by Maylah Beacham The Issue: Imagine this: it’s lunchtime, and earlier that morning you forgot to pack your lunch. You wouldn’t dare to eat the school lunch. You’re upset and hungry. Until you almost walk into the cafeteria and see three vending machines to the right of you. One of them has one of your favorite snacks, Doritos. You check your Apple Pay; you still … Continue reading Spartan Rant: Vexed by Vending Machines

Two of our staff members explore the biggest changes coming for North Springs next year. by Anneke Howard-Smith and Carson Mayeske Anneke: The issue: Over the past year or two, Fulton County Schools and North Springs High School have announced some huge changes for upcoming school years. These changes largely impact both the students and the teachers here at NSHS. The largest of these changes … Continue reading Spartan Rant: NSHS New Opportunities and New Setbacks

by Jaxon Hewitt-Zmich I fail to understand why the bathrooms in good condition are always locked up. Why is it that majority of these bathrooms cluttered and sometimes unfunctional? The issue is that in most bathrooms, it feels as if at least one stall will have a broken lock/no lock. Not to mention some toilets not working for a couple days, sometimes up to a week or two. Also, during the day, in class, in between classes, there are … Continue reading Spartan Rant: Why are the bathrooms always locked?

Two of our staff members comment on school communication–or lack thereof. The Issue: There are many programs in this school with a lack of advertising, causing them to beunknown or forgotten by the general student body. These programs are usually clubsbased around specific or “unconventional” topics apart from the usual curriculum, suchas pop culture, animal life, or gaming. While these subjects may interest many students,they … Continue reading Spartan Rant: Promote Our Clubs!