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
Jemiah Clemons

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor

Jemiah Clemons, a senior at NC, joined newspaper due to her love for writing. Life as a high school student causes plenty of stress, but newspaper gives her the break that she desires. Along with writing, Clemons enjoys watching movies, working out, and napping. When awake, you can catch her doing homework or watching RuPaul’s Drag Race. Clemons has a passion for sports and sports medicine and plans on going into this field for a career. 

As Jemiah approaches the end of her high school career, she begins to make plans for college. With the University of Miami being her top school, she continues to work toward the dream of attending. She plans to involve herself around campus and live college life to the fullest.

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Seniors across the nation become young adults one by one throughout their final year of high school. Our culture leads us to look forward to this transition from childhood to adulthood, but this point in life feels surprisingly awkward and anxiety-inducing. Editors from The Chant discuss their experiences so far with this important stage in life and go over the various trials they have experienced and look forward to.

18: now what?

Jemiah Clemons, Jenny Loveland, and Dominik Perez
May 12, 2022
Entering high school as a freshman has challenged teens since high school’s very inception. Acting at the bottom of the totem pole can overwhelm even the most level-headed of fourteen-year-olds, but by knowing what to expect, freshmen feel better prepared to handle the challenges that come with this stage in life.

Freshmen: experience and advice

Jemiah Clemons, Jenny Loveland, and Dominik Perez
May 12, 2022
Rainy Day Playlist

Rainy Day Playlist

Jemiah Clemons, opinions
May 10, 2022
Different parenting styles can immensely shape the type of person a child will become. Contextual factors and sociocultural characteristics can decline due to politically incorrect parenting. More times than not, parents tend to teeter the line of discipline and abuse. Studies show that crossing this line negatively impacts children. What one group may view as discipline, another may see as abuse. Whether a parent disciplines or abuses their child, different personalities and character types may result.

21st-century parenting: discipline versus abuse

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
May 6, 2022
A WWE style brawl occurred today in “malfunction junction”. Instead of students, the teachers and staff took part in an intense academic smackdown. Football, improper grammar and lack of knowledge lit the match to an unforgettable fight. The teachers’ pent-up aggression from COVID-19 came through full force.

Smackdown: NC teachers brawl

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
March 31, 2022
Credit: Jemiah Clemons A WWE style brawl occurred today in “malfunction junction”. Instead of students, the teachers and staff took part in an intense academic smackdown. Football, improper grammar and lack of knowledge lit the match to an unforgettable fight. The teachers’ pent-up aggression from COVID-19 came through full force.

Girlboss Gatekeep Gaslight playlist

Girlboss Gatekeep Gaslight playlist

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
March 31, 2022
Approximately 1,360 school shootings have occurred in the U.S. since 1970. Since then, 637 students, teachers and staff have lost their lives in a shooting. Code red drills try to prepare students in the case of this tragic event. While the uselessness of code red drills serves as a separate issue, the government should fix access to firearms and gun control first.

“Attention students: please stay calm”

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
March 29, 2022
About 3,200 people in Atlanta face homelessness and food insecurity. With a growing population, access to a form of housing continuously becomes scarce. Those who did not previously experience this poverty now face that possibility every day. The COVID-19 pandemic also plays a role in the current financial circumstance for American households.

The shelter crisis: American housing shortage

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
March 17, 2022
The process of finding a therapist can seem daunting, but remains worth the effort required. In this podcast, three high school students discuss their experiences and thoughts around this topic.

Therapy and me

Jemiah Clemons, Jenny Loveland, and Dominik Perez
March 14, 2022
Reality TV in general typically profits off the humiliation and exploitation of its stars and contestants. TLC, unlike other networks, uses a methodical marketing formula based on the success of their past shows. Fatphobia, poverty and the exploitation of children plague the network’s shows. Instead of developing new ideas and shows, TLC continues to use obese people, poor people and children to thrive as a network.

TLC’s exploitative nature

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
February 17, 2022
"Heartbreak anthems" playlist

“Heartbreak anthems” playlist

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
February 14, 2022
"Love like this" playlist

“Love like this” playlist

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
February 14, 2022
Day of the decade

Day of the decade

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
January 21, 2022
With a new COVID-19 variant, history may repeat itself. At the start of 2022, certain colleges and universities have decided to remain virtual throughout the second semester. This change will potentially transform the lives of current and future college students.

