages students to stop by the lost and found table located next to the attendance office to collect their lost items. At the end of the day anything that remains on the table will be taken to goodwill as a donation.

Missing clothes!

Natalia Alvarez, Photographer, Reporter
November 16, 2017
The NC chalk art team adds the final touches to their western themed artwork, with only 30 minutes left of the competition. Unfortunately the team did not place but they continue to show optimism for next years competition. “I wouldn't change anything we did. We did everything the best we could,” Joseph Blackwell said.

Chalk art contest showcases high school artistry

Natalia Alvarez, Photographer
November 6, 2017
Today marked the end of the canned food drive hosted by Tribal Connections. Members collected cans from every classroom and placed them in the TC room following first period, where they were packaged in boxes and taped shut. Officials will announce the winning school on Saturday, November 4, at the Taste of Kennesaw.

Counting cans

Natalia Alvarez, Photographer, Reporter
November 2, 2017
Junior Natalia Alvarez recreated Camila Cabello's The Hurting, the Healing, the Loving album cover.

[Photo] The meaning behind The Hurting, the Healing, the Loving

Jasmine Nazario, Reporter, Photographer
November 2, 2017
The U.S army sent representatives to NC during to inform students about their options. “We just give them basic information of what the Army offers,” army representative Colon said. Interested students can also set up appointments for further information.

The Army still wants YOU!

Natalia Alvarez, Photographer, Reporter
October 19, 2017
Less is more

Less is more

Natalia Alvarez, Reporter, Photographer
October 18, 2017
The dangers of procrastination

The dangers of procrastination

Natalia Alvarez, Reporter, Photographer
October 6, 2017
NC’s macroeconomics and economics classes gathered in the media center with Dr. Roach and Mr. Marenda to listen to Cliff Robinson discuss budgeting. Robinson involved students in his presentation by interacting with them and asking them questions.

Let’s get it on with econ!

Natalia Alvarez, Photographer, Reporter
October 5, 2017
Plastic consumers often overlook recycling, ignorant of the proceeding effects.

Zero waste zero regret

Natalia Alvarez, Photographer
September 20, 2017
Interact Club encourages NC students to donate hygiene items to the homeless, collecting donations through September 22nd in room 210. The club partnered up with MUST Ministries to provide necessary products to those in need. Several club member begin to bring in donations, filling several bags.

Interact Club partners up with MUST Ministries

Natalia Alvarez, Reporter, Photographer
September 17, 2017
Herff Jones rallied up NC seniors in the new gym to discuss the importance and procedures of cap and gown ordering. The packages start at $68 for the basic cap and gown, but range all the way up to $300 for additional senior year accessories. The representative advised students to place their orders by September 14 instead of waiting until Friday to prevent the company from taking extended time to process orders.

Graduation or highway robbery?

Natalia Alvarez, Photographer, Reporter
September 7, 2017
Local grocery stores like Kroger, Walmart, and Publix carry fermented drinks, such as kombucha and kefir. These drinks target those who lack resources and time, but still want to include probiotics in their diet. Consumers may find that a different brand and flavor will have different levels of certain probiotics, reacting differently with an individual's digestive bacteria.

Why fermentation?

Natalia Alvarez, Photographer
September 4, 2017
After hearing Lil Uzi's newest album, listeners feel the need to dispose of their headphones as a result of a killed passion for music.

[Photo] Lil Uzi Vert delivers most underwhelming project of the year

Jacob Tutterow, Copy Editor
August 29, 2017
The horses at Trinity Rescue enjoy their playtime before bedtime and galloped with joy when approached by loving volunteers.

Hearts for hooves helps out local horse shelters

Natalia Alvarez, Reporter, Photographer
August 28, 2017
Kroger customers have available free plastic bags with ties to gather their bulk items. This Kroger customer did not want to use the plastic bags, but rather a more eco-friendly option, like a glass container. Customers have the option to bring these eco-friendly items but must measure them accordingly or pay an extra $2 for the container.

Kroger’s bulk section offers ecologically safe buying options

Natalia Alvarez, Reporter, Photographer
August 28, 2017
Patrick and Hughey prepare oatmeal using steel cut oats and items found in the classroom. Creating a decent dish requires a lot of forethought in the class and during competition. Regularly, students must create dishes from new and interesting ingredients, making them work even harder for amazing results. “[Anijah] and her partner had to formulate a plan and formulate a dish, and turned it into a Mexican street taco dish,” Hughey said.

[Photo] The culinary go-getter

Morgan Brown, Reporter, Photographer
August 25, 2017
While mentorship students usually run the halls delivering passes and making copies, these two mentors were spotted playing ping pong in the 600 hall. Maybe we should all consider mentorship!

Mentorship or recess?

Natalia Alvarez, Photographer
August 17, 2017
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