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
All content by Jameson Johnson
The pop singer Benson Boone has craved popularity since high school. Now, after extensive work in adult life, Boone has gained satisfaction. With the help of a recent TikTok trend, his newest single broke records on Spotify’s charts; Boone’s upcoming tour dates allow new fans to support the musician and enjoy his former music in real life. As society discovers Benson Boone for the first time, he continues pushing out hit songs to shock fans' ears.

The “Beautiful Things” about Benson Boone

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
April 18, 2024
Canceling the spring breakers

Canceling the spring breakers

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
April 12, 2024
The total eclipse typically brings people together for a unique and once-in-a-lifetime event. This year, however, theories surrounding the event ran off into conspiracies. Certain people worried about the excessive preparation while others developed theories to explain the true meaning of the darkness. While families enjoyed watching the eclipse, others stayed hidden in their homes worried something abstract may occur.

What the eclipse truly brings

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
April 10, 2024
After the beloved NC chorus teacher Charley Snell turned in his two weeks, principal Matthew Moody began looking for his replacement. Moody could not find anyone who stood out to him until Usher’s application appeared on his desk. Usher received the new position of chorus teacher, students started off skeptical until his changes began. Everyone at NC loves the newest staff addition

Usher’s in Snell out: new addition to the NC staff

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
April 1, 2024
As the track and field team hosted their first home meet of the season, the graduating athletes said their bittersweet goodbyes to their friends and coaches. NC welcomes the community and parents to wish their beloved athletes goodbye and good luck on their future accomplishments. Although the stirring senior night brought tears to parents' and fellow track stars' eyes, the victorious meet against Kennesaw Mountain did not disappoint.

NC track and field senior night 2024: celebrating champions 

Jacey Cuffie and Jameson Johnson
March 28, 2024
Approaching March, the color green and other items that represent St. Patrick's Day come into play throughout classrooms, along with curated menu items or drinks. Although people may have not educated themselves on the history of St. Patrick, the annual holiday remains widely known. Parades and parties scatter the streets the night of March 17 to celebrate St. Patrick and what he accomplished throughout his lifetime.

The day of green: history of St. Patrick’s Day

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
March 15, 2024
The world views Valentine's Day as a day filled with love and celebration for partners in their lives. The love story of St. Valentine and the start of the Christian Feast stays hidden behind the joyful moments of the love fest as Valentine’s Day appears on the calendar, understanding how the day surrounds love helps to understand the day’s significance.

A special kind of love: the history of Valentine’s Day 

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
February 14, 2024
As February 1 marks the start of Black History Month, people worldwide recognize Black history and their remarkable achievements, mainly in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. During February, people support Black businesses, visit historical African American sites, learn about prominent Black figures and read Black literature. While people continue to spread awareness about Black history, the efforts of strong Black individuals still linger today, most of which contribute to our everyday lives. In honor of Black History Month, The Chant has composed an article on several inventions made or improved by creative Black innovators.

Beyond boundaries: The legacy of Black inventions

Lauren Lee, Callie Kinsinger, Valentina Gonzalez, Nathaniel Jordan, Callie Kinsinger, Ciara Whimbush, Ivan Mendoza, Jasmyn Mitchell, Mia Kirkwood, Mackenzie Blanco, Addie Hill, Jacey Cuffie, Rosalyn Schwanke, Jameson Johnson, Rose Ordonio, and Jasmina Buranich
February 14, 2024
Stereotypes surrounding organ donation have developed over the years and frightened past generations into staying off the registered donation list, but newer generations work toward diminishing the stigma around organ donations. The U.S. continues to see hundreds of names slowly added to the list of donors daily. As the willingness to register as a viable donor increases, the number of organs donated increases to save countless lives.

  Save a life in the afterlife: the rise of organ donors

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
February 6, 2024
As the new year moves into February, certain popular trends from last year should stay in 2023. These trends brought different opinions, especially on fashion and beauty standards. As 2024 begins, unique aspects of these trends belong in the past such as specific statement pieces and creative eyebrow techniques.

Trends that should stay in 2023

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
January 30, 2024
Kennesaw represents an active and creative population. Teenagers enjoy spending the day out on the town and creating new experiences through local businesses scattered across town. Kids feel like their “boring” town lacks innovative places to visit, which proves untrue. Kennesaw holds several locally owned businesses along with exciting activities to experience.

Hidden gems in Kennesaw

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
January 26, 2024
With the holiday break concluded, students received a new set of courses to start the new school year and semester. Students may find the spring semester challenging due to the fast-paced courses within their new classes. The spring semester comes with a heavier workload depending on which courses students choose to take. Finding ways to cope with the stress and the nerves of attending new classes can help students start on the right foot. The new set of courses serves as an opportunity to engage in classes and new friendships rather than sticking with a typical seven-class schedule.

Second semester: How to spring into the right direction

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
January 14, 2024
Toys for Tots has impacted the nation for over half a century by donating millions of toys to support families in need through Christmas. Major Bill Hendricks and his wife created Toys for Tots to provide an enjoyable holiday for needy families. A simple donation to Toys for Tots each year can change a child's view of the holidays for the rest of their life and encourage the child’s future support of similar organizations.

