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
Hannah Gresham

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor

Hannah Gresham, a senior at NC, joined the newspaper in 2020 to refine her writing skills and make new friends. Sadly, she only experienced the class online, and now as the features editor, she looks forward to the classroom environment with all of her peers. Gresham is a middle child, with an older brother and younger sister who also attends NC. 

Gresham enjoys listening to music, reading, working out, and hanging out with friends. She hopes to travel more in the future, and next year she intends to travel to Europe with NC’s magnet program. Gresham plans on attending college after graduating and studying to work in pediatrics. She hopes to involve herself on her college campus and join clubs while living to the fullest.

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After centuries of fighting for equal rights, women continue the struggle for fair opportunities. Despite claims that gender bias no longer dictates society, women all around the world suffer as a result of this phenomenon. “Social media highlights these issues, and I’ve heard lots of women’s experiences with this prejudice on TikTok or Instagram. Women frequently suffer from some type of reproductive health issue and doctors attempt to judge them off of a male model, but this doesn’t help find the root of the issue. Hopefully eventually women will be taken more seriously and become more educated about their own bodies,” junior Selina Smith said.

Women’s health rights face neglect

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
May 10, 2022
After a chaotic two years, the senior class of 2022 finally reunited in person for their final year of high school. The students will all look back on their high school years fondly and reminisce on the great memories that NC provided. “One of my favorite memories from school is having classroom debates and discussions with some of my favorite teachers. I loved hearing everyone's opinions and being able to make connections with other students,” senior Maddy Nomura said.

Class of 2022 says goodbye to the school that shaped their future

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
April 23, 2022
While frequently brushed to the side, mental health issues in children continue to regularly increase. If left untreated, the affected children can grow up with a slew of health issues that will affect their everyday life. The US Preventive Services Task Force hopes to combat this issue early on in children’s lives by regularly screening for anxiety at their primary care physicians’ offices. Anxiety can remain undetected for a long time, so this process will help identify it at a young age and find treatments.

US task force recommends screening children for anxiety

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
April 21, 2022
Clean energy preserves the earth’s natural energy sources and reduces the risk of environmental disasters. Its counterpart, dirty energy, harms communities and accelerates climate change. Small projects across the nation can not only raise awareness of the issue but additionally spark new ideas. Kennesaw State University, located only 10 minutes away from NC, urged its students to partake in this clean energy movement. In 2019, after a year of collaboration, students revealed a steel-framed “solar tree,” meant to generate over 200 watts of electricity. While the technology only illuminates a nearby sign featuring the University logo, the idea will motivate others to make similar projects.

Clean vs. dirty energy: the fight for sustainability

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
April 18, 2022
Downtown Kennesaw welcomed locals to its annual Big Shanty festival this past weekend, urging them to enjoy the live entertainment, local businesses and multiple food trucks. The event would not occur without the praiseworthy efforts of the Kennesaw Business Association, Superior Plumbing, and the city of Kennesaw. The community applauds the event and continues to come year after year, excited to buy more local treats and relish in the local entertainment.

2022’s annual Big Shanty Festival unites the community and supports local business

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
April 14, 2022
After a year of advocating for her idea, teacher Kathy Ezzel can finally implement the idea to add a Chick-Fil-A to the NC cafeteria. Despite the initial cost, the idea should pay for itself quickly and gain lots of revenue. “I think teachers will enjoy it too, so really this will benefit everyone. As of next year, we will have a new and improved cafeteria,” Ezzel said.

Chick-Fil-A comes to NC

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
March 31, 2022
Crude oil, the most valuable commodity by trading turnover and one of the most widely used, experiences frequently fluctuating prices. Recent prices have hit an all-time high, and in a world with unlimited consumers and producers, no single country or organization can take the blame. Everyone in the global market contributes to this industry and consumers take the blunt force of these trends.

Rising gas prices: Who takes the blame?

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
March 31, 2022
This year’s prom rested in the heart of Atlanta at the zoo, which contained a large ballroom for masses of juniors and seniors to congregate. Hundreds of students came, all dressed in their absolute best, ready to dance and laugh the night away. A small stage at the front of the venue allowed students to dance to the upbeat music. “Usually I hate dancing in front of people, but I was having so much fun that I barely registered anything. My feet ached but every time I heard a good song I couldn’t help but get up and back to the dance floor,” senior Onyx Kimm said.

Glitter masks and elegant ballrooms: prom 2022

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
March 23, 2022
Grammy winner Yebba grew up in an extremely spiritual household, with her family members always singing and playing piano. Her love for music grew as she began singing in church and honed her unique skills. Her dreams switched from a music teacher to a professional artist, and now she performs with numerous top artists, even creating her own album.

From Abbey to Yebba: musical beginnings

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
March 4, 2022
Freedom of speech allows citizens to express their opinions and stands as a vital part of democracy. Voting allows people to communicate their political views and positively influence the government. However, the minimum age at which citizens can vote remains a debated topic. The younger population feels they deserve a right to voice their opinions in elections; however, not all individuals find this argument valid.

