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Amber Roldan, Editor-in-Chief

Amber Roldan, an eager senior at NC, joined the newspaper staff in 2019 to pursue her dream career in the journalism field. Fueled by her faith and coffee addiction, she loves surrounding herself with friends and family.

If Roldan isn't behind the screen writing or editing articles, she can usually be found on stage. Roldan indulges herself in the realm of theatrics and serves as NC’s Standing Ovation Drama Board President. In her limited free time, she loves exploring new coffee shops, blasting Taylor Swift, thrifting, and attending Mass on Sundays. 

Honored to serve as The Chant’s Editor-in-Chief, Roldan remains ecstatic to see what senior year holds. She looks forward to embarking on this journey and sharing it with The Chant’s readers.

 

 

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Kennesaw locals and officials celebrated the opening of the citys new recreational center Tuesday morning before the annual State of the City address. The admirable facility impressed guests as they reveled at the grand interior during the first KBA luncheon of 2022. The success of Tuesday’s opening created networking opportunities and allowed guests to strengthen and establish relationships. “Networking is not about what you can do for me and what I can do for you necessarily in a direct sales. It is about your personal sphere of influence. The mayor said it earlier at the ribbon-cutting: its about relationships. Thats what our businesses and community are built on,” Mike Everhart of Great Gig Dance Company said.

City of Kennesaw kicks off a bigger, better, brighter year with ribbon cutting and KBA luncheon

January 21, 2022
NC Standing Ovation cultivated holiday cheer with their Christmas show Thursday evening. The 7 pm show cost $3 to attend showcasing the talent of 10 of NC’s finest thespians. The fast-paced comedy enthralled audience members, easily evoking laughter and compounding the holiday spirit.

NC Standing Ovation embraces holiday season with the festive performance

December 10, 2021
NC Standing Ovation invites students in all grade levels to Audition for their annual musical on December 13 and 14. This year, NCs theater department decided to put on the iconic musical: High School Musical. Auditions next week will allow Director Candice Corcoran to perfectly cast the musical. Students planning to audition should prepare a one-minute monologue and one-minute excerpt of a song.

Audition for High School Musical December 13 & 14!

December 7, 2021
Despite boasting a free and equal environment, America has turned her back on Asian Americans one too many times. Since the COVID-19 outbreak the spread of anti-Asian sentiment and racist rhetoric dramatically spiked. Professionals link this rise with the negative connotation between Asians and the COVID-19 disease. Inaccurate assumptions about America’s Asian communities single-handedly destroy the American dream.

Hate crimes in Atlanta cultivate Anti-Asian sentiment

December 3, 2021
After five long months of teasing fans with strategic easter eggs, Taylor Swift dropped her highly-anticipated re-recorded album: “Red (Taylor’s Version)” on Friday, November 12. The 30 track album exemplified Swift’s talent and exhibited her matured voice as she sang songs originally released in 2012. Alongside of the album itself, Swift released a short film in addition to a music video.

A lot going on at the moment: Taylor Swift re-enters Red era

November 17, 2021
NC culinary, chorus, orchestra, JROTC, and ASL students joined forces on Thursday morning to honor local servicemen and women in the observance of Veterans Day. The collaboration from these students paid off and provided local veterans with an honorable service genuinely thanking them for upholding America’s freedom.

NC celebrates honored veterans

November 12, 2021
Enthusiasm and applause filled Harrison High Schools Performing Arts Center on Saturday as the home of the Hoyas hosted the annual One-Act competition. Saturday’s competition allowed actors and actresses from five different local schools to bond over a common love of theatre. “My first One-act was so memorable because of how much fun we had. I loved being with my friends and watching amazing shows, as well as getting on stage and doing what we love. One-Act was so much fun and something I will never forget,” sophomore Savannah Tighe said.

NC makes an impressive first impression at One Act

October 27, 2021
As a female small business owner, Amina Sahovic fearlessly sets the business world on fire with her local small business: Glossy and Bossy. G&B celebrated its second birthday and two years of trials and triumphs on September 13th.

Amina Sahovic: the girl boss behind Glossy and Bossy

October 20, 2021
NC Students spent hours Saturday afternoon preparing for the 2021 homecoming dance. Numerous students splurged on luxuries to feel confident in their appearances. From acrylic nails to professional hairdos and makeup, students dressed their best and danced the night away.

NC homecoming dance enchants all in attendance

October 11, 2021
Senior varsity volleyball player Khemille Brown served as team Stacked’s student coach. Her volleyball expertise and positive outlook on the game boosted the team’s spirit as she offered courtside advice.

Volleyball tournament sets homecoming week up for success

October 7, 2021
NC’s enthusiastic welcome of Big Shanty Elementary students proves the important value of unity within a community that the Acworth area highly boasts. Despite an unusual school day, the Big Shanty staff and administrators conducted a successful agenda and praised NC’s quick accommodations. Big Shanty hopes to resume classes as normal within the week but forever knows a supportive school family surrounds them.

BREAKING NEWS: NC welcomes eager elementary school students 

October 6, 2021
Frequent dress code debates spark controversy in NC’s halls as teachers target young females, forcing them to hide their bodies. Covering innocent body parts to protect male students hurts females’ body images and teaches them that their bodies exist to please others.

School sponsored sexulization: demolish dress dictation

August 26, 2021
In an effort to unite locals through the power of authentic home-cooked salsa while simultaneously fighting for underprivileged families in Colombia, the Alarcons started their esteemed small business: Hola Salsa. “We created Hola Salsa to spread the deliciousness of moms cooking while spreading some love along the way,” Esteban Alarcon said.

Alarcons wave hola to building kitchens in rural Colombia

August 26, 2021
For the first time since March 13, 2020, NC boasts a full student population. A highly anticipated return to face-to-face learning came with a learning curve for a multitude of students. To achieve a productive school year students must adapt to the realities of in-person learning once again. Staying organized, remaining positive, studying, and having fun will ensure success and allow teenagers to look back on their high school careers with nothing but admiration.

How to have a “hot girl” school year

August 19, 2021
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 1, 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

March 31, 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

March 31, 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.

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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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, Easterlings 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 ones 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 ones 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 Anatomys 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 cant wait to play tonight, I love playing alongside my teammates and learning from them,” sophomore Lorenzo Alcaron said.

Tennis team to Campbell

February 25, 2020
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