A winning tray at Bowman Gray
By Helen Wilson Editor-in-Chief There is a specific kind of magic that happens when the sun goes down over the “Madhouse.” The roar of engines at Bowman Gray Stadium is a sound that has defined Winston-Salem for generations. But for the modern North Carolina teenager, that roar is often followed by a different local tradition: […]
The horrors of ICE
By Anthony Bonilla-Lazo Staff Writer Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a federal law enforcement agency that is responsible for investigating immigration violations, but instead, there have been several citizens who have been detained, along with many immigrants who have not been committing violent crimes. In many cases, they’ve been harassing innocent Hispanic folks. In […]
Senior Assassins Season
By Ames Bettis Staff Writer Senior Assassins is an annual tradition for seniors at R.J. Reynolds and Mount Tabor High Schools. For over 15 years, this competitive game has served as a fun way for students to engage with their peers and the local community. To play, participants use water guns to “eliminate” their targets […]
Artificial intelligence in the classroom promotes dishonesty and dependency
By Jackson Colo Editor-in-Chief Artificial intelligence (AI) is showing up in classrooms everywhere, and we’re treating it like a harmless shortcut instead of the problem it really is. The truth is that AI makes it easier than ever for students to skip the actual learning and turn in work that isn’t theirs. When a program […]
Artificial intelligence in the classroom: Why not?
By Mackenzie Acker Features Editor If Artificial intelligence (AI) is the future of the workforce, why aren’t students learning it in school? If AI helps students, why is it not endorsed by educational institutions? These questions and many others form a solid foundation for supporting the use of AI in schools. However, many schools have […]
80 years of art!
By Mattie Hurt Staff Writer For eight decades, Sawtooth has been the creative heartbeat of the Triad! Sawtooth School for Visual Arts has worked hard for 80 years to provide Winston-Salem with art classes, workshops, and exhibitions that can help build new connections with new people. Sawtooth has worked to teach new skills such as […]
Blaming it on the books: A recent increase in book challenges
By Eleanor Swaim Staff Writer In 2026, social media is now the primary news source for many. Some is true, and some is false or biased. This all depends on the creator’s intentions. Whether it’s on Instagram or TikTok, it’s easy to fall down a rabbit hole full of huge issues, making some feel powerless. […]
The path to 250 years of the United States of America
By Jackson Colo Editor-in-Chief On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and its founding, a feat defined by various economic, social, and political fortunes. Over the semiquincentennial span, our country emerged as a leading global powerhouse, paving the way and serving as a […]
Crossnore Community welcomes new furry friends
By Ellie Spinosa A&E Editor Crossnore Communities for Children, located just off of Reynolda Road, has recently added some new animals to its family. What is Crossnore? Beginning in 1909, the Children’s Home was opened, and a couple of years later, the Crossnore school was founded. In 2017, they merged, still continuing to help kids […]
Knowledge and virtue
By Miriam McPhail Staff Writer This spring, the nation’s oldest educational institution for women, Salem College, will celebrate its 254th anniversary. Since its founding in 1772 by German Moravian settlers, the school has been at the forefront of empowering women through education, a legacy that continues to be built upon today. “As early as the […]