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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
Changbo Lu (‘25) (right center) and Mithu Raghu (‘26) (left center) seen during an intense game at the Triangle Volleyball club. Photo used with permission from Jay Kalidindi (25).
Serving up a strong season: Green Hope men’s volleyball club
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
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
Cover created by Isabel Westerlund.
Falcons On Film: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
Cover created by Isabel Westerlund.
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?
Green Hope’s Wordle 4/28/24
Green Hope’s Wordle 4/27/24
Green Hope’s Wordle 4/26/24
Green Hope’s Wordle 4/25/24
Green Hope’s Wordle 4/24/24

The GH Falcon

The GH Falcon
Miguel Carrasco Gomez

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer

Miguel is a sophomore at Green Hope, and this is his first year on the staff. His hope for this class is to improve his writing skills and work on his transitions between paragraphs. This past summer he visited Paris and Spain with his family. Miguel represents Green Hope as a member of the cross country, indoor track and outdoor track teams. In his free time, he likes to code and play video games. His favorite video game is Kerbal Space Program that he plays on PC. His long term goal is to get a degree in computer programming at an in-state university.

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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

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Passengers of Alaskan Airlines flight 1282 received a note on Mar. 22 from the FBI notifying them that they could have potentially been the victims of a crime.

Boeing faces turbulent times

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
April 12, 2024
Popular vacation destinations such as the Bahamas have been continuously targeted in armed robberies and sexual assaults.

Sailing into controversy

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
March 18, 2024
Over the past five years, construction vehicles have frequently been used as weapons to vandalize houses and harm others.

Paving the way to destruction

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
March 8, 2024
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.

[Photo] Gaming in the future

February 26, 2024
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

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
February 26, 2024
The relay celebrates their championship win, becoming top-10 in the country. Photo used with permission from Dax Mahone.

Chasing success: Men’s 4×800 meter relay

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
The X-59 being unveiled at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works facility. NASA believes the plane will be ready for flight by the end of the year. Photo used with permission from NASA via nasa.gov.

The power of silence

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
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

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
January 29, 2024
Photo by Sebastian Unrau on Unsplash

Quiz: Which Winnie the Pooh Character Are You?

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
January 9, 2024
There have been countless other creators like Mizzy and Cook who started with low viewer counts before uploading a very controversial video to skyrocket their careers.

The ouroboros of prank channels

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
December 20, 2023
Himani Nadimpalli (‘25), Aditi Bhadauria (‘25), Damla Ayrilmaz (‘25), Mahi Shah (‘25), Diya Prasad (‘25), and Sophy Gattaz (‘24) all coordinated to start off the week comfortably by dressing up for pajama day.

Winter Spirit week

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
December 18, 2023
Cameron Gregg leading the first leg of the boys 4x400m relay. The team finished with a time of 4:39.01, averaging 54.75 per 400m.

A new season: Green Hope indoor track and field

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
Diamonds are given Kimberley Process certificates once they are cut and polished, allowing smuggled diamonds to attain the certification despite their true origins. Photo used with permission from Karen Laårk Boshoff on Pexels.

A symbol of love and the fuel of war

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
November 20, 2023
In business for a year, Temu has expanded its services across various countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, France, the UK, Canada and the United States.

A fight for privacy

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
November 16, 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
Since Vanguard I, thousands of satellites and pieces of debris from rocket launches have been left in Earth’s orbit, posing a threat to future spacecraft expeditions. Photo used with permission from NASA via Unsplash.

Clogging up space

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
November 1, 2023
At the meet, 40 out of the 52 boys and 21 out of the 26 girls ran season or career bests. Photo used with permission from Michael Miragliuolo.

The final stretch

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
The Investing Club meets in Ms. Michaud’s room to discuss and prepare their ideas for future competitions. Photo used with permission from Jai Saxena.

Green Hope approves 20 new clubs for the 2023-24 school year

Miguel Carrasco Gomez and Tri Do
October 16, 2023
X has around 528 million monthly active users. If they are able to convert those users into live stream viewers for their platform, they could be one of the biggest live streaming companies in the industry.

X’s prospects in entering the streaming industry remain uncertain

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
October 13, 2023

Behind the scenes: weekly broadcast news

Sam Chu and Miguel Carrasco Gomez
October 12, 2023
The Cross Country varsity team preparing for the championship race in the Hare and Hounds Invitational. Photo used with permission from Julie Ross.

Soaring to new heights: Green Hope cross country

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
Daedalic Entertainment shut down its in-house development and Volition was completely shut down. Both of these studios had multiple console games.

Game over: video game companies shut down their game development in the midst of financial struggles

Miguel Carrasco Gomez, Staff Writer
September 14, 2023
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