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
Jenny Loveland

Jenny Loveland, Copy Editor

Senior Jenny Loveland enjoys collecting vinyls, going on road trips, and looking for cool bugs on hikes. She also does the vocals and guitar for a local garage band, kennesaw, that she formed with her close newspaper associate and bassist, Dominik Perez.

This will be Loveland’s third and final year on the Chant’s staff, where she will be serving as copy and photos editor. Loveland looks forward to the increased responsibilities of her positions and plans to take advantage of her last year in her favorite class. After graduation, she plans to fulfill her seven-year-old-self’s dreams and learn everything there is to know about bugs by studying entomology at the University of Georgia in Athens.

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With the rise of artists like Tame Impala and Mild High Club, psychedelic music has grown in popularity in recent years. Alongside this growth, a new generation of psychedelic artists has begun to add to the genre’s catalog, blending traditional elements with modern influences.

Psychedelic artists to check out

Jenny Loveland and Dominik Perez
May 12, 2022
Seniors across the nation become young adults one by one throughout their final year of high school. Our culture leads us to look forward to this transition from childhood to adulthood, but this point in life feels surprisingly awkward and anxiety-inducing. Editors from The Chant discuss their experiences so far with this important stage in life and go over the various trials they have experienced and look forward to.

18: now what?

Jemiah Clemons, Jenny Loveland, and Dominik Perez
May 12, 2022
Entering high school as a freshman has challenged teens since high school’s very inception. Acting at the bottom of the totem pole can overwhelm even the most level-headed of fourteen-year-olds, but by knowing what to expect, freshmen feel better prepared to handle the challenges that come with this stage in life.

Freshmen: experience and advice

Jemiah Clemons, Jenny Loveland, and Dominik Perez
May 12, 2022
With differences in socialization and lived experiences, people of different genders inevitably encounter differences and disagreements. However, people should never use these differences as leverage to discredit and disrespect an entire gender.

Stop saying “All Men”

Jenny Loveland, Co-Copy Editor
May 12, 2022
Falling into the final category in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, creativity manifests among humans in infinite forms. Due to its prevalence among cultures and subcultures, music exists as one of the most common ways that people explore and appreciate creativity, especially in local music scenes.

Communal creativity

Jenny Loveland, Co-Copy Editor
May 11, 2022
Joining Kanye West’s impressive catalog of 10 studio albums, “Donda 3” broke streaming records within hours of its release. The album surprised fans with a departure from West’s mastery of R&B, echoing his shift to gospel in 2019 with “Jesus is King”. Predictably, fans awarded the album mixed reviews.

Kanye West’s “Donda 3” released

Jenny Loveland, Copy Editor
March 31, 2022
Introduced to the Senate just before “spring forward”, the “Sunshine Protection Act” offers America a way out from the struggle of losing an hour each spring. After passing the Senate with a unanimous vote, the bill has stalled in the House, caught between those wishing for sunnier evenings and those hesitant to lengthen winter morning darkness.

Saving daylight savings

Jenny Loveland, Co-Copy Editor
March 23, 2022
The process of finding a therapist can seem daunting, but remains worth the effort required. In this podcast, three high school students discuss their experiences and thoughts around this topic.

Therapy and me

Jemiah Clemons, Jenny Loveland, and Dominik Perez
March 14, 2022
As cancel culture has permeated the internet, users have noticed how the culture creates hostile conditions for discussing issues. While cancel culture does not maintain a monopoly on promoting disrespectful internet arguments, it exacerbates the issue. “[Cancel culture is] not even giving a healthy ground for a debate or a negotiation. It's just saying, My way is right. I don't care what you say. I don't care what you think. I don't care what you believe. I'm not taking any of what you're doing into consideration. It's all self-centered,” art teacher Karrie Arana said.

Canceling cancel culture

Jenny Loveland, Copy Editor
March 4, 2022
After four years of waiting, those who adore Mitski’s unique brand of indie-pop received another full-length album. The album holds special significance for those who have closely followed Mitski. “Learning that she was close to quitting music after her last album, this album has a certain ache that the others don't, it feels new and like she's trying to find that love for music again,” Kennesaw State University student and NC alumni Arden Jaramillo said.

