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.

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

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Rose Ordonio

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor

Rose Ordonio, a senior at NC, is a returning member of The Chant. She hopes to continue writing about developing topics around the world, showcase her opinions and get involved in the Kennesaw community. She enjoys plants and is involved in NC’s environmental clubs. Outside of school, she loves watching her favorite dramas, going out with her friends, and watching games from her hometown baseball team: the Atlanta Braves. Ordonio plans to study public relations in college and pursue journalism.

 

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All content by Rose Ordonio
As May rolls in, the month serves as a time to recognize the influences of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Across the country, annual celebrations commemorate the culture and history of the AAPI community throughout the month. To acknowledge and understand the diverse stories within the AAPI community, read these five books that address key topics and complexities through literature.

Five must-read books for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
May 2, 2024
April 17, students at Columbia University gathered to hold a pro-Palestine protest and set up an encampment on campus. Since the mass arrests of Columbia students, the pro-Palestine protest movement spread to prestigious collegiate universities. The protest calls for their schools to acknowledge a genocide in Gaza and demand their institutions to end all their ties to Israel-related companies and funding.

Pro-Palestinian protest arises across United States’ college campuses

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
April 29, 2024
As the generations of colonization and forced removal of Indigenous populations remain ingrained in United States history, Native Americans continue to struggle from their historical trauma and it results in multiple disparities they face in comparison to the rest of the US population.

Roots of Inequality

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
April 28, 2024
Nationally-ranked No. 37 and No. 4 in the state, junior Keira Beaumont takes the lead as NC hosted their fourth track meet in two years on both April 17 and 19. As schools around Cobb County battled each other for a spot in sectionals, the NC track team brought their best and placed among the various events. As NC senior athletes showcased their abilities for one of the last time, the growing track program looks forward to a bright future.

Speedy Strides: NC hosts Track and Field regionals

Ivan Mendoza and Rose Ordonio
April 24, 2024
Burger King announced a price change of their signature menu item, The Whopper, to only one cent. This announcement took the internet by storm with the delicious announcement causing the news to trend throughout social media platforms like X. Fast food enthusiasts and students looking for a cheap meal can head over to the famous fast food chain to exchange their spare change for the jam-packed burger.

Burger King sells Whoppers for one cent

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
April 1, 2024
Around cities, public spaces allow people to rest and socialize, but intentional designs have restricted the unhoused from accessing these areas. Hostile architecture works to eliminate the public spaces homeless people use for shelter or rest. Although city designers see this type of architecture as a solution to solve homelessness, it serves as a short-term solution that ignores the root causes and challenges of the homeless.

Hostile architecture: not a solution

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
March 31, 2024
February 27, Michigan held both their Democratic and Republican presidential primaries, the last primary before the decisive Super Tuesday. Former president Donald Trump and President Joe Biden won their party primaries, gaining an overwhelming amount of votes that could foreshadow their rematch in the 2024 presidential general election. Although Biden received 115 out of 117 Michigan delegates, a significant number of Democrats voted uncommitted to protest the Biden administration’s aid to Israel, which resulted in earning two delegates.

As communication has become an easy task due to the digital age, learning other languages has connected diverse groups of people around the world. Not only does a multilingual skill set benefit one’s cultural understanding and effective communication, but it also widens the opportunities for new adults in the job market. For high schools such as NC that flaunt their International Studies magnet program, they should focus on increasing the diversity of language courses offered to further their appeal to their international focal point.

NC should have more language classes 

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
March 5, 2024
February 27, Michigan held both their Democratic and Republican presidential primaries, the last primary before the decisive Super Tuesday. Former president Donald Trump and President Joe Biden won their party primaries, gaining an overwhelming amount of votes that could foreshadow their rematch in the 2024 presidential general election. Although Biden received 115 out of 117 Michigan delegates, a significant number of Democrats voted uncommitted to protest the Biden administration’s aid to Israel, which resulted in earning two delegates.

A rundown of the 2024 Michigan presidential primary

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
March 1, 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
As Americans live in the comfort of their suburban homes and listen to news broadcasters discuss Hamas and Israel, Palestinian journalists courageously showcase the massacre that innocent civilians routinely endure in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. At a time when prominent American organizations may avoid discussing the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, listening to the journalists in Gaza remains important and Americans should amplify their voices. Although individuals may identify calls for Palestinian freedom as anti-Semitic language, exposing the reality of Palestinians constantly under attack does not convey hatred toward Jewish people.