2022 college shutdown

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
January 21, 2022
The children of single mothers face silent and sometimes unnoticed struggles. Poverty, abuse and other factors may hinder the child as they grow into adulthood. The problem starts at home and so can the solution. Recognizing the problems these children face can help resolve them.

The unspoken flaws of single parenting

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
January 10, 2022
Teens reaching toward the future will meet different fates. The wrongful acts of teenagers may severely impact the rest of their lives or they may never face consequences for those acts. White privilege, the school-to-prison pipeline and other factors may determine the future for today’s youth.

The Racist Phase

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
December 13, 2021
The Chant's 2021 Spotify Wrapped Playlist!

The Chant’s 2021 Spotify Wrapped Playlist!

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
December 10, 2021
The Chant's "HO HO HOLIDAY PLAYLIST"

The Chant’s “HO HO HOLIDAY PLAYLIST”

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
December 4, 2021
With the holiday season approaching, seasonal movies make their yearly comeback. Halloween and Christmas films will spike in views on streaming platforms. Opposites do attract and several Halloween films can equate to Christmas films. As October comes to an end, the time for Halloween movies will stop and the time for Christmas movies will begin. This list can guide readers on their holiday binge watching journey.

Halloween movies and their Christmas match

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
November 15, 2021
In this month’s playlist selection, The Chant’s staff chose a mix of songs about heartbreak. The works of Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz and Kanye West dominate this selection. The beautiful melodies and upbeat tempos will hold the attention of the listeners from start to finish. In upcoming months, The Chant plans to follow a theme each month and a selection that reflects it.

[Photo] November Playlist

November 11, 2021
At the tail end of the pandemic, workers feel fed up with pay and working conditions. This led to the Great Resignation across various careers and jobs. Restaurants, for example, have gone understaffed and frequently close because of an influx of customers with no staff to serve them. This not only affects small businesses but large corporations as well.

The Great Resignation

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions 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.

[Photo] Warriors dominate Hillgrove at 42-0

Elijah Pacis and Hannah Gresham
October 27, 2021
Multiracial, multicultural and gender varying families begin to normalize within society. As LGBTQIA+ couples begin to build families, adoption can serve as a viable option. However, several adoption agencies use a foundation of religion to discriminate against these couples. Legislators now work to pass legislation banning this discrimination to allow LGBTQIA+ couples to successfully build their families.

 Hard knock life: discrimination from adoption agencies

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
October 27, 2021
Calling all the monsters to The Chant’s October playlist

Calling all the monsters to The Chant’s October playlist

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
October 7, 2021
Ten years after “Avatar”’s release, plenty of other films have attempted the biggest technological achievements with CGI. Sadly, none of those films quite meet the standard set by Avatar. The Planet of The Apes franchise has come extremely close but lacks the wow factor that could leave viewers speechless.

“Avatar” CGI still stands out ten years later

Dominik Perez and Jemiah Clemons
October 6, 2021
Today marks the twenty-year anniversary of 9/11. The extensive death and destruction triggered an enormous U.S. effort to combat terrorism. When comparing life in 2001 to 2021, Americans live in a completely different world. Several aspects of daily living have changed and can never go back to the normalcy Americans once knew.

9/11: the aftermath

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
September 11, 2021
Dive into The Chant's Fall playlist!

Falling in love with September playlist

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
September 9, 2021
The dystopian genre lacks originality due to the repetitiveness of plots, character arcs and themes. Young adult dystopias contain a few tropes that become overdone, and in the process, lose their uniqueness. Most films share the same tropes and do not show diversity amid struggle. Everything in these films conveniently falls in place for the main character and this takes away from the realistic nature.

Rewritten: the dystopian downfall

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
September 1, 2021
At a certain point in life, it must end. Those we leave behind will grieve, mourn and eventually adapt to a new way of life. However, people should not feel pressure from society to only feel the emotions listed in the five stages of grief . “Put simply, grief is the price we pay for love, and a natural consequence of forming emotional bonds to people, projects and possessions. All that we value we will someday lose,” CEO of Australian Health Centre for Grief and Bereavement, Chris Hall MAPS, said.

The Real 5 stages of grief

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
August 25, 2021
Superhero films have improved tremendously over the years. Once a genre filled with cheesy action sequences and vague comedy, now makes an overwhelming amount of money for the movie industry. Several Superhero movies receive recognition while others do not. These under-appreciated films may have paved the way for a string of extremely successful Hollywood blockbusters.

