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Sports
The Wakefield Wolverines huddle up to talk strategy during halftime. The team displays a strong effort to excel.
Wakefield varsity volleyball team displays strong willpower, advances to playoffs
Shanlee Whitehead, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024
The Wakefield Women's golf team poses for a picture during a match. The girls work hard to lower their scores and build lasting connections. (Photo courtesy of Arieliz Reyes)
Small but mighty: Wakefield women’s golf aims for a successful season
Nara Hamburger, Student Life Editor • October 22, 2024
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News
Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate, and Donald Trump, the Republican candidate lay side by side on the cover of magazines. Voters are eager to see the result of this presidential election.
Generation Z’s rising influence in the 2024 presidential election
Caroline Rhoad and Katie Spampinato • October 29, 2024
North Carolina State University seal located in the Talley Student Union. The public university faces multiple reports involving PCB contaminations.
PCBs on North Carolina State University’s campus cause stress for students
Monroe Huckaby, Staff Writer • October 24, 2024
Senior Izzie Cochran reviews homework in her AP Literature class at Wakefield High School. Students have been navigating both coursework and ongoing HVAC issues throughout the building.
Frustration grows as failing HVAC systems disrupt Wake County Schools
Katie Spampinato, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 21, 2024
With the heavy winds and extreme flooding brought by Hurricane Helene, many trees fell. This led to the destruction of countless homes. (Photo courtesy of Myatt Hanna)
Wakefield alumni react to Hurricane Helene’s destruction on Appalachian State University
Caroline Rhoad, Sports Editor • October 7, 2024
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Features
Wakefield High School's Career Development Coordinator, Sarah Joyner, helps a student plan for their future. She has surely made her mark on everyone who has entered her office.
Joyner jumpstarts students’ careers at Wakefield
Jackie Regan, Features Editor • October 29, 2024
Wakefield welcomes new teachers
Wakefield welcomes new teachers
September 24, 2024
Two of Wakefield High School's retiring teachers, Paul Orsett and Edward Lavan, will undoubtedly leave a mark on our community. They use their extensive teaching experience to pass on wisdom to upcoming teachers.
Retiring teachers leave behind an indelible mark on the Wakefield community
Kendall Wilson and Yusha Ahsan • June 3, 2024
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Opinions
Sports can aid in improving anxiety and depression amongst teenagers. It can also provide an outlet for teenagers to escape the stress of day-to-day life.
Sports provide a helping-hand for mental health issues
Gabriel Linnan, Co-Opinions Editor • October 28, 2024
Four-day school weeks are the buzz as of late, especially among high school students. Their reimplementation would significantly improve the school system as a whole.
Is the four-day school week worth it?
Abby Zimmerman, Co-Opinions Editor • October 23, 2024
Halloween is a holiday that has different aesthetics. Some people prefer the scary look and some people prefer the cute look of Halloween.
Halloween is the best holiday
Cali Clark, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024
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Student Life
Wakefield Theatre Company rehearses to show off their fall production of "Descendents: The Musical". The shows will be November 21 to 23 and tickets can be found on the Wakefield Theatre Company's GoFan!
From screen to stage: Wakefield Theatre Company presents “Descendants: The Musical”
Tenley Robinson, Photography Editor • October 24, 2024
Wakefield High School’s renowned haunted house takes the stage for students and families with the spooky season in action. Be sure to buy tickets and check it out. Graphic courtesy of Wakefield Theatre Company.
Beware of annual Wakefield haunted house
Yusha Ahsan, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 23, 2024
Flyers for this year's spoken word contest have been put up all around Wakefield in an effort to convince students to participate. For any strong writers, this contest is a great opportunity to express their creative sides and showcase their talents.
Spoken word contest provides Wakefield’s best writers with one-of-a-kind opportunity
Kendall Wilson, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 22, 2024
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Entertainment
Multiple recent events have exposed a deep rooted issue in our society that needs to be addressed. We cannot keep glamorizing and supporting criminals in the media without directly endorsing criminal behavior itself.
We need to stop glamorizing criminals in media
Kendall Wilson, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 17, 2024
North Carolina hosts numerous fall events for locals to enjoy over the months of October and November. Gather some friends and family and head out to see what this beautiful city has to offer and to get in the fall spirit.
Swing into fall with these local events
Yusha Ahsan, Co-Editor-in-Chief • October 8, 2024
This season's Comedy Corner features Generation Z comedian Marcello Hernandez! Marcello Hernandez. Hernandez has been a part of SNL for roughly two years, and already has a big influence on the comedy scene.
Comedy Corner: Marcello Hernandez
May 22, 2024
Photo Courtesy of Geffen Records
5 new songs on GUTS (spilled): ranked
Faith Abernathy, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 3, 2024
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Multimedia
People from all over the state go to enjoy the adventurous atmosphere of the NC State Fair.
State Fair highlights the best of NC
Tenley Robinson, Photography Editor • October 25, 2024
Music has a big influence on Halloween. Music is so important to what you feel during this season and makes you be more in the Halloween spirit.
Music helps shape Halloween
Jordan DeHart, Staff Writer
Movies coming out this October
Movies coming out this October
Cali Clark, Staff Writer
If you are looking for more activities to do this Halloween then we have you covered! This will look into the ways you can have fun this Halloween season.
Fun activities to get in the Halloween Spirit
Jordan DeHart, Staff Writer
As the year comes to an end, the Howler staff says their goodbyes. Each senior is congratulated with a custom cupcake of their future college.
Baking people happy: college decision cupcakes
Jordan McIntyre, Co-Opinions Editor
The Yard brings new experiences and great ice cream to Raleigh, NC
The Yard brings new experiences and great ice cream to Raleigh, NC
Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
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