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
As the 2024 presidential election continues to capture America’s — and the world’s — eyes, Georgia’s early voting period provides insight into the country’s state of mind. With over half of state voters casting their ballots before Election Day, the U.S.’s itch to choose a president remains evident. As Election Day draws near and voters wonder about its results, the Peach State’s early voters eagerly brandish their stickers as trophies of political efficacy.

Georgia’s early voting window has closed — what comes next?

Rosalyn Schwanke, Page Editor
November 4, 2024
New Advanced Placement (AP) World History teacher John Mitchell recognizes that the right to vote does not always come as a guarantee in every society. Through his experience as a teacher, father and active participant in civic activities, he hopes to inspire his students who may not understand the importance of voting to register once they reach 18. “I vote because I feel like it's the best way for me to get my voice heard. Clearly, as a teacher we may go through greater measures than most do in terms of research of who we vote for; what’s great about voting for me is that I believe it's my way of deciding what is best for the future,” Mitchell said.

Why NC votes

Ciara Whimbush, Editor in Chief
September 25, 2024
Magnet senior Sydney Ma believes in voting’s imperativeness; as she heads into her first election as an adult, she looks forward to using her voice on a grand stage. Although Ma celebrated her 18th birthday just shy of one week ago, the student fully understands young people’s cruciality at the ballot box this fall. “I think [voting] directly impacts our government because it is one of our given rights as American citizens that we are able to participate in voting in elections. I believe that because we were given that right, all citizens should utilize it,” Ma said.

Why NC Votes

Ciara Whimbush, Editor in Chief
September 15, 2024
Allowing 16-year-olds the right to vote changes the world for the better. Voter turnout increases and older teens obtain real-world experience of voting for who they think benefits them the most. Teenagers can feel more self-assured as they transition to adulthood and obtain an understanding of making decisions.

Miracles of lowering the voting age to 16

Jacey Cuffie, Reporter
March 3, 2022
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