Underrated Superhero Movies

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
April 27, 2021
Game critics claim The Witcher 3 along with other games like it allow gamers to truly experience the digital world like never before. Players can access and roam almost all areas of the game. Anything you can possibly imagine can happen in a video game, thanks to advances in technology.

The Evolution of Video Game Graphics

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
April 27, 2021
A Minnesota jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges against him in the case concerning the late George Floyd. The decision represents a milestone in the racial history of the United States and a challenge of law enforcement’s treatment of Black Americans. While a small victory for the Black community, the community hopes for similar decisions in the future

Guilty on all counts: The Derek Chauvin Trial

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
April 26, 2021
When people leave home, their loved ones worry and hope for a safe return. For people of color, this concern reaches new levels. People of color take extra precaution when a family member leaves home. Fathers, brothers and sons leave and may never return because of racism inflicted by others.

White privilege: Protests vs. Nonsense

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
April 19, 2021
Fans complain about the relationship dynamic between Wanda and Vision, calling it boring, bland and stale. “Not only did I have to see my favorite character die again, but his relationship with Wanda brought down the whole thing for me,” Junior Somiyah DeMarcado said.

WandaVision cancelled

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
March 31, 2021
Earlier this week a janitor spotted the society in NC’s basement. The members met to discuss a school wide pink shirt day on Wednesdays. Also at this meeting, the janitor learned that the legendary Regina George heads the council along with Principal Matt Moody.

Exposing NC’ s Secret Society

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
March 31, 2021
Originally directed by Zach Snyder, he eventually left the production due to family complications. Following his return, Snyder revealed the cast, release date and run time for the film. A four hour and two minute long film sounds extreme, but compared to the 2017 version, Snyder needed to make major adjustments.

The new and improved Justice League: Snyder’s Cut

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
March 23, 2021
BSU holds weekly meetings every Wednesday afternoon at 3:30. The club looks forward to seeing new faces and bright ideas. For more information, those interested can contact @nchsbsu on Instagram to learn more. “It’s important to know that even though it is Black Student Union, it doesn’t exclude anyone of any color. The club welcomes allies and we would like to see more of them,” senior Co-president Abigail Addis said.

Black Student Union wants you

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
March 11, 2021
The NC Warrior varsity basketball team compiled a 10-13 record in the 2020-2021 season. Led by seniors Tyler Gorsuch, Jaiden Neville, Jared Dejesus, and Josiah Gooch, the Warriors expect to lose eight players due to graduation by the time next season rolls around. With a tough new region and unprecedented times, the Warriors look to combat these challenges with new underclassmen and veteran leadership.

NC Basketball suffers defeat in first round of state playoffs

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
March 1, 2021
Former tight end for the New England Patriots, Aaron Hernandez, received a CTE diagnosis shortly after death. Found guilty of murder in 2013, Hernandez’s charges took the public by surprise. Those around him described his behavior prior to his tragic death as aggressive, wild and unpredictable.

Does CTE directly correlate to violent behavior in athletes?

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
February 12, 2021
The NC Warriors defended against the Kennesaw Mountain Mustangs up until the final five minutes of the game. Within the last remaining moments, NC suffered an unfortunate loss against their crosstown rivals. This loss will not keep the team down as they prepare to face the Wheeler High School Wildcats on Tuesday, February 9 at 7:30.

Boys’ Varsity soccer face another defeat

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
February 8, 2021
Children can miss certain messages in movies directed to them. These movies usually contain an important message that can resonate with an older audience. Film makers tend to sneak in messages, jokes or references only for the adults. Common in nearly all of your favorite kid movies, these references and messages will not go away anytime soon.

How filmmakers target adult audience in children’s movies

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
January 28, 2021
Throughout generations, people saw technology develop and continue to see it evolve. From rotary phones to Iphones, and VHS tapes to streaming services, everyday entertainment changes and improves.

The miscommunication between generations

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
December 11, 2020
“Every girl put their heart out on the field and we played the best we could but it just wasn’t enough. We’re all sad for now, but we all plan on going farther next season,” Freshman Soleil Smith said.

NC Lady Warriors v.s. East Coweta

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
October 27, 2020
These are the Love Island USA final four couples after the reveal of the winners of the season. “I’m so happy that I made it here. I’m shocked that I made it here and found Calvin. It’s crazy,” Moira Tumas said.

Love Island USA: After the island

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions Editor
October 16, 2020
The NC Lady Warrior softball team huddle around 3rd base and pray before and after each game, followed by a chant to lift their spirits. “Praying and just talking to each other before each game gets us excited to go play. It kinda relieves some of the pressure we’re under,” junior Mackenzie Ogburn said.