[Photo] Opposing Viewpoint: The voting age debate

March 3, 2022
Since the 1990’s, elected officials in numerous states have made unsuccessful attempts to lower the voting age to 16, sometimes even younger. A constitutional amendment to lower the US voting age to 16 would require approval from two-thirds of both houses of Congress and three-fourths of the state legislatures. Yet, the majority of Americans oppose this idea due to adolescents’ lack of maturity and knowledge of politics.

Why the voting age should not change to 16

Hannah Gresham, Reporter
March 3, 2022
The NC varsity baseball team began the season determined, and they hope to continue to excel. Players huddled at the end of the game to celebrate their successful start. “We lost a few seniors last year but a lot of us are back and ready to win. The scrimmage was a great start to the season, to get our energy up. We are all talking about getting a playoff game at home during the second season of regions, it'd be awesome and we’re all excited,” senior outfielder Parker Pegram (#5) said.

Warriors slide into the new season with an 11-3 win

Hannah Gresham and Callie Kinsinger
February 14, 2022
Everyone contains their own limits regarding how much energy they can put into a task before they overwork themselves and fall short of their goals. For a generous amount of students, this energy runs out senior year, right before they graduate and reach adulthood. The negative mindset results in poor grades and a foul mood. However, numerous solutions can allow seniors to finish out their senior year stress-free.

Senioritis finally spreads to NC students

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
February 3, 2022
“I’ll always love Tobey Maguire because he was the first Spider-Man I ever watched, but I can’t deny the new movies are good. Tom Holland’s movies fit so well into the Marvel Universe and I love seeing all of my favorite characters in there. His and Zendaya’s love story is adorable, the newest movie killed me,” junior Ava Green said. The Spider-Man franchise created multiple reboots of the original, changing the plot each time and introducing new villains. Spider-Man defeats the criminals each time, protecting civilians and proving that good always overcomes evil.

Breaking news: Spider-Man times three

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
January 21, 2022
The Weeknd’s 2020 “After Hours” album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, drawing attention to the artists’ unique R&B style. Tesfaye’s songs speak to the world in a time of chaos, providing entertainment and fun TikTok dances. His new album, “Dawn FM”, was recently released and generated a sizable amount of publicity. Filled with 80’s pop music and “hosted” by Jim Carrey, the album cements its place in the charts.

The sun rises on “Dawn FM”

Hannah Gresham and Elijah Pacis
January 13, 2022
Shop With a Warrior gives students an opportunity to foster the holiday spirit and buy gifts for children in need. While some groups shopped for kids who could not attend the event, students still took time out of their day to buy items for the children. “My group had a special needs kid and it was so sweet seeing him light up at the toys he liked. I love being able to give back to the community and help those in need. I think this event teaches NC students a lot,” senior Kevin Pereira said.

Shop with a warrior: NC students provide for the community

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
December 14, 2021
In contrast to men, women more frequently experience sexualization and impossible gender stereotypes as a direct result of the media. Despite the long-running fight for equality, female adolescents remain at a disadvantage due to this exposure from the media. Inaccurate portrayals of women hinder girls' development, resulting in a lifetime of consequences.

The effects of the media’s sexualization on underage girls: A stolen childhood

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
December 12, 2021
As a result of receiving hate for her dark skin, Fatima Lodhi created the anti-colorism campaign Dark is Divine. She aims to empower people with dark skin, and discourage the practice of skin lightening/bleaching. The campaign conducts online classes that help people feel more comfortable in their own skin and ultimately end skin lightening.

The cruel truth of the skin lightening industry

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
December 10, 2021
Hundreds of Britney Spears’ fans swarmed the streets in September to show their support for the pop star. Bright pink flags with the phrase “Free Britney'' waved in the sky and hundreds of posters voiced their support to end the conservatorship. With the help of fans and Spears’ courage, she finally gained the freedom she desired.

Popstar Britney Spears finally free

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
December 8, 2021
Aside from trick or treating and watching scary movies, numerous NC students celebrate the holiday season with haunted houses. “I’ve been to paranoia a couple of times for Halloween, and it's one of my favorites. My friends and I always freak out and scream the whole time, it makes the spooky season so much better,” junior Peyton Kelley said. The attraction includes unsettling screams and haunting scenes that bring about wide eyes and shaking hands.

This spooky season’s frightly fun attractions

Hannah Gresham and Bianca Farfan-Hernandez
October 29, 2021
The focus on global content that “Squid Game” brought has paved the road for it to become one of the most popular shows in the world. “It [Squid Game] was full of mystery and twist. The show was unique because it was available worldwide and had a very interesting concept that left me wanting more after each episode,” sophomore Tyler Goldfine said. The show reached such a wide variety of people due to the diversity of languages it aired in.

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Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
October 28, 2021
The Warriors entered Friday night with a 6-1 record, while the Hawks arrived with a 1-6 record. The Warriors dominated the 3AAAAAAAA region a year prior and so far earned a 3-0 start to 2021 region play. NC will travel to an away game on October 29 against the Marietta Blue Devils, come out and support our Warriors.