Why Palestinian journalists deserve recognition

Ivan Mendoza and Rose Ordonio
January 29, 2024
As the raging conflict in Israel deepens, it has resulted in increased tension miles away. Since the start of the war, the United States has seen a rise in antisemitism and anti-Muslim incidents. Prominent figures constantly face increased scrutiny for their responses to the rise of discrimination against Jewish and Muslim communities. Lawmakers also face backlash for their support for the factions in the war.

The Israel-Hamas Conflict tensions in the US

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
January 22, 2024
Iowans bundled up in layers of their warmest clothing to cast their ballot for the next Republican Party presidential nominee in the 2024 presidential election. January 15, the Republican party held its caucuses across Iowa, where registered Republicans could choose which Republican candidate as their nominee choice. Predicted by the polls, Trump dominated, taking home 20 out of Iowa’s 40 delegates. His strong Grand Old Party (GOP) challengers battled for second place, with Florida governor Ron DeSantis narrowly taking the spot and former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley receiving third place. As the Iowa battle concludes, GOP candidates now race to New Hampshire for its upcoming Republican primary.

Iowa Caucus: First step to the 2024 presidential election 

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
January 17, 2024
Voting stands as an important feature of the United States’ representative democracy. To vote, eligible voters must register before casting their ballot. States that implement strict voter registration procedures have seen lower rates of voter turnout in comparison to those states that employ convenient ways of registering to vote, such as automatic voter registration. States should employ new, convenient ways of registering to vote to increase voter turnout and ensure that everyone holds the same chance to act on their democratic duty.

The ballot to implement better voter registration procedures

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
December 14, 2023
The NC Swim and Dive team entered the Pope Plunger meet with hopes of beating their personal records and successfully achieving the county cut. After the team finished their dryland exercises and swam swiftly in the Cobb Aquatic Center, the boys and girls both placed 4th in their respective competitions. Dylan Pham, the sole diver for the NC team, successfully outperformed all participating schools and earned 1st place.

Making a splash: NC swims at the Pope Pungler meet

Ivan Mendoza and Rose Ordonio
December 14, 2023
Monochromatic front yards bring with them the consistent and difficult tasks of watering and mowing to maintain a manicured appearance. Lawn alternatives provide an amazing way for people to grow beneficial vegetation in their personal green spaces. Planting different varieties of plants can introduce money-saving incentives, provide a food source and help the environment.

Alternatives to green grass lawns

Rose Ordonio, Editor
December 13, 2023
NC’s Mythology Club joins the school's extracurricular scene as its newest organization. The club fosters the ancient interests of members and allows one’s mind to run wild through the tellings of folktales and fantastical classic tales. Under the leadership of an all-magnet committee, the club expands on the international studies aspect of NC’s magnet program and seeks to invite all students to explore cultures from around the world.

Enter the fantasy world with NC’s mythology club

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
December 13, 2023
Recently, TikTok user Jourdan Johnson created an effect named “Filter for Good”, and she donated the revenue from users posting themselves with the effect to a charity that brings aid to people in Gaza. Through TikTok’s Effect Creator Rewards Program, filter creators can now profit off of their filter’s popularity. Creators have found the program as a way to help people around the world who experience humanitarian crises by donating their profits to charities.

Activism through TikTok filters

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
December 13, 2023
The January 6, 2021, Capitol attack illustrated the prominence of political conspiracy and how it has affected the political culture in America. The accumulation of conspiracy theories promoted by former President Trump’s administration has displayed citizens' distrust of United States political institutions. The rise in political conspiracy theories has resulted in newly-elected officials and has infiltrated the fundamental branches of government.

The rise of political conspiracy theories in the United States government 

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
December 11, 2023
Friday, December 1, a resolution for the future of the scandal-ridden New York Republican representative George Santos resulted in his expulsion in a House of Representatives vote. With 311 of his colleagues voting yes, it overwhelmingly passed the two-thirds majority to oust the lawmaker. This rare event has left Santos to hold the title of the sixth member of Congress to join the list of members expelled from the House. The vacant seat in the House now presses the issue of the Republican and Democratic parties competing for seats in the slim Republican majority House.

