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Sports
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
The Wakefield varsity cross country team prepares for a meet at Heritage High School. As their season progresses, their hard work and dedication continues to show. (Photo Courtesy of Gabby Lewis)
Wakefield cross country embodies resilience
Gaby Sciaudone, News Editor • October 16, 2024
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News
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
Over the past few years, Wakefield has seen immense growth in their graduation rate. This has advanced the school's reputation and has brought a lot of hope for the future. (Photo Courtesy of Alexandra Cazin)
Wakefield achieves record-high graduation rates, among top in growth for N.C.
Gaby Sciaudone and Sam Mills • October 2, 2024
The Wakefield sports medicine team poses for a photo after being awarded the Safe Sports School Award. The award recognizes the hard work the students have put into the program.
Sports medicine team receives the Safe Sports School Award
Nara Hamburger, Student Life Editor • April 30, 2024
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Features
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
South White Street before the leaves regained their color. The buildings in downtown Wake Forest are several hundred years old, being renovated time and time again to make way for local businesses.
Wake Forest's balancing of growth and preservation
Levi Holland, Photography Editor • May 1, 2024
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Opinions
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
Catherine Middleton waves to a fan in the crowd. (Ricky Wilson via Creative Commons License)
Royal family inspires debate on privacy
Emily Dudash, Co-Editor-in-Chief • May 16, 2024
The great college debate: balancing cost and career prospects
The great college debate: balancing cost and career prospects
Bobby Etters, Guest Writer • May 8, 2024
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Student Life
Cellphones placed in the commonly used holders. This is one of two commonly used methods to enforce the cellphone policy.
Wakefield High School pushes to be phone-free
Amaya Thrasher, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
The Homecoming Pep Rally fosters a sense of school pride and unity at Wakefield. It's through this event that students are recognized for their accomplishments, both on and off the field.
Homecoming Pep Rally energizes beginning of school year
Seth Steiner and Abby Zimmerman • October 10, 2024
Wakefield's annual Homecoming dance is set to take place on October 12 at 8 p.m. Wakefield's student council works hard to plan for an exciting night of fun.
STUCO preps for 'The Seasons of Wakefield'
Katie Spampinato and Amaya Thrasher • October 4, 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
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 • October 21, 2024
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
Watch episode five of Gardening with Gaby to learn how to re-pot and care for marigolds. Marigolds are a fun and easy plant to grow this summer.
Gardening with Gaby: Marigolds Edition
Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
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