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Jasmina Buranich, Copy Editor

Jasmina Buranich, a junior at NC, joined The Chant in 2022 to fulfill her passion for writing and social media networking. Entering her second to last year on staff, Buranich hopes to research and write about current social issues and her opinions. When not writing, Buranich enjoys spending time with her friends and traveling to NYC with her family. After high school, Buranich hopes to attend law school and become an immigration lawyer.

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Black and Latino communities must endure the disparity gap that implicit bias has caused. Even in systems such as healthcare and criminal justice, people of color cannot feel safe knowing people hold unconscious biases against them. Various political leaders such as Kamala Harris have proposed the idea of implicit bias training to help lessen inequality in America.

The bias plaguing America’s health and legal systems

Jasmina Buranich, Copy Editor
May 22, 2023
In this photo provided by the Montana Governors Office, Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signs a law banning TikTok in the state, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Helena, Mont. That law made Montana became the first state in the U.S. to completely ban TikTok. (Garrett Turner/Montana Governors Office via AP)

UPDATE: Montana’s ban on TikTok presents a domino effect

Jasmina Buranich, Copy editor
May 18, 2023
As teenagers enter the workforce and determine their majors and post-college plans, they must establish which career factors matter. Of course, people wish to live comfortably, but they must decide if they want to work high-paying jobs and put up with a high-stress environment. Understanding where money and happiness rank on their list of necessities can help determine which jobs will suit them.

Intrinsic motivation’s impact on professions and businesses

Jasmina Buranich, Copy Editor
May 16, 2023
Religious texts and philosophical concepts frequently argue that truth sets people free and solves society’s problems. Vice President Kamala Harris includes this concept in her book, “The Truths We Hold: An American Journey”. Though Harris wrote her book before her and President Joe Biden’s campaign, Harris introduces her plans to create a safer country and calls the next generation to action to create change in America.

Kamala Harris’s must-read: “The Truths We Hold: An American Journey”

Jasmina Buranich , Copy Editor
May 16, 2023
As underclassmen approach the high school finish line and conclude the 2022-2023 school year, they must consider how to spend their summers. Although no perfect answer exists, an ideal way to spend a summer varies based on future goals and post-high school plans. From learning a new language to working as a lifeguard, NC students ultimately spend their summers in ways that provide enjoyment and provide the experience needed for college applications.

Summer 2023: how to properly spend the break

Jasmina Buranich, Copy Editor
May 16, 2023
Educational systems and workplaces in the United States fail to factor in painful symptoms associated with menstrual cycles as excused reasons for absences. Given that teenaged-girls in schools and women in the workforce endure periods and the harsh symptoms that follow, providing accommodations for these women remains a necessary step that the United States must take.

United States, wake up.

Jasmina Buranich, Copy Editor
May 15, 2023
Colleges encourage underprivileged and first-generation students to apply because they want the school to stand prominent in diversity. Unfortunately, colleges fail to sympathize with the significant disadvantage placed on certain students and reject them. If the students receive an acceptance and attend college, they yet again stand at a disadvantage among their counterparts. Because first-generation students’ parents typically earn less due to lacking higher education, first-generation students bear the stressful financial burden of college as well as the stress to prove themselves to their parents.

First-generation students and college applications

Jasmina Buranich, Copy Editor
May 3, 2023
In a country without universal healthcare, American educational institutions require students to present a doctor’s note to obtain an excused absence. This requirement burdens impoverished and uninsured families with young children prone to catching viruses from their classmates frequently due to their developing immune systems. Though truancy remains a prominent issue in the United States that educational systems combat effectively, schools should also work with families to ensure that low-class students will not receive unexcused absences when they can not attend school due to illnesses.

Classism surrounding excused absences

Jasmina Buranich, Copy Editor
April 24, 2023
Approaching the wrap-up of the 2022-2023 school year, NC families enjoyed their final and most exciting break yet: spring break. The majority of NC families spent April 1 through April 9 relaxing in the comfort of their homes and spending time with their families. Although, with popular vacation destinations in the Sunshine State such as Panama City Beach, Destin, Seaside and Miami, heaps of students and faculty enjoyed their break at the coastline.

