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Consumed by the grasp of Instagram reels or TikTok, students are on social media so much that brain rot has come to interfere with their education.

The evolution of brain rot: Tapering into existence, but will it fade?

Evan Fekete, Staff Writer April 29, 2025

Skibidi Toilet, Tralalero Tralala, the Eye of Rah and Chopped Chin may sound like utter nonsense to the untrained ear, but to those who are chronically online or even those who have barely scratched the...

Children collect eggs on a hunt to find chocolates, toys, money and more. Photo used with permission from Gabby Fekete.

How did Easter become about bunnies and chocolate?

Nolan Sullivan, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

Painting eggs, waking up to chocolates and toys or celebrating the day at church are all common ways that people spend their Easter. These traditions have long histories dating back to Roman times. Similar...

Bill 87, looking to ban or greatly restrict phone use in schools, was recently introduced to the North Carolina Senate. Created by Isabella Phillips in Canva.

Do Not Disturb: NC legislation aims to ban phones in schools

Isabella Phillips, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

Cell phones have worked their way into every waking moment of many teenagers. During school hours, many students can be found texting or scrolling on social media. Parents and teachers worry cell phones...

On account of bad weather, the North Carolina Senate is proposing a new bill to create more flexible calendars for schools.

Late starts, lost days: North Carolina aims for a flexible school schedule

Janiya Russell, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

Due to extreme weather this past year, a myriad of schools have lost instructional days, causing districts to cancel what would normally be teacher work days. The loss of instructional days spurred a reaction...

There is a curious decline in the number of students attending college, with various factors considered to be the cause. Colleges are attempting to combat this mini crisis with targeted programs and personalized advertisements, but the results are yet to be shown.

College attendance is declining. Why?

Janiya Russell, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

College enrollment is continuing to decline since its initial fall in 2010. In 2021, the college enrollment rate was at a record low of 38.1%. The decline is attributed to the birth rate crisis, which...

Many universities across North Carolina are experiencing reduced funding. Photo used with permission from Ross Joyner via Unsplash.

Local universities experience funding cuts. What comes next?

Evan Tsambasis, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

Research Triangle universities such as the University of North Carolina State, Duke University and The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill are all facing research funding cuts in the hundreds of millions....

Common languages in the United States include Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and English.

English made the official language of the United States

Leo McDunn, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

"Hola", "Salve" and "Bonjour" are all ways to say "hello." These languages are taught at Green Hope most students take Spanish, followed by French and then those few who take Latin. Out of the 50 states...

“Cuts will directly impact all Wake County public school families," said Wake County School Board Chair Chris Heagerty.

“Significant harm to students”: Title I funding fate

Jenna Lipkin, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

On March 11, 2025, the federal government began the process of reducing the department of education’s force. Nearly 2,000 employees either accepted voluntary resignation opportunities or were laid-off...

Dismantling the Department of Education could change how resources are allocated affecting various communities.

Changes are coming to the Department of Education

Leo McDunn, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

The Department of Education (ED) may no longer aid students in the cost of college, protect students from discrimination and help fund education throughout the United States.  On Mar. 20, President...

What started as a small holiday in Ireland, St. Patrick's Day has become a widely celebrated holiday by Americans.  Photo used with permission from Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

The history of St. Patrick’s Day

Nolan Sullivan, Staff Writer March 18, 2025

Every year on Mar. 17, celebrations break out across the country, with the biggest ones taking place in Boston, New York and Chicago. People eat certain-- often green-- foods and dress up in green clothes...

Josh Stein Shares his vision for the state in his inaugural address. Photo from Youtube Channel @MyPBSNC livestream of the State of the State Address.

State of the state: Governor Stein’s priorities

Leo McDunn, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

On Mar. 12, Governor Josh Stein delivered his first inaugural State of the State to a joint session of the North Carolina Assembly. In this address, he mainly focused on Hurricane Helene Recovery, the...

Asian American foodways are one of many ways that Eastern and Western influences collide. "Asian American history is American History," and the same goes for all other ethnic groups in the US," said Annika Rogov ('25).

Green Hope pioneers first Asian American class

Rhea Kakde, Staff Writer March 17, 2025

Students of Green Hope registering for classes in the 2025-26 school year had a new elective option: Asian American Studies Honors.  Proposed by AP U.S. History and Sociology Honors teacher Mr. Colin...

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