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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.

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NEWS
February 14, 2026, the U.S. federal government resumed the partial shutdown due to a stalemate between Republicans and Democrats. The impasse now approaches the 2025 record of 43 days for the longest shutdown, despite its limited scope. With a lack of funding for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies, federal employees work without pay, hindering travel times due to a lack of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers.
Working now. Paid when?
Megan Taffel, Reporter • March 22, 2026

January 30, 2026, temporary federal funding plans expired, effectuating a partial shutdown the following day. February 3, House Speaker Mike...

March 2, the Iranian women's national soccer team refused to sing their national anthem during an Asian Women's Cup group stage match. This resulted in the players receiving the label of wartime traitors by the Iranian media. This accusation worried other countries such as the U.S. and Australia — which offered the team asylum — because of their fear that the Iranian women would die if they traveled back to Iran.
Iranian women speak out in silence
Memphis Dhirar, Reporter • March 16, 2026

March 5, the Iranian women's national soccer team played South Korea in an Asian Women's Cup (AFC) group stage match. Traditionally, when the...

Iran crowned its new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, after the death of his father and former head of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. To the general public, hardly any information exists about the new supreme outside of his status as the son of the previous Ali Khamenei. This led to mass international controversy. Now, tensions between the U.S, Israel and Iran only seem to exacerbate.
Iran finds new supreme leader
Faith Allen, Reporter • March 16, 2026

Iran chose a new successor for the supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei, appointed March...

Georgia’s 14th district voted on March 10, 2026, for their representative in the U.S. House following Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation. Though the polls closed with Democrat Shawn Harris narrowly in the lead, a runoff election will take place next month for the final decision. Voters wait tensely for renewed representation in the House, either by Harris or Make America Great Again (MAGA) Republican Clayton Fuller.
Polls close with an unclear outcome
Rosalyn Schwanke, Editor in Chief • March 13, 2026

Voters in Northwest Georgia, District 14, flocked to the polls last Tuesday, March 10, to vote for Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s...

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STUDENT LIFE
Sources of Strength sends students into spring break with spirit week!
Sources of Strength sends students into spring break with spirit week!
Lidia Sidorova, Page editor • April 5, 2026

March 30: Superhero day March 31: Twin day Dress as a senior citizen or a kindergarten student day April...

Saturday, March 28, people of all ages and backgrounds gathered across Georgia and the U.S. to protest the Trump Administration. In Cobb County, thousands flocked to Marietta to take part.
No Kings 3 in Marietta 3/28
Rosalyn Schwanke, Editor in Chief • March 29, 2026
11/11 NC Warriors vs Harrison Hoyas
11/11 NC Warriors vs Harrison Hoyas
Vaughn Thomas, Reporter • November 11, 2025
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Homecoming court 2025!
Cassidy Lumpkin, Page Editor • October 24, 2025
Homecoming spirit week!
Homecoming spirit week!
Devyn Potts and Megan Taffel • October 20, 2025
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FEATURES
Junior Alonso Guavara prides himself on displaying all the qualities of a Warrior, both on and off the track. While striving for faster race times between cross-country (XC) and track and by building uplifting relationships among his team, Guevara embodies an exemplary athlete. Guevara continues to his next competition, the Spring Bash at Kennesaw Mountain, to run for NC’s JV track team.
Meet the team: Alonso Guevara
Isabella Morales, Reporter • April 2, 2026
Since her move to Georgia in 2022, magnet senior Suhana Gupta has taken NC by storm with her academic achievements. Without a doubt, Gupta stands as a top scholar in NC’s halls as she has pushed her learning in and outside the classroom. Due to her outstanding achievements, Gupta now sits with one last decision in mind: college.
NC’s STAR
Mackenzie Blanco, Editor in Chief • April 1, 2026
Advanced Placement (AP) Microeconomics teacher, prom and graduation coordinator and full-time mom, Tara Sisino, holds an invaluable place at NC. Especially for seniors, Sisino’s influence shines a light across all aspects of the high school experience. Following prom’s resounding success at Buckhead Theater, she sets her sights on another powerful convocation.
Ms. Sisino, the woman who runs it all
Rosalyn Schwanke, Editor in Chief • March 30, 2026
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SPORTS
Friday, March 28, the NC Lady Warrior varsity soccer team (1-11) traveled to Etowah High School (9-4) to face off in an intense region match-up. Both teams battled and left their heart out on the field. By the final whistle, Etowah defeated NC in an upsetting score of 4-0. The Lady Warriors will move on, ready for redemption, facing off against East Paulding April 1 in a non-region game.
Eliminated by the Eagles
Isabella Morales, Reporter • April 2, 2026

