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
Racheal Oni

Racheal Oni, Reporter

Racheal Oni, a junior at NCHS joined the newspaper to pursue a career in investigative and news journalism. The youngest of two, she’s one of the new members of the Chant. She recently moved from Woodstock High School in Cherokee County and hopes to have a successful year at NC. Racheal enjoys running, reading, writing, and drawing. Her least favorite subject is algebra. She’s an introvert, who occasionally needs time to recharge and think. Close friends and family would describe her as moderately shy.

Racheal also enjoys listening to music, some of her favorite artists being, Summer Walker, Sza, Lil Uzi, A Boogie With Da Hoodie… and many more. After high school, Racheal hopes to get into the University of Georgia to pursue a career in journalism, along with some experience in the business field. She’s extremely grateful to be a part of a wonderful team and is excited to see what this new school year brings. 

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The US experiences gas shortage due to the pipeline cyber hack

Racheal Oni, Reporter
May 14, 2021
Cobb County plans to provide remote learning opportunities for the 2021-2022 school year. As schools across metro Atlanta struggle with the complications of COVID-19. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale expressed why virtual learning options remain available for students when the new school year begins on August 2.

CCSD’s controversial decision

Racheal Oni, Reporter
May 14, 2021
In 2020, when Covid hit, organizations such as concerts shut down, the form of live entertainment that people loved became no longer in service. The government now administered a vaccine in hopes that it prevents Covid and with more people taking the vaccine they hope to bring back live entertainment and return to life as we knew it.

2021 concerts comeback

Racheal Oni, Reporter
May 14, 2021
With technology evolving every day, and more kids exposed to the media, should parents worry about what their kids do and watch online. Parents who take safety to a different level and spy on their kids online teach kids how to sneak around and hide stuff online. Technology has its’ pros and its’ cons and parents should consider both.

Kids on the internet: What are they up to?

Racheal Oni, Reporter
April 30, 2021
Following her feud with Kanye West and her career going downhill, the famous American pop star Taylor Swift decided to join NC chorus in an attempt to save her career from plummeting. NC patiently awaits the pop queen to enhance their little group.

Taylor Swift joins NC chorus

Racheal Oni, Reporter
March 31, 2021
During this time of the year, New Orleans and other parts of the world celebrate the festival of Mardi Gras, Mardi means “Tuesday” and Gras means “fat”. This special holiday means elaborate carnivals, balls, and even a special dessert that holds a surprise, people of New Orleans love this holiday and look forward to it every year.

History of Mardi Gras, New Orleans yearly tradition

Racheal Oni, Reporter
March 16, 2021
The Senate declared Mr. Trump, the former president “not guilty” on January 6, 2021. This verdict frees him to run for president again in 2024, and reclaim all his former presidential perks, like pension and access to secret service.

Former President Donald Trumps’ trial update

Racheal Oni, Reporter
March 12, 2021
After an early end to the 2020 NC Warrior track and field season, the athletes return and in high hopes of a great season. Various athletes play other sports and use running track as extra workouts to improve strength and endurance. As a team, they plan to run their fastest and win as many meets as they can this season.

Back on track: NC warrior track preseason 2021

Racheal Oni, Reporter
March 12, 2021
Donald Trump, about to face the Senate again, this time with the accusation of encouraging violence. Mr. Trump already faced impeachment once but the attempt failed, and he breaks the record of the first president in history to face it twice. To successfully impeach the President, the Senate will need support from people in power within the Republican party like the Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnel and the House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy.

Two terms? Or Two Impeachments? Donald Trump impeached again

Racheal Oni, Reporter
February 8, 2021
High school freshmen get an exciting opportunity to start over, with a new environment, new people, and bigger opportunities to prepare for the future. As freshmen, they need a guide to know what to do, what not to do, and what to expect in hopes of paving a road that leads to a great high school experience in general and it all goes by fast. “Cherish every moment because highschool goes by fast,” Cambridge highschool Senior Yosola Odunuga said.

How to survive freshman year: 2007 vs 2020

Racheal Oni, Reporter
December 14, 2020
College costs over the past years have skyrocketed, with students worrying about dorm costs, books, tuition, food plan, and other miscellaneous activities that colleges throw their way. College students withdraw more loans now than there was in the early 2000s, and a group of students decides not to further their education, and some drop out midway because of the overbearing cost.

College tuition over the years

Racheal Oni, Reporter
December 11, 2020
An organization called Mostly Mutts came together 20 years ago to help abandoned dogs find homes. The organization sought help through fundraising to continue to provide aid for homeless dogs. In an effort to achieve this goal, the organization opened a thrift store called Mostly Mutts Market in which all of the proceeds help the dogs with rehabilitation. Support them as they educate the public on the welfare of these animals by visiting their store. “I love this thrift store. They are always getting in fun and interesting items. It's a clean and nicely displayed store. The volunteers there are really helpful too. All of the money goes to animal rescue efforts in our area, and they have great prices and sometimes sales,” a customer from the market, Suzi Hickman said.

Mostly Mutts fundraising organization  

Racheal Oni, Reporter
December 10, 2020
A retired couple who bonded over their love for labradors and coffee plans to open a new coffee shop called Lazy Labrador in early 2021. They seek to share the happiness they find in meeting people, drinking coffee, and watching their adorable puppies with others. “Dogs and coffee and bringing people together. My wife Susan and I met in a dog park and we wanted to create a place that brought people together in the community and to share two of our favorite things-dogs and coffee,” co-owner of lazy labrador Bob Milani said.

Lazy Labrador Kennesaw

Racheal Oni, Reporter
November 10, 2020
More than 90 theatre chains around the country decided to reopen, with tickets costing 15-20 cents apiece, a huge discount from the average price of tickets before the pandemic. A way of attracting customers back to the seats and getting things back to normal, but with Coronavirus still out there, going to a movie theatre has not regained popularity.

Reducing ticket prices increases spread

Racheal Oni, Reporter
October 11, 2020
“When it comes to picking which county thought deeply about their resumption, I think Cobb County schools would be my choice,” junior at Woodstock High School J’kya Thomas said. Cherokee County schools made a few mistakes since the county did not make masks a requirement and then had to close several schools for two-week long quarantines.

Cherokee vs Cobb County school opening

Racheal Oni, Reporter
September 17, 2020
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