Mitski releases long-awaited “Laurel Hell”

Jenny Loveland, Co-Copy Editor
February 9, 2022
Two years after the onset of the pandemic halted all spring sports, including track, NC’s track and field team has begun preparing for its second uninterrupted season following 2020’s unexpectedly disappointing spring. Veteran track members look forward to the chance to compete and view the team's future with high hopes. “I think this season has more potential [than the last] because of the kids we have. I feel I can push them a little more than what they’re used to,” sophomore sprinter and jumper David Eziomume said.

Back on track: Track and field begins another season

Jenny Loveland, Copy Editor
February 4, 2022
The art room saw dozens of artistically inclined students fill its tables, scattering art supplies across every surface as they began to make art. While individual motivations for attendance differed, the shared love of creating filled the room as students worked. “I'm here because I love art, and I had an art class last semester. I really loved it and I wanted to get into a club where I could continue my passion and learn more. I’d like to focus more on doing more on colored pencils because I’d really like to develop my skill in that area. I'm [also] really excited about doing community service projects like the Art and Thrift,” magnet junior Claire Scafidi said.

Arana’s art club arrives, astounding attendees

Jenny Loveland and Dominik Perez
February 2, 2022
After students attended school virtually for up to three semesters, teachers experienced higher rates of misbehavior in their classes. This, combined with the numerous other stressors stemming from the pandemic, caused teaching to become more difficult. “Teachers have had to deal with some of the most horrible and “unbehaved” kids I have ever seen in my entire life. Last semester, I heard about teachers crying because of how bad their students [were], how much they don’t enjoy teaching anymore,” Kell senior Presley Knudsen said.

Teaching during the pandemic

Jenny Loveland, Co-Copy Editor
February 2, 2022
While a relatively small field in science, entomology plays a large role in the lives of everyday people, frequently without them even knowing it. Intertwined in the way that humans grow food, interact with the environment, and understand the nature of the world on a small scale, entomology remains applicable to nearly every part of life.

Practical applications of entomology

Jenny Loveland, Co Copy Editor
December 15, 2021
With a new year comes new resolutions, calendars, and, in this case, music. Several artists spanning genres plan to release albums early in 2021, with dates for touring lining up quickly afterwards.

Albums to look forward to in the new year

Jenny Loveland, Copy Editor
December 12, 2021
First appearing in South Africa, the Omicron strain of COVID-19 has caused pandemic restrictions to increase once again as the holiday season begins. Scientists continue to study the strain and its patterns as it spreads across the globe.

The Omicron strain

Jenny Loveland, Co-Copy Editor
December 8, 2021
Pop-punk band Mom Jeans graced Atlanta with a casual yet poignant performance on Saturday night. Joined by two strong opening acts, Mom Jean’s show left attendees with fond memories of a night spent packed together in a crowd that fluctuated between mosh pits and swaying sing-alongs.

Mom Jeans concert worth crowds’ weight in denim

Jenny Loveland and Dominik Perez
December 2, 2021
With the fame his EP enjoyed from Tik Tok, Strawberry Guy’s first album has been well received from fans so far. “I’m a huge fan of Mrs. Magic and I’ve loved what I’ve listened to so far. I’m a huge fan of integrating orchestral style music and instruments into other styles,” magnet junior Claire Scafidi said.

Strawberry Guy releases debut album

Jenny Loveland, Copy Editor
November 3, 2021
A new batch of talented underclassmen will quickly fill the shoes left behind by the graduating class. These runners include freshmen runners William Hein and AJ Shinault, a few of the talented individuals that will fight to the top for NC. “I was aiming for 20, but I didn’t hit it. 19, 18, 17, 16, those are my goals in the coming years,” Hein said.

[Photo] Warriors’ cross country dashes through regionals

Elijah Pacis, Sports Editor
October 29, 2021
With each passing day, another NC student hears the exciting news: Coach Adam Cogbill’s muffin cart has returned to the halls and courtyard of NC. With the help of Coaches Jeffrey Bettis and Matther Tener, muffin distribution has resumed, with COVID-19 safety precautions still in place. Regaining popularity from before the pandemic, the muffins need no advertisement besides three simple words: “We have muffins,” Bettis said.

