Love is in the air at R.J. Reynolds High School
By Madeline Acker Op/Ed Editor John Daniel + Mary Leinbach While John Daniel and Mary Leinbach may seem like the picture-perfect high school couple, their story actually began long before the halls of high school. They first met years ago as campers at YMCA Camp Cheerio. However, it wasn’t until eight months ago that […]
More than a math teacher: Ms. Kent after the bell
By Alice Pulliam Staff Writer Completing homework and studying following a seven-hour school day is exhausting, a struggle that’s particularly hard for students. However, R.J. Reynolds High School math teacher Ms. Kent understands this exhaustion better than anyone. Weekends are the one time during the week when students and teachers can enjoy time off from […]
The violence in our schools
By Kara Parker Staff Writer Everyone was talking about the death of a North Forsyth High School student for days after it happened. Most did not talk about it like a tragedy, however. They simply brought it up as if it were an interesting, new, and cool event. That is a horrifying way to talk […]
Your name in a hall of fame?
By Elizabeth Sanders Staff Writer On Jan. 9th, the varsity basketball team not only celebrated a victory against Bishop McGuiness, but they also celebrated the accomplishments of past R.J. Reynolds High School alumni. During halftime, five former RJR athletes and a former basketball coach were inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame, alongside two others. […]
A blast from the past
By Madeline Acker Op/Ed Editor Have you ever wandered the halls of R.J. Reynolds High School and wondered who has walked there before you? Neatly tucked away in Room 210 lies your answer. Each one holds decades of RJR’s history, capturing a snapshot of the school’s past. You guessed it, yearbooks. Each volume is filled […]
The love for Reynolds runs deep
By Caitlin Acker Staff Writer It’s no secret that the theater industry has lost its spark. When did people stop visiting the theaters? Could the hype be coming back? Theaters used to be the go-to spot to be on the weekends, but following the COVID-19 pandemic, ticket sales never returned to their previous levels. While […]
Movie theaters: Making a comeback
By Caitlin Acker Staff Writer It’s no secret that the theater industry has lost its spark. When did people stop visiting the theaters? Could the hype be coming back? Theaters used to be the go-to spot to be on the weekends, but following the COVID-19 pandemic, ticket sales never returned to their previous levels. While […]
The Learning Style Spectrum
By Maddie Kunkle Staff Writer As students begin second semester, there is a lot of talk about AP exams and other standardized tests, such as the Pre-ACT and the Pre-SAT. These exams are rapidly approaching, and it’s suggested that students begin studying for them in advance. So, you may be curious what is the best […]
The Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games: Everything you need to know
By Colin Ehrman Staff Writer Every four years, people all around the world come together to watch and celebrate the Summer Olympics, a tradition dating back to ancient Greece. And while the Summer Olympics have grown to become arguably the most significant global sporting event, its “little brother,” the Winter Olympics, has sat quietly on […]
Influence of Black artists on music
By Emi Moss Staff Writer The closing act for the Grammys this year was a tribute led by Lauryn Hill to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack, two very influential Black artists who had passed this last year. The stage was full of energy as artists such as Lucky Daye, Bilal, and Chaka Khan celebrated their memory […]