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Wakefields Mindfulness Club spreads awareness to rising mental health issues in teens through this group of posters, which were created during one of their meetings. This club, along with counselors and teachers at Wakefield, are working to spread awareness and help students who may be struggling emotionally.
Wakefield counselors, teachers address mental health issues in teens
Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor • February 28, 2023

In the wake of rising mental health concerns in teens, counselors, teachers, coaches and Wakefield’s Mindfulness Club have implemented new...

Plunkett teaches her third period a creative writing assignment. Plunkett is a special education teacher who strives for student success.
First year teachers Wallace and Plunkett exceed expectations
Tristan Lempka, Staff Writer • January 30, 2023
Paula Adam is a Special Education teacher and Wakefields 2022 Teacher Assistant of the Year. Throughout Adams years at Wakefield she has learned a lot, not only from her fellow staff but her students as well.
Wakefield’s 2022 Teacher Assistant of the Year inspires young students
Jordan McIntyre, Co-News Editor • January 13, 2023
Twitter is a social media platform that incorporates microblogging as a form of entertainment posted through tweets. A tweet is a piece of content that contains text, photos or videos that is posted on Twitter. However, social media policies are changing which changes what the world sees.
Wakefield reacts to new Twitter management
Max Rubino, Photography and Graphics Editor • January 11, 2023
Kyle Bayer chats with his students in his first period class before going into his lesson on supply and demand. Bayer is in his eighth year of teaching.
Kyle Bayer selected as Wakefield High School 2022 Teacher of the Year
Emily Dudash, Co-Editor-in-Chief • January 5, 2023
Opinions
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....

Different ways we celebrate love
Different ways we celebrate love
Danielle Kirschner, Staff Writer • March 10, 2023
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
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
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
Sports
Huddle Talk Ep.2:Rohama Gebremichael
Huddle Talk Ep.2:Rohama Gebremichael
Camryn Ledwith and Jami Ward, Staff Writers • March 17, 2023

We need to start normalizing women playing sports. Today, women still face backlash for their athletic capabilities, which has only been exemplified by social media.
We need to make women feel like they belong on the field
Kendall Wilson, Student Life Editor • February 22, 2023
Carolyn Reitz (right) stands with the 2016 womens golf team for Wakefield High Schools yearbook. Reitz is a reason most of these women were able to go to college for golf.
Carolyn Reitz: The untold story of fighting for women’s athletics
Nic Cazin and Sophia Fisher • February 13, 2023
Devin Jugan concentrates on his match against Murphy High School. His coaches cheered him on, which helped him to victory
Digging into the bond of Wakefield High School’s wrestling team
Tristan Lempka and Maya Schindler • February 9, 2023
Wakefield Cheer Squad poses for a photo in their flower crowns to show their support for the football team. The theme that night was Hippie Out, and their peace signs along with their cheers helped promote school spirit among their peers.
Wakefield varsity cheer leads the way for a successful sports season
Abby Dykes and Sky Morgan • February 8, 2023
Entertainment
Marios Pizzeria sausage and cheese pizza
Celebrate National [Pizza] Pi Day at these local pizzerias
Nic Cazin and Sophia Fisher • March 14, 2023

National pi day is a classic math pun falling on 3/14 each year. There are many different types of pie, but the tried and true classic is...

North Carolina film industries have grown drastically in previous years. New films and television shows are helping our local film to flourish and continue on an upward spiral.
New films, television spark the growth of North Carolina’s film industries
Camryn Ledwith, Staff Writer • March 8, 2023
Eager theater-loving kids cheer excitedly during Junior Theatre Festival’s 20th anniversary concert. They celebrate their love of musical theater by singing and dancing in the audience.
Junior Theater Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary
Kendall Wilson, Student Life Editor • March 3, 2023
It Ends with Us cast announcement leaves fans disappointed in Colleen Hoovers choices. Will the movie do the award winning book justice or will fans be disappointed in the final product?
“It Ends With Us” casting leaves Colleen Hoover fans wanting more
Jordan McIntyre, News Editor • February 27, 2023
IHOPs classic pancakes you NEED to try on National Pancake day.
Take these IHOP pancake rankings into consideration before National Pancake Day
Nic Cazin and Sophia Fisher • February 17, 2023
Student Life
The affects on students three years after COVID
The affects on students three years after COVID
Danielle Kirschner, Staff Writer • March 22, 2023

On March 13, we reached the three-year anniversary of the exact start of the Coronavirus Quarantine in 2020. This date is known nationally, especially...

The collaborative spaces around the school offer students a quiet place to work with each other on assignments. Spaces like these are great for students education and teamwork skills.
Collaborative spaces around Wakefield provide students with stress-free zones
Maya Schindler, Staff Writer • March 13, 2023
Students work diligently and collaborate during class. They work with each other to efficiently get assignments done.
Blended classes create diverse opinions
Nara Hamburger, Staff Writer • March 9, 2023
Students often spend time on their phones before and after class. Phones are a great way for students to take a break between classes but are expected to be away when instruction begins.
Teachers, admin implement new phone policies as second semester begins
Sky Morgan, Staff Writer • March 2, 2023
The bulletin board outside of Wakefield High Schools Student Services repping a Black History Month tapestry to show Black pride.
Wakefield High School shows Black pride through month-long Black History celebrations
Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 15, 2023
Multimedia
This episode is all about the Japanese mythological fox, the kitsune!
Have you ever wondered what happened in the classical music era?
Comedy Corner with Katie
These quick and delicious treats are great to make for any time of the year and are customizable!
Watch this short video to learn about how to care for orchids. You will learn about the ice watering method, as well as the benefits for owning these flowers. See you next time to learn about caring for other house plants!
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