The Muffin Man returns

Jenny Loveland, Co-Copy Editor
October 25, 2021
Movies such as “Scott Pilgrim VS the World” have left a lasting impression on several viewers. “Scott Pilgrim VS the World”’s ability to seamlessly blend action, comedy, and slice-of-life moments keeps it a timeless classic. “Scott Pilgrim is a masterpiece of comedy. [It] is everything I look for in a comedy/action movie. Chris Evan’s character perfectly captured the idea of ‘American’, and the vegan gag was peak comedy. Scott faking out his vegan telepathy by thinking ‘really hard about pouring cream into the other cup’ was really funny,” senior Stan Alalof said.

How cult classic comedies keep their humor relevant

Dominik Perez and Jenny Loveland
October 12, 2021
Junior Emma Klein’s love for music and others manifests itself outside the confines of the band room. Those who know her appreciate her upbeat approach to her life and interactions with others. “[Emma] is a bundle of energy and positivity. She’s incredibly easy to talk to and gets along with everyone. I recently discovered her music covers on Instagram and they’re wonderful. There’s nothing she can’t do,” senior Ellie Boyle said.

Emma Kleine: Bringing harmony to NC

Jenny Loveland, Co-copy editor
October 8, 2021
Before the game began, senior volleyball players enjoyed time with their teammates and loved ones, standing as an example for younger players. The night commemorating their hard work allowed the seniors to reflect on their experiences on the team. “It feels great to be a senior. It’s every freshman’s dream or goal to finally become a senior, but again it doesn’t feel real because of how things were last year,” senior varsity defensive specialist Camden Weigle said.

NC wins 3-0 for volleyball senior night

Dominik Perez and Jenny Loveland
September 20, 2021
After the run in the morning, runners earned recognition no matter their age. Race organizers handed out medals to the fastest runners from male and female brackets across twelve different age groups. “The Warrior Way is always a great community event. This year it was even more special after having to be virtual last year. So many North Cobb alumni showed up to run. It was great to see so many old friends,” cross country head coach John Huff.

14th Annual Warrior Way 5k ignites autumn

Jenny Loveland and Elijah Pacis
September 17, 2021
Freshmen file into the cafeteria, avoiding the rain. For the majority of students, this semester presents them with their first opportunity to enjoy eating lunch with their peers, an adjustment to possible social changes from lockdown. “I think I have more friends, and then I lost some. My two closest friends, I feel like we actually got closer during COVID than we were before,” magnet junior Claire Stobo said.

Underclassmen adapt to in-person school

Dominik Perez and Jenny Loveland
September 2, 2021
Although younger students never experienced it, many upperclassmen and a few teachers, too, hold fond memories of when engineering and technology teacher Adam Cogbill sold muffins for two dollars and fifty cents. “I saw [the muffins] around the halls and everyone would talk about them because they are so famous. Once I had to go to Cogbill’s class because he was not out in the hall and he made jokes with me and my friends, which was nice because I got to know him and he was never my teacher. I think the muffins should come back because it’s an NC tradition. The freshmen and sophomores have no idea what the famous muffin experience is like,” magnet senior Tatiana Cobos said.

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Jenny Loveland, Co-Copy Editor
August 26, 2021
Magnet senior Bentley Huff runs his race, competing against other runners in the fastest boys time bracket. As a fourth year runner, Huff witnessed the team’s evolution over the years. “I definitely think the culture is a little different, because my first two seasons we were in a different region and we were always in state contention. Last season was a wake up call, because we got put in a much harder region, so last season was kind of rough on all of us and we kind of all went into a bad mentality, but I think this season is definitely better and we at least have a chance,” Huff said.

Cross country dashes into the season

Jenny Loveland, Copy Editor
August 20, 2021
Streaming services like Spotify make listening to music and finding new songs more accessible, allowing people to make a hobby of the search. “I like [discovering new music], I’m always going to discover weekly [on Spotify] to find new artists or similar ones to the ones I already listen to,” junior Ellie Boyle said.

