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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

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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

With Hurricane Milton recently tearing across the Floridian peninsula, people are now starting to wonder how this hurricane got so powerful in such a short time span over the Gulf of Mexico. Many have...

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

This September, Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL) launched free online tutoring services through Tutor.com for anyone with a free library card. This opportunity, in addition to those provided through...

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

For the first time in decades, the Sahara Desert has flooded. This time, it flooded in the southeastern Morocco region; this marks a rare and unusual climate event. The Sahara Desert is one of the driest...

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

With the upcoming 2024 presidential election, the voices of Generation Z (Gen Z) are sure to play a crucial role in its outcome. College organizations such as UNC Young Democrats and UNC College Republicans...

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

The discovery of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) chemicals in nearly two dozen buildings on North Carolina State University’s campus has negatively impacted students and staff. After Poe Hall, which houses...

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

Wakefield High School, among several other schools in the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS), faces frustration over failing school heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units. Schools such...

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

On Sept. 27 Hurricane Helene swept across western North Carolina at the category of a tropical storm, leaving communities and homes devastated. The strong winds and record-high flooding greatly impacted...

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

Last school year, Wakefield High School had a 95.2 percent graduation rate, putting the school in the top three percent in growth for the state of North Carolina. Through a variety of programs, the administration...

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

Students at Wakefield High School are given the special opportunity to obtain first-hand athletic medical experience both on and off the field. This year, Wakefield received the Safe Sports School Award...

This November, many high school students will be able to vote for the first time, but deciding between candidates can be surprisingly complicated.

High school students decide who to support in NC Governor’s race

Hannah Kilian and Seth Steiner April 26, 2024

As media coverage of local elections increases and each party works to garner support for their candidate, it is incredibly important for high school students to take an active role in local politics....

TikTok, an immensely popular social media app, is being investigated by the U.S. government due to national security concerns. This has raised questions among U.S. citizens who rely on the platform for income.

How a potential TikTok ban will affect creators, the public

Kendall Wilson, Co-Copy Editor April 15, 2024

On Wednesday, March 13, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill by a vote of 352 to 65 that could possibly lead to the banning of the popular social media app, TikTok, in America. The feasibility...

In an article ranking the top metros for women in STEM, the Raleigh-Cary area was ranked second in the nation.

Raleigh-Cary area ranks second in the nation for women in STEM

Faith Abernathy, Co-Arts and Entertainment Editor April 5, 2024

On Feb. 21, CoworkingCafe released an article highlighting the new ranking of top U.S. metros for women in the tech and science industry. The Raleigh-Cary area was ranked second in the nation, with 29...

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