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Taste of Home

The Lazy Labrador
Cassidy Lumpkin, Reporter
September 2, 2024
Serflygod Shi; Mika McKinney
Small businesses mirror the essence of a community, bringing a town to life and providing intimate and matchless experiences. This podcast explores the importance and charm of local restaurants, beginning with Kennesaw’s own Lazy Labrador. Serving as a spot to meet loved ones, study and enjoy a cozy cup o’ joe, the values, customer perspective, and differences from big franchises is discussed through interviews and polls.

 
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Local businesses unite communities by introducing unique flavors and atmospheres and providing an experience chain companies cannot match. In the third episode of “Taste of Home,” interviews from manager Malissa Chanthasalo and magnet junior Kennedi Tolbert explore Queen Tea, a local Taiwanese bubble tea cafe. Covering topics such as how Queen Tea builds relationships with customers, why it differs from franchised establishments and how the business evokes a sense of community, the local restaurant proves an essential and lovely addition to Kennesaw and Marietta streets.
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Catherine Lamb started her fashion blog at 27 to share her creativity. Her idea originated from the challenges of shopping for gifts, which helped her realize that she needed a way to make gift-giving thoughtful and personalized while also following trends. Recognizing that she faced gift-giving problems when shopping, Lamb started her gift-guide blog.
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Every student-athlete awaits that coveted day when they declare, in front of their loved ones and coaches, where they plan to pursue sports after high school. For six of NC’s premiere players, November 13 marked that special day. Across varsity volleyball and lacrosse, love and appreciation for the successful seniors echoed through NC’s Arena and set the stage for future commitments.
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For NC wrestlers, practice remains the foundation of success that leads teams to higher levels of competition. The coaches of the NC wrestling team watch closely to tend to the students’ skills, helping the athletes improve. The athletes learn to step on the mat and treat anyone across from them as a potential opponent to prepare for the intense tournaments. When athletes hone their skills during their practice and take all the advice coaches direct, they can become champions.
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Reminiscing on their last season, NC color guard seniors laugh and cry together. From heartfelt speeches to spontaneuous dance circles, the night reflects their close-knit bond and journey as performers. Follow the team as they ride a wave of emotions, and celebrate their achievements.
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To promote holiday cheer and spread their love for Jesus, NC’s Collective Hope (CHC) Bible study club hosted a Christmas service project. Partnering with Operation Christmas Child, CHC packed shoeboxes with essential items that the organization will send to underprivileged children overseas. From providing hygiene products to writing Christmas cards, the club’s members hope to spread their love all the way from Kennesaw.
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People may receive gifts every day, but a percentage of those gifts rank as subpar. Everyone has experienced a lackluster gift and finding the correct response remains difficult. So, as the holiday season draws near, The Chant’s Media Team members wanted to discover the worst gift NC students received. The jar in the lunch room accompanied by paper and pen, invited students to anonymously share their unpleasant gift experiences. This episode displays the raw reactions from members of The Chant.
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People may receive gifts every day, but a percentage of those gifts rank as subpar. Everyone has experienced a lackluster gift and finding the correct response remains difficult. So, as the holiday season draws near, The Chant’s Media Team members wanted to discover the worst gift NC students received. The jar in the lunch room accompanied by paper and pen, invited students to anonymously share their unpleasant gift experiences. This episode displays the raw reactions from members of The Chant.
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“Divergent” by Veronica Roth received a film adaptation in 2014, three years after the book was published. The debate over the differences between the novel and the film may never settle due to the mixed opinions of what the movie adaptation needed to include but chose not to. In this episode of “Book Buddies,” the topic includes showcasing a handful of popular disagreements among fans concerning the “Divergent” film and movie, and addresses both sides.
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As the school prepares for an amazing night of dancing and glamor, excitement fills the air at the football stadium. From homecoming proposals to court announcements, the NC color guard radiates energy, cheering passionately while creating unforgettable memories. Follow the friendships and unity that flow through student life.
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About the Contributor
Cassidy Lumpkin
Cassidy Lumpkin, Reporter
A fresh recruit on The Chant, junior and journalist Cassidy Lumpkin enthusiastically looks forward to participating in informing her community of real-world ideas and issues while advocating for her voice and others. Her writing journey started early— as a kid she proudly earned the “Most Likely to Become An Author” superlative in fifth grade. Since then, Lumpkin’s writing has expanded to worlds such as fantasy, poetry, research, speeches, and Bible devotionals. Outside of her studies, Lumpkin involves herself in NC Cross Country, Greenhouse Gang, Relay for Life, Beta Club, and her church’s Youth Family, design team, and daycare. An indecisive individual, Lumpkin’s pastimes vary between reading, watching cheesy rom coms, art (especially ceramics at NC), embroidering, listening to music, thrifting, and scrolling to the end of Pinterest. Lumpkin strongly values authenticity, human rights, love, and being unapologetically herself. With a lot to learn, this new journalist welcomes the opportunity to be on NC’s newspaper and further her writing career with the help of The Chant family. Find her on Instagram @cassidys_journal.