The award-winning voice of North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

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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
Giovanna Talone

Giovanna Talone, Sports Editor

Giovanna Talone, a junior at North Cobb is the Sports Editor for The Chant. Talone has always loved writing and writes any chance she gets. A multi-athlete herself, Talone ironically loves writing about sports the most. Following graduation, Talone hopes to go to college to pursue sports medicine. She loves speaking Portuguese and visiting her family in Brazil. Cooking and baking are another one of Talone’s passions and she frequently cooks traditional Brazilian foods and desserts.

 

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Society today needs to bring back the traditional husband-wife duties. Women belong in the kitchen, and NC must enforce these ways. With requiring culinary classes to graduate, female students will become an asset in the kitchen for their husbands and kids.

NC needs to change culinary to an all-female class

Giovanna Talone, Sports Editor
March 31, 2023
Friday March 3, a Mexican cartel kidnapped four Americans in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico. With one member in the group traveling for cosmetic surgery, her three friends accompanied her from South Carolina. Two of the group survived, but a gang killed the other two members.

Four kidnapped Americans in Matamoros, Mexico found

Giovanna Talone, Sports Editor
March 15, 2023
NC senior athletes signed on national signing day, February 1. Teammates, coaches, family members and friends attended the signing ceremony to celebrate the athletes' hard work paying off. Baseball, soccer, lacrosse, volleyball and football supporters cheered on the players throughout the process.

NC high school athletes turn collegiate

Giovanna Talone, Sport Editor
February 8, 2023
NC senior guard Giovanni Harris (5) tries to steal the ball from Osborne junior guard Farrell Suber (4) during their match February 3. Prior to the boys’ game, the NC basketball program held senior night in the Arena. Supporters from the girls’ (12-11) and boys’ (16-6) teams attended to cheer the Warriors for their athletic contributions. With two seniors on the girls' team, six seniors on the boys' team and six managers, all gained recognition for their dedication to the NC basketball program.

NC basketball senior night ends with a blowout from the Lady Warriors 

Giovanna Talone, Sport Editor
February 6, 2023
The NC Lady Warriors’ varsity basketball team (5-5) took on Harrison’s Hoyas (2-6) November 10 at home in the Arena. With a packed student section and coming off of a win against the South Paulding Spartans (0-7), the girls played confidently. Unfortunately, minor mistakes led the Warriors to slip up and the Hoyas ended up winning in a tight and well-played game with a final score of 33-40.

Close game against the Hoyas leaves the Lady Warriors in defeat

Giovanna Talone, Sports editor
December 9, 2022
NC Warriors (5-0) blew out the Denmark Danes (2-3) 42-10 during the first round of the 2022 Georgia High School Association (GHSA) playoffs. The win advanced NC into the sweet 16, the top 16 teams left in playoffs, held November 18 at the Emory Sewell Stadium. If the Warriors win, they will advance and play against the winner of the Westlake Lions (3-1) v. Parkview Panthers (3-2) game November 18.

NC hounds the Danes in first-round playoff game

Giovanna Talone, Sports Editor
November 17, 2022
Join us at The Chant as we discuss what not to bring up at the dinner table this Thanksgiving. This year people from all over the world will travel to join family over a meal. Lauren Lee and Giovanna Talone talk about those topics forbidden to bring up while gathered around the table.

What NOT to say around the Thanksgiving table

Lauren Lee and Giovanna Talone
November 9, 2022
Students prepare themselves to take the first Portuguese V class offered at NC. The class will begin in the spring semester and open doors for those wanting to excel in their knowledge of the language. Portuguese teacher Tatiana Watson plans her lessons for the new course and expresses her excitement as the first Portuguese teacher in Georgia to offer this course.

NC offers the first Portuguese V class in Georgia

Giovanna Talone, Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Childhood friends senior lacrosse face-off and midfielder Matheus Talone and goalie Jonathan Castro will play for and attend LaGrange College together for the next four years. The lacrosse duo announced their commitment jointly Monday, October 3. Playing their last and final year at NC, the boys plan to make the most of their season.

Lacrosse duo commits to LaGrange College

Giovanna Talone, Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
When The Chant’s former editor-in-chief, Amber Roldan wrote an April Fools article announcing NC's new uniforms policy the false statement still created a buzz around the school. With certain students liking the idea and others hating it, several students felt relieved knowing they could wear what they wanted with the dress code as the only restraint. However, NC should turn the joke into reality by mandating uniforms.

