Going above and beyond in 2025: R.J. Reynolds High School stays on top
By Jackson Colo Editor-in-Chief Between our new athletic facilities, artistic excellence in Hadestown: Teen Edition, and continued academic successes, 2025 was a roaring triumph across all disciplines for R.J. Reynolds High School. Although the new year is filled with anticipation, reflection on the past twelve months is a necessity. One standout is the completion of […]
Cozy treats for a cold day
By Miriam McPhail Staff Writer Hot Cocoa Cookies: With a gooey marshmallow center and a chocolatey flavor, these cookies are perfect for a cold winter day. Make sure to set out your butter and eggs a while before you start baking so that they will be room temperature. This helps the cookies have a soft […]
Catching a break: WSFCS’s time off for the holidays
By Eleanor Swaim Staff Writer During the school year, it’s hard to find time to rest. The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WSFCS) district provides a few breaks each year, along with the occasional snow day, for students to catch up or relax. As the longest break of the school year approaches, it’s time to address its […]
Beneath the surface: A dive into one of the most overlooked sports
By Colin Ehrman Staff Writer Discipline, perseverance, and an unwavering, unequivocal work ethic. These are just a few of the traits it takes to become a great swimmer. In the pool, swimming pushes individuals to their aerobic limits and requires complex, full-body control. And while swimming stands as one of the most physically and mentally […]
New Year, same you
By Kelly Brown Staff Writer That gym membership you bought last January has proved itself to be a waste of your money, as well as those workout clothes sitting in your closet, the ones that you told yourself you would use. Spending is not a necessity when trying to make New Year’s resolutions. It’s easy […]
Practice time: Breaking down practice tests
By Kara Parker Staff Writer High school comes with so many new and important choices to make, placing a lot of pressure on us. Some of the biggest decisions are about college and our futures. In the past months, many tests have been administered, and I overheard many conversations revolving around what grade someone got, […]
January 6th: 7 things you should know
By Emi Moss Staff Writer January 6th, 2026, will mark five years since insurrectionists broke into the US Capitol and rioted against the certification of votes that would make Joe Biden the 46th President of the United States. Recently, President Trump has granted clemency to all individuals convicted of offenses related to events that occurred […]
The ultimate guide to winter fun in the 336
By Ellie Spinosa A&E Editor You wake up on a frosty, wintry morning to the glistening sight of snow and get really excited, wanting to go enjoy it. After a few hours, you get tired of the basic snow activities like having a snowball fight, sledding, and making snow angels. You want to come up […]
Surviving the winter slump
Amelia Reynolds Staff Writer By the time November rolls around, school days start to feel colder, longer, and more tiring. You step out the door, and the air hits you like a wall. Suddenly, that walk from the parking lot or the bus stop feels like a mini arctic expedition. Inside the school, students move […]
A holiday portrait of demon diversity
By Elizabeth Sanders Staff Writer When people think of Christmas, they think of the classic American version of Christmas: a pine tree decorated with ornaments, presents under the tree, and a feast with family and friends. However, not every household celebrates this way; instead, they acknowledge their own unique cultural and religious traditions. R.J. Reynolds […]