Love is in the air: Local Valentine’s Day flowers
By Lilly Zaks Online Editor Valentine’s Day: a day associated with all things pink, hearts, chocolate, and, of course, flowers. Whether you have warm or cold feelings toward this display of affection, the fragrant aroma will captivate your senses. Nowhere is this scent more pungent than at Sherwood Flower Shop, located right down Robinhood Road. […]
Telepathic Truzy’s
By Evie Beale Staff Writer Ethan and Evan Truzy used to do everything together, sports, classes, and so much more. They are now juniors at R.J. Reynolds High School and are both very active in extracurricular activities. Ethan plays football in the fall and marching band in the spring. Evan plays basketball in the winter […]
6 DIY gifts to help you break up with overconsumption this Valentine’s Day
By Olivia Stubbs and Joshua Sarfert Design Editor and Media Editor In the United States alone, $25.8 billion is spent on Valentine’s Day yearly. This number reflects overconsumption culture, and 2025 is the year to break the cycle. Instead of feeding into wasteful habits, show your love for your valentine through a sentimental handmade gift. […]
Between the shelves: Winston-Salem’s bookstores
By Joshua Sarfert and Inés Francom Media and News Editors It’s no exaggeration to say that bookstores are some of the most powerful places on earth. The building’s four walls hold the answers to almost every question and the stories of every author written in perfectly black ink. Its signature smell of industrial paper, the […]
Studying for success: The best places to focus and get work done
By Jackson Colo Staff Writer As we begrudgingly move into the second semester, many of us may wonder: What can I do to get my grades up? The answer may differ from person to person, but the bottom line is, you need to find a killer spot to study. Barnes and Noble Open seven days […]
A lonely heart’s guide to Valentine’s Day
By Inés Francom News Editor Once again, another year with no secret love notes passed in class, no chats by the lockers, nobody standing outside the window boombox in hand confessing their love, and no one to spend Valentine’s Day with. But don’t despair! We’ve compiled a list of the top ten things to do […]
Tobacco to tourism
BBy Helen Wilson A&E Editor Winston-Salem’s history is deeply intertwined with the legacy of the Reynolds family, whose influence has shaped the city’s identity for over a century. The Reynolds family’s contributions extend far beyond tobacco, as they helped build the city’s economic, cultural, and educational foundations. Many of the landmarks they established have undergone […]
RJR Sports: Cultivating a community
By Evie Beale Staff Writer Whether on or off the court, track, or field, R.J. Reynolds sports teams help provide student-athletes with a second home. They provide a unique place to develop life-long relationships with teammates and coaches. Personally, I play on three different teams: soccer, cross country, and basketball. In each sport, I have […]
Snow, school, and substitutions
By Ellie Spinosa Staff Writer One, two, three, four… the call for no school keeps getting repeated day after day, meanwhile Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) sits in a snowy white coat for the first time in years. You might get excited about your day off at first, enjoying snow activities like sledding, snowball fights, and […]
RJR Sports Hall of Fame: Recognizing history
By Colin Ehrman Staff Writer Every year, the R.J. Reynolds High School booster club gathers a special group of athletes and coaches to honor and celebrate at the RJR Sports Hall of Fame ceremony. Greatness is a virtue of RJR, and each year’s nominees fully embody it. Throughout its rich 102-year history, great athletes have […]