Underground and underrated: Small artists worth checking out

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
May 14, 2021
Sophomore Ben Trelles passes the baton to sophomore Jason Keys, the last runner on NC’s team in the varsity boys 4x400 meter relay. While the team did not place high enough to continue to sectionals, coaches and team members remain hopeful for the future. “We have a good group of young kids and our older kids have provided leadership, good leadership, like how we expect things to be done around here. The program has grown leaps and bounds in the seven years since I've been here, leaps and bounds. It’s a lot better,” head coach Michael Dillard said.

Track and field sprints through regionals

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
April 29, 2021
Through his interactions with the players he coaches, Callahan has shared his knowledge of baseball, helping them improve their skills while fostering a constructive team atmosphere. “I’ve been on varsity since my sophomore year. I’ve learned how to be persistent and what will work to win games. I like how he is very close to our team and doesn’t act like he is greater than the players,” senior varsity baseball player Tyler Gorsuch said.

Baseball head coach Tom Callahan scores 250th win

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
April 26, 2021
Promoted by influential media creators, thrifting has become a popular way for the younger generation to fill their wardrobes and cultivate their personal styles. However, this growing trend has given way to a series of debates on ethical issues surrounding gentrification and thrifting. “It’s nice that it’s not looked down upon anymore, [and] it’s fun to do with friends, [but when] people who can afford to buy first hand thrift, leaving people who rely on thrifting with less options thrift. Stores [also] tend to jack up prices now knowing it’s become a trend,” junior Joseph Ranstead said.

The impact of thrifting’s rise to popularity

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
April 14, 2021
After working on Mars for forty two days, NASA’s fifth Mars rover, Perseverance, has assumed sentience. Reports conflict about the source of Perseverance’s newfound personhood, but the scientific community as a whole accepts it. “I think Perseverance became alive because fans of NASA love the rover so much. Millions signed up to have Perseverance carry their names to Mars, and it’s paying off now,” NC senior Roberta Goggans said.

Life on Mars: NASA rover gains sentience

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
March 31, 2021
Filled with resources and staffed with experienced librarians, libraries constitute an invaluable community resource. “Most people do not realize that libraries have so many resources other than books… Public libraries offer local teens Tutor Atlanta, which is a fantastic online tutoring program for K-12 students, as well as ebooks and magazines through both Sora and Lynda.com. When libraries do open for full services in the future, teens can go across the street for volunteer opportunities and gaming,” NC media specialist Melissa Wheeler said.

Why we still need libraries

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
March 24, 2021
Recognized for their inability to choose just one genre, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s newest album includes songs with influences from progressive rock, psychedelia, and middle eastern tonalities. “Compared to other albums that King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard has created, like Paper Mache Dream Balloon, where many of the songs sounded very similar to one another, each song in L.W. felt like they had their own unique sound, whether it was the instruments used or the genre of music,” junior Ellie Boyle said.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard release seventeenth studio album

Dominik Perez and Jenny Loveland
March 4, 2021
One of five rovers sent to Mars so far, Perseverance’s safe landing sparked excitement for those with their eyes on the sky. Along with anticipations surrounding new data and images, fans of NASA deciphered a colored pattern on the rover’s parachute, hinted at by NASA officials. Participants deciphered the pattern, a piece of binary computer code, to find NASA’s message and the Perseverance team motto: Dare Mighty Things.

Fifth NASA rover reaches Mars

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
March 1, 2021
Neurologists from the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that 99% of brains obtained from the NFL contained CTE. While this disease tends to attack older people, athletes as young as 17 received a CTE diagnosis. No matter the level of play, athletes can injure themselves and suffer as time goes on.

[Photo] Does CTE directly correlate to violent behavior in athletes?

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
February 12, 2021
Collegeboard’s considerate Coronavirus choices

Collegeboard’s considerate Coronavirus choices

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
February 11, 2021
With origins as far back as the 1920s, Black History Month provides a time to celebrate and honor Black culture. For non-POC (people of color), this time can also serve as an opportunity for them to educate themselves and make space for the perspectives and experiences of POC.

[Photo] How to honor Black History Month week by week

Lainey Devlin, Copy Editor
February 4, 2021
Like those involved in other spring sports, tennis players and managers have begun to return to the sport they love after losing the end of their last season to the nationwide lockdown. “The current pandemic cut our last season short, and I was pretty sad about it. It was my first time managing and I was really enjoying myself with everyone together. Of course I am disappointed we didn’t get to finish, but we performed very good and I hope we will this year too,” junior and manager Kiana Hawley said.