NC should unite with uniforms

Giovanna Talone, Sports Editor
September 27, 2022
Junior class president and small business owner Ryan Lacey started a club inspiring entrepreneurs in search of new business opportunities. With meetings every Wednesday afternoon in Mr. Dennard’s room (806), Lacey invites all students to attend and bring their ideas with them. The club welcomes students with or without prior knowledge of the business. Seniors Lucky Dang and Haneen Mohommad pitched their creative entrepreneurial ideas to the club’s attendees.

Entrepreneur Alley calls all future business owners

Giovanna Talone, Sports Editor
September 19, 2022
A recent multi-state E. coli outbreak connects back to Wendy’s lettuce used in the company’s sandwiches. Individuals with E. coli symptoms remain encouraged to report any concerns to a health department to reduce the spread of the disease. Until health officials determine the cause, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention encourages customers to continue eating at Wendy’s, until the release of further information on the investigation.

Wendy’s new menu item: E. coli

Giovanna Talone, Sports editor
September 12, 2022
The Los Angeles R&B singer with over 25 million monthly Spotify listeners, Giveon, presents his “Give Or Take” tour performing in over 40 cities across America with the exception of two shows in Canada. Starting the tour on August 16 in Philadelphia, he will perform his last show in Toronto on October 19. Featured on songs with Drake, Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar and Lil Durk, Giveon continues to sing alongside prominent rappers and singers.

GIVĒON’s Give or Take tour comes to Atlanta

Giovanna Talone, Sports Editor
September 2, 2022
The US’s Extreme Heat Belt predicts millions of Americans will suffer dangerous heat waves in the following years due to climate change and global warming. The atmosphere’s temperature continues to rise while scientists search for solutions to slow down the increasing temperatures. The extreme heat belt could impact over 107 million Americans prior to 2053, reaching temperatures over 125 degrees Fahrenheit.

Extreme Heat Belt crisis tightens across the U.S

Giovanna Talone, Sports Editor
August 30, 2022
Teens across the globe consume high levels of caffeine daily. Around one third of teenagers from ages 12 to 17 drink energy drinks regularly. Teens commonly consume the drinks in the morning, prior or during school. Sold in vending machines across campus, energy drinks regularly attract students who receive minimal sleep. Research reveals the harm that drinks with high levels of caffeine can cause on a child, and provide healthier and safer options instead.

Do energy drinks provide energy?

Giovanna Talone, Sports Editor
August 30, 2022
To kick off the 2022 varsity football season, the Warriors versed the 2021 7A region state champions, The Collins Hill High School Eagles. With the scrimmage hosted at home, students and fans gathered in NC’s bleachers to support the Warrior’s first Friday night lights since the victorious spring game in May. Confidently, the Warriors won the scrimmage with a score of 41-0. They will continue to improve for next week's match taking place at Buford High School.

Warriors defeat defending state champs 41-0 in Friday night’s scrimmage

Giovanna Talone, Sports Editor
August 16, 2022
For over 100 years, fish amongst other marine life live their lives in a glass tank. On display for thousands to see, the fish swim in never-ending circles until their final days of life. In addition to marine life, animals exploited for entertainment and money remain prevalent in circuses and zoos. Companies receive backlash for the inhumane conditions the animals endure, however, several ignore the remarks. Actions to prevent animals from living in captivity and free those already captive, remain possible. Marine life deserves the ocean instead of tanks.

Dangerous impacts for marine life in captivity

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
May 18, 2022
After two weeks of practice, the NC varsity football team took on the Harrison Hoyas on May 13 for their annual spring game. Both teams’ bleachers flooded with supporters from each school. The intense match ended with the Warriors defeating the Hoyas 28-7, setting off the new season with a win.

Warriors leash the Hoyas 28-7

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
May 17, 2022
After months of planning, the Kennesaw police department might receive a new home next to the public works building off Moon Station Road. This will also cause workers at City Hall to relocate. Because of the cost that will contribute to the building, the project will potentially start as soon as possible.

[Photo] Reforms in the city of Kennesaw

Lauren Lee, Reporter
May 16, 2022
Malachi Singleton verbally committed to the University of Arkansas on Monday, April 25 accompanied by his parents and siblings. His support system, including his football team, coaches, family and friends, cheered Singleton on after his announcement. After years of hard work and dedication, Singleton will begin his new journey in hopes of playing in the NFL.

