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Amber Roldan, Features Editor

Amber Roldan, an eager junior at NCHS, joined the newspaper to pursue her dream career in the journalism field. Fueled by her faith and coffee addiction, she loves surrounding herself with friends and family. Passionate about charity work, Roldan loves spending her summers traveling the world while attending mission trips with friends. 

Aside from writing and volunteer work, she loves the art of theatre.. Roldan indulges herself in the realm of theatrics and sits as a chairman on NC’s Standing Ovation Drama Board. In her free time, she loves exploring the city, driving with her windows down while blasting country music, and going to Mass on Sundays. She loves spending time outdoors ranging from swimming in the oceans of Florida to fishing and hiking in North Georgia. Nothing makes her happier than chasing the sun.

Ecstatic to see what junior year holds, Roldan looks forward to embarking on this journey and sharing it with The Chant’s readers.

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The second month of 2021 began last week. With COVID-19 skyrocketing, coming up with goals and new year resolutions may place too much stress on people. Many people put New Year’s resolutions on hold this year.

[PHOTO] New Year with a new normal

February 12, 2021
Insomnia Cookies continues to wow the world with their delicious desserts. The company derived its name from the infamous sleep disorder, insomnia. The bakery stays open until 3 am, providing the perfect late night snack for hungry customers.

Insomnia cookies combats cookie cravings

February 11, 2021
The new Adulting Series by The Chant will guide high school students through the complicated process of becoming an adult, through articles about credit cards, paying for college, and saving money. The first installment highlights the pros and cons of opening a credit card at a young age.

[PHOTO] How to adult: Credit cards

February 8, 2021
Prior to the 2020-2021 school year, various students worried about their future regarding college and specifically preparation for college. The CollegeBoard relieved part of this stress by altering changes to the AP exams and SAT test. “I was honestly really worried about receiving college credit and doing well on standardized tests before this year, but the CollegeBoard has done a great job of relieving these pressures,” NC senior Ryan Tuchmann said.

[PHOTO] AP Exams change due to COVID-19

February 8, 2021
Olivia Rodrigo’s debut single, Drivers License, broke Spotify’s one-day stream record for a non-holiday song. The emotional song received 15.7 million songs the day of its release. Drivers License continues to rise in popularity and quickly became a fan favorite.

Drivers License sets the musical world on fire

January 19, 2021
Kennesaw’s mayor and NC’s Senior Naval Science Instructor: Lieutenant Derek Easterling spoke at the yearly State of the City address on Tuesday. He boasted of Kennesaw’s accomplishments and ability to adapt throughout the course of 2020 and revealed his ambitions for the upcoming year.

Kennesaw mayor shares hopes for 2021 at KBA’s State of the City luncheon

January 15, 2021
Taylor Swift saves 2020 for numerous fans by releasing two surprise albums, Folklore and Evermore. Each album proves Swift’s immense talent through her intertwined storytelling skills and powerful lyrics.

Swift’s 2020 projects brighten a dark year for fans across the globe

December 15, 2020
The long-running tradition of Shop with a Warrior teaches NC students the importance of charity while gifting underprivileged children with the experience of a memorable Christmas. NC students and staff members worked diligently to adhere to the CDC’s COVID-19 protocols in order to preserve this meaningful tradition.

Shop With A Warrior fosters holiday spirit within NC’s community

December 14, 2020
Over the past 28 years, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have perfected their elaborate Christmas light display. Their fine-tuned annual production takes over 2,000 hours of labor accumulated over the course of four months. The Taylor’s hard work produces exponential amounts of Joy throughout Kennesaw’s community as Lights of Joy sits at the top of many Georgians’ holiday bucket lists.

Lights of Joy illuminates Kennesaw 

December 9, 2020
Americans across the nation silently struggle with Dyslexia. The learning disability effects 43.5 million people across the globe making it harder for them to read and write.

Debunking Dyslexia

December 8, 2020
NC staff and students diligently work to incorporate COVID-19 protocols into the beloved SWAW tradition. Donations, student volunteers, social distancing, and holiday masks will allow 2020’s SWAW to continue to bring holiday cheer to underprivileged children across Kennesaw and Acworth.