The anticipation of Friday Night Lights rang loudly as the NC Lady Warrior varsity soccer team (11-1) arrived at Etowah High School’s stadium...

March 17, the NC Lady Warriors faced the Walker Wolverines in an intense lacrosse battle. The match focused heavily on the appreciation of the NC seniors, celebrating the time and energy the graduating girls dedicated to the team throughout their academic career. With an outstanding win on the Warriors’ side, the senior night continued with music, shout-outs and photographs.
Luck and lacrosse on varsity girls’ senior night
Cassidy Lumpkin and Lidia Sidorova • March 20, 2026
Starting their season February 3, the NC girls varsity tennis team worked non-stop to perfect their technique and synergy for the 2026 school year. Now, with only five matches remaining in the year, the team celebrates the seniors who have led NC tennis to success. Wednesday, February 10, families and friends rallied together to commemorate the athletes’ hard work on senior night.
Shining bright on senior night
Mackenzie Blanco and Sophia Lamb • March 16, 2026
An intense scrimmage between the NC varsity soccer boys and the Kell Longhorns February 6 marked the beginning of the varsity boys soccer season. While the game ended in a tightly battled score of 2-3 and the Longhorns came out victorious, the Warriors put up a tough fight. The game served as a scrimmage, so it did not affect NC’s record, and it allowed the team to build in-game chemistry moving into the real season.
Kicking off the season with Kell
Isabella Morales, Reporter • February 13, 2026
Tuesday, February 12 marked the official start of the NC varsity boys' (2-2) soccer games, as they faced off against the Lassiter High School Trojans (2-0). NC hungered to earn their first win of the season early in the year, showing that desire through their in-game intensity. Unfortunately, the game ended in a rough loss for the Warriors, with a score of 2-4, and Lassiter claiming the win.
A battle with the Trojans
Isabella Morales, Reporter • February 11, 2026
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ENTERTAINMENT
A gnarly, high-energy set under a desert moon pushed Katseye into the spotlight as the group’s choreography, vocals and stage presence pulled the audience’s attention at Coachella. Questions around live delivery and crowd impact kept the conversation moving long after the set ended. The performance marked a defining moment as the group stepped onto a global stage and shaped how new audiences viewed their presence moving forward.
Katseye takes on Coachella
Jeremiah McKinney, Media Team • April 15, 2026
Winning the lottery overnight would flip ordinary life into a completely unpredictable experience. Wild plans, expensive dreams and ridiculous purchases suddenly enter the conversation. One winning ticket could turn imagination into reality faster than an individual could expect.
The day everything changes
Jeremiah McKinney, Media Team • April 4, 2026
This review breaks down how “Behold the Dreamers" challenges the traditional idea of the American Dream. The story fantastically displays the contrast between two opposite families, leaving readers to question what truly shapes the Dream that drives so many. After understanding the characters, context, and external perspectives, this book leaves readers with a fresh perspective that they will carry with them long after closing the book.
Who gets to dream? “Behold the Dreamers” answers that question
Vaughn Thomas, Reporter • April 3, 2026
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TRENDING
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Due to President Donald Trump’s new policies on immigration, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun raiding highly populated cities in search of undocumented immigrants guilty of committing crimes. Immigrants from Chicago to Atlanta have expressed their fear on this topic as the Trump Administration started to charge undocumented immigrants with criminal offenses instead of civil ones. Although numerous individuals have questioned these new policies and the ethicality of ICE’s strategy, raids continue to inspire fear.