Star quarterback Malachi Singleton commits to Arkansas

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
May 11, 2022
The Greenhouse Gang will host a plant sale May 4 through May 7. On Wednesday through Friday, the shop will open from 3:30 p.m until 5:30 p.m., and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m until 2:00 p.m. The sale will contain flowers, veggies, herbs, succulents amongst other plants. With prices ranging between $3-$10 each plant, certain plants stay in the pot while buyers can remove them and plant them in their yard. The Greenhouse accepts payments in the form of cash or checks addressed to NC Horticulture.

Greenhouse Gang plant sale

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
May 3, 2022
After the Warriors dominated the Wildcats in their first game, they understood their obligation to maintain their upper hand for the next round. Despite their victory, the Warriors stayed vigilant knowing the Wildcats may return the blow. As the Warriors entered their second game, the fans and coaches motivated the Warriors to start off strong.

Warriors advance through playoffs with doubleheader win against Camden County

Jasmina Buranich and Giovanna Talone
April 29, 2022
At 10:15 this morning, NC held an informational meeting in the library hosting Kennesaw State University librarian assistant professor Leslie Drost. Drost taught students how to access and navigate KSU’s library database. The library on KSU’s campus offers several sites and resources for research projects or homework. Library staff and students also offer help with class locations along with any questions or concerns. “[The meeting] was very informative, and I learned a lot about the different databases KSU has for research. I learned how to access different resources that can be helpful for homework and essays. She [Drost] answered a lot of our questions and was super helpful,” senior Yasmin Chagas said.

NC hosts KSU librarian

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
April 19, 2022
70% of the leading cause of teenage deaths in the United States result from motor vehicle accidents. Several fatalities result from teenagers behind the wheel. Teens in recent years endure exposure to new distractions such as phones which provide the opportunity to text and call. Cellphones and texting will not go away, but teenagers using cell phones can. Distracting driving appears more in teens than in other ages, with teens' fatality rate three times the amount for drivers over the age of 20, as of 2019.

Georgia driving age: raise or not?

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
April 15, 2022
The Warriors returned home with a devastating loss after playing an intense match against Marietta. With the Blue Devils hosting senior night, the fans and players’ energy remained high during the entire game. The NC 2022 season ends the week prior to spring break, with the last game played at home against Harrison’s Hoyas. Seniors from both teams prepare to play the last games of their high school careers next week while gaining support from family, teammates, coaches and friends.

NC varsity soccer teams walk away from Marietta in defeat

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
April 1, 2022
Principal Moody announces NC’s new on-campus living situation available for all attending students. With construction beginning this summer, the dorms will open to all grades in the 2023-24 school year. Applications must be filled out prior to the end of the 2021-22 school year. Any students that previously served outside school suspension or a maximum amount of five days of in-school suspension will lose the ability to live on campus. For more information, go to NC’s website under the “new living” tab.

Live in school stay in school: NC welcomes new on-campus dorms

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
March 31, 2022
Sources of Strength advisors met in the lunchroom on Wednesday, March 30 to hand out candy with positive messages to spread kindness around NC. Students take a message, pass a message and spread an inspirational charitable act to their peers. “I like that Sources of Strength is providing this support because one small act can help improve so many students' lives. One sentence could go a long way,” freshman student Mia Prozorac said.

Sources of Strength spreads kindness

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
March 30, 2022
After eight years of renovating its facilities, NC hosted its first home track meet on March 25. The JV track and field team dedicated themselves to their meet and placed in several events. Overall the girls placed second to Campbell High School and the boys placed first altogether. The Warriors look forward to the rest of their season and hope to host future meets.

NC hosts their first track and field meet in 8 years

Jasmina Buranich and Giovanna Talone
March 29, 2022
With prom approaching, seniors, juniors and underclassmen with an upperclassman date buy tickets for prom in the cafeteria or through My Payments Plus this week. This Saturday, March 19, students will attend at the Carlos Ballroom in the Savanna Hall at the Atlanta Zoo for NC’s first prom since 2019. “I’m excited to go to prom because this is my first time. I remember watching movies and seeing how exciting and fun prom looks, but because of Covid and the previous classes before me not being able to go, I was scared because I thought I wouldn't get the chance this year,” junior Bianca Mariano said.

