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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!

With so many Americans voting by mail this year, counting the ballots in the 2020 election took much longer than anticipated. Despite Joe Biden’s announced victory, President Trump continues to call fraud in many states. The drama and chaos surrounding this election appear it will remain prominent until Biden’s inauguration on January 20, and probably sometime after that.

Why does it take so long to count the votes?

Lainey Devlin, Copy Editor
November 16, 2020

“A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market without competition,” said The Economic Times. In the origins of the company back in 1996 with the name “BackRub”, the search engine quickly became the multi-billion dollar company that often represents the dreams of many garage-techs across the nation. However, Google’s golden image of the ‘go-to’ site recently set aflame on October 20, when the Department of Justice filed a case report hampering the company for its anti-competitive actions.

“Long Gone”: October’s Lawsuit Against the Monopoly

Zioni Moore, Reporter
November 9, 2020

From the Boston Massacre in March of 1770 centuries ago and the Revolutionary War that followed soon after, America’s foundations solidified in the form of violence. Now more than ever before with this country's hostile political climate, a silent agreement lingers in the millions on American’s hearts and minds. “There will be riots, and cities will burn no matter who wins. There will be celebration riots and anger riots from both sides; it saddens me,” said senior Alli Kerr.

Shambles: America’s Preparations for Civil Unrest

Zioni Moore, Reporter
November 9, 2020

Although numerous differences presented themselves this senior night compared to others, students still experienced their last days with people who love them and recognized them because of the amazing commitment they put forth. Lillian Southall walked across the fifty-yard line with her two parents at senior night, causing her to reminisce over her years in the band.

Seniors say goodbye to marching band

Hannah Gresham, Reporter
November 4, 2020

On October 26, 2020 Amy Coney Barret took her seat as Assistant Supreme Court Justice and ensured the Conservative majority within the Supreme Court. Prior to her nomination, Barret served as an American Lawyer and Jurist.

New Supreme Court Justice

Dominik Perez, Entertainment Editor
October 28, 2020

A scarecrow stands in downtown Kennesaw as part of the Scarecrows on Main event, and while Halloween draws ever closer, families look for Covid-safe activities to celebrate the holiday. “Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I was feeling a little concerned that this year we might have to skip on it. Luckily our community is coming together to make sure Covid doesn’t put a damper on celebrations,” Kennesaw Mountain sophomore John Davis said.

Never fear, Halloween events are here

Dominik Perez, Entertainment Editor
October 27, 2020

The California wildfires have burned over four million acres since the beginning of 2020. As a result, 31 people have been confirmed dead, with more than 200 people still missing. The fires continue to overtake the area while the smoke persistently moves along the coast.

California wildfires impacting other continents

Alyssa Veniskey, Reporter
October 26, 2020

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

Amber Roldan, Features Editor
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

Hannah Gresham, Reporter
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

Beth Hudson, Reporter
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’

Zioni Moore, Reporter
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

Zioni Moore, Reporter
September 24, 2020

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