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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.

The Chant

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

The Chant

Zia McKinney

Zia McKinney, Media Team

Beginning her first year on The Chant as sophomore at NC, Zia McKinney joined the Media Team in hopes of using the platform to express herself creatively through art and writing. She aims to gain the building blocks to further her knowledge and education for greater opportunities later on in life. She can be found just about anywhere there are plants growing, her love of gardening shining through into her art. She enjoys hanging around her friends, and can always brighten any bad day with her energetic personality. Her hobbies include visual art, such as comic style illustrations, painting, crocheting, sculpture, costume design and character design. 

 

Find her on Instagram and various other online platforms as @arijoystudios.

All content by Zia McKinney
To wrap up her column, Addie Hill discusses her future plans.

[Photo] College Corner: The end of an era

Addie Hill, Lead Page and Media Team Liaison
May 3, 2025
Each year, the daunting stress of college applications looms over high school seniors. While the application process maintains its intimidating reputation, students can enjoy the route to life beyond high school. From upcoming independence to the nostalgia of childhood, this transitional phase can allow students to feel proud of their work and happiness for adulthood.

[Photo] Fun in the fear: The joy of applying to college

Addie Hill, Lead Page and Media Team Liaison
April 29, 2025
In recent years, healthier soda alternatives have risen in lieu of trends boasting a balanced diet. Two names in particular — Poppi and Olipop — gained the title as the top prebiotic beverages, both with an increasing fan base. However, the soda industry poses numerous challenges and competition for the recently emerged brands.

[Photo] Prebiotic proprietorship overtaking the soda industry

Addie Hill, Lead Page and Media Team Liaison
April 28, 2025
Teenagers rarely step foot in the kitchen in high school and generally avoid cooking as much as possible. However, as students transition into adulthood, learning to cook remains critical for their independence. Tune in and learn how to create chicken alfredo while enjoying the process.

[Photo] Cooking with Citlalli

Citlalli Vela, Media Team
January 21, 2025
For numerous upcoming applicants, the college process may seem stressful, especially if one does not know where to start. To alleviate this stress, students can break down the journey into three simple steps. From research to reorganizing, rising seniors can feel confident in their college choices and dream for their future.

[Photo] College Corner

Addie Hill, Lead Page and Media Team Liaison
January 13, 2025
Discover the musical talents at NC with the first episode of NC Rising Artists. This podcast explores the journey of independent artists shaping the future of our community, starting with Ronin Corry, a sophomore at NC whose passion for music has opened several opportunities for friendships and academic success.

NC Rising Artists

Zia McKinney, Media Team
September 10, 2024
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