Prom tickets for sale

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
March 15, 2022
Jaxon Bampfield verbally committed to Norwich University through Instagram on March 1st. The senior played all four years of high school on the lacrosse team and a previous year in eighth grade. His greatest inspiration, NC lacrosse alumni Walker Goodsite, pushed and inspired Bampfield to play his best every day. Bampfield appreciates his coaches, parents, family and friends for supporting him throughout his lacrosse career at NC.

Jaxon Bampfield: from Warrior to Cadet

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
March 10, 2022
With summer approaching and under three months until graduation, NC seniors collect caps and gowns for graduation in the PAC. Teachers and peers congratulate them, sharing mixed feelings about leaving NC. “Thank you to everyone that helped me get to this point in life, you deserve the world. For everyone who envy’s me, find peace in life. You won't get far with a negative mindset,” senior Joshua Josephs said.

Seniors collect their caps and gowns

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
March 1, 2022
The Lady Warriors ended their season on Tuesday, February 15. Seniors, Dayuna Colvin and Mohassen Thomas continue their basketball careers at Butler University in Kansas and Huntingdon College in Alabama respectiely, following graduation this spring. Remaining juniors, sophomores and freshmen plan on returning and playing with the Warriors in the upcoming season. “The girls played hard and you could tell that the team was really close and really there for each other. I think that's what makes up a team, and if you really have that sisterhood. I think that's exactly what the girls team had,” sophomore varsity cheerleader Kayla Pierrepaul said.

Girls and boys varsity basketball teams wrap up the 2022 season

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
February 24, 2022
The Warrior's boys varsity lacrosse team entered the field after their fall pre-season ended in November 2021. A total of 12 seniors occupied last year's 2021 spring season. Their graduation caused a major setback for the Warriors. Nonetheless, coaches and players remain confident for this season. Current seniors, like Braden Coats, remain positive playing their final season at NC.

Varsity boys lacrosse scores 17-1 win against Sprayberry

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
February 14, 2022
Students from Mr. Knode’s audio visual class went into the courtyard to film a video project. Their project serves as a demonstration video of correct use and assemblement of a tripod. They use their skills learned in Mr. Knode’s class to put together their video. Students Justin Lynn, Mia Kirkwood, Benjamin Mathis and Matthias Lamps collaborate ideas and work together on their assignment.

NC students demonstrate how to use a tripod

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
February 8, 2022
Excited to play their first game, the varsity Warrior girls worked hard to improve their skills and strategies over the past three weeks. Girls varsity head coach Justin Buckles pushes his team and prepares them for the season. The girls will continue practicing and working hard as they take on teams like Walton and Harrison in the upcoming weeks.

Varsity soccer teams kick off the 2022 season

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
January 31, 2022
NC cafeteria staff member of 25 years, Martha Cothran, serves sophomore Ryan Lacey school lunch. “When I look at staff members, it's 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
ll NC Warrior basketball teams play tonight against North Paulding High School at North Paulding. Players from the teams share their excitement in taking on the Greyhounds. “I have a lot of faith in our team, and I feel we are well prepared for tonight against North Paulding, “ sophomore Varsity Lady Warrior Taylor Albritton said. From left to right: Javaughn Hardy, Mike Cooksey, Monte Pellott and Terrell Reeves

North Paulding Basketball Game

Giovanna Talone, Reporter
January 25, 2022
All NC Warrior basketball teams play tonight against North Paulding High School at North Paulding. Players from the teams share their excitement in taking on the Greyhounds. “I have a lot of faith in our team, and I feel we are well prepared for tonight against North Paulding, “ sophomore Varsity Lady Warrior Taylor Albritton said. From left to right: Javaughn Hardy, Mike Cooksey, Monte Pellott and Terrell Reeves

Senior forward captain Alex Acosta (35) ran the court at NC’s first region game Tuesday right alongside junior forward Terrell Reeves (30). Acosta started off the 2021-22 season playing his 3rd and final varsity season with the NC Warriors as the lone senior on the team. Acosta motivates his team before games, getting them hyped in the locker room and preparing them to have fun and to stay positive when playing.

NC Warriors face defeat against Marietta Blue Devils

Giovanna Talone and Jasmina Buranich
January 15, 2022
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