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Senior Issue
Howler seniors spend an afternoon together. They've spent their time in high school bringing the most important stories to our community.
Howler seniors pen words of wisdom, prepare to graduate
May 28, 2026

Wakefield students come together to discuss what they want to do after high school. These students discuss the future careers they are interested in going into in their adult life.
Seniors discuss their future careers after high school
June 4, 2025
Seniors Landsey Okpo, Brooks Vice, Sasha Efimova and William Murray (left to right, top to bottom). Join as they discuss their fears going into adulthood and aspirations for college!
Q&A: Wakefield seniors discuss fears, planning futures
June 2, 2025
News
Wakefield says goodbye to retiring teachers
Wakefield says goodbye to retiring teachers
June 1, 2026
Educators and supporters rally over similar funding concerns in 2019. These issues date back seven years, leaving the NC community frustrated by the lack of change. (Photo Courtesy of Joy Tekotte)
May 1 rally: NC community to put ‘Kids Over Corporations’
Caroline Rhoad, Co-Editor-in-Chief • April 30, 2026
Inflationary pressures are being felt by everyone across the country, including members of the community. Though inflation rates seem to be cooling down, the effects continue to hurt consumers' bank accounts.
The cost of inflation: economic toils frustrate students, the community
Monroe Huckaby, Co-Graphics Editor • April 8, 2026
Wake Forest University's Wait Chapel on campus in the fall. Surrounded by trees showing the beauty of the campus. (Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons)
Aspiration to achievement: how financial programs are impacting college affordability
Natalie Howard, Student Life Editor • March 9, 2026
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Opinions
The Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve provides a home for many forms of wildlife. Located in Colorado, this National Park is one of the many across the U.S.
National parks struggle to conserve wildlife as visitor counts rise
Gabriel Linnan, Sports Editor • May 26, 2026
Education can help someone learn about how to pursue their dreams. It is a vital piece that will catapult someone forward in their career.
Post-secondary education: the benefits of bolstering one’s education
Haley Frederic, News Editor • May 19, 2026
Is passion alone truly enough to guarantee success in the eyes of modern society?
Is passion enough to be successful?
Stef Hernandez-Galguera, Staff Writer • May 18, 2026
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Sports
Wakefield women's lacrosse team posing during practice. Close friendships and teamwork are key to their success.
College committed women’s lacrosse players impact peers, underclassmen
Elana Ruff and Addyson Hall • May 5, 2026
The Wakefield men's lacrosse team shows determination during every game. Their incessant team work helps them build team chemistry.
The continual rise of success for the present, future of Wakefield men’s lacrosse
Gabriel Linnan, Sports Editor • May 4, 2026
Wakefield boys baseball team lines up in the dugout for a game. The team enjoys a strong sense of camaraderie.
Wakefield Baseball strikes a connection between players
Zaiden Sosna and Jason Berk • April 29, 2026
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Student Life
The cast of "Mamma Mia!" performing "I do, I do, I do, I do, I do." They have been hard at work the past few months.
Behind the scenes of Wakefield’s Spring Musical, “Mamma Mia!”
John Toomey, Photography Editor • April 14, 2026
Students use coloring sheets to learn the basics of color theory in Jane Flanagan's Interior Design Fundamentals class.
Design students navigate complex, real-world projects
Joseph DeMeo, Staff Writer • April 13, 2026
This is a photo of the Crochet Club. This photo shows them holding yarn and smiling in a hallway. ( Photo courtesy of Emmett Kelly )
Crochet Club procures positive reverberation one thread of yarn at a time
Zaiden Sosna, Staff writer • March 4, 2026
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Features
Kinsley Dishong and her horse, Singular Echo, clear a fence during a show jumping round, one of three phases (alongside dressage and cross-country) that earned them the 2025 Horse of the Year award. Their performance demonstrates the versatile athleticism and deep bond of trust required to compete at the highest levels of equestrian sport.
Kinsley Dishong collects USDF Bronze Medal
Joseph DeMeo, Staff Writer • May 14, 2026
Wakefield’s spring plant sale took place from May 1 to May 3. The sale was largely organized and promoted by students within the agricultural programs and Future Farmers of America Club.
Spring plant sale cultivates marketing skills, community engagement
Addyson Hall, Features Editor • May 13, 2026
The exterior of Launch Family Entertainment. The broad colors of the building perfectly match the excitement within!!
Jumping for joy: Launch Family Entertainment opens in Raleigh
Jason Berk, Staff Writer • April 7, 2026
Rhoad (right) interviews fellow peer, Cameron Ledwith (left) for a service spotlight video. Interviewing is just one of many attributes of journalism Rhoad is skilled at, which will contribute to her success in the field.
Honoring excellence: Caroline Rhoad named N.C. Journalist of the Year
Abby Zimmerman, Co-Editor-in-Chief • March 25, 2026
David Phillips guides students in a lecture in his American History class. Phillips encourages his students to engage in a discussion surrounding the importance of the humanities in everyday life.
Confronting the decline: educators advocate for the humanities
Addyson Hall, Features Editor • March 23, 2026
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Multimedia
The Audible Arcades 2nd edition. Based on Movies that became game and vice-versa.
Audible Arcade: Movie Edition
Zaiden Sosna and Jason Berk • June 1, 2026
How to make a collage
How to make a collage
Amaya Thrasher, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Florence, Italy's Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, stands out within the city with its iconic red dome, engineered by Filippo Brunelleschi. The details of the exterior reflect the artistic style of Italian architecture.
Echoes of Italian History: Exploring landmarks through the lens
Natalie Howard, Student-Life Editor
Best Ways to Spend Your Summer
Best Ways to Spend Your Summer
Jason Berk, Staff Writer
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Entertainment
Poster showcases the main protagonist of the Disastrous life of Saiki K and all of its supporting cast
Anime Review: The Disastrous Life of Saiki K
Stef Hernandez-Galguera, Staff Writer • June 1, 2026
The Selection is a 2012 dystopian novel by Kiera Cass. It is the first of a 5 part series following the experience of America Singer, a young girl selected to compete for the title of princess. (Photo Courtesy: Wikepedia)
An ode to “The Selection”: the underrated gem
Kayla Oyakhilomen, Co-Opinions Editor • May 29, 2026
How to make a collage
How to make a collage
Amaya Thrasher, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 29, 2026
A symbolic graphic representing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. This game is supported on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Living the dream on Nintendo’s newest Tomodachi Life
Amaya Thrasher, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 27, 2026
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