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
Nic Cazin

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief

I have spent the last two years of my life on this staff, and I’m sad to say it’s my final year. I’m excited to continue engaging the Wakefield community with news about our community, as well as collaborating alongside this family we’ve made. Whatever this year brings, I’m greatly looking forward to it.

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

-The Fellowship of the Ring, J.R.R. Tolkien

All content by Nic Cazin

[Video] The Yard brings new experiences and great ice cream to Raleigh, NC

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2024
Faith Abernathy, Emily Dudash, Nic Cazin and Levi Holland share a moment together on Senior Day.

Howler staffers pen one last word

May 30, 2024
Zoos across the country help with conservation and rehabilitation efforts. As a good way to celebrate National Endangered Species Day, go visit your local AZA accredited zoo.

[Photo] National Endangered Species Day encourages global reflection

May 17, 2024
Zoos across the country help with conservation and rehabilitation efforts. As a good way to celebrate National Endangered Species Day, go visit your local AZA accredited zoo.

National Endangered Species Day encourages global reflection

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2024
Baseball player hits the baseball, trying to fight to win against Heritage!

Junior varsity provides stepping stone for varsity baseball team

Emily Dudash and Nic Cazin
May 7, 2024
The mural 'Finsbury Park Tree' is the elusive Banksy's newest work. The tree is located in Finsbury Park, England, and is believed to reference the climate and nature crisis. (Photo Courtesy of diamond geezer via Flickr)

Anonymous street artist strikes again

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2024
Competitive reality TV has become one of the most sought after genres. With over 80 shows, according to IMDb, falling under this genre, fans are left wondering when a new, unique show will come around.

Competitive reality TV: a good or a bad deal?

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2024
Junior Lee Thompson arrives at the Gifts of Gold event, eager to find their group's artwork at the museum. Gifts of Gold is a fantastic opportunity for Wake County students to have their art go into the NC Museum of Art.

[Photo] From the stage to the museum: How Wake Forest’s tech students represent their community through artwork

Gaby Sciaudone, Sports Editor
April 24, 2024
The Wakefield High School Varsity dance team poses with their poms after their competition. The team won tenth place in the nation on the weekend of March 7. (Photo Courtesy of Shannon Proctor)

‘They were like a coach’s dream:’ Varsity dance team leaps their way into school history

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 3, 2024

Wake County provides opportunities for pet adoption

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 1, 2024

[Video] Creepy Conversations | Episode Eight

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2024
Can you spot Carolina? This tiger arrived at Carolina Tiger Rescue in 2016, coming from a facility in Colorado. Carolina, like the bobcat Talon, was in the largest rescue the sanctuary has been apart of.

Go on tour at the Carolina Tiger Rescue

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2024
Carolina Tiger Rescue is one of the thousand animal centered non-profits in North Carolina working to protect wildlife. Creatures from raccoons to tigers call this sanctuary home, and they have been part of numerous animal rescues nationwide.

North Carolina organizations go above and beyond in animal conservation efforts

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2024
The 2024 Youth Climate Summit takes place this Monday, February 19. Students will collaborate on initiatives to solve the climate crisis.

[Photo] Wakefield seniors develop climate action plans

February 16, 2024

[Video] Sarah Dudley earns Wakefield’s Teacher of the Year through dedication, relationships

Nic Cazin and Katie Spampinato
February 2, 2024

[Video] Meet Abby Lawson, the high school senior who published her debut novel

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2024
The general population feels some sort of 'climate guilt,' but how much can we actually do to help the environment?

The 99 percent cannot bear the responsibility of fighting climate change

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2024
Best albums of 2023

Best albums of 2023

January 8, 2024
Best People of 2023

Best People of 2023

January 5, 2024
Best TV Shows of 2023

Best TV Shows of 2023

January 3, 2024

Creepy Conversations | Episode 7

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2023

Taking an inside look at the Circuit of the Americas Grand Prix

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2023
After a rainy morning, the sun comes out to shine on the pumpkins at the North Wake Fire Station 2. The pumpkin patch opened Oct. 7, and with over 2,000 pumpkins, you are sure to find one to love.

Celebrate the Halloween season around Raleigh this fall

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2023
Tian Tian, one of the panda bears at the Washington, D.C. National Zoo, loves to have an icy treat and sit on her bed. After finishing her snack, she decided to sit and stare at the wall, preparing for her big journey to China in a few months. (Photo Courtesy of Alexandra Cazin)

Fat bears aren’t the only animals you need to be caring about this October

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2023
This beautiful flower will be the showstopper for your garden this fall, only for $4. Don't miss your chance to buy any of the plants the horticulture class has nurtured.

Pop into Wakefield’s horticulture fall ‘pop up’ sale

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2023
Three Juniors proudly stand on the field for last night's Powderpuff game. The Juniors faced the Seniors and the Freshmen faced the Sophomores in two epic forty minute games.

