Author: sgovert
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From Cary High… to the United Nations?
By: Jack Morgenstein In a lot of ways, high school defines the trajectory most people find themselves on for the remainder of their lives. The people you meet, classes you take, and extracurriculars you participate in often shape who you are. From telling freshmen about the pool on the 2000 roof to hoping our football…
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Instagram’s New Update: A Pronouns Setting
By: Regan Sumy Instagram recently made the exciting and necessary decision to create an option to display your pronouns on your Instagram profile. While some see pronouns as unimportant or unnecessary, that simply isn’t the case. Pronouns are used to refer to an individual in conversation or in writing. The most common pronouns are he/him,…
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Ryan Rodgers Takes Over as Cary High’s Athletic Director
By: Lindsay Gorman Coach Dunphy, Cary High’s women’s and men’s soccer coach, will be leaving this year to become the first athletic director at the new Willow Springs High School. Ryan Rodgers, a Cary High alum, will take his place as the new Athletic Director in the fall. Coach Rodgers is no stranger to Cary…
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The End of an Era: Billie Eilish and Her New Sound
By: Anna Burggraff Who is Billie Eilish? Billie Eilish is a 19 year old singer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. She began her music career at the young age of 14 when she released Ocean Eyes, which quickly went viral and gained her a huge fanbase. People loved the unique sound of her voice…
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Four Takeaways From Biden’s First Address to Congress
By: Alexis Cope On Wednesday night, President Biden addressed his first joint session of Congress, reviewing his first 100 days in office and suggesting new plans he wishes to put in motion. He said, “America is on the move again,” and made it clear he wished to keep the nation moving. The session was held…
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New Mural Appears On One of Cary’s Beloved Greenways
By: Alexis Cope A new mural celebrating the natural habitats of Cary has appeared on a tunnel in Davis Drive Park’s White Oak greenway. Created by mural artist Lisa Gaither, the painting features depictions of wildlife native to North Carolina. The flowering dogwood, North Carolina’s state flower, is visible to the right and is joined…
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Oscars 2021: Analysis and Predictions for the Top Categories
By: Ruby Schweitzer Faced with the choice of either releasing their movies straight to streaming or letting them struggle in theaters filled only to 30% capacity, many production companies decided to delay their most awaited films in order to maximize their popularity and box office profits. The films that were released and earned Oscar nominations…
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#StopAnimalCruelty
By: Johanna Ramirez-Perez Over the years, many cosmetic companies have used animals in order to test new products, using them to test new formulas using a variety of chemicals. During this process, animals are forced to eat or inhale substances that could kill them, and most do end up being harmed or killed. This year,…
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Support Black-Owned Businesses in the Triangle
By: Johanna Ramirez-Perez Want to support black-owned businesses around the area? Invite some friends to catch a nice meal and show love and care to the black community. Here is a list of places you can go or book appointments of your interests. Cary: -Your Pie Pizza at 685 Cary Towne Blvd -Dame’s Chicken and…
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Cary Celebrates 150 Years of Tradition, Growth, and Life
By: Alexis Cope April 3 marked the Town of Cary’s 150th anniversary, a landmark in any city’s life. In the early 1850s, Allison Francis (Frank) Page and his wife, Kate, purchased and settled 300 acres of land surrounding a vital railroad track between Greensboro and Charlotte, creating a stop for weary passengers traveling on this…