NC takes a break

Jasmina Buranich, Copy Editor
April 13, 2023
NC athletes, teachers and coaches will gather around the NC Arena April 1, 2023, to watch the unveiling of the schools newest addition. Welcoming a pool to NC will allow the swim and dive team to practice at home and most importantly, welcome an exciting, year-long sport: water polo.

Water polo takes over NC

Jasmina Buranich, Co-Copy Editor
April 1, 2023
As May 1 approaches, NC seniors who applied in the early action and regular decision windows will celebrate National Decision Day by publicly announcing their college decisions. During their four years of high school, the seniors worked to receive acceptance letters into their desired colleges. Although, such a choice does not come without hardship. Juniors and seniors must determine which factors take importance when applying to and deciding on their future college.

Applying and deciding, what to factor?

Jasmina Buranich, Copy Editor
March 11, 2023
Influenced by her friends and family, magnet junior vice-president Bianca Orfila-Molinet works diligently to change NC and create a safe space for those within her own community. She moved from Puerto Rico to the States at the age of six and her identity as a Puerto Rican woman shapes her everyday life, goals and motivation. From creating clubs to winning the vice presidency of her class, Orfila-Molinet uses her passion to make a difference. “I’ve learned that the vice presidency is only as good as the person in it. You have to be able to use a position of leadership to get through the things you want to do. I am in a more direct line of communication with some of the administrators now that I am the vice president. I am a lot closer with Coach Bell who introduced me to an internship,” Orfila-Molinet said.

The brilliance of Bianca Orfila-Molinet

Jasmina Buranich, Co-Copy Editor
February 8, 2023
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Mary Washburn’s Matilda Wormwood amazes NC

January 30, 2023
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Depending on a person’s career, perception of life and social upbringing, the way someone views the quality of life (QoL) phenomenon may vary in regard to health, societal circumstances, environmental factors, prosperity and governance. Taking vacations and time for self-improvement can boost QoL, and a person’s living conditions can alter perceptions.

A life defined: the true meaning of quality of life

Jasmina Buranich, Co-Copy Editor
December 13, 2022
Originally planned for December 6, American Sign Language (ASL) teacher Lisa Teschke hosts an event for deaf children from Shallowford Falls Elementary to meet Santa Claus. ASL students and club members decorated the freshman cafeteria with balloons, tables, snowflakes and Christmas lights to set the festive tone.

BREAKING: Signing Santa offers holiday cheer 

Jasmina Buranich, Co-Copy Editor
December 8, 2022
NC’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) teacher Becky Young runs NC’s preschool with the help of ECE students. The fall semester brings various entertaining holidays for the teachers and children to celebrate. Young hosts an event for the preschoolers to meet with Santa and eat snacks for their last day of preschool for the semester December 8.

BREAKING: Santa Claus visits NC

Jasmina Buranich, Co-Copy Editor
December 8, 2022
The NC varsity football team (8-2, 5-0) closes off the regular season with a win against the Osborne Cardinals (5-5, 0-5) Friday, November 4 at the Emory Sewell Stadium. The team now prepares to take on the first round of playoffs Saturday, November 12 to play the Denmark Danes (6-4, 2-3). With a perfect region score for the Warriors, students and fans anticipate the results of the playoff season.

NC takes the gold on senior night

Jasmina Buranich, Copy Editor
November 7, 2022
As fashion trends rise, people recognize the effect of styles, patterns, colors and cuts on their self-perception. The phenomenon of enclothed cognition suggests that clothing items hold power over psychological and physical processes. This sensation received additional attention as researchers, doctors and professors refer back to the subject to justify bodily operations and emotional changes.

