Battle of the bagels
Jackson Colo and Helen WilsonStaff Writer and A&E Editor The best bagels in town: Bagel Station I brings home the gold Jackson Colo We’ve all had those moments: the ones where all you want is a good bite of food. So, you decide to drive down to The Bagel Station. But wait? Bagel Station I […]
Local Candidates
By Jackson Colo and Avery EhrmanStaff Writer and Editor-in-Chief Board of Commissioners District B: The Board of Commissioners is a group of politicians in charge of the county’s annual budget, setting tax rates, and establishing land-use policies. The board elects its members during even-numbered years, with members elected into staggered four-year terms, having no term […]
Use your voice! Vote for your queen!
Joshua SarfertSocial Media Coordinator There’s an excited yet anxious feeling in the air. After a day of casting votes and “Nominate me!” posts shared on social media, hundreds of students refresh their feeds to find out who will make the homecoming court. Similar to most American high schools, R.J. Reynolds allows students to nominate a […]
No female Rowdy?
By Keegan BrownOp-ed Editor For the first twenty-three years the Rowdies had always been all male presidents until two years ago when Kate Wattleworth was the first female Rowdy President ever, followed by Chandler Welsh last year. As this year’s RJR Rowdies is the first to be all-male again after having a female as part […]
10 tracks to track down
By Anthony BonillaStaff Writer Hello, fellow music lover; today, you will be hearing my top 10 great songs to listen to while working, relaxing, or in general. Today’s list consists of rock and grunge music from the 1960s to the 2000s. Let’s jump into hearing this list! 1: “Like a Stone” by Audioslave “Like a […]
Student suffrage: Juniors plan county commissioner forum
Will BumgarnerEditor-In-Chief As election day swiftly approaches, many voters look to the ballet with questions. In a year of high political tension, the right to vote is not to be overlooked. R.J. Reynolds High School stepped in to do its part to educate voters by hosting the Forsyth County Commissioner Candidate Forum on October 2nd. […]
Hitting the polls or the snooze button
By Lilly ZaksOnline Editor November 5th, 2024—the election of the forty-seventh President of the United States of America. This day will go down in history books, but, for most students, it’s a day to step away from the books. That’s right, there is no school on Election Day this year. With WS/FCS Superintendent Tricia McManus […]
Following in her footsteps
By Caroline Lovett and Helen WilsonFeatures Editor and A/E Editor The Brockenboroughs, Sophie, and her mother, Valerie, returned from their year in France in full swing. Their roles as County Commissioner (V. Brockenbrough) and President of Young Democrats at R.J. Reynolds High School (S. Brockenbrough) await. As Valerie anxiously anticipates the upcoming election, Sophie is […]
The tragedy of thirst: A water fountain exposé
By Samuel TorreyStaff Writer Ah, the humble water fountain, so plain in concept yet capable of such immense delight or such utter disgust. Today, we take on the tragic case of R.J. Reynolds High School water fountains. “Quality is important in the water,” Junior Avery Hargro said, a connoisseur of hydration. Alas, Hargro’s statement was […]
Mistranslation of emails sent to Spanish-speaking families, spreading confusion
By Inés FrancomNews Editor A new school year brings about lots of new things; new classes, friends, and life events all quickly happening at once. However, it also brings about some constant things. The hot shining sun in late August, a nervous pit churning in your stomach, morning homerooms, and the continuous piling up of […]