…Baby One More Time: Looking Back: Gen Z’s obsession with nostalgia explained by Addie Rae Allen
Cami-dresses, lingerie shirts, layered hair with chunky-dyed strands. Sound familiar? The trends of today are not novel in any way, but rather reminiscent of past fashion. These trends have been documented as cyclic — however, the cycle has been shrinking. This isn’t a coincidence, it’s a science. Trends usually recur in 20 year periods; the … More
Taking Matters Into Her Own Hands: Sophomore Charity Revell creates her own nail business by Sara Pipa
The smell of acrylic monomer fills the air while the buzz of the electric file fills the room. Finally, after so much tedious work, you end up with the finished product- a lovely set of nails. The person behind the work? Nation Ford sophomore Charity Revell. Charity is 15-years-old and became interested in learning the … More
The End Of An Era: Nation Ford says goodbye to Assistant Principal Pam Pittman by Carly Jacobson & Aiden Witkopf
“There she was — this beautiful, athletic girl who walked down the halls like she owned them.” She still does, but next year, Assistant Principal Pam Pittman will be enjoying retirement. After 13 years, Nation Ford is saying goodbye. Mrs. Pittman was raised in Fort Mill and attended Fort Mill High School. She played volleyball, … More
Pay To (Not) Play: No Refunds: Pandemic Impacts Student Athletes, Family Expenses by Grace Asaad
After Nation Ford shut down because of COVID-19 in mid-March of 2020, many student athletes were unable to complete their season, yet the fees students paid to play were not refunded. Fall athletes whose seasons were cut short due to quarantine also paid the fees, which amounted to $92,650 across the entire Fort Mill School … More
Directing The Future: Assistant Band Director James Woody Teaches, Inspires Students by Elise Papke
At 5:45 a.m. James Woody wakes his kids and gets them ready for daycare. He lets out Jessie, the family dog, and makes sure everyone gets breakfast. He and his wife Catherine work as a team, each taking turns watching their two-year-old son and one-year-old daughter as the other gets ready.When everyone is ready for … More
‘Ghost Games’ With No Fans Impact Athlete Performance by Mine Karatas
From loud, ear-splitting stadiums to pin-dropping silence. The absence of fans this past year has been an unusual transition. Most athletes accustomed to the roaring fans say they get them fueled and going. Competing in an empty, cavernous stadium can be tough for players, but quarentining has become a concept in the day to day … More
Fuel for Fire: The most dangerous thing in your house may surprise you by Maddox Oxendine
The washer and dryer can be some of the most dangerous household appliances. More than 81% of the population has a washing machine or dryer in their household, and more than 15,000 house fires a year are caused by washers and dryers. Luckily, they are easy to prevent. Every dryer has a lint filter, which … More
The Art of Procrastination by Amaris Arroyave
The wave of relief after completing a school assignment it’s due can give a sense of accomplishment. However, following the rush of adrenaline, the fatigue from pulling an all-nighter to draft a “great” essay kicks in. Though a student may feel like she is the only one who puts off assignments, hundreds of students at … More
COVID-19 Affects Extracurriculars by Addie Rae Allen
On Wednesdays, Fridays, and every other Saturday, Emma Bennett (‘23) gets home around 4:15, eats a quick meal, and goes straight to work at Whit’s Frozen Custard. “My shift is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. [on weekdays], so I usually get home around 10 p.m. – 10:15 p.m.,” Emma explains. “If it is a virtual … More