The feeling in the fabric

Jasmina Buranich, Co-Copy Editor
November 1, 2022
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[Photo] Claymation horrors reenter the film industry with “Wendell & Wild”

October 31, 2022
Film director Ol Parker guides viewers through a romantic comedy and easily wins the hearts of millions with “Ticket to Paradise.” Movie theaters flooded with movie fanatics with heightened anticipation from trailers, social media posts and fan-favorite actors endorsing the film. The movie causes heart-wrenching emotions and concludes with a feel-good ending ultimately providing fans with satisfaction. The movie’s impressive use of Hollywood techniques and romantic comedy adds “Ticket to Paradise” to the list of classic movies everyone must watch at least once.

“Ticket to Paradise” lands superbly at box office

Jasmina Buranich, Co-Copy Editor
October 27, 2022
After several social media campaigns from potential senior candidates, the class of 2023 gathered together during homerooms to cast their votes for each category. After narrowing down the candidates, NC students and teachers impatiently anticipated the results. NC finally released the senior class superlative winners for the class of 2023 Wednesday, October 19.

BREAKING NEWS: NC’s anticipation for superlatives comes to an end

Jasmina Buranich, Co-Copy Editor
October 20, 2022
The news of Hurricane Ian swept the nation shortly after NC released their students for their fall break Friday, September 23. NC families debated on relocating their week-long vacation away from the Sunshine state to avoid a natural disaster. Unfortunately, several Florida families stood at risk as the hurricane took over the land.

Hurricane Ian devastates travelers and residents

Jasmina Buranich, Co-Copy editor
October 6, 2022
From learning the ways of handling finances to honing social skills, teens gain from their experiences in the labor force in preparation for adulthood. Generally, teenagers begin as young as 14 in industries such as fast food and retail. As the youth bounces from job to job, they give insight into the positives and negatives of their occupations.

NC reflects on their job experiences

Jasmina Buranich, Co-Copy Editor
October 4, 2022
People across the globe entered a state of denial and sentiment as the media released the news of Queen Elizabeth III’s death Thursday, September 8. Leaders throughout nations sympathize with the royal family as they endure a harsh time of change and emotion. With Britains loss of their longest-serving monarch, they looked toward their new leader, King Charles III for guidance.

Britain faces the death of their figurehead

Jasmina Buranich, Copy editor
September 12, 2022
The four learning techniques play a crucial role in the lives of students and teachers. Each learning style holds a unique method of retaining material, and by discovering the styles that work for each student, studying and comprehending information will come easier. Several NC students find visual learning the best fit for them, and they share their favored method of studying.

Maximizing studying with designated learning styles

Jasmina Buranich, Co-Copy Editor
September 1, 2022
Originally, high schools favored the traditional schedule because of its simplicity, but soon developed a stronger method for student success. The traditional block schedule serves as an opportunity for students to enroll in 32 classes, and receive the time to focus on each course. Despite minor flaws in the block method, students enjoy the change in routine, and the time they can spend on four classes rather than seven. “The block schedule helps me meet and get to know more people instead of being around the same people for an entire year. I also like getting new classes and different lunches where I can make friends that I would not have made without a change in schedules,” junior Holly Stallings said.

Traditional vs. block schedule

Jasmina Buranich, Copy Editor
August 24, 2022
Taking root during the 17th century, New York City (NYC) rolled out the red carpet for ambitious inhabitants and curious tourists, near and far. The city took rise in popularity during a time of high manufacturing, shipping and fashion. NYC quickly began to promote tourism, especially during the holiday season, when color and high spirits fill the city with excitement. “My favorite time to go to NYC is definitely in the fall, cause it’s not [too] cold yet, and I love seeing all the trees change color, and [watching] the city get ready for the holidays. I’m going to [NYC] for Christmas this year and I’m very excited to see the city in the winter and do all the festive things the city has,” junior Paige Fitz said.