Congress votes to expel NY Representative George Santos

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
December 3, 2023
October 3, California representative Kevin McCarthy became the first Speaker of the House forced out of the position after the House of Representatives voted to leave the seat vacant. Merely days after passing a stopgap bill to temporarily alleviate the government’s budget battle, a motion called to vote on removing McCarthy involved his opposition from far-right Republicans. With the seat left vacant and Speaker Pro Tempore in place, Congress stands essentially paralyzed as Republicans rush to put forth a republican candidate for the office of the speaker elections.

Historic vote ousts Speaker of the House

Rose Ordonio, Page Editor
October 6, 2023
Morocco experienced a devastating earthquake on September 8, leaving homes and buildings in rubble and piles of bricks. The number of disaster victims continues to rise as rescue and aid trek up rural and isolated communities to the quake’s epicenter in the High Atlas Mountains. The region contained an abundance of historic buildings, which now show damage from facing the brunt of the quake. Due to the widely-used home structure composition, a lack of building integrity can contribute to casualties resulting from the quake.

Earthquake leaves Morocco with devastating destruction

Rose Ordonio, Editor
September 22, 2023
With the popularity of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” and “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”, Jenny Han has gained recognition for the teenage romance within her works. Despite her main characters all containing Asian heritage, they appear in predominantly white spaces, preventing a connection with their own culture and other minorities. The focus on the main character exists only to support the white characters around them, especially their paired white American love interest.

The white-washing of Jenny Han

Rose Ordonio, Editor
September 11, 2023
Former president Donald Trump adds to his heaping amount of charges with his recent indictment from Fulton County prosecutors in Georgia August 16. Trump does not stand alone, with 18 of his allies also accused of assisting the plot to overturn election results. The charges reveal actions of a coordinated plot to tamper with votes and falsify results to favor Trump. As the leading Republican candidate for the upcoming 2024 presidential election, Trump uses the attention from his criminal cases as he continues to campaign.

All about the Trump indictment

Rose Ordonio, Editor
August 25, 2023
The desire for lighter skin grips Asia’s diverse population and its beauty standards. Colorism’s notions date back to Asian colonialism and stereotypes within socioeconomic classes. This yearning to fit into the pale characteristic grows the skin-whitening market. Unfortunately, health problems occur with the usage of skin whitening products. To further capitalize on the insecurity, companies' advertising tactics offer their skin whitening product as a solution to solve dark skin insecurity. Colorism passes through generations with younger generations facing comments on their dark skin tones from family members and within their communities.

Selective shades: colorism’s grasp on Asian communities

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
May 22, 2023
Sound persists in everyday life and remains hard to escape. The effects of surrounding loud noise contribute to the invisible issue: noise pollution. Attributed sources come from urban aspects and social events. From humans to wildlife, the effects of noise pollution leave detrimental health effects on all living things. Implementing solutions can decrease the presence of noise pollution and help populations lead healthier, rattle-free lives.

Too loud!: The problem of noise pollution

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
May 18, 2023
Over the years, populations have faced traumatic events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and political tensions. Escaping worrisome information seems impossible as negative headlines replay constantly on television and become passed around through group circles. In contrast to the pessimistic view negative news has caused, the presence of positive news brings benefits and alleviates the gloomy environment. Good news improves both mental and physical health by increasing feelings of joy and hope. Positive news also encourages the desire for self-improvement and creates change.

The benefits of hearing good news

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
May 18, 2023
The COVID-era Title 42 came to an end Thursday, May 11. Since 2020, the act has turned migrants away 2.8 million times at the border according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Earlier efforts to end Title 42 by the Biden administration received pushback from Republican opposition, allowing the enforcement of the policy to extend from Trump to the present administration. The policy faced backlash from immigrant rights groups for months, citing the policy's discrimination toward Latin American countries.

The end of Title 42

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
May 18, 2023
Secretary Janet Yellen warns that the impending debt limit catastrophe will start June 1, 2023. Due to this development, the U.S. could find itself unable to pay its debts which would result in disastrous implications for the domestic and global economy. Politicians continue to disagree on the subject of national debt. As an economic catastrophe approaches, legislators and the Biden Administration rush to organize talks to negotiate a settlement over the debt ceiling.

