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“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...

While its red and yellow fruits may look appealing, the oriental bittersweet is a notoriously harmful plant in North Carolina. Photo used with permission from Maria Ermolova via Unsplash.

Pretty but deadly: North Carolina’s invasive plants

Evan Fekete, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

From the sweet scent of Honeysuckle in the heat of mid-summer to the violets of Wisteria, some of the most common and iconic plants in the Piedmont are also some of the most detrimental to their environment....

The 2024-2025 flu season is surpassing recent years in terms of severity, with mutating strands infecting people at alarming rates.

The worst it has been in years: 2025’s flu season

Janiya Russell, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

The influenza is a virus that comes back every year. Influenza season begins in October, ends in February and in some cases extends to May. Though it is not fatal, the flu can pave the way for more deadly...

President Donald Trump's Joint address to Congress lasted 100 minutes and is the longest speech in modern history. Photo used with permission from Caleb Perez via Unsplash.

Setting goals and priorities: The joint address to Congress

Leo McDunn, Staff Writer March 8, 2025

President Donald Trump addressed a joint session of Congress on Mar. 4 2025. In President Trump's address to Congress and the American people he mentioned divisive and relevant topics to voters, including...

Great Harvest Bread Co. (Cary, NC) bakes King Cakes yearly to bring Mardi Gras celebrations to North Carolina.

Secret societies to public parades: The history of Mardi Gras

Evan Fekete, Staff Writer March 5, 2025

Costumes, parades, beads, pastries and a lucky baby are all staples of Mardi Gras tradition. The question is, how did these traditions come about, and most importantly, why? The roots of Mardi Gras can...

Chick-fil-A is one of several fast food brands to incorporate new technology into its operations through a drive-through-only model.

Driving into the future of fast food

Sophie Meekins and Rhea Kakde March 3, 2025

McDonough, Georgia, is home of Chick-fil-A’s first elevated, drive-through-only restaurant. Instead of navigating their cars to service windows on the side of the restaurant, customers now drive under...

Fort Bragg is located in North Carolina and is one of the largest military bases in the world having a population of about 50,000 military personnel.

Same name, different Bragg

Leo McDunn, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

On Feb. 10 2025, former Fox Weekend Host, Army Veteran and current Department of Defense (DOD) Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum that would rename Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg, now named to honor...

Communication between administrators and emergency services is streamlined by the RAVE Panic Button.

Can this app keep schools safe?

Jenna Lipkin, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Guns are considered the leading cause of death in children and teens, according to a report from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions. One app is trying to fix that.  On Feb. 17, 2025,...

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