Tennis swings into a new season

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
February 1, 2021
Through her scholarship, Kayla Johnson received the opportunity to support her college education with the sport she loves. “I love the intensity especially when you hype up your teammates and get energy from the crowd. [My] plans for the future include going to college and majoring in business and hopefully starting my own,” Johnson said.

Albany bound: Senior Kayla Johnson accepts volleyball scholarship

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
January 22, 2021
Literature teacher Lindsay Theaker remembers the craze leading up to New Year’s Eve in 1999, eventually culminating in a relatively peaceful new year that avoided major disaster and apocalypse. “I remember distinctly that my parents unplugged all the electronics in the house and they were super panicked about the date setting on the computer which only went to 1999, and they were super freaked out about what would happen at midnight. I remember thinking it felt silly, but we went along with it, and they were totally fine,” Theaker said.

Y2K and today

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
December 10, 2020
Serving: food’s role in communication

Serving: food’s role in communication

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
December 3, 2020
Autumn comes as a relief from the South’s burning summers and an opportunity to enjoy clothes and activities that would otherwise pose the risk of heatstroke. “I’ve been spending my fall [by] spending much more time with my family ever since quarantine started. I want to celebrate the season by fashionably changing my attire and cherishing the cooling weather because it’s not burning hot anymore,” junior Lena Chanthasalo said.

Autumn, socially distanced

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
October 27, 2020
Although times and technology change, NC’s yearbook remains constant. Year after year, the yearbook staff compiles NC’s history into a neatly laid-out book, detailing the people and events that make the school. “I often tell my yearbook staff that they have the pulse of the school. This year, our pulse rate has slowed because there just isn’t as much going on. We knew going into this year that gathering content would be our biggest challenge if we continued to approach the yearbook in the same way that we always had, so we decided to shift our focus away from the school at large and focus more on the individual students who are still thriving in their own ways,” Yearbook Advisor Stacy Baldwin said.

Yearbook: 1999 and now

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
October 23, 2020
For students who experienced problems with the advanced placement (AP) exams last year, Collegeboard’s decision to offer tests both online and in-person provides hope. “I took three AP tests last year and I enjoyed the less stressful environment and shorter test. However, I felt some people had an advantage based on their choice to cheat, and the shorter test did not allow for enough opportunity to express content mastery in the courses I took. I think tests being in person allows for equal opportunity for more students and makes a more standard testing experience,” Kennesaw Mountain Magnet junior Daniela Binns said.

Reckless endangerment: Why sports should not resume

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
September 16, 2020
Opposing Viewpoint: Should Sports Resume

Opposing Viewpoint: Should Sports Resume

Jenny Loveland and Peyton Stack
September 16, 2020
Through her podcast, Junior Tatiana Cobos shares her thoughts on being young, striking a positive chord with her messages of silver linings and the value of perspectives. “We’re not adults and we’re not kids, so we're in a mutant stage in our life. There’s no instruction manual. You can create and you can adjust and form your life however you want to. That’s one of the underlying messages that I always want to remind people [of],” Cobos said.

Shared reflections: NC student creates podcast

Jenny Loveland, News Editor
September 13, 2020

NC students return to school with new hobbies

Jenny Loveland, News
August 31, 2020
Although his high school running career reached an untimely end, senior Patrick Moran plans to continue doing the sport he loves at Berry College. “[When] school closed, it cut the season basically right when it started around the first race. I've coped with it best by staying positive and talking to my teammates even though we aren't running in season,” Magnet senior and long-distance track runner Patrick Moran said.

COVID-19 steals senior athletes’ last chance to play for NC 

Jenny Loveland, Staff
May 1, 2020
In an informal survey, over two-thirds of people said that they owned at least one house plant: whether they own them purely for decor or as something to care for, house plants remain popular. “I have house plants because they make the house look happier and more full of life,” sophomore Alexandria Dower said.

The benefits of houseplants

Jenny Loveland, Staff
April 3, 2020
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