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

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Reality TV in general typically profits off the humiliation and exploitation of its stars and contestants. TLC, unlike other networks, uses a methodical marketing formula based on the success of their past shows. Fatphobia, poverty and the exploitation of children plague the network’s shows. Instead of developing new ideas and shows, TLC continues to use obese people, poor people and children to thrive as a network.

TLC’s exploitative nature

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
February 17, 2022
Bullying remains one of the extreme causes of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Insults may stick with one depending on how severe an insult. Considering how you are speaking to someone and what could come off as offensive in a conversation always exhibits importance. “You never look good trying to make someone else look bad for your own benefit. Being rude to someone because of your personal opinion of them based on your own judgment is never okay,” freshman MaKenzie Johnson said.

Casual conversation: casual bullying

Valentina Gonzalez, Reporter
February 8, 2022
A fake and non-supportive friend to someone in any community may poorly impact many for a while. If one fakes support for a community, it causes a ripple effect once the supposed support comes out. Faking support leads people to rethink the qualities of a person and potentially lead to mistrust.

Allies in disguise

Valentina Gonzalez, Reporter
February 3, 2022
A renowned comedian, Betty White did not joke about human rights. Traveling back in time as far as 1954, White stood up for marginalized peoples rights within the workforce and otherwise, placing her own privilege and prestige at risk in the process. Her life serves as a reminder that courage prevails, regardless of other minuscule hindrances.

“Different time,” no excuse

Zioni Moore, News editor
February 2, 2022
Based simply on the number of students, the majority of individuals will park in the lower arena lot, ignoring the upper “band” lot. Both sections boast their own strengths and weaknesses but mainly revolve around students schedules. Choosing the right parking lot that tailors to an individual’s needs can become very important, especially with after-school activities, school affiliated or not, starting as soon as four in the afternoon.

The pros and cons of NC’s student parking lots

Peyton Stack, Copy Editor
January 31, 2022
NC cafeteria staff member of 25 years, Martha Cothran, serves sophomore Ryan Lacey school lunch. “When I look at staff members, its often difficult to read or even see their name tags. I think that students would be able to build better relationships with the staff in our school if they could at least more easily learn their names,” Lacey said. Workers come in before school to serve breakfast, then begin cooking and preparing lunches before A lunch, starting at 11:51, until D lunch ending at 1:57. After all lunch periods end, they clean the kitchen and wash used dishes and equipment.

Hello: My name is…

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
January 31, 2022
The word “abortion” sets off alarms in the minds of several people around the world. Safe and legal abortions should not require this amount of chaos. Fighting for womens rights draws life into people from all over the globe. Men need to let go of the tight grip they have on womens rights and rightfully give them back. Her reproductive system, her rights.

Men on abortion decisions

Jacey Cuffie, Reporter
January 27, 2022
Dhwani Patel, a biology teacher, has taught at NC for five years. Patel loves teaching students about science and creates different teaching strategies to adhere to her students’ learning styles. Despite not receiving the pay she deserves, she never fails t only to educate, but also care for every one of her students. Patel believes teachers do not receive enough pay for the work they put in, but she simultaneously puts an immense amount of dedication into her job inside and outside of the school doors.

Do teachers receive enough money?

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
January 26, 2022
Shoplifting took a huge turn recently as peer pressure pushes through teenagers, and people struggle to buy basic necessities due to increased prices. COVID-19 and low minimum wages nationwide influence people to steal in order to buy items they want or need. Companies attempt to create solutions to stop shoplifting before they cannot replace their products anymore.

Shoplifting mania 

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
January 26, 2022
A group of influential individuals recently made a proposition to separate the City of Atlanta and the district of Buckhead. Reasons for this desired secession include rising tax rates, high crime and the lack of power they possess over the community. While a handful of people located in Buckhead favor the controversial idea, a multitude of Atlanta residents heavily opposes it.

Buckhead divorces the city of Atlanta 

Erinn Gardner, Social Media editor
January 24, 2022
The children of single mothers face silent and sometimes unnoticed struggles. Poverty, abuse and other factors may hinder the child as they grow into adulthood. The problem starts at home and so can the solution. Recognizing the problems these children face can help resolve them.

The unspoken flaws of single parenting

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
January 10, 2022
During his annual Veteran’s Day speech, President Joe Biden used the outdated term “negro” to address Major Baseball League player Satchel Paige. The comment caused an outcry from the public, mainly focusing on the lack of reporting from left-leaning news outlets. The incident highlights the intense double standard within both political parties and the dangerous power of the press with its perception.

Bigotry: not exclusive to the Right

Zioni Moore, News editor
December 29, 2021
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