The magic behind Toys for Tots

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
December 14, 2023
Classrooms have evolved to accommodate new trends including recent technology. Looking back on pictures of classrooms taken years ago compared to today, classrooms expanded throughout students’ and teachers’ careers. The atmosphere and appearance of classrooms are adapted to support a new generation. Teachers created their own classroom space and provided comfortable seating options that people do not typically see in a school.

The evolution of classrooms

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
December 13, 2023
In the last five years, students have drifted away from pursuing a teaching degree and half of the educators in the field leave after reaching the classroom. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, student behavior, learning and motivation issues have come to light. Unfortunately, the difficulties teachers endured during online learning did not fade away when students returned to school. The issues that surfaced after COVID-19 failed to gain the acknowledgment of school systems, leaving teachers feeling unmotivated and lacking the energy to continue teaching. The dreadful effects of COVID-19 on the educational systems leave educators with a decision: stay or leave the teaching field.

The reality of empty classrooms

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
December 12, 2023
Holidays tend to cause stress and anxiety, especially since the majority of people visit their families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Although family reminds people of happiness and perfect memories, discomforting emotions may occur. Handling these emotions can seem difficult, but a reminder of certain ways to calm these feelings can remain helpful. While finding solutions to these unwanted feelings may seem impossible, researching and finding what works provides comfort.

Ten tips for surviving the family during the holidays

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
December 5, 2023
After decades of volleyball seasons, NC has failed to see a team quite like this year's varsity volleyball team (42-9). This year, the Lady Warriors won a state title and built a family inside of their sport. As the student body attended every game and matched the dress theme to cheer on their Lady Warriors, the team received support from all of NCs students.

Soaring success of the NC volleyball team

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
November 14, 2023
Throughout the years, social media has evolved into a negative addiction rather than an app where people can express themselves. Social media lets teens compete for the best pictures or who gained the majority of followers. Social media can act as an escape for people while simultaneously causing a serious mental toll. An addiction to social media may result in consequential effects such as depression, anxiety and comparing one to online influencers.

The addiction to social media

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
November 9, 2023
To increase the hype for NC’s 2023 homecoming, students rallied together to dress up for Spirit Week and attend the after-school events hosted throughout the week. Students helped decorate the school to fit the theme “Night in Vegas.” The school's transformed atmosphere, combined with the presence of students and their dates, provided plenty of Instagram-worthy photo opportunities amid the ambiance of fantastic homecoming music.

2023 Homecoming

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
October 23, 2023
In downtown Acworth, Pearl’s Spa creates a relaxing environment for its clients. Owner Susan McElvey took over the spa in 2021 and recently renovated the business for clients’ pleasure. The renovation kept the historic personality of the building while adding the appearance of a cozy and comfortable spa. The therapists and aestheticians who work at the spa strive to create a calm and relaxing environment, allowing anyone who walks through their doors to feel welcomed.

Relaxing at Pearl’s

Jameson Johnson, Johnson
October 19, 2023
Asynchronous days became a repeated event in the calendar shortly after Covid-19 ended, over the last two years Cobb County added at least three asynchronous days to the yearly calendar for students. On asynchronous days, students work from home to catch up on missing assignments or work on new assignments their teachers assigned for the day. As asynchronous days become more frequent in the yearly calendar, with the next day set as Monday, October 16, students wonder if all half days will cease to exist.

Behind the scenes of asynchronous days 

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
October 16, 2023
The 8 Passengers, a beloved family YouTube channel that posts wholesome family vlogs and content, recently became relevant in a negative light. Due to the mother of six, Ruby Franke, abusing her two youngest children over the past few years, she currently faces charges for the accusations. The media has bashed Franke and her business partner Jodi Hilderbrant for the abuse accusations. Franke’s son escaped from the unhealthy household and ran to the closest house, along with calling the authorities to try and save himself from Franke’s abuse. Her five other children endured the abuse for years behind closed doors, altering the family's media reputation.

The truth behind the 8 Passengers

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
October 3, 2023
After Taylor Swift’s astonishing rise to fame, countless people do not support her celebrity status for various reasons. As diehard fans of Swift continue to fill her stadiums, a persistent disagreement with her song lyrics and the re-releasing of her albums continues. Swift seems to reproduce the same music with minor changes and the lyrics continue to sound repetitive and unoriginal.

Is “Taylor’s Version” really that good?

Jameson Johnson, Reporter
September 14, 2023
Plenty of teens seek a loving partner, and that partner may not live close by. If a teen in high school experiences a long-distance relationship, it may impact his or her life in a negative way. Relationships may have repercussions, and communicating in a healthy way helps work through the distance. If the relationship appears strong and both partners seem truly committed, the distance may feel easier.

[Photo] The pros and cons of long-distance relationships in high school

Jameson Jonhson, Reporter
August 30, 2023
For JR Warrior night the NC community started off their first home game playing Westlake. Throughout the first quarter, tension remained high and the crowd's energy was unmatchable. The Warriors put all their effort into playing to the best of their abilities. Although NC lost, the community still enjoyed their first home game and look forward to supporting the football team throughout the 23-24 season.

[Photo] NC Community Opens the Season Against Westlake

Jameson Jonhson, Reporter
August 24, 2023
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