Author: Zephyr Strosnider

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Saying goodbye to the era of Avossa in Fulton County Schools

Fulton County Schools will be saying goodbye to its superintendent, Dr. Robert Avossa, for the 2015-16 school year. Avossa has been an active Fulton County worker since 2011, and is known for creating the Learning Communities model and his leadership in the 2011 eSPLOST reform. Dr. Avossa will be accepting a job as the new school chief for Palm Beach County Schools in Palm Beach, … Continue reading Saying goodbye to the era of Avossa in Fulton County Schools

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North Springs News, Opinions

Controversy in the Classroom

Humans have been writing literature since as early as 2400 BC. For as long as books have existed, the controversy that accompanies their material has existed as well. Throughout American history, many people have complained about teaching highly controversial books in high school literature classes. Controversial books such as “Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger and “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley. North Springs … Continue reading Controversy in the Classroom

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Sports

Golf at North Springs rebuilds

The North Springs golf team got off to a rough start, with the season starting almost two weeks late due to cold weather preventing use of the golf courses. However, having just lost six extremely talented senior players, the young and inexperienced team is taking the golf world by storm. The varsity golf team consists of six girls, Nadia Doulgas, Nina Douglas, Amber Liu, Camille … Continue reading Golf at North Springs rebuilds

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Features

Student teacher showcase

North Springs has a few students teachers roaming the North Springs halls. Learn a little more about them and their experience at North Springs: Lauren Nichols: Ms. Nichols is currently student teaching for Karen Allsteadt, a North Springs chemistry teacher. She has a true passion for the chemistry topic, and has ever since her high school chemistry teacher intoriduced her to the field. “I have always … Continue reading Student teacher showcase

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Entertainment

Spring play preview: 9 to 5

The North Springs drama department recently announced their Spring musical will be the musical 9 to 5, opening March 19th. The play will run for two weekends, ending on March 28th. 9 to 5 is a comedy written by Dolly Parton which is centered around a trio of women working in an office for a misogynistic boss. The ladies become fed up with their poor … Continue reading Spring play preview: 9 to 5

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7 Days in Paradise: My Costa Rican Adventure

Over Thanksgiving break, Zephyr Strosnider went on a trip to Costa Rica with her father, his girlfriend Susan, and her daughter Emily. The following is a travel log of her experience through the tropical paradise.   Monday: We left home around six A.M. to get to the airport. After the four hour plane ride to Liberia, Costa Rica, we were all disappointed to hear that … Continue reading 7 Days in Paradise: My Costa Rican Adventure

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Public Speaking Phobia

Fear of public speaking, also known as glossophobia, is a form of performance anxiety in which a person becomes very concerned that he or she will look visibly anxious, or maybe even have a panic attack, while speaking. According to Anxiety Coach, glossophobia is the most common of all phobias. Fear of public speaking is most often associated with the fear of being judged by … Continue reading Public Speaking Phobia

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Entertainment

Mary Lambert lays her heart on her sleeve

Before the Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’  hit Same Love, most of America would have answered “Who is Mary Lambert?” with a confused “Huh?” But after the single as well as her debut album premiered in 2014, One thing is very clear: Mary Lambert has talent, and she is here to stay. Lambert’s newest album, Heart on my Sleeve, is full of slow but catchy songs … Continue reading Mary Lambert lays her heart on her sleeve

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North Springs News

Mock trial case revealed

Imagine you are in a courtroom. Your palms are sweating, your heart is racing, all eyes are on you. How do you defend this person? How do you explain their actions? What questions do you ask witnesses? Members of the mock trial club at North Springs face this situation every year thanks to the Georgia Bar Association, and this year will be no different. The … Continue reading Mock trial case revealed

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