Families torn apart: ICE raids hit Georgia immensely • 6562 Views

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After decades of school spirit, NC’s sports teams face a quick termination. Cobb County marks the first creation of a County sports league for all schools, changing school sports history forever. With this thrilling decision, students throughout the county practice their sport with intensity in hopes of making the unified teams.

Cobb County removes all school sports • 4483 Views

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What Tinkerbell fairy clan are you based on your favorites?

What Tinkerbell fairy clan are you based on your favorites? • 1948 Views

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Roller coasters, the mechanical amusement rides loved by thrill enthusiasts throughout the world, not only serve as an exciting modern application of physics and engineering, but also evoke emotions in the riders and bring people to love and crave the thrill of the ride.

Looping through fear: The psychology behind roller coaster thrills • 1131 Views

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The Mental Illness Needs Discussion (MIND) club at the University of South Carolina (USC) partnered with the nonprofit organization, Active Minds, in late March and created the Speak Your Mind ice bucket challenge. The trend aims to raise awareness for mental health and to decrease stigma around speaking out about mental illness. Now, the challenge sweeps through NC and gains new nominees daily as students participate and nominate their friends to follow suit.

Freezing out suicide: USC ice bucket challenge raises awareness for mental health • 1031 Views

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NC COMMITS
Family and friends gathered in the Arena February 4 to celebrate four special athletes signing to play collegiate sports. NC athletes officially signed to their future colleges for football, basketball and flag football. Through their dedication to their teammates and coaches, these athletes achieved lifelong goals of playing with passion at the next level.
QUIZZES
The elements represent an undeniable foundation of the world, acting as natural building blocks. In the incredibly confusing journey of life, individuals may relate to a particular element and understand themselves with increased certainty. To discover their elemental characteristics, this quiz walks participants through a day, revealing their true personality.
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OPINIONS
Trends appear overnight and have spread across culture faster than ever before—fashion, music and viral moments in general shape conversations. One trend rises while another fades just as quickly—the line between iconic and embarrassing shifts with every new wave of trends.
Trends on trial
Jeremiah McKinney, Media Team • April 12, 2026

Although beauty standards evolve, the authentic faces and historical aesthetics actors emulate stay suspended in amber. Actors have sculpted and refined their faces in ways that date their appearances to the modern era. Polished and plastic features strip away the convincingness of period pieces, distracting viewers from the whimsical worlds of the past.
Monarchy, maids and Dr. Miami
Megan Taffel, Reporter • April 1, 2026

From porcelain pale skin to splotchy orange tans, beauty standards have undoubtedly evolved throughout the years. With actors serving as the...

Although it might seem simple, the process of building an outfit each day promises both the experience and benefits of creating art. The minute details in hair styling, accessorizing and layering come together to communicate the wearer’s mood, attitude or interests. As a result of this silent communication, style shifts into a deeply important tool for self-expression.
The artistry behind the outfit
Rosalyn Schwanke, Editor in Chief • March 25, 2026

With shoe laces tied, bracelets jingling and hair swinging in the wind, a teenager steps out of his or her front door and into the day. From...

In previous weeks, Timothée Chalamet showed blatant disrespect toward opera and ballet through an offhand remark during a Variety interview. Chalamet does not hide the fact that he desires to hold legendary status as an actor, but this possibility now becomes slim. Chalamet shows a significant deficit of a person deserving of legendary actor status. His lack of respect toward forms of art that directly inspire his work demonstrates why Chalamet cannot achieve notable status. While a select group of people may argue that nobody cares about opera and ballet, that does not demonstrate the whole picture regarding these art forms.
Timothée Chalamet: The flop factory and why he can not reach legacy status
Faith Allen, Reporter • March 20, 2026

In the preceding weeks, French-American actor Timothée Chalamet came under fire from fans for his comments on classical art forms such as opera...

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