News – The Chant

Virtual Spirit Week is here!!!
Toilet paper panic-buying seeming to subside
Students delighted about AP exams moving online
Unusual benefit for penguins during COVID-19 concerns
Cobb schools still closed indefinitely. Stay tuned!

Over 60 scarecrows line Main Street in downtown Kennesaw. Each scarecrow constitutes a tangible manifestation of Kennasaw’s creativity. Numerous local businesses including BurgerFi, Apotheos Roastery, and Easton Chiropractic participated in Kennesaw’s successful inaugural scarecrow parade.

Scarecrows on Main

October 19, 2020

“Everyone here is like a big family. Sometimes when a big gust of wind will come and someone’s tent will begin to fly away everyone rushes over to help. It’s nice to have this close, little community,” a vendor at the market who sells plants, Al Jorgenson said. His packed stand contains succulents and other greenery that sit in small, colorful pots.

Acworth’s Farmers Market

October 19, 2020

The DIY costume contest will start October 12 and end October 30. No store bought costumes will count toward a student’s submission, only homemade costumes will count. Start preparing those costumes!

Breaking News: The Chant Holds a DIY Costume Contest

October 11, 2020

Submitted by NC students, each of the home screens pictured showcase the creativity now available to Apple users. The widget feature of iOS devices, something that no one expected, spiraled into a major obsession. Dozens upon dozens of students submitted their home screens; rendering it impossible to showcase them all. Something so simple such as the ability to customize a home screen to a variety of one’s liking ranks high on the list of ‘unexpected joys of 2020’.

iOS 14: ‘widget’ or ‘ditch it’

October 11, 2020

The idea of absentee ballots’ purpose only focused on early votes for those who could not attend the in-person polls quickly shifted to an old concept this year. With COVID-19 manipulating everything that people once called normal, it only makes sense that it would affect even the most fundamental and important processes in the United States. Regardless, with dozens of North Cobb seniors coming of age this fall, a bout of controversy tumbled onto the already confusing topic of voting.

What’s With All The Ruckus: What You Need To Know About The Ballots

September 24, 2020

This year, partnering with the North Georgia State Fair, MUST Ministries will collect canned goods at the event. Each fair guest can donate seven non-perishable canned goods and in exchange will receive a free ticket to the 2021 North Georgia State Fair. Throughout the pandemic, MUST Ministries has provided much needed relief to the community by giving out food to those in need.

North Georgia Taste of the Fair

September 23, 2020

Marchers will no longer be seen in their uniforms when attending games; instead they wear khakis and a blue, dry fit t-shirt. “Just last year all of us were joking around and having fun, practicing for competitions and laughing in the stands at football games. It's crazy how things changed so fast,” NC sophomore Addie Quintana said.

Marching Band takes a hit due to COVID

September 17, 2020

“When it comes to picking which county thought deeply about their resumption, I think Cobb County schools would be my choice,” junior at Woodstock High School J’kya Thomas said. Cherokee County schools made a few mistakes since the county did not make masks a requirement and then had to close several schools for two-week long quarantines.

Cherokee vs Cobb County school opening

September 17, 2020

Five lunch and breakfast meals come included in a student meal kit. Some of the food includes fresh vegetables, fruits, meats and bread products. “We serve absolutely high quality food rule. Our food rule will be just as good if not better compared to any fast food places that anyone can go and we serve all quality ingredients,” Asif Edrish said.

Meal Kits at North Cobb

September 17, 2020

Local communities and businesses praise healthcare workers at hospitals in their area. Especially during the early months of quarantine, people showed their support by writing letters, posting on social media, and making signs showing their gratitude to hospitals and their workers. Helping to flatten the curve by wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing supports hospitals too.

Local hospitals amidst pandemic

September 15, 2020

“I don’t feel like it is a good idea to send students back to school. First, I don’t see the virus going away anytime soon, and once school starts, social distancing won’t be able to function in a school. Second, we have already started online so we should finish the semester because the classes have already been scheduled,” 9th Grade Magnet Student Morgan Zitsch said. Cobb County students and parents think that it would not be a good idea to send kids back. COVID- 19 still thrives in America, which means students should not go to school regardless of what the school district says. According to a poll of the nation’s parents, 36% agree that their students should remain quarantined until there are no longer health risks.

Face to Face Learning as an Option in Cobb County School District

September 13, 2020

Neil Shah (left) gives a high five to NC mascot Kyle Ford during a break in the North Cobb-Alpharetta game Friday, August 26, 2011. Until recently, a NC student, working with the athletic department and cheerleaders, wore Native American costumes at football games.

North Cobb’s Mascot: To Be Changed

September 13, 2020

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