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Many viruses begin from hackers who want to profit from others harm. Photo used with permission from Kevin Ku via Unsplash.
Online infections: A different type of virus
Houses in certain areas demands are high while supplies are low, while poverty areas have high inventory and low demand. Photo used with permission from Breno Assis via Unsplash.
Cary’s housing crisis
Many families struggle to pay for necessities like groceries -- in fact, 13% of American households are food insecure, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
A growing epidemic of shrinking portions
Invasive species in North Carolina aren’t limited to kudzu – the North Carolina Museum of Art’s invasive species management program observed an increase in the spread of blackberries and the English Ivy in past years. Photos used with permission from Justin Wilkens via Unsplash.
North Carolina’s invasive species problem
April 15 through 19 is Work Zone Awareness Week and is intended to educate people regarding construction worker deaths, particularly from driving accidents.
Slowing down, saving lives
There are hundreds of herbs to try to grow such as basil, chamomile, lavender and sage. Whether you love to drink tea or use them in food, growing your own herbs can be a fun way to spend your time throughout spring.
From seed to harvest: An herb growing guide
The pimento cheese festival was held at Downtown Cary Park on April 13.
Let’s get cheesy: Cary’s Pimento Cheese Festival
Getting a job while still going to highschool is a good way to earn some money and can be added to your resume. Photo used with permission from Malaya Sadler on Unsplash
Summer jobs for students
As the 2023-24 school year wraps up, juniors prepare for college applications. Photo used with permission from Philippe Bout on Unsplash
What every junior should do before their senior year
Pictured is the current weight room where all equipment will be removed and placed in the new one.
Woodshop to weight room
Coach Howell engages in a powerful defensive stance. Howell is embracing change as he leaves the court and brings new players to it through his work. Photo by John Joyner, NC State Technician, 2021. Used by permission.
Wolf to Falcon: Richard Howell named Men’s Varsity Basketball Coach
The University of Iowa, the NCAA Championship runner ups, led by Caitlin Clark, packed out multiple of their tournament matches after an incredibly successful season. Photo used with permission from Geoffrey Dean.
2024 WNBA draft spotlights female athleticism
Played in the Hornets home arena, Charlotte played host to first and second-round matchups including UNC vs. Michigan State.
March Madness recap
NC State starting their highly-anticipated game against Duke to win the Elite Eight. Photo used with permission from Jackson Cowen.
A Cinderella story: NC State reaches Final Four
Public gyms can be intimidating, especially for beginners.
Got gym-xiety? Here’s how to get started.
Buckets full after finding fresh strawberries on a spring day, at DJs berry patch.
Trips in the Triangle: Berry picking
Green Hope security guard, Clyde Smith, poses for a picture as he gets ready to perform his lunchtime duties.
Day in the Life: Mr. Clyde Smith
Each member of GH Theatre worked tirelessly to perfect the production. Photo used with permission from Ipsi Vasipali.
The curtains close: Green Hope Theatre’s “9 to 5”
Applying for a bank account can seem daunting at first, but once you get it set up, the ins and outs of bank accounts become second nature.
18? Here’s 10 things to do
Pickleball has grown in popularity due to its easy of play. Cary, NC hosted a large pickleball tournament recently. Photo by Joan Azeka on Unsplash
Cary’s pickleball tournament
Nic Anderson (‘25) seen in the fall ‘23 advanced theater production of “The Terrible Infants.” The upcoming spring musical “9 to 5” will be her eleventh production with the Green Hope Theatre Company. Photo used with permission from Nic Anderson.
Talents of Theater: Nic Anderson
Ria Rohilla (‘24) is seen constructing the set for Green Hope Theatre Company’s fall 2023 play, “Almost Maine.” Photo used with permission from Ria Rohilla.
Talents of Theater: Ria Rohilla
Eva Alperovich (‘24) poses for a photo shoot after her performance of “The Marriage” at her old theater camp in Massachusetts. Photo used with permission from Eva Alperovich.
Talents of Theater: Eva Alperovich
Dianhao Li (25), portraying Lendall in Green Hopes production, “Almost Maine,” acts out a breakup with fellow member of the drama club. Photo used with permission from Dianhao Li.
Talents of Theater: Dianhao Li
Henry Rowen (‘24) assumes the lead role of Franklin Hart Jr., in the spring musical, 9 to 5. Photo used with permission from Mr. Allen Botwick.
Talents of Theater: Henry Rowen
Ms. Holland is looking forward to teaching English at Green Hope for semesters to come!
Humans of Green Hope: Ms. Kathleen Holland
Mr. Colin Richardson getting ready to APUSH his way through many more semesters to come.
Humans of Green Hope: Mr. Colin Richardson
Mr. Daniel Teitelbaum, known for his humor, stands as a role model for those interested in learning French. Photo used with permission from Sam Chu.
Humans of Green Hope: Mr. Daniel Teitelbaum
One of the many chalk drawings made by art club members at a weekly meeting. Photo used with permission from Anna Chen (‘25).
Humans of Green Hope: Anna Chen & Lindsey Li
Shannon Williams (‘24) and Allison Sims (‘24) smile together after the chorus and orchestra winter concert in December. Photo used with permission from Shannon Williams.
Humans of Green Hope: Shannon Williams
