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The new English standard proposals place an emphasis on spoken texts in addition to written texts.
English classes to receive a revamp as standards are revised
While this scene may look like school spirit gone wild, it may actually showcase something else: The issue of overcrowding at Green Hope High School. Photo used with permission from An Vu.
Filled to the brim: Troubles with Green Hope’s increased population
Bustling city landscapes often look enticing from the outside, but often, the interiors show the reality. Photo used with permission from Abigail Keenan via Unsplash.
Growing pains: How a population boom is changing the Triangle
House Bill 636 is currently being reviewed by committee members in the NC Senate, and if passed, it poses a threat to students' intellectual freedom. Photo used with permission from Lisa Sawyer.
How far will House Bill 636 censorship reach on “inappropriate” media in NC school libraries?
Star of David sits rusting outside of an abandoned synagogue. Photo used with permission from Levi Meir Clancy via Unsplash.
Deadly stabbing at a synagogue in Manchester kills two
House Bill 636 is currently being reviewed by committee members in the NC Senate, and if passed, it poses a threat to students' intellectual freedom. Photo used with permission from Lisa Sawyer.
How far will House Bill 636 censorship reach on “inappropriate” media in NC school libraries?
The government shutdown that began on Oct. 1 will impact the lives of millions, both in the United States and in military bases around the world.
What the government shutdown means for students in the United States and abroad
President Donald Trump's new trade policies will inevitably affect the average American’s taxes. Photo used with permission from Planet Volumes via Unsplash
A teen guide to government: A tariff breakdown
Protest, revolt and change occurred within Nepal in the past few days, bringing a new era to the country. Photo used with permission from Prashanna Thapa.
Nepal’s Gen-Z revolution
Kirk was well-known for his controversial yet peaceful debates, but violence found its way to a core value of America. Photo used with permission from Edwin Andrade on Unsplash.
Popular right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk dead at 31
The new English standard proposals place an emphasis on spoken texts in addition to written texts.
English classes to receive a revamp as standards are revised
House Bill 636 is currently being reviewed by committee members in the NC Senate, and if passed, it poses a threat to students' intellectual freedom. Photo used with permission from Lisa Sawyer.
How far will House Bill 636 censorship reach on “inappropriate” media in NC school libraries?
Students often turn to AI for difficult problems or topics.
The risk and revolution of AI in classrooms
North Carolina is moving student information systems from Powerschool to Infinite Campus in two phases, with Wake County adopting it this summer.
Goodbye Power school, hello Infinite Campus
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
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
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
Light scattering on particles in the air from the fires gives the sky a scarlet orange appearance. Photo used with permission from Ashritha Nayini.
‘These places are what we considered home’: Palisades wildfires burn across Los Angeles
Carrboro sues Duke Energy for their fossil fuel contributions.
Town of Carrboro sues Duke Energy for climate change impacts
AI has an unexpected impact on natural resources: water usage. Often used to cool the data centers at the core of its generative capabilities, programs like ChatGPT pose challenges to regions with already-limited water resources.
Generative AI’s has a hidden footprint – and it isn’t what you think
Trick-or-treaters enjoyed Halloween night 2024 with fun costumes and scary decorations. Photo used with permission from Madelyn Denya.
What is there to do this spooky season?
Students pose in the commons after presenting their work from the Asian American Oral History Project.
Green Hope club community: More than just volunteer hours
During the early months of going back to school, students often miss important instruction due to illness. Photo used with permission from Getty Images via Unsplash.
Sick season strikes at Green Hope
Green Hope students excitedly cheer for participants in the pep rally’s games.
Green Hope’s 2025 homecoming week
The student council decorates the commons for Homecoming. Photo used with permission from Selina Sentosa Harjo.
A quick guide to Green Hope’s 2025 Homecoming season
Students pose in the commons after presenting their work from the Asian American Oral History Project.
Green Hope club community: More than just volunteer hours
Psi Alpha co-presidents and vice president spread mental health awareness by raising awareness for mental health at Green Hope High School. Photo used with permission from Alan Shr.