Wolverines hit the field for annual Powderpuff game

Nic Cazin and Lana Harrison
September 27, 2023
As the school year comes to an end, seniors are preparing to move away from home to campus. This time is full of anxiety and nerves, as well as excitement.

Making the move mellow: how to make moving far away from home less stressful

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 30, 2023
Wakefield High School's softball team is making school history this year in the state playoffs. Go support them this Friday at 5pm, home turf!

Wakefield softball reaches fourth round of playoffs, makes school history

Emily Dudash and Nic Cazin
May 19, 2023
Announced on Feb. 15, Niall Horan's third studio album is coming out on June 9. Here's why you should be excited.

The curtain opens on Niall Horan’s new album, “The Show”

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
May 18, 2023
The start of the 5 Seconds of Summer concert on July 3, 2022. Summertime is a great time to see artists live!

Sing your heart out this summer at these Raleigh-area live music events

Nic Cazin and Sky Morgan
May 10, 2023
Celebrate the Earth properly this Earth Day

Celebrate the Earth properly this Earth Day

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 21, 2023
Prom is getting close, and it's time to start thinking about where to take your photos!

Picture perfect pictures for prom night

Sky Morgan, Max Rubino, Sophia Fisher, Maya Schindler, and Nic Cazin
April 20, 2023
Wakefield Men's Lacrosse team gather around their coaches to discuss a play. The team claims it's fun to play together and be a family.

Men’s varsity lacrosse team perseveres through rocky start

Nic Cazin and Tristan Lempka
April 11, 2023

Creepy Conversations: Episode Six

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 24, 2023
Mario's Pizzeria' sausage and cheese pizza

Celebrate National [Pizza] Pi Day at these local pizzerias

Nic Cazin and Sophia Fisher
March 14, 2023
Recently, code reds have been happening more often across Wake County, striking anxiety in students of all ages. Is there a way for us to be safer?

Are we safe in schools?

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2023
IHOP's 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
The bulletin board outside of Wakefield High School's 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
Levi Holland

Levi Holland

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2023
Carolyn Reitz (right) stands with the 2016 women's golf team for Wakefield High School's 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
My Policeman

My Policeman

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2023
Dabloons

Dabloons

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2023
Faith in the Future

Faith in the Future

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2023

Creepy Conversations: Episode Five

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 5, 2023
Every Jan. 1, millions of people worldwide come up with a list of New Year's resolution. But, are they doing more harm than good?

We need to ditch new year’s resolutions

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
January 4, 2023
What to do over winter break

What to do over winter break

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 16, 2022
Student writers Angie Lee and Katie Spampinato sit in the hallway on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. They're writing their articles for the newest issue on The Howler.

Wakefield invigorates student writers through annual story competitions

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2022
Spencer Nicholas

Spencer Nicholas

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2022
There are numerous groups of people who are not able to use a gendered bathroom. There's an easy solution: making gender-neutral bathrooms more available.

The necessity of gender neutral restrooms

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2022

Creepy Conversations: Episode Four

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
October 19, 2022
Women's' cross country poses for a photo before their match against Rolesville and Wake Forest. They recently went to the Hough Invitational at Davidson College.

Wakefield’s cross-country team has their eyes set on success

Seth Steiner and Nic Cazin
October 12, 2022
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Club

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Club

Nic Cazin, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 22, 2022
WHS seniors spend the last of their days in high school reflecting back on their final year.

Wakefield High School seniors reflect on their final year

Nic Cazin, Staff Writer
June 7, 2022
Members of the Future Leaders Exchange Program (FLEX) outside the United States Embassy in Kyiv.

Ukrainian students discuss impact of war

Erin Sockolof, Justin G Belmonte, Nic Cazin, and Maddie Policastro
June 2, 2022
Harry Styles, the music sensation and fashion icon, is releasing Harry's House on May 20th, an album about growing up and change.

Harry Styles fans take a look into the singer’s mind, childhood

Nic Cazin, Staff Writer
May 17, 2022

Creepy Conversations: Episode Three

Nic Cazin, Staff Writer
May 5, 2022
The women's softball team join together to discuss their game plan.

Wakefield High School’s softball team makes history this season

Nic Cazin and Max Rubino
April 26, 2022
The cast and crew of Emma! A Pop Musical gather. They're one of Wakefield High School's two spring productions.

That’s a wrap: “Emma! A Pop Musical” closes Wakefield’s theater season

Nic Cazin, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022
Enloe High School's theatre department proudly presents "Pippin" this March!

“Pippin” prepares to thrill at Enloe High School

Nic Cazin, Staff Writer
March 24, 2022
The cast and crew of the production Legally Blonde at Wake Forest High School

“Legally Blonde” debuts at Wake Forest

Nic Cazin, Staff Writer
March 17, 2022
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