Help Save Shop With A Warrior

December 7, 2020
Shop With A Warrior constitutes an ancient tradition that holds a special place in the hearts of NC’s community. This year, SWAW will look different with smaller teams and COVID-19 regulations. NC still needs SWAW student volunteers, sign up and pay today in Admin 1 to take place in this memorable event and foster change within your community.

Sign up to participate in SWAW!

December 4, 2020
Dear Teachers,

Dear Teachers,

November 22, 2020
Apotheos Roastery tears down stereotypes rooted in the coffee industry by specializing in cold brew coffee. Owner, Dale Hughes hopes to reconnect Kennesaw citizens by sharing his passion for cold brew coffee with his beloved community. “Cold brew is a new phase of coffee; it’s rising about 80% a year when looking at industry trends,” Hughes said.

Apotheos Roastery’s juxtaposition of simplicity and the sweet indulgence of caffeine creates the perfect can of coffee

October 27, 2020
Quarantine sparked creativity and boosted productivity within the creator community. Taylor Swift, Stephanie Meyer, Suzane Collins, Selena Gomez and Charli D’Amelio released new products during the lonely months of isolation that reconnected them with their fans.

Quarantine sparks creativity within the creator community

October 21, 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

October 19, 2020
Led by former CNN employee, Daniel Knode, NC students gain real-life experience through participating in Tomahawk Today’s esteemed program. With an earth-shattering pandemic altering the course of day to day lives, Tomahawk Today’s recording studio changed from NC’s halls to students’ living rooms. “Virtual learning has made it challenging for myself and the students to really get the full experience of Tomahawk Today, but they are doing great, and are still showing a lot of creativity,” Knode said.

Tomahawk Today’s Technology Triumph

September 22, 2020
NC Warriors triumphed over the Alpharetta Raiders Friday night adding another win to their (3-0) record. Coming up on Fall break and a bye week, NC’s football program led by Head Coach Shane Queen, plan to diligently work to refine their skills in order to defeat the Etowah Eagles in their upcoming match October 2.

[PHOTO] Warriors slide past Raiders in a Cobb-Fulton matchup

September 20, 2020
Unlike generic resale stores in the metro Atlantic community, Uptown Cheapskate favors sustainability over self indulgent consumerism strategies. Carrying the same high end products found in prominent retail stores, Uptown Cheapskate emphasizes customer service and sustainability through resale and upcycling.

Shopping small in Kennesaw aides worldwide sustainability effort

September 16, 2020
With a grueling, nation-wide three month quarantine, Americans participated in numerous elaborate trends that disappeared just as fast as they emerged. From documentaries about an eccentric zookeeper to endless amounts of baked banana goods, Americans discovered new ways to occupy their excessive amounts of free time.

Faded Quarantine Fads

September 5, 2020
Escorted by her parents and three siblings, Senior setter Kayla Johnson laughs with her family during an event she has eagerly awaited since joining the varsity team her freshman year. Over the course of her NC volleyball career, she won two AAU club tournaments and received the title of GACA Junior All Star when she recorded 101 aces throughout the duration of her junior season. After graduation, Johnson plans to pursue cosmetology while majoring in business.

NC Lady Warriors Defeat North Paulding Wolfpack

September 3, 2020
Succeeding for 18 years in the Navy and four years serving as Kennesaw’s mayor, Derek Easterling begins his teaching journey at NC. As newly appointed Senior Naval Science Instructor: Lieutenant, Easterling's vast experience in the military and his prominent leadership skills will enable NC’s NJROTC to grow as a unit this year while learning from Easterling. “Easterling has a very energetic personality so his class is always fast paced which allows everything to be completed in a timely manner,” junior Logan Wagner said.

NC welcomes Kennesaw mayor to staff

September 1, 2020
NC freshman Abigail Trout’s younger sister, Lexy, suffered months of pain, doctor visits and surgeries before officially beating brain cancer on April 16th. With only months of chemotherapy ahead and a Florida vacation just around the corner, the Trout family’s life begins to return back to normal after overcoming a terrifying obstacle.