Atlanta’s love for New York City

Jasmina Buranich, Co-Copy Editor
August 18, 2022
Students and teachers around NC gathered together to dress up in their StarWars attire for May 4th. StarWars fans look toward this day because the date reflects some of their favorite movies and their childhood. “May the force be with you” stands as a staple saying in the StarWars film series famously said by the beloved character, Jedi Master Obi Wan Kenobi.

May the 4th be with you

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
May 4, 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
Childhood, a point of time where children learn and develop new skills, can create several problems throughout adulthood. Experiencing forms of abuse as a child will inevitably follow children into adulthood. From tough decision-making to childhood trauma, adults must work to recover from overly stressful situations they endured during their youth.

 Difficult childhood: how does it affect adulthood?

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
April 28, 2022
Clothing stands as a form of self-expression and aids in self-love and confidence. When people dress in a way they feel comfortable, they also feel confident and their mood increases. Luckily, society has improved upon ways and places to shop to adhere to the several fashion styles that generations popularize.

Shopping trends for 2022: where and how to shop

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
April 28, 2022
The NC Warriors (8-7) plan out the remainder of their current season in addition to the future of Warrior Lacrosse with their win against the River Ridge Knights (3-13). The team’s offense and defense worked together to score nine points on the Knights and revived their long-awaited revenge. The team will lose several seniors, but the returning players currently establish their goals and expectations for next season. “Well, we have a lot of young bucks on the team and I want them to have all the success in the following years after I graduate. Of course, I want to have a great season [next year], but I want to leave my mark.[ I want to bring up] the younger guys [ and help] develop their skills and knowledge of the game,” junior midfielder Jonathan Godfrey said (7).

Warriors crush the Knights with a 9-2 win

April 20, 2022
NC Varsity track meet will travel to their regional meet at Marietta High School today, April 20. The Warriors feel confident going into their regionals due to their success in their last meet on Saturday, April 16. The meet will begin with field events including jumping, pole vault and discus in the evening and the Warriors welcome their fans to fill the stands to support them as the night continues.

Load em’ up: NC travels to varsity track regionals

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
April 20, 2022
After establishing her business in December of 2020, entrepreneur Cris White makes heavy advances in her stationery shop and deepens her love of Korean culture. Even though she created her business during a pandemic, she constantly looks toward the future of her business and focuses on areas of improvement, “[I plan to] do more in-person events now that COVID 19 restrictions are lifted. I want people to actually be able to put a face to the name which I feel is important to do. Yes, you can do that with videos, but [ it doesnt have the same effect],” White said.

Cris White looks forward to the future of her stationary business

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
April 14, 2022
Selling muffins as a fundraiser for an undervalued sport and club quickly turned into a dream come true for two NC teachers. The teachers sell muffins for two dollars each and plan to sell dozens more when their shop opens in the summer of 2022. The NC students will miss their beloved teachers, but support them in their ambition for a full-time muffin business.

NC teachers give up their careers

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
March 31, 2022
Tuesday, March 29 serves as the second day for NC’s Sources of Strength (SOS) week. Today’s theme, Healthy Activity Dressup encourages students, faculty and staff to characterize themselves for athletic activities while setting a positive environment for the remainder of the week. Social and physically healthy activities aid in stress relief and provide an enlightened mood. Assistant principal, Dr. Jamie Gabel takes a stand against youth suicide while also showing her school pride.

Healthy Activity Dressup

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
March 29, 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
After several warnings of economic intervention from President Joe Biden, the president recently ended traditional ties with Russia. Biden signed a bill to donate billions to the country of Ukraine, and as the war continues, Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks out Congress and President Biden for both government funding and civilian financial assistance. President Biden continues to offer his condolences and refuge for Ukrainian civilians suffering from the invasion.

U.S. funds Ukraine

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
March 24, 2022
NC Beta Club seeks new members and recruits rising sophomores for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. The club selects students with a GPA of 3.75 or higher, which motivates students to maintain their high GPA throughout their highschool career. Students who received the invitation should report to the media center after school today, March 16 at 3:30 or before school tomorrow, March 17 at 7:45. “We are currently inviting people during their freshman year only because there are so many students, but if you know you meet the requirements and you are not a freshman, come join,” faculty sponsor Carolyn Galloway said.