Money, money, money: all about the debt ceiling crisis

Rose Ordonio and Tori Altamirano
May 18, 2023
Each year, millions of pounds of safe, edible produce ends up in landfills, not making it to grocery store shelves. Adhering to “food beauty standards” where blemished, misshapen or multicolored produce does not show up on the market results in millions of pounds of wasted food. The uneaten produce further exacerbates the growing climate issue of global warming. The resources and capital invested in each step of the food supply chain result in their misuse and end up wasted. By educating consumers on the impacts food waste presents, their purchasing decisions can cater to buying imperfect food.

The problem with throwing out edible food

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
May 16, 2023
May 6 marked the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. This first coronation in 70 years follows the death of Queen Elizabeth. Millions across the globe tuned in to watch the grand ceremony and crowds lined up outside Westminster Abbey, the historic home of century-long tradition. Several royal family members attended, with eyes especially on Prince Harry amid the familial scandal. The event also included a star-studded guest list, showing up with their Sunday-best outfits.

The crowning of a new king

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
May 15, 2023
A new ground-breaking discovery developed on campus by NC’s club, the Greenhouse Gang: the blossoming of a human. The club breaks away from the normally green leaves and floral scents, moving on to growing full-sized humans. The discovery brought excitement to the NC community and beyond, with numerous people surrounding the club’s greenhouse meeting ground. They plan to showcase their discovery to the public during their annual Mother’s Day plant sale.

NC’s Greenhouse Gang grows a human

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
April 1, 2023
Fashion Club makes its debut to become a part of the NC club scene. Through its new beginnings, the club already plans innovative ideas to instill itself in the school community. Created by club president senior Ryan Brown, Fashion Club fosters an environment where students can convene to discuss their chic interests and a place to pursue their career paths. Through addressing topics of the fashion industry and inspiration from other NC clubs, the Fashion Club’s new mission focuses on creating a fashion show to shine a light on a growing issue in the creative industry: sustainability.

Get ready with Fashion Club

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
March 8, 2023
Movies portraying the immigrant mother and daughter pair make their way into popular culture through films like “Everything Everywhere All At Once” and also through underground films like “Beba.“ Different relationship aspects illustrate it on the big screen while audiences can identify themselves with the characters. Allowing the representation of a complex relationship between an immigrant mother and daughter can change the dynamic positively by bringing difficult topics to light. Through the tension and heartwarming scenes, audiences can feel a sense of understanding and respect for both sides of the relationship.

Mother-Daughter immigrant relationships in film

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
February 9, 2023
February 5, US fighter jets shot down the circling Chinese spy balloon that took lawmakers and the American public to a fearful frenzy surrounding domestic security. US and China relations now become increasingly shaky as the highly anticipated meeting with Chinese officials and US Secretary of State Antony Bliken became abruptly postponed. Leading up to the days before shooting it down, Biden and his defense officials met to strategically and safely take the balloon down. This response faces backlash, particularly from Republicans; China condemns the US for the decision to shoot the balloon down.

Flying spy in the sky: All about the Chinese surveillance balloon

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
February 9, 2023
January 3, the 118th congress started off the New Year struggling to find a new Speaker of the House. After an astonishing four days and 15 ballots later, the House swore in the leader of the Republican Conference, Representative Kevin McCarthy. This event became historic, serving as the first time a vote for the speaker exceeded one ballot. During the ensuing days of the speaker bid, opposition from Pro-Trump Republicans prevented McCarthy from receiving enough votes from the already slim Republican-majority House. Now, newly sworn-in McCarthy faces opposition to his efforts to pass a new rule package.

Chaos surrounds the new Speaker of the House elections

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
January 10, 2023
Menstrual product advertisements play a significant role in advancing menstruation stigma. The use of marketing tactics that emphasize the secrecy of periods and negative portrayal of the menstrual process can affect the attitudes towards the natural process. Several studies also uncovered a series of consistent themes within period product advertisements that reinforce the idea of women staying at home instead of going out to public spaces when on their cycle. These negative attitudes can involve other issues related to the stigma of menstruation, such as period poverty and the shame of asking for health services, causing a detrimental gap of awareness for the opposite sex, and even women.