Girls State attendee Brooke Taylor seen taking a selfie with additional participants. Photo used with permission from Apple TV+.
“Girls State:” A captivating female empowerment story
“The Simpsons” season 35 recently began airing in 2024, which could allow for more predictions of world events to be revealed.
Future-tellers or fear mongerers?
2024: April monthly playlist
2024: April monthly playlist
Cult classics can become great business if marketed the right way. Napoleon Dynamite merchandise is still popular today, despite the movie being over 2 decades old. Photo used with permission from Roberto Contreras via Unsplash.
Cult classics: Their past, present and future
A student’s expedition to translate 12 pages of Shakespearian literature turns into an afternoon nap.
Satire: Shakespeare is mid…
Governments and companies alike are in legal disputes over the information in phones and the personal information that can be extracted.
Apple’s struggles with information
Popular vacation destinations such as the Bahamas have been continuously targeted in armed robberies and sexual assaults.
Sailing into controversy
Performative activism is an ongoing issue as it diminishes the meaning behind environmentalist movements by doing nothing to help and using the movement for to avoid societal pressures.
The actors “saving” the world
Game subscription services have been rapidly increasing in popularity, with the largest service, PlayStation Plus Premium, reporting a user count of 47.4 million, leading to many believing that services will be the future of the game industry.
Gaming in the future
Roblox’s stock market price has fallen by 41.29% since it originally went public. The main factors contributing to this net loss are poor management and insecurity surrounding its future profitability.
Roblox hits a road block
GHFalcon News 4/26/24
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2024: April monthly playlist
2024: April monthly playlist
Cover created by Isabel Westerlund.
Falcons On Film: 2024 Oscars
Campus Chronicles: Student Success
Campus Chronicles: Student Success
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Spring sports preview
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Spring sports preview
2024: March monthly playlist
2024: March monthly playlist
Cover created by Isabel Westerlund.
Falcons On Film: 2024 Oscars
Campus Chronicles: Student Success
Campus Chronicles: Student Success
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Spring sports preview
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Spring sports preview
Campus Chronicles: Second semester shakeup
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Winter Sports recap
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Winter Sports recap
Cover created by Isabel Westerlund.
Falcons On Film: 2024 Oscars
Cover created by Isabel Westerlund.
Falcons On Film: Reflecting on the DCEU
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Falcons On Film: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
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Falcons On Film: Napoleon Spoiler Review
Cover created by Isabel Westerlund.
Falcons On Film: We “Wish” Disney’s magic was still there
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Spring sports preview
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Spring sports preview
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Winter Sports recap
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Winter Sports recap
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Mid-season recap on Winter Sports
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Mid-season recap on Winter Sports
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Pre-Season Winter Sports
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Pre-Season Winter Sports
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: fall season recap
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: fall season recap
Campus Chronicles: Student Success
Campus Chronicles: Student Success
Campus Chronicles: Second semester shakeup
Business Fair 2023: fall semester
Among the halls: State Fair edition
Powderpuff 2023
Practice With A Purpose
Play For Reese
Davis Drive Park has fields, Greenways and trails.
Gallery: Parks around town
Sophomore Class President Ian House recieves a round of applause as he opens the 2023-24 Pep Rally.
A day to remember: 2023 Pep Rally Recap
Behind the scenes: weekly broadcast news
Baking can be a great way to wind down, and food can connect many, especially during the colder months of the year. Wind down with the recipes in the articles and gather with loved ones for a fun fall celebration!
Fall bake and make: A season for crafting!
Nearly 10,000 people visit the Asia Fest at Koka Booth Amphitheatre to experience various Asian cultures and heritages.
A collision of cultures: Asia Fest 2023
2024: April monthly playlist
2024: April monthly playlist
2024: March monthly playlist
2024: March monthly playlist
2024: February monthly playlist
2024: February monthly playlist
Quiz: Which style of prom dress are you?
Quiz: Which style of prom dress are you?
Quiz: Which spring coach are you?
Quiz: Which spring coach are you?
For people struggling to study, incorporating a new study technique into their routine can be helpful. However, there are many strategies to choose from -- take the quiz to find out which one best suits you. Photo used with permission from Thought Catalog via Unsplash.
Quiz: What weird study method are you?
Quiz: Which Green Hope AP elective are you?
Quiz: Which Green Hope AP elective are you?
Quiz: Are you street smart or book smart?
Quiz: Are you street smart or book smart?
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Mason Dean

