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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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Instead of having a spring musical the Standing Ovation formed three one-act shows. Shows named Rest In Peace, 100 Dresses, and Twitch make up the different shows performed on May 18th, 19th, and 21st. For seniors this will resemble the last shows they will perform. Even though they will act one last time together, their friendships will build and never go back down.

NC’s Standing Ovation hosts a series of one act performances

May 14, 2021
Offering a variety of unique flavors every week, Crumbl Cookies’ rotating menu thrills the taste buds of everyone who walks through the doors. With affordable prices and delicious dessert, Crumbl Cookies quickly climbs the ranks becoming one of America’s top dessert destinations.

Crumbl Cookies: Kennesaw’s newest dessert destination

May 4, 2021
College consists of a time of independence for the first time from parents, most importantly reliance on financial help from parents. Options exist to help college students afford living expenses, such as part-time campus jobs and federal work study programs.

[PHOTO] Adulting: How to pay for college

May 1, 2021
Downtown Kennesaw embraced its esteemed Civil War history this weekend as locals emerged themselves in downtown Kennesaw’s rich heritage amid festival activities. With food appealing to everyone’s unique taste buds and products for varying interests, the Big Shanty Festival constitutes an eagerly anticipated event every year.

2021’s Big Shanty Festival celebrates community through the union of Kennesaw locals

April 19, 2021
Fans continue to play Fearless (Taylors Version) on repeat since its release on April 9th. The 26 track album tells stories of heartbreak, love, and moving on. “My favorite track [on Fearless (Taylors Version) is ‘Forever & Always (Piano Version)’. I’ve had a lot of failed friendships where they’d say they won’t forget about me and they won’t leave but that’s obviously not the case. I’m also a sucker for ballads so I like the piano version more,” NC junior Caroline Anglin said.

Taylor Swift fearlessly begins the process of re-recording her discography

April 19, 2021
The NC Warrior varsity tennis team defeated the Campbell Spartans Thursday afternoon and secured their spot in the second round of the GHSA state tournament. The team of 7 boys eagerly awaits to compete in the second round of state later this week. “Campbell is respectably a tough opponent, but I always see my team getting better and better, I am so grateful to be a part of this team,” Alarcon said.

Warriors trample Spartans with 3-1 state win

April 19, 2021
Menstruation serves as a natural process experienced by women throughout the world. Menstruation products remain essential goods purchased by women across the world. Despite the necessity of these products America’s government profits from feminine products through the enforcement of the pink and tampon taxes.

Patriarchal Periods?

April 13, 2021
NC magnet senior, Kacy Handzel leaves her mark on NC through the creation of Blissful Boxes. Handzel juxtaposed generosity with business skills to create her nonprofit charity. Blissful Boxes constitutes a prominent community outreach program aiming to provide women in need with basic hygiene products.

Blissful Boxes inspires change throughout community

April 2, 2021
NC’s Tik Tok House: The Warrior Nation Cave racks up a following of 135.3M people after its first month on the app. The house continues to explore the possibilities of the Tik Tok realm as members embrace their second month as a Tik Tok content creator house participant. “This past month has been so eventful and rewarding, I have met so many friends through the Warrior Nation Cave,” WNC senior Addie Ray said.

NC embraces the Warrior Nation Cave

April 1, 2021
Dino Dudes a club at NCdatesback to 1970; the club immerses itself in the realm of paleontology on a daily basis. As members learned the news of a dinosaur bone discovery on NC’s Robert Mathias home field thrilled the ancient club. “The T-rex horn was the first tangible dinosaur bone that I have seen. It was so exciting to see an actual bone instead of just looking at pictures,” Dino Dudes secretary, Ellie Razo said.

NC soccer team stumbles upon dino discovery

April 1, 2021
NC teachers joined educators across the county on Friday when they received the COVID-19 vaccinations at Jim R. Miller Park. The mass vaccination site effectively allowed teachers to receive vaccines to prioritize their health as they continue to open their classrooms to face-to-face students eager to learn. 100% of NC teachers polled received the COVID-19 vaccination when presented with the option. 80% of these teachers received the Moderna vaccine, while the remaining 20% received Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccination.

GA teachers embrace COVID-19 vaccination eligibility

March 22, 2021
With the multitude of pathways available to invest, teenagers can put their money to good use as soon as they turn 18. No matter how small the amount, spending money to receive money in the long run can provide teenagers with a general understanding of investing in the future.

[PHOTO] Adulting: Investing for Teens

March 22, 2021
March 13th marks the one-year anniversary of when COVID-19 took over the world. Looking back, numerous changes occurred last year, but many aspects regarding the virus remain the same.

[PHOTO] Happy First Birthday, COVID-19!

