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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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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
Sidney Powell, Former President Donald J. Trumps previous lawyer, admits to interfering with Georgia’s elections. She entered a guilty plea in Fulton County, Georgia, October 19, and agreed to testify against Trump in his upcoming case. With Powell’s testimony and other compelling evidence that the prosecution may offer, Georgians and other Americans may consider voting for another Republican presidential candidate.

Trump’s former lawyer’s plea may determine America’s future

Jasmina Buranich, Editor in Chief
October 20, 2023
As the youth voter turn-out continues to increase, so does the cruciality of high school students involving themselves in their local and federal governments. By registering to vote during their senior, junior or potentially sophomore year, high school students can help shape the face of their politics. Exploring different ways of civic engagement allows young people the agency to contribute to democracy, one mail-in voting application at a time.

How high schoolers can influence their government: an amateur’s guide to voter registration

Ciara Whimbush, Copy Editor
October 18, 2023
In a world where extremities can only find relief with the help of assertive and distinguished measures, the existence of centrism disregards this common issue through a privileged, reductionist political worldview. While centrism rises in popularity as general privilege becomes more common in countries such as America, the importance of fighting injustices with extreme measures loses its touch.

The privilege of American centrism

Mia Kirkwood, Opinions Editor
May 14, 2023
In this unique age of social media, political advocacy among teenagers experiences a staggering uptake. Despite age disparities that may come across as unfit for teens who involve themselves in this field, the youth of today prove that when it comes to speaking on important issues, age does not stand as a barrier. In a field dominated by a once-phoneless generation, the youth of today show that they too own the ability to create change.

The positive prominence of politically active teenagers

Ciara Whimbush, Reporter
March 1, 2023
Florida governor Ronald Dion DeSantis transformed into a spectacle within the political hemisphere for his aggressive fight against a woke agenda and left-leaning ideologies. But over time, his words and actions have added extra setbacks for several POCs and minorities in Florida and America. From his anti-abortion campaigns to the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill to abusive power toward undocumented Americans, DeSantis only rises in popularity alongside his fractured mindset.

The fractured politics of Ron DeSantis

Zioni Moore and Ivan Mendoza
February 10, 2023
Following the trends in teen society, people have cultivated massive respect and understanding for mental health. However, progressive ideals cannot save people from tried and true psychology, such as the Dunning-Kruger effect. More knowledge of ideals consistently leads to an influx of false professionals, claiming to have the answers from everything from gaslighting to domestic abuse. This intent transports the conversation from what should serve as a positive influence to something much more sinister: regression.

Unskilled and Unaware: The ‘Mentally Woke’ Version

Zioni Moore, Co-Copy Editor
December 8, 2022
With differences in socialization and lived experiences, people of different genders inevitably encounter differences and disagreements. However, people should never use these differences as leverage to discredit and disrespect an entire gender.

Stop saying “All Men”

Jenny Loveland, Co-Copy Editor
May 12, 2022
Earth remains the only known planet that can sustain human life. Despite this knowledge, humans continue to treat the earth as if they own it. Making sure humans do not corrupt the Earth should concern all. Taking care of the environment while maintaining natural resources can prevail as well as help future generations.

Bettering the Earth

Najalae Griffith, Reporter
March 11, 2022
A group of influential individuals recently made a proposition to separate the City of Atlanta and the district of Buckhead. Reasons for this desired secession include rising tax rates, high crime and the lack of power they possess over the community. While a handful of people located in Buckhead favor the controversial idea, a multitude of Atlanta residents heavily opposes it.

Buckhead divorces the city of Atlanta 

Erinn Gardner, Social Media editor
January 24, 2022
During his annual Veteran’s Day speech, President Joe Biden used the outdated term “negro” to address Major Baseball League player Satchel Paige. The comment caused an outcry from the public, mainly focusing on the lack of reporting from left-leaning news outlets. The incident highlights the intense double standard within both political parties and the dangerous power of the press with its perception.

Bigotry: not exclusive to the Right

Zioni Moore, News editor
December 29, 2021
In 2019, actor Jussie Smollett reported that two men attacked him and hurled racist, homophobic slurs at him. This event shocked America and caused rage within the Black and LGBTQ community. However, after almost 3 years of constant police investigations and court hearings, the jury found Smollett guilty of reporting a false hate crime to the Chicago police.

Jussie Smollett Found Guilty

Ren Lloyd, Reporter
December 14, 2021
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