Mason Dean, Staff Writer

Mason is a junior at Green Hope and this is his first year on the staff. He loves sports and is on the varsity baseball and basketball teams here at Green Hope. Mason has a knack for math and history. Outside of school, he plays on a club baseball team and spends time with his 2 dogs, Margo and Olaf. While on break, Mason loves to travel to new places with his family. He has 3 siblings and in the future, he plans to play baseball in college and attain a mathematics degree.

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Played in the Hornets home arena, Charlotte played host to first and second-round matchups including UNC vs. Michigan State.

March Madness recap

Mason Dean and Mason Cline
April 11, 2024
Quiz: Can you guess the teacher or staff member based on their childhood photo?

Quiz: Can you guess the teacher or staff member based on their childhood photo?

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
Captain Brij Bhatt (‘25) serves during a home match at Cary Tennis Park. Bhatt has a record of 51-9 for his career. Photo used with permission from Vivek Indlamuri (‘25).

Returning spring star athletes

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024

The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Spring sports preview

Justin Jackson, Mason Dean, and Mason Cline
March 2, 2024
Quiz: Green Hope Trivia

Quiz: Green Hope Trivia

Regan Orlando and Mason Dean
February 16, 2024
Grappling for greatness

Grappling for greatness

Mason Dean and Regan Orlando
February 15, 2024
Regardless of the online version, two of the most critical things to remember on test day are a charged calculator and a sharpened pencil.

How to: SAT and ACT test-taking tips

Mason Dean and Justin Jackson
February 14, 2024
Though the Chiefs were a mediocre 5-4 at home, Patrick Mahomes has led Kansas City to the fourth Super Bowl of his career. Photo used with permission from Mr. Nathaniel Denton.

Super Bowl LVIII preview: San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024

The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Winter Sports recap

Justin Jackson and Mason Dean
February 4, 2024
In the season opener against Athens Drive, Coach Ellis adjusts the defensive alignment during a timeout. Photo used with permission from Jay Kalidindi (25).

The Woody and Buzz of Green Hope men’s basketball

Mason Dean and Justin Jackson
January 15, 2024
Michigan, the No.1 ranked team in the country, won the Big 10 en route to the National Championship. Photo used with permission from Charlie Deeb (‘24).

Michigan vs. Washington CFP National Championship preview

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
January 8, 2024
Sloane Whelehan (27) (right) preparing to compete alongside her teammate in a relay. Photo used with permission from Sloane Whelehan.

Freshman phenom: Sloane Whelehan

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
January 3, 2024

The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Mid-season recap on Winter Sports

Justin Jackson and Mason Dean
December 18, 2023
Through a gift exchange, the participants were able to better understand one another which would’ve been impossible without the culture of gift giving.

