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The Voice of Wakefield High School

The Howler

Cancel culture is very controversial. Many people want to stop it. 
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Cancel culture: accountability or overreach?

Cali Clark, Staff Writer December 5, 2024

Social media continuously allows people to voice their opinions about anything. Naturally, when disclosing a personal opinion, people are inclined to make theirs known. Learning how to deal with people's...

True crime is an extremely popular genre. However, it has negative impacts.

The impact of normalizing true crime

Cali Clark, Staff Writer December 3, 2024

As social media grows more popular, so does watching and creating true crime content. True crime is simply telling the story of a crime, generally murder. However, creators tend to leave out necessary...

Senior Sierra Royalty prepares to serve the ball against her Knightdale opponent. Royalty's years of practice allow her to precisely aim the tennis ball.

Wakefield women’s varsity tennis serves up success in academics, athletics

Caroline Rhoad, Sports Editor October 9, 2024

This fall, Wakefield women's varsity tennis team is working to excel both in the classroom and on the court. With a team record of 5-8 and solid solo performances, it is clear that the girls display a...

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...

Top row, from left to right: Stella Tekotte, Bella O'Janpa, Allison Lazzari
Bottom row, from left to right: Camryn Ledwith, Jessica OBerto

New Wakefield clubs focus on helping the community

Caroline Rhoad and Elana Ruff October 1, 2024

This year, Wakefield has a variety of new clubs looking to make an impact on the community. One Love Club, UNICEF, Operation Smile and Women’s Coalition of Wakefield are among these that have recently...

Two of Wakefield High School's retiring teachers, Paul Orsett and Edward Lavan, will undoubtedly leave a mark on our community. They use their extensive teaching experience to pass on wisdom to upcoming teachers.

Retiring teachers leave behind an indelible mark on the Wakefield community

Kendall Wilson and Yusha Ahsan June 3, 2024

As the 2024 school year comes to a close, two of Wakefield High School’s beloved teachers prepare to retire. As they move forward with the next chapters of their lives, they leave behind not just their...

Need some new movies and TV shows to watch this year? Look no further than this article!

Movies, TV shows you need to watch out for in 2024

Lana Harrison, Staff Writer April 22, 2024

Our culture is filled with references to our favorites in the entertainment industry. Again and again, filmmakers create iconic movies and shows – whether it’s a new production or a remake of a beloved...

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