Beta club recruiting

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
March 16, 2022
The Lady Warriors varsity lacrosse team faced their first challenge within their difficult division on Monday night. The Lady Warriors stepped down from their winning streak with their loss against the East Paulding Raiders(5-2). Despite the Lady Warriors’ loss, they plan to train harder and expect a positive outcome for the remainder of the season.

Lady Warriors take on East Paulding

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
March 11, 2022
American politicians nationwide debate on a free college education option for their citizens, and carefully consider the pros and cons both economically and socially. They must decide between a nation with educated citizens or a nation in deep debt. While the public discusses a free, but also high-quality education option, college students nationwide endure several financial problems interfering with their education and personal lives.

Everything wrong with American education

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
March 11, 2022
NC students and teachers displayed poster boards in the media center today for elective registration. The elective classes worked diligently and demonstrated their creativity while working on the poster boards for NC students. Rising 9th graders viewed the poster boards as they toured the school for their upcoming year at NC. Administrators and counselors assisted students today with scheduling making for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.

Elective registration begins

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
March 2, 2022
As time progresses, parents and students desire the finest option for education available. The government does not provide public schools with the essential resources needed to properly educate students. As a result, children attending public schools slowly lose motivation to learn. Private schools educate students in an intricate way and provide encouragement for schooling and instruction.

Ending the private vs. public school debate

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
February 23, 2022
The NC boys varsity soccer team entered their fifth game of the season to play the Pebblebrook High School Falcons on February 11, 2022. The Warriors worked with each other on the field, and took their coach’s advice to score on the Falcons, but they ultimately lost their game (2-1). The Warriors lost after a two-game winning streak, with the exception of their tie against Kennesaw Mountain. Junior right wing (#21) Isaiah Ruiz plans to wrap his junior soccer season on a high note, and takes the game’s loss as a positive learning experience.

Warriors contemplate Falcon’s 2-1 win

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
February 16, 2022
NC students and faculty show school spirit this week for the Warrior basketball teams by dressing up from February 7th through February 11th. Today, the Warriors dressed up as cowboys and cowgirls as well as country club members for the theme “ country vs. country club.” Laura Sunderland and Danielle Key support their basketball team by putting on their country club and cowgirl costumes. “The best part of spirit week is the comradery! It is a blast to plan outfits with other staffers and see the students get a good laugh. And for our basketball team, what more can I say besides: Go Warriors,” American Literature teacher Danielle Key said.

Hoopcoming: country vs. country club

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
February 10, 2022
NC has included a new strategy to stunt the amount of late tardies schoolwide. With the new Late Student Arrival System (LAS), students rush to class to avoid receiving a tardy. To use the LAS system, students simply enter their Student ID, hit enter and a tardy pass prints out of the machine. “The tardiness will increase, then decrease by a lot. Anytime you make a change students need time to get back in their routine, but so far I see a lot of students trying to get to class on time,” 9th Grade Academy Administrator: Mr. David Bell said.

New Late Student Arrival System

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
January 26, 2022
Dhwani Patel, a biology teacher, has taught at NC for five years. Patel loves teaching students about science and creates different teaching strategies to adhere to her students’ learning styles. Despite not receiving the pay she deserves, she never fails t only to educate, but also care for every one of her students. Patel believes teachers do not receive enough pay for the work they put in, but she simultaneously puts an immense amount of dedication into her job inside and outside of the school doors.

Do teachers receive enough money?

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
January 26, 2022
Shoplifting took a huge turn recently as peer pressure pushes through teenagers, and people struggle to buy basic necessities due to increased prices. COVID-19 and low minimum wages nationwide influence people to steal in order to buy items they want or need. Companies attempt to create solutions to stop shoplifting before they cannot replace their products anymore.

Shoplifting mania 

Jasmina Buranich, Reporter
January 26, 2022
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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