Pine Whispers gets Charmed
Joshua SarfertSocial Media Coordinator While many stayed home anxiously watching the election results on their TV, I journeyed to Charlotte to attend the Clairo: Charm Tour. After braving the metropolitan traffic, I made my way to Ovens Auditorium, the city of Charlotte’s largest performing arts center. In the past, the venue hosted iconic performances such […]
Pop Off: Battle between Coke and Pespi
Olivia Stubbs and Inés Francom Design Editor and News Editor Delicious and refreshing: Coca-Cola stands firm as the soda powerhouse of the U.S. Olivia Stubbs Once upon a time, in 1886, Dr. John Smith Pemberton changed the world. After years of research and experimentation, Pemberton finally perfected his syrupy concoction. He carried a jug of the […]
Eldridge’s everlasting love for R.J. Reynolds
Jackson ColoStaff Writer Whether in an AP Biology class, on the sidelines with the Varsity Cheer Team, or simply walking the halls, biology teacher Melanie Eldridge radiates a golden light; a light that started with a small spark early in her career. Eldridge accidentally discovered her love for teaching while attending the University of North […]
EPF: Effectively Pointless Finances
Inés FrancomNews Editor Finances are simply part of life. From buying your morning coffee, ordering clothes on Amazon, or getting a job, money is everywhere. There’s no getting around our world without some knowledge of credit cards, direct deposit, high-yield savings accounts, investing, taxes, and some even more confusing stuff, unable to be named in […]
Marching into first place
Evie BealeStaff Writer R.J. Reynolds High School’s (RJR) marching band won first place at the Battle of the Bands competition on September 21 in Asheboro, North Carolina. The marching band originated in the late fifties and was one of the best bands in Winston-Salem. The win at Battle of the Bands continues that legacy. Getting […]
Sleep in or scramble: The potential change in start times
Ellie SpinosaStaff Writer Do you dread your alarm in the morning? The aggravating sound ruining your peaceful sleep. Five more minutes, you tell yourself. Now, imagine you could get fifteen more minutes and not be in a rush. That might be the case as a change in school start time for the upcoming 2025-26 school […]
Art For Art’s Sake: A secret gem of Winston-Salem
Colin EhrmanStaff Writer Art has the power to move people and conjure deep emotions. Art can transform something fully, and Art For Art’s Sake has done just that for the people and the city of Winston-Salem. Art For Art’s Sake, known as the AFAS group, is a local Winston-Salem art center, located in the Red […]
A Winston-Salem hallmark: Moravian sugar cake
Lilly ZaksOnline Editor The bells ring as people stroll through the streets of downtown Winston-Salem, adorned with sparkling lights, red ribbons, and festive reefs. Nowhere is more magical than our very own Old Salem at Christmas. Settled by the Moravians in 1776, Old Salem is a testament to Winston-Salem’s history. During the holiday season, the […]
Feasting on film: The best Thanksgiving movie and show to watch this season
Lilly Zaks and Caroline LovettOnline Editor and Feature Editor As the holiday season rolls around, many remain focused on the big two holidays of Halloween and Christmas. However, the “middle child” of holidays, Thanksgiving, is one of the best. Like many holidays, one way to get into the spirit of the festivities is through movies. […]
The Upset of the Year: RJR Men’s Soccer takes down an undefeated West Forsyth
Briggs Brown and Helen WilsonStaff Writer and A&E Editor It’s a Wednesday night, under the lights at Bolton Field, accompanied by a rowdy student section. The R.J. Reynolds Men’s soccer team matches up with West Forsyth, a team stacked with transfers, many of whom were once part of RJR’s program. In a stunning upset that […]