Warriors dominate Hillgrove at 42-0

Elijah Pacis and Hannah Gresham
October 27, 2021
On September 26th, hundreds of mourners congregated in Holbrook, New York to pay their respects to Petito. Fire trucks positioned themselves on either side of the funeral home as everyone filed into the building. Posters also hung from a chain link fence adorned with pictures of Petito and messages, focusing on one primary statement made from her aunt in a letter: “She touched the world.”

She touched the world

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
October 25, 2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Teach One to Lead One mentors can no longer come to schools in person but instead carry out the lessons through Zoom calls. Despite the challenges, they aim to make the atmosphere as normal as possible, even allowing students to earn T1L1 bracelets and candy after answering questions correctly.

Teach One to Lead One

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
October 8, 2021
The Women’s March, a group that defends reproductive rights, convened a nationwide mass mobilization to protest Texas’ controversial new abortion law. The widespread rage caused the group, and over 90 other organizations, to organize this national call and hold marches in almost every state. Pro-choice advocates can join, find or host a march on their page and donate to the cause.

The new Texas heartbeat bill

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
October 8, 2021
One of the most popular destinations in Kennesaw Georgia, Oolong Bubble Teahouse, sells a variety of teas. The cafe, owned by women of color, provides both fresh and milk-based teas with numerous toppings. Every customer leaves the anime-themed teahouse with a satisfied smile and newfound desire for the sweet drink.

The rise of the boba generation

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
September 15, 2021
Pigs and Peaches celebrated their twentieth year of BBQ and fun with another entertaining festival. Homemade lemonade appeared at multiple stands and the scent of classic southern food wafted through the air. Now one of the region’s most beloved festivals, the event annually attracts an estimated sixty five thousand visitors.

Pigs and Peaches festival charms locals with BBQ and music

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
August 26, 2021
“When a company as profitable and well-recognized as the Walt Disney Company gets ridiculed by a famous actor, many fans will definitely look at them in a different light. Behind most of these billion-dollar companies are people who only want money,” NC senior Harmony Harvey-Morris said. Several NC students agree that Disney’s lack of regard for their employees mimics that of numerous business practices, who will do whatever it takes to be at the top.

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over “Black Widow”

Hannah Gresham, Features Editor
August 23, 2021
The NC Lady Warriors opened their 2021-2022 season against the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs. NC junior, Jaidyn Garcia utilized hard-earned skills from tournaments in Las Vegas and Orlando, along with the support of her teammates as she led her teammates and they tenaciously held a close game against Kennesaw Mountain. “Jaidyn is one of the best right sides in the state,” NC senior 12th grade outside hitter Carson Walker said.

Scrimmage against Kennesaw Mountain helps Lady Warriors prepare for the season

Hannah Gresham and Bianca Farfan-Hernandez
August 16, 2021
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Charities gearing up for the holidays

Hannah Gresham, Reporter
December 11, 2020
“I am a better business leader, wife, mother and person. He has changed my life. He has changed his siblings and Dad in so many ways too. All for the better. He is one of my greatest blessings,” Melissa Banko said. Her family stands strong and Cooper, Banko’s seven year old son, proudly represents autism.

Autism Misconceptions: Living on the Spectrum

Hannah Gresham, Reporter
December 9, 2020
Although numerous differences presented themselves this senior night compared to others, students still experienced their last days with people who love them and recognized them because of the amazing commitment they put forth. Lillian Southall walked across the fifty-yard line with her two parents at senior night, causing her to reminisce over her years in the band.

Seniors say goodbye to marching band

Hannah Gresham, Reporter
November 4, 2020
The sisters sell most of their baked goods around Christmas seeing as this season people often buy numerous gifts and bake endless treats. They bake their Christmas sugar cookies in shapes resembling Christmas trees and stars, adorned with sweet, colorful icing. “There’s no question in my mind that these cookies are absolutely the best… [They are] so fresh and professional looking. Please keep it that way- along with your cookies your presentation of the cookies will be your sales mantra- you have an absolute business started!” dedicated customer Joyce Wheeler, said.

Simply Delicious Cookies

Hannah Gresham, Reporter
October 30, 2020
“Everyone here is like a big family. Sometimes when a big gust of wind will come and someone’s tent will begin to fly away everyone rushes over to help. It’s nice to have this close, little community,” a vendor at the market who sells plants, Al Jorgenson said. His packed stand contains succulents and other greenery that sit in small, colorful pots.

Acworth’s Farmers Market

Hannah Gresham, Reporter
October 19, 2020
Marchers will no longer be seen in their uniforms when attending games; instead they wear khakis and a blue, dry fit t-shirt. “Just last year all of us were joking around and having fun, practicing for competitions and laughing in the stands at football games. It's crazy how things changed so fast,” NC sophomore Addie Quintana said.

Marching Band takes a hit due to COVID

Hannah Gresham, Reporter
September 17, 2020
In an attempt to accurately portray the landscapes in this historical film, directors chose to film multiple scenes in the controversial province of Xinjiang, China. “It’s hard to watch the movie and not think about the horrible things that have happened in these places,” sophomore Ava Green said.

Boycotts against Disney’s live-action Mulan

Hannah Gresham, Staff
September 16, 2020
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