‘Tis the season of gifting

Regan Orlando, Armaan Minhas, Mason Dean, and Zeba Hussaini
December 18, 2023
Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers, is one of 15 NFL stadiums that use artificial turf.

To turf or not to turf

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Thanksgiving dinner may look different in different homes, but many favorites remain the same.

Poll: What’s the best Thanksgiving Food?

Mason Dean and Regan Orlando
November 19, 2023

The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Pre-Season Winter Sports

Justin Jackson and Mason Dean
November 19, 2023
Green Hope baseball named Justin Reitz the varsity baseball coach after a college playing and coaching career.

“I missed the competitiveness”

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
November 19, 2023
The Falcons play in a home game against Green Level. They ended up winning the game 2-1.

Fall sports: End of season roundup

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Sam Chu, Mason Cline, Mason Dean, Regan Orlando, and Zoe Westerlund
November 7, 2023

The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: fall season recap

Justin Jackson, Mason Dean, and Mason Cline
November 7, 2023
Green Hope students dress in all white for the white out game against Panther Creek. Photo used with permission from Falcon Frenzy representatives.

Poll: Green Hope’s favorite sport student section themes

Mason Dean and Regan Orlando
November 5, 2023
Seniors Lucas Mullins (#5), Michael Schifano (#3) and Benjamin Lu (#1) prepare for an offensive drive against Green Level.

Homecoming 2023: A recap of a week-long fest of school spirit

October 24, 2023
Lilah Dailey (‘24) prepares for a penalty shot while playing for Green Hope. She will continue her playing career at Campbell University. Photo used with permission from Lilah Dailey.

D1 day in the life: Lilah Dailey

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023
Zagacki prepares to lead a Green Hope attack. He scored the goal with 1:15 remaining in the game. Photo used with permission from Jake Stone.

Green Hope men’s soccer defeats No. 1 team in the state with last minute thriller

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
In a tournament outside of school, Jake Lewis (‘23) drives a ball down the fairway, something he will continue to do for UNCG. Photo used with permission from Jake Lewis.

D1 day in the life: Jake Lewis

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023
Many seniors stress for countless hours in front of the Common App screen over prompts, ideas and decisions during the fall months.

[Photo] The most “Common” struggle for high school seniors

Justin Jackson, Staff Writer
October 12, 2023
Meredith Whelehan (‘25) announced her commitment to swim at the University of Tennessee after ten years of competitive swimming. Photo used with permission from Meredith Whelehan.

Meredith Whelehan commits to Tennessee for swimming

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
Owen Zalc poses in a Dartmouth uniform, the team that he kicked the game winning field goal for in an overtime thriller.

Former Falcon hits game winning field goal for Dartmouth football

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
Belle Patrick goes for the kill in a match versus Athens Drive, something she will continue to do for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Photo used with permission from Belle Patrick.

D1 day in the life: Belle Patrick

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023

The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Fight for 55

Justin Jackson, Mason Dean, and Mason Cline
October 2, 2023
Landon Lloyd will continue his swimming career at Auburn University in Alabama after 11 years of swimming. Photo used with permission from Kristan Lloyd

D1 day in the life: Landon Lloyd

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
In a match for Green Hope, Corcoran (‘24) prepares to return the ball en route to an individual state championship.

D1 day in the life: Olivia Corcoran

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
September 26, 2023
Lucas Mullins (‘24) warms up before his first conference game of his senior year. This year he will play multiple positions including quarterback. Photo used with permission from Josiah McDonald.

Lucas Mullins commits to Washington and Lee for football

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023

The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: The fall season

Justin Jackson and Mason Dean
September 18, 2023
After a long commitment to the sport of baseball, Jacob Krebs takes his career to the next level.

D1 day in the life: Jacob Krebs

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
Jake Lewis (‘24) shoots the ball down the fairway in pursuit of an all-time best score. Photo used with permission from Jake Lewis.

A hidden power in NCAA championships: Academic Scholarships

Mason Dean, Staff Writer
September 15, 2023
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