Bands of the 90’s
By Anthony Bonilla-Lazo Staff Writer What’s up fellow punk rockers? In today’s story, we’re going to go back in time and discuss the bands that were around and how they are currently doing in today’s generation. Let’s dive into the world of ‘90s rock and roll. We’ll start with three Seattle boys who formed this […]
The root of our violence is closer than you think
By Jackson Colo Editor-in-Chief Political violence in America is rapidly increasing, and it isn’t going to stop. The current political atmosphere has been dominated by the spread of harmful language, name-calling, and bullying from all sides of the political spectrum. This behavior isn’t merely tolerated; it’s celebrated, and I believe the major contributor currently sits […]
The triumphs and troubles of club homerooms
By Elizabeth Sanders Staff Writer Club homerooms, when clubs meet during homeroom every other week, are a fairly new system, instituted within the last two years. This system was created to provide R.J. Reynolds High School students who can’t stay after school a way to still be part of an extracurricular community. Most recently, it […]
Better late than never
By Miriam McPhail Staff Writer At R.J. Reynolds High School, a sudden new tardy-sweep policy has been met with a mix of reactions from teachers and students. According to Principal Intern Carlynne Richards, Principal Freeman conceived the idea as a way to address a reported increase in absences, tardiness, and class skipping. However, the abrupt […]
How to cram for dummies
By Sam Torrey Staff Writer Cramming: you know it, you love it, but what’s the best way to do it? How exactly do you go about cramming for tests and doing all of your work at the last minute? Well, I’m here to help you find the best solution. I can already hear you asking, […]
Parking lot pointers
By Maddie Kunkle Staff Writer Picture this: you’re already running late from the Career Center and are stressed about getting to school on time. Somehow, you manage to pull into the parking lot three minutes before class starts. Maybe you can still make it. As you drive towards your spot, you notice something: someone has […]
Finding belonging through art expression
By Kara Parker Staff Writer The Reflections Art Contest is a contest run by the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), which gives students an opportunity to enter their art for a chance to be recognized as winners. There are many different types of art for students to enter into the competition. This year, students from R.J. […]
Crossing off your fall bucket list in Winston-Salem
Amelia Reynolds Staff Writer Are you sitting on the couch twiddling your thumbs? Are you planning to go home, lie in bed, and scroll on your phone? Is 2025, and all the opportunities it brings, slipping away? Well, stop wasting time! As we start to gear up for the holiday season, it’s important to embrace […]
Your local guide to fall drinks
By Emi Moss Staff Writer The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and coffee shops are rolling out their cozy creations. When I think of fall drinks, I immediately think of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, specifically from Starbucks. This year, I started wondering what other drinks came out during the fall. Supporting our local […]
Our school of great tradition
By Caitlin Acker Staff Writer Is there anything more enjoyable than having seasonal traditions to practice each year? R.J. Reynolds students participate in various popular traditions from October to December. Many can agree that these fun customs bring the school together and encourage students to participate in school events. The seasonal traditions at RJR kick […]