Psi Alpha fundraisers exceed expectations
Green Hope students get to socialize with people interested in similar topics to them at SkillsUSA events.
Success at SkillsUSA
Green Hope's Model UN poses before their annual conference at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Photo used with permission from Alex Robinson.
MUN-umental: Green Hope’s Model UN wins at annual conference
The Environmental Club at Green Hope is dedicated to bettering the Earth through acts of sustainability.
Going green: The efforts of Green Hopes environmental club
Aryan Subhash ('26) applying his skills from the Finance and Economics Club. Photo used with permission from Aryan Subhash.
Humans of Green Hope: Aryan Subhash
Natalie Hancock ('26) expresses herself through dance. Photo used with permission from Natalie Hancock.
Humans of Green Hope: Natalie Hancock
Aubrey Green ('26) poses with the rest of the SkillsUSA team. Photo used with permission from Aubrey Green.
Humans of Green Hope: Aubrey Green
Mr. Benjamin Rush shows AP Environmental Science (APES) students animals on trips to the wetland.
Humans of Green Hope: Mr. Benjamin Rush
Josselyn DeSantis ('28) hits a serve at a home match, taking place at Cary Tennis Park. Photo used with permission from Josselyn DeSantis.
Humans of Green Hope: Josselyn DeSantis
Jackson Bryce ('26) swings his driver on a 422 yard par four. Photo used with permission from Jackson Bryce.
Summer college commits: Jackson Bryce
An image of a Wilson football, similar to those used under NFL standards. Photo used with permission from Dave Adamson via Unsplash.
Greatness or great lies: The New England Patriots and their controversies
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony was full of emotion as the stars of Green Hope received an everlasting place among the halls. Photo used with permission from Josh Min.
Best of the best: Green Hope’s 2025 hall of fame inductees
Multiple powerhouses vie for the title of Super Bowl Champions this season. Photo used with permission from Fredrick Lee on Unsplash.
Who are the 2026 Super Bowl contenders?
The Green Hope team stands in unity after a 3-0 win against Leesville road earlier in the season.
What comes next for Green Hope volleyball?
America’s Got Talent excites fans every time a new, unknown act makes its debut on stage. Photo used with permission from Elijah Ekdahl via Unsplash.
The Highlights of America’s Got Talent 2025
All the books of The Summer I Turned Pretty photo taken by Maris Kanoy.
Sunsets, secrets and season 3: What happened in The Summer I Turned Pretty
New York Fashion Week occurs in February and September of each year and is a significant contributor to the economy as it provides revenue, employment and tourism to the state. Photo used with permission by Michele Metamoros.
How New York Fashion Week bolsters America’s economy
Ms. Cleveland smiling at a Green Hope sporting event.
Ms. Cleveland’s senior year
Jacob Barnett ('27) stares in angst as he prepares to take his SAT.
An overview of standardized tests
The 2026 Coachella festival lineup is sure to bring out excitement from people all over the world. Used with permission by Perry Avgerinos on Unsplash.
A preview of Coachella’s incredible lineup for 2026
Descendants 2 focuses on the feeling of belonging, as everyone, whether AK or VK, belongs in Auradon. Photo used with permission from Canva.
Is Descendants 2 the Best Descendants Movie?
Declining theater attendance has contributed to some Marvel box office “flops.” (photo used with permission from Felix Mooneeram via Unsplash)
Is “Doomsday” close at hand for Marvel Studios?
Students no longer need to take teacher-made final exams if they have a B or higher, 10 or less tardies and 10 or less absences in the class.
New exam exemption policy: B average students can skip finals in all grades?
Only 5.5% of colleges find class rank as an important part of their application, 30% claim that it has no importance whatsoever and 74-77% of colleges consider GPA more important than class rank. Graphic created by Isabella Phillips in Canva
Is class rank really that important?
The Pledge of Allegiance has become a subject of division in schools: should students be obligated to stand?
