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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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 Breaking down the toxicity of social media

 Breaking down the toxicity of social media

Caroline Rhoad, Guest Writer May 5, 2023

  Anytime I hear an adult ramble on about how our phones are so unhealthy for us, I usually roll my eyes and continue to scroll on Instagram. I’ll admit it, I spend about six hours a day...

In this era of computer graphics, Should actors be digitally recreated? If so, why?

The ethics of resurrecting dead actors

Tristan Lempka, Staff Writer March 16, 2023

Recently, the new slate of DC comic movies was announced. Included in that announcement was that “The Flash” movie would still be released. In this movie, The Flash will come across heroes whose actors...

Different ways we celebrate love

Different ways we celebrate love

Danielle Kirschner, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

  Experiencing love, whether it be from family, friends, or pets, is something nearly universal. While there are specific days centered around love, like Valentine’s Day, it’s important to remember...

Being a part of the American education system since the mid-1800s, standardized testing fails to measure what it sets out to measure. There are much better ways to evaluate students.

Standardized tests prove nothing

Yusha Ahsan, Co-Opinion's Editor March 6, 2023

Imagine this: a very important test booklet is placed in front of you that is meant to evaluate your skills in math, science, grammar and reading comprehension, all in a timed manner, and the test score...

Does the medias portrayal of eating disorders help or hinder the cause of ending the disease.

Eating disorder “representation:” how helpful is it really?

Abby Dykes, Social Media and Co-Opinions Editor March 1, 2023
We need to stop the stigma that eating disorders are something to be proud of and flaunted.
True crime tv shows, documentaries and podcasts get millions of views every day but the ethics of the popular entertainment often come under fire.

The dangerous rise of true crime

Jami Ward, Staff Writer February 23, 2023

In September of 2022, Netflix released “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” starring Evan Peters. “Dahmer” is a limited series dramatizing the vicious and heinous crimes that American...

Recently, code reds have been happening more often across Wake County, striking anxiety in students of all ages. Is there a way for us to be safer?

Are we safe in schools?

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2023

On Feb. 1, 2023, Rolesville High School went into its second code red lockdown for the school year. The school went into lockdown at 10:45 a.m. after a student with a loaded gun was stopped at the front...

Valentines Day is a day full of romance and gifts, like candy, for many people. But, for some its a day of great loneliness and anguish.

It’s okay to be lonely on Valentine’s Day

Seth Steiner, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

Valentine’s Day is a day of romance for many. However, there are also plenty of individuals who don’t enjoy the same experience. Instead, many feel a sense of immense loneliness. It’s easy to see...

Barbara Walters poses circa 1960s. Walters is often credited as a trailblazer for women in journalism and media.

Looking back at the extraordinary career of Barbara Walters and the legacy she leaves behind

Emily Dudash, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 1, 2023

Legendary broadcast journalist Barbara Walters died at 93 last month, however, her legacy will continue to leave an ineradicable mark on the world of journalism as we know it today. Throughout her nearly...

Students protest against sexual assault on campus

The American fantasy of campus safety

Abby Dykes, Social Media and News Co-Editor January 10, 2023

Warning: The following article contains references to sexual assault and murder. On Nov. 13, 2022, four students at the University of Idaho were found murdered in their off-campus rental home. Although...

In March, we set our clocks an hour forward, and in November, we set our clocks back an hour. However, the pros of daylight saving time far outweigh the cons, which is why we should switch to having daylight savings all year long.

Daylight Saving Time should be permanent

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor January 6, 2023

As the first Sunday of November takes place, billions of people around the world set their clocks back an hour, gaining an hour of sleep in the process. And while an extra hour of sleep is nice, do the...

Every Jan. 1, millions of people worldwide come up with a list of New Years resolution. But, are they doing more harm than good?

We need to ditch new year’s resolutions

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief January 4, 2023

The end of 2022 is finally here. After a long, and exhausting, year, we finally get to start anew. All of the mistakes and hard times are put behind us as we look forward to the new year. Or, that’s...

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