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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
GHFalcon News 4/19/24
GHFalcon News 4/12/24
GHFalcon News 4/5/24
GHFalcon News 3/22/24
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 4/27/24
Green Hope’s Wordle 4/26/24
Green Hope’s Wordle 4/25/24
Green Hope’s Wordle 4/24/24
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The GH Falcon

The GH Falcon
Zoe Westerlund

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer

Zoe is a sophomore at Green Hope, and this is her first year on the GH Falcon as a staff writer. Zoe was inspired by her older sister, Isabel, who is the Social Media Editor on the GH Falcon to pursue Leadership in Media and further explore what it means to be a journalist. Zoe is the Sophomore Class Representative and plays soccer for NCFC and Green Hope. Outside of school, she enjoys working at Publix and Brixx Firewood Pizza. Zoe hopes to attend college in Norway to study business and International Relations in the future. She is super excited for the school year and to be a part of the GH Falcon.

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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

Deepa Ramesh, Zoe Westerlund, and Jason Huang
April 24, 2024
Quiz: Which spring coach are you?

Quiz: Which spring coach are you?

Zoe Westerlund and Aditi Bhadauria
April 15, 2024
Quiz: What chip flavor are you?

Quiz: What chip flavor are you?

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
April 5, 2024
The price tag for college is often difficult for many students to afford, meaning Gottesmans donation will make a significant difference for many. Photo used with permission from Charles DeLoye on Unsplash

E=MC free: Albert Einstein College of Medicine becomes tuition-free

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
March 12, 2024
The event allowed girls to select from a vibrant selection of dresses and spanned a range of colors, materials, lengths and necklines.

Say “yes!” to the prom dress

Aditi Bhadauria, Zoe Westerlund, and Peggy Chen
March 8, 2024
Pinning down the win: Green Hope womens wrestling

Pinning down the win: Green Hope women’s wrestling

Zoe Westerlund and Deepa Ramesh
February 23, 2024

What’s up with Stanley cups?

Valentina Garcia and Zoe Westerlund
February 7, 2024
Ms. Diorio helped set up a display in the library with a variety of books relevant to both World War II and the Holocaust.

Honoring the lives lost: International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Zoe Westerlund and Isabel Westerlund
January 30, 2024
From within the Blue Lagoon, early in the morning early morning views of the mountains can be had.

Magic within the waters: Iceland’s Blue Lagoon

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
January 10, 2024
Around the Triangle, there are many donut places for residents to try throughout all hours of the day.

Trips in the Triangle: Donut locations

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
January 3, 2024
Chanukah spreads the gift of light to all who participate in the celebration.

Light, life and latkes

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
A sunny glow peaks into Ms. Carneisha Cosby’s classroom to enhance the holiday spirit.

Holiday cheer in the Special Education classrooms

Zoe Westerlund, Valentina Garcia, and Aditi Bhadauria
December 11, 2023
Thanksgiving is approaching soon! Prior to a long meal shared with your family, enjoy a feast with your closest friends!

Satire: Is it really Friendsgiving without friends?

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
November 17, 2023
Ms. Maura Gaffney tends to football players during a game.

Grateful for Gaffney

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
November 8, 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
Trips in the Triangle: Haunted houses

Trips in the Triangle: Haunted houses

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
October 27, 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
With the winter months starting the CDC and FDA encourage ages 6 months and older to get the vaccine as winter months are known for a string of illnesses. Photo used with permission from the CDC via Unsplash.

New COVID-19 boosters released for use

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
October 23, 2023
Captain Vibha Kestur getting ready to take on the court as she serves up the ball to start the match at Cary Tennis Park.

Senior captain of women’s tennis: Vibha Kestur

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
October 3, 2023
The strikes primarily stem from actor and writer fears of AI threats and residual payment disagreements with production studios. Photo used with permission from CoWomen via Pexels.

Hollywood actor strike continues

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
September 29, 2023
Writers and actors organized a strike in Los Angeles against Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers picket lines.

The show must not always go on: Hollywood writer and actor strikes continue

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
September 14, 2023
Enjoy Music and festivities at Durham Central Park featuring PLAYlist concert series.

Trips in the Triangle: Best free festivals

Zoe Westerlund, Staff Writer
September 8, 2023
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