The Pledge of Allegiance: Unity or obligation?
The NC Division of Motor Vehicles has 115 driver license offices statewide, yet only accounts for 3% of NCDOT's budget.
Could DMV lines be a part of the past? What a new report reveals
AP scores make college applications more compelling, and success on AP exams grants college credits.
Should economic status determine college readiness? The issue with AP exam funding
The truth is a key factor in a friendship or relationship. Being upfront could help advance the relationship to a new level. Photo used with permission from Brett Jordan via Unsplash.
Why being straightforward is important
Republicans and Democrats are using social media and podcasts to different ends.
The social media landscape is changing, so too must Democrats
campus chronicles
Campus Chronicles: Clubs galore
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Falcon football’s impressive comeback
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Strikeout! Baseball field construction poses a threat to the wetlands
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The crowd’s in a (falcon) frenzy!
senior suggestions
Senior Suggestions: Common App guide
campus chronicles
Campus Chronicles: Clubs galore
senior suggestions
Senior Suggestions: Common App guide
green hope greatness
The Green Hope Greatness Podcast: Fall sports mid-season recap
Cover created by Isabel Westerlund.
Falcons on Film: Invincible Season 3 spoiler review
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Gossip Girls: Revisiting the Grammys
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Falcon football’s impressive comeback
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Strikeout! Baseball field construction poses a threat to the wetlands
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The crowd’s in a (falcon) frenzy!
Art in action: Colorguard
Art in action: Colorguard
AP Environmental Science program nurtures future stewards
AP Environmental Science program nurtures future stewards
Green Hope’s 2025 Business Fair: A gallery
Many homecoming proposals use cute puns and creative designs. Photo used with permission from Parinitha Elisetty (‘26).
Green Hope’s 2025 homecoming posters and proposals
Green Hope seniors pose in their creative outfits at the"Neon Out” neon out game against Apex Friendship High School. Photo used with permission from the Falcon Frenzy on instagram.
2025 football game themes
Green Hope student Ella Chase ('26) often goes thrifting at Father and Son thrift shop in Raleigh, N.C.
Falcon fashion: A thrifting gallery
Each year, a day for parking spot decoration is planned among other senior events to boost school spirit as their last year of high school begins.
Senior spots: A decorated gallery
2024: November monthly playlist
2024: November monthly playlist
2024: October monthly playlist
2024: October monthly playlist
2024: September monthly playlist
2024: September monthly playlist
2024: Summer playlist
2024: Summer playlist
2024: May monthly playlist
2024: May monthly playlist
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Quiz: Which Green Hope fall sport are you?
Photo used with permission by Luis Melendez on Unsplash.
Quiz: Which Grey’s Anatomy character are you?
Quiz: What kind of water bottle are you?
Quiz: What kind of water bottle are you?
Photo used with permission by Stephen Harlan on Unsplash.
Quiz: Which of Taylor Swift’s exes are you?
Photo used with permission by Sean Oulashin on Unsplash.
Quiz: Which The Summer I Turned Pretty character are you?
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Southport, North Carolina, is a quiet beachfront town that holds a closely knit community, but the trust and safety have been fractured by this tragic event.
Marine charged in deadly NC waterfront bar shooting
“Mickey 17,” an original film from filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho, did not make money at the box office despite the movement for original films taking place during its theatrical window. Promotional photo used with permission from Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Does anyone actually want original movies?
Light scattering on particles in the air from the fires gives the sky a scarlet orange appearance. Photo used with permission from Ashritha Nayini.
‘These places are what we considered home’: Palisades wildfires burn across Los Angeles
Hollywood has a habit of casting lighter skinned people in the roles of darker skinned characters, the most recent example being that of Aaron Pierre as John Stewart in the DC Studios and HBO series, “Lanterns.”
Colorism + Hollywood = Nothing new
Hurricane Helene swept across Western North Carolina, devastating towns like Canton and disrupting sports teams' seasons. Photo courtesy of Nora McDunn.
Storming back: How a small town football team defied all odds

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