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Sports
The men's soccer team poses for a picture after a win. They celebrate as they make school history by making the conference finals. (Photo courtesy of Tony Calabria)
Wakefield men’s soccer goes 19-4, breaks two school records
Nara Hamburger, Student Life Editor • November 12, 2024
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
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News
Moss instructs her AP African American History class. She guides them through every step of their project and is ready to answer any questions they may have.
Deja Moss receives Wakefield’s Teacher of the Year award
Elana Ruff, A&E Editor • November 20, 2024
Hurricanes are becoming stronger over the years. Climate change is increasing the intensity of these events. (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)
Climate change concerns on the rise thanks to Hurricane Milton
Jordan DeHart, Staff Writer • November 7, 2024
For Wake County Library card-holders, free tutoring is now just a few clicks away. Through Tutor.com, learners can access highly-rated help with over 200 different subjects from the comfort of their own homes.
Wake County Public Libraries introduce free tutoring services for residents of all ages
Gaby Sciaudone, News Editor • November 6, 2024
The Sahara Desert is filled with many sand dunes. When the flood hits, the water flows downhill, creating lakes in the dunes.  (Photo Courtesy of Flickr, Wonker https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sahara_3.jpg)
Sahara Deserts floods raise concern on climate change
Cali Clark, Staff Writer • November 4, 2024
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Features
Letters of Sunshine’s first meeting of the 2024-25 school year was held in the media center. With over 70 members, this club’s community has increased dramatically since it was founded. (Photo courtesy of Salem Luckett)
Letters of Sunshine club creates lasting impact in, beyond Wakefield
Abby Zimmerman, Co-Opinions Editor • November 18, 2024
Meet Wakefield's principals
Meet Wakefield’s principals
Sam Mills, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024
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
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Opinions
This year, millions of young people became eligible to vote in the 2024 presidential election. Youth have the potential to influence politics and incite action on issues they care about, beyond just the general election.
More than the presidency
Abby Zimmerman, Co-Opinions Editor • November 18, 2024
Large profile content creators have recently gone to unforeseen lengths to expand their brand and build their portfolios. From new food products to toy lines, it seems like a new influencer-backed product comes out every week.
Drawing the line between greed, gain for content creators
Seth Steiner, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 12, 2024
Interior design has taken a turn towards minimalism. Rooms that used to show personality now showcase drab, white-and-gray themes.
Minimalist design: the death of individualism?
Jackie Regan, Features Editor • November 7, 2024
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Student Life
Different booths and sections are made for vendors to show off all of their goods to costumers. It is a fun way of connecting and finding just what you need for the holidays.
Mistletoe Market returns to Wakefield
Tenley Robinson, Photography Editor • November 13, 2024
The debate club discusses the subjects of the meeting. These debates consist of a topic that the members talk about from different viewpoints. 
Debate club sets up students for the future
Maya Schindler, Multimedia Editor • November 13, 2024
Sara Veazie stands in front of a Unity Day sign during National Bullying Prevention Month. The counselors work to promote kindness, courage, and inclusion for all.
Counselors, students raise awareness during National Bullying Prevention Month
Nara Hamburger, Student Life Editor • October 31, 2024
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Entertainment
This target is filled with “Wicked” themed products and displays to garner excitement for the upcoming film. Fans can shop for a multitude of “Wicked” branded items in anticipation for the release day of Nov. 22.
From Oz to audience: How “Wicked” movie’s marketing hits the mark
Kendall Wilson, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 20, 2024
The use of AI has significantly increased in the music industry. Where is it right to draw the line between human creativity and robots in such a prominent field?
Where do we draw the line on ethics of AI in music?
Yusha Ahsan, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 19, 2024
The Ghostbusters movie franchise is one of many that has been subject to change over the years. (Adapted graphics courtesy of Columbia Productions and Sony Pictures).
Entertainment, filmmaking evolve from old classics to modern day movies
Elana Ruff, A&E Editor • November 14, 2024
Two Just Stop Oil protesters with a soup can in front of Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers. They remain kneeling there with a hand on the wall and soup can in hand. Photo courtesy of Just Stop Oil. 
The confliction of art vandalism in protest: attention gained, message lost
Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer • November 6, 2024
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Multimedia
Courtesy of Canva
Healthy-ish Starbucks drinks for your holiday adventures
Katie Spampinato, Co-Editor-in-Chief • November 19, 2024
Fun fall activities
Fun fall activities
Monroe Huckaby, Staff Writer
John Green's Young Adult novels "Paper Towns," "Turtles all the Way Down," and "Looking for Alaska" are very popular. Wakefield High School's Book Club read and rated these books.
Depressing YA novels are the talk of Wakefield Book Club
Jackie Regan and Gaby Sciaudone
This trio of chipmunks pose for a picture at the beginning of the day. They are Alvin, Simon and Theodore.
Wakefield students, staff welcome Halloween
Maya Schindler, Multimedia Editor
The bee symbol is often associated with Beyoncé's fan base, the "Beyhive". The bee is also a moniker for Beyoncé herself, who is often referred to as the "Queen Bee" by beloved adorers.
Thank you, Beyoncé and celebrity scandal
Monroe Huckaby, Staff Writer
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
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