Nine-year-old brain cancer survivor inspires community and manifests hope

May 15, 2020
A sense of severe darkness emerges across the globe during the coronavirus outbreak, yet society refuses to allow it to ruin their quality of life. Innovative, compassionate humans begin to find and carry out innumerable ways to offer light to society during these dark times: charities, online tutoring companies and global organizations constitute the countless establishments providing relief to suffering members of society.

Blinding light emerges amid deafening darkness from coronavirus

April 27, 2020
The NC administration announced its new uniform policy Friday afternoon. The announcement sparked controversy among students, who remain unsure of how to feel about the enforced uniform policy beginning next fall. The new policy serves to help NC create school-wide unity and help inspire students to perform to the best of their ability academically, as well as in all aspects of their life. “While uniforms may seem like an abrupt change to students right now I know it will prove to be beneficial in the long run,” NC counselor Michelle Perlin said.

NC institutes mandated dress code beginning in fall

March 31, 2020
Painting, exercising, and dieting constitute ways to stay in control of one's life in a time when everything seems out of control. Doing what one can to improve their mental health in a time where social distancing creates normality can produce differences when it comes to one's mental state. “Exercising helps me relieve stress and deal with anxiety in a healthy way. The adrenaline produced when exercising helps me feel like I am lifting all the weight off of my shoulders,” NC freshman Carson Walker said.

3 ways to improve your mental health amid a pandemic

March 27, 2020
Human Anatomy's beloved class pet, Chicken Wing the turtle embraced a rare day of freedom outside of her tank. She spent the entirety of third period prowling Mrs. Adams’ classroom while befriending her students. The class enjoyed spending the duration of class studying the anatomy and physiology of a turtle and comparing it to that of a human. “Having a class turtle is such a cool learning experience. I love getting to learn about my four legged friend and watching her explore the classroom,” NC sophomore Harmony Harvey-Morris said.

[PHOTO] Turtle time at NC

March 10, 2020
NC Warrior tennis team travels to Campbell highschool tonight to take on the Spartans. After a tough loss before winter break, the team eagerly awaits to face off against their opponents hoping to bring home a win. “I can't wait to play tonight, I love playing alongside my teammates and learning from them,” sophomore Lorenzo Alcaron said.

[PHOTO] Tennis team to Campbell

February 25, 2020
Honors geometry students across the school united this week to construct bridges using strictly uncooked spaghetti noodles and elmers glue. This project created challenges for many students forcing them to use their problem solving skills while incorporating what they have learned within the geometry classroom. NC sophomore Tyler Rogers overcame the challenge and constructed a bridge that held 72.8 pounds before collapsing. “I enjoyed this project. It was definitely a challenge, but in the end it was worth it when my bridge held the most weight and beat the school record,” Rogers said.

[PHOTO] Spaghetti bridge project

March 3, 2020
NC Standing Ovation Troupe 4225 made memories that will last them a lifetime this weekend at Thescon. NC theatre students united with thousands of Georgia thespians to create numerous new friendships with other actors from different schools. This weekend will forever live in the hearts of all thespians who attended in years to come. After an exhausting weekend fully equipped with acting, singing and dancing, thespians returned home with a multitude of new skills to add to their theatrical tool belts. “This was my first time going to Thescon and it was even more fun than I could have possibly imagined. I can't wait to go back next year,” NC sophomore Alyssa Maclellan said.

NC Thespians triumph Thescon

February 10, 2020
NC thespians eagerly await to embark on an adventure where they will indulge themselves in the world of theatrics this weekend at Thescon. With departure scheduled for 7:30 on Thursday morning, students begin packing their bags and check items off of their to do lists as they prepare to travel to Columbus, Georgia among 5,000 other Georgia thespians. “I'm excited for thescon because I get to learn about theater related subjects from professionals. It's also fun to meet fellow thespians and it is a nice get away from the stress of academics,” junior Ginette Samu said.

Thescon

February 4, 2020
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