March 12, 2021
NC’s esteemed theater department spent numerous hours rehearsing and perfecting their inaugural virtual performance. The talent of cast and crew members combined with hard work and dedication resulted in a successful show that viewers can access on March 11th and 12th. “Virtually rehearsing was strange, I’m so used to being on a stage or being backstage that being in my own home was a new experience. It was still very fun and I felt less anxious and pressured because instead of performing in front of an audience, I got to perform in front of my friends and I had a lot of fun,” Tonge said.

NC Standing Ovation virtually presents: Oh What A Tangled Web

March 8, 2021
Air fryers continue to sweep the nation thanks to their user-friendly convenience. Instant Pot’s detachable air frying lid allows users to easily convert their beloved Instant Pots into air fyers. This convenient $80 lid allows Instant Pot users to experience the best of both world and jump on the air fryer bandwagon.

Air fryers: the unlikely kitchen appliance on the rise

March 7, 2021
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March 7, 2021
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
The cast and crew of Once On This Island Jr. made memories that would last them a lifetime as they sang and danced out their hearts on stage this weekend. Practice truly did perfect this production, along with behind the scenes magic, including makeup and microphones. “I am going to miss the environment that the theater creates so much when I graduate. It will be so sad to leave behind Mrs. Bryd, Mrs. Corcoran, and all of my friends,” senior Liz Mayorga said.

The story of Ti Moune; told by NC actors and actresses 

February 3, 2020
Daily, thrifters stumble upon hidden gems, such as this brand new NC when perusing the aisles of their favorite thrift stores. “Finding clothing for such low prices when thrifting is surreal and always keeps me on my toes,” sophomore Lorenzo Alarcon said.

[PHOTO] The 5 Ws of thrifting

January 31, 2020
On-stage enemies and off-stage besties Zoë Zavala and Kelcie Crosby shared numerous laughs over the long months preparing to make their stage debuts. This friendship continues to flourish despite the shows closing the girls hold onto memories that will last them a lifetime. All 50 cast members created an unbreakable bond with each other and look forward to making even more memories in the next year’s musical.

Baker students dip their tails into the world of theatre

January 29, 2020
Sophomore forward Alex Acosta lines up for a free throw after a personal foul by the Hawk’s defense. Though a physical game, the Warrior frontcourt proved dominant, slightly outrebounding the Hawks. Seniors Justin Coleman and Freddy Wood contributed significant numbers in a resounding 50-37 win. “Our team just looked like we wanted it more,” Magnet sophomore Lawrence Kimani said.

[PHOTO] Warriors defeat Hawks for fifth region win

January 27, 2020
NC Lady Warrior Softball team welcomed Coach Scott Turchan as their new Varsity head coach today. Turchan released the exciting news first period during an assembly. Players perceived the announcement well and remain hopeful to continue their esteemed legacy this season with Turchan leading towards success. “I can't wait to develop these girls as not only softball players, but as people in the long run,” Turchan said.

[PHOTO] Turchan takes a swing at softball

January 21, 2020
Instead of settling for an ordinary job for a teenager, NC senior Amina Sahovic created her own company and became the CEO of GlossyandBossy. “The most rewarding part of GlossyandBossy has really been seeing how far I’ve come mentally and physically to create this business. I have learned so much, and seeing all the people happy with their products makes everything so worth it,” Sahovic said.

“Every girl needs a gloss to be a boss”

December 4, 2019
NC’s Warrior basketball teams dressed to impress to commemorate their second home game. The boys eagerly await to play their hearts out tonight as they battle against the Cherokee Highschool Warriors. The JV basketball team starts the festivities with their match starting at four thirty. Varsity follows at seven thirty; both teams hope to see as many familiar faces in the stands as possible to encourage them to defeat their nemesis on the court. “The thrill of sharing the court with my teammates is something I look forward to every game day,” sophomore Alex Acosta said.

[PHOTO] NC basketball game

December 3, 2019
Hunger and Homelessness unite to kill millions of innocent victims each year. However, they don't have to. Small acts of service within one’s community allows large global effects to be made. Volunteering at a local homeless shelter or soup kitchen saves lives and helps eliminate homelessness and hunger worldwide. “Change starts with you but it doesn't start until you do,” Tom Ziglar said.

Salvation through Service

December 4, 2019
The AES lego competition enables students to dive deep into their imaginations and relish in their creativity. Students can see tangible results of actualizing their imaginations. “Lego has essentially taken the concrete block, the building block of the world, and made it into the building blocks of our imagination,” Ayah Bdeir said.

[PHOTO] Building future architects, brick by brick

November 21, 2019

AP Human…Rights

November 21, 2019
Micheal Fay’s inhumane sentence reveals unjust discrepancies in Singapore’ government

Micheal Fay’s inhumane sentence reveals unjust discrepancies in Singapore’ government

November 14, 2019
A pungent smell saturates the 700 hallway as Zoology students dive into dissecting a frog. Students receive hands on learning experience as they watch their textbooks come to life before their eyes. This dissection enabled students to enrich their understanding of an organism's internal organs.

[PHOTO] Frog dissection

November 12, 2019
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