Period prejudice: The stigma with menstrual product advertising

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
December 15, 2022
As the world evolves, baseball, America’s pastime, experiences change in the sport’s culture. Increasing emotional celebrations and breaking unwritten rules create debates about what the sport should allow. Backlash can come in the form of comments from players in the league or physical payback through intentionally hitting batters or bench clearing events. New marketing encourages players to show personality in the game arise and new rule changes provide audiences with exciting moments to come. Even as debates occur over modern practices, defining celebrations and emotional players remains important, especially when making their way into baseball history and providing fans with an exciting experience.

A new game of baseball

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
December 7, 2022
Celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio hold large age differences from their partners. Age gap relationships possess serious implications that need addressing before making the poor decision of committing. The influence of these relationships with celebrities can affect their millions of followers’ perceptions to strive for significantly older or younger people. The importance of emotional maturity and life goals for both parties can create problems in the relationship, especially for the younger individual.

The problem with age-gap relationships

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
October 24, 2022
The long-awaited finale of Channel 4’s “Derry Girls” arrived on Netflix October 7. Viewers watch the final journey of the five quirky friends who experience their last year of secondary school and make their way out of adolescence. The popular show explores the group entering romantic situations and dealing with ups and downs. Ending a show with three seasons can leave audiences content with a satisfying finish but also can cause heart-wrenching emotions fro parting with beloved characters.

Derry Girls season finale review

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
October 24, 2022
The Lady Warriors pick up their bats and swing to score runs against the Wildcat’s pitching.

Lady Warriors conquer the Wildcats 13-1

Tori Altamirano and Rose Ordonio
October 13, 2022
Leaks in the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines turned up after recorded activity consistent with explosions. These leaks come as Europe faces an energy crisis within the Russian and Ukraine conflict and pressure for energy demand in the future. The catastrophic environmental impact of the leaks also contributes to the growing issue of climate change. The pipelines supplied natural gas all over Europe but stopped in August after months of gas reduction from Russia’s state-controlled company, Gazprom, cut off supply. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) brought the speculation of sabotage. While no government formally blames any parties, talks of Russia's involvement as the cause speculates around Europe.

Nord Stream pipeline leaks questions sabotage

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
October 14, 2022
Asian artists now make their mark in the music industry where they face underrepresentation. Coming in with catchy tunes and melodic lyrics, they contain heartfelt words of childhood experiences and relatable situations. Their musical introductions to the media can help Asian Americans find representations and acknowledge that they do not face their struggles and experiences alone.

Asian-Americans’ experiences explained through music

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
October 10, 2022
Thursday, September 1, a team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) assessed the condition of Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant, Zaporizhzhia. The plant provides electricity to more than half of Ukrainians and other countries in Europe. The Russian-controlled site experienced concerns over the lack of safety measures due to fighting. A report published September 5 by the IAEA explained the destruction of crucial structures in the plant could lead to a nuclear disaster. The report urges both Ukraine and Russia to demilitarize the site to prevent a dangerous nuclear situation.

Nuclear power plant crisis in Russo-Ukraine war

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
September 15, 2022
Recently, Scotland implemented an act to make period products free. Countries worldwide have accomplished similar acts, making period products easier to obtain. The United States falls behind and does not enact laws to make period products universally available for free. The need for “no cost” menstrual products nationally bears importance because it contributes to period poverty, a public health crisis. Furthermore, the United States categorizes products under luxury tax without help from government aid. Women must make decisions between needs like food over their personal well being.

The push for free period products

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
September 7, 2022
“Never Have I Ever” Season 3 premiered on Netflix Friday, August 12. Viewers can see Devi’s new chapter of high school as she deals with maturity, romance and her future. The show’s creators, Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher also explore serious topics like mental health and push their characters to find self-love.

Never Have I Ever season 3 review

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
August 25, 2022
On August 11, 2022, Glossier opened its first brick-and-mortar store in Ponce City Market after the closing of its pop-up shop in 2020. The store makes an exciting experience by trying out their skincare products and seeing which shade of makeup fits customers perfectly. Georgians can now indulge in Glossier’s best-selling products packed in their iconic millennial pink and minimalistic design. The store also offers a fun and unique experience, allowing customers to test out their products and provide various spots to take aesthetic pictures.

Glossier’s first permanent store opening

Rose Ordonio, Reporter
August 25, 2022
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