The Voice of Wakefield High School

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The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

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

Around late-January, my mom, who, until this moment, had never expressed any sort of interest in the royal family, asked me what I thought happened to Kate Middleton. Huh? I replied. I didn’t even know...

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

Historically, success on many levels has been found through the means of college education. Previously, families have pushed their children to achieve further education in the pursuit of better chances...

Country musics modern day comeback

Country music’s modern day comeback

Seth Steiner, Features Editor May 7, 2024

In the four years since the global pandemic, music trends and tastes, like many things, have changed dramatically. In that timeframe, country music has taken a step back into the spotlight, with the genre...

Megamind: Heroes rule, villains… also rule?

Megamind: Heroes rule, villains… also rule?

Jacquelyn Regan, Guest Writer May 6, 2024

What kid doesn’t want to be a superhero? Growing up, children are fed comics, movies, and stories centered around stereotypically “good” people with superpowers saving the world, putting the...

Nature’s clean-up crew: the vital role turkey vultures play in ecosystems

Nature’s clean-up crew: the vital role turkey vultures play in ecosystems

Mackenzie Book, Guest Writer May 2, 2024

Driving down a road on a quiet, brisk morning usually goes uninterrupted - except when there’s a blockade of dark-brown and black feathers. In a circle around the main centerpiece, a dead deer, a...

Why polarization in American politics is bad for democracy

Why polarization in American politics is bad for democracy

Zeb Mathis, Guest Writer April 30, 2024

George Washington was right. In his farewell address as the first President of the United States, Washington warned against the formation of political parties, arguing that division in government was...

Traveling abroad is extremely beneficial when necessary precautions are taken. It can lead to personal growth, confidence and communication skills for those who step outside of their comfort zones.

Traveling abroad in 2024: is it worth the risk?

Jordan McIntyre, Co-Opinions Editor April 26, 2024

Going on exotic adventures, exploring foreign destinations and experiencing diverse cultures is a dream for many people. Yet, global crises and ever-changing international affairs can make prospective...

Why are so many books being banned, and what does it mean for libraries?

Why are so many books being banned, and what does it mean for libraries?

Hayes Hemphill, Guest Writer April 25, 2024

At the end of March in 2023, the State Board of Education in Florida voted to ban discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity throughout public high schools. To expand this scope, many books...

Wakefields student-drop off lane has posed to be dangerous with the lack of direction and organization. A solution: move student-drop off lane to the carpool loop outside the school.

The problem with Wakefield’s student drop-off lane

Katie Spampinato, News Editor April 23, 2024

If you’re no stranger to Wakefield High School, you may be familiar with the school’s student drop-off lane. It's a complex loop around the faculty lot that leads into the middle school nearby. While...

North Carolinas Senate is responsible for making the final decision to pass bills into law. House Bill 115 would aim to loosen restrictions regarding school calendar dates, but is yet to be voted on in the Senate. (Photo courtesy of Robert Jordan via Flickr images)

Wake County again quarrels over calendar, still without permanent answer

Levi Holland, Photography Editor April 18, 2024

In 2004, the North Carolina General Assembly legally banned public schools from starting earlier than Aug. 28. Encouraged mostly by the tourism industry, the idea was to secure more weeks in the summer...

Technology has taken a hold on many aspects of the lives of everyone. From the smartphones in our hands to automated lights, technology has made lasting impacts of human life.

The digital dilemma: tech is making us lazy

Nara Hamburger, Student Life Editor April 15, 2024

In the 21st century, technology has come a long way, from flash drives in 2000 to the newest iPhone this year. There is no question that our lives revolve around our screens, but has it come too far? With...

Alabamas new IVF rulings are controversial, but how did an anti-abortion state accidentally emphasize the importance of choice?

Here’s why Alabama’s new IVF rulings are accidentally pro-choice

Hannah Kilian, Co-Opinions Editor April 8, 2024

On Feb. 16, Alabama’s Supreme Court ruled that frozen human embryos, or fertilized eggs created during in-vitro fertilization, or IVF, are considered children. This particular ruling was in regard to...

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