Lady Warriors take on Spartans

Jemiah Clemons, Opinions editor
September 14, 2020
Following the advice of Governor Brian Kemp, Cobb County public schools will shut down. This will take effect March 16th and will continue indefinitely. NC plans to begin online classes for students to continue learning. All extracurricular activities and events have been canceled or postponed.

[Photo] COVID-19 causes Cobb schools to close their doors temporarily

March 13, 2020
Counselors from all over Cobb County came together to help inform students, staff and parents about anxiety disorders that affect young people. Viewers walked to each table set up outside of the auditorium to talk about anxiety and other types of mental health. “The kids will always be our top priority and it’s important that we invest in the future,” NC guidance counselor Michelle Perlin said.

Angst Movie night

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
March 2, 2020
Sophomore Isaiah Hoskins hit to right field and brought home sophomore Jacob Mann to score the fourth run of the game. This helped secure the lead against Wheeler and ultimately, win the game. “I’ve improved from last year, and I'm glad I could perform under the pressure,” sophomore Isaiah Hoskins said.

NC baseball brings home first win

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
February 21, 2020
The double standard of hair

The double standard of hair

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
January 31, 2020
NC students gathered in the arena to celebrate Hoopcoming; an event that included a fun teachers versus students basketball game and performances from NC’s Varsity basketball cheerleaders. Students showed loads of excitement as they supported the basketball team, swim team and wrestling team. The event wrapped with a performance from NC’s step team and students went home hyped for the game.

Pep rally peps up students

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
January 24, 2020
 Hard knock life: discrimination from adoption agencies

 Hard knock life: discrimination from adoption agencies

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
December 20, 2019
In the U.S. constitution, the eighth amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. The Anti-death penalty group deem capital punishment as unconstitutional. However, those of the Pro-death penalty group do not. The two groups continue to protest back and forth over the matter.

The evolution of opinions surrounding the death penalty

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
December 20, 2019
Released on November 12, Disney’s new streaming service Disney Plus plays host to a variety of movies and TV shows like “That’s So Raven,” “Mulan,” “Lizzey McGuire” and a variety of others. Viewers can browse 612 movies and 156 TV shows. The service received 10 million subscribers on launch day, a number that is projected to keep growing.

Where dreams come true: Disney+

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
November 14, 2019
Breaking the western influence

Breaking the western influence

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
November 14, 2019
Students hang up decorations to celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, November 11. The display will stand in the main building, across from the attendance office. The bulletin board will include American flags, pictures of veterans and quotes.

Students in Ms. Julie Hopp’s anatomy class dissected a sheep’s kidney. The students hope to find and learn about the different parts of the kidney as they study the urinary system. “We do everything on paper in this class and the students are always surprised by seeing an actual organ. It is important for the students to get the hands on experience,” Hopp said.

Kidney dissection

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
October 21, 2019
NC Lady Warriors faced off against the Hillgrove Hawks on their Senior Night Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Though the Warriors walked away with a loss, the defense filled the game with amazing plays, and they will walk into their next game with their heads held high. “Some of us have been playing together for five or more years and we created lifelong friendships and memories. Sometimes good things shouldn’t come to an end,” NC senior varsity softball player Kathryn Bywaters said.

Softball seniors’ night

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
October 9, 2019
NC junior Daniela King and her teammates cheer on the varsity NC football team every Friday night. The girls treasure their time spent cheering together and look forward to it every week. The cheerleaders enjoy supporting their football team along with the avid fans in the stands. “It’s very fun to see the crowd cheering on the team with us,” King said.

Cheer up with the NC cheerleaders

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
October 2, 2019
Located in Admin. 1, the NC lost and found contains student items. Later this week, any item not claimed will become a donation item for GoodWill. Students make sure to pick up lost items.

Lost and found

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
September 16, 2019
NC Sophomore Hunter Adams, one of Mr. Dennard’s students helps fold and restock the spirit wear in the store. “I can only come in on some mornings, but [earning] the community service [hours to get that medal] isn’t bad,” Adams said.

Not-so-secret School Store

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
September 6, 2019
Will Netflix survive?

Will Netflix survive?

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
September 4, 2019
Those without parking passes can still buy one. At a price of $50, anyone who can drive can receive a parking spot. For more information, see Ms. Anne Ellis in Admin. 1 or check NC’s website for further details.

Parking into NC

Jemiah Clemons, Staff
August 19, 2019
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