mOVIES & sHOWS Of 2023
mOVIES & sHOWS Of 2023
by Lanie Cauthen
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History Of kwanza
History Of kwanza
by Makaylah Oakley
Christmas and Hanukkah are both well-known holidays that fall in December and the history behind them is too, but what about the other holidays around this time? Why isn’t Kwanzaa recognized? The origins behind every holiday are something that should be understood by everyone, including the ones that you didn’t know existed.
History Of Hanukkah
History Of Hanukkah
by Makaylah Oakley
Christmas is well known throughout the world and its origins are as well. Everyone knows that Christmas is a time for celebrating the birth of Christ, but what about some other holidays around that time? What are the origins of those? Knowing that Hanukkah exists is great, and acknowledging that Jews celebrate it is even better! However, understanding the history behind the holiday is super important to the Jewish people.
newspaper: a dying medium
newspaper: a dying medium
by Rylie Beckham
In the US, print newspapers have been used for centuries to inform people of current events, breaking news, and local news. However, due to the rise and popularity of digital media, it’s quickly dying out.
a new light
a new light
by Lanie Cauthen
Amanda and Matthew Crump have turned a hobby into a full-fledged business – The Hive, a boutique offering goods ranging from “unique” clothes to small gifts.
Professional Sports going virtual
Professional Sports going virtual
by Emilie Benton
Video games are fun, right? You win some matches and lose some matches but you always still want to play and it’s the greatest interest in lots of people. Teens and adults alike love video games, but what if you can take it to the next level, literally, and take gaming professionally?
Songs of the yeAR
Songs of the yeAR
by Lanie Cauthen and Stinger Staff
Millions of songs have been released in 2023. Ranging from rock n’ roll to country, music this year has made a significant impact. Here are some of the Stinger Staff’s favorite songs of the year.
that beat in your heart
that beat in your heart
by Gracen Carter
Music is a big part of the human culture. Every inch of the world that is inhabited by humans has some sort of ties to music bedded deep in the roots of their cultures.
But why do we enjoy music so much as a group? And are humans the only category of beings on earth who communicate through beautifully put-together music?
A Model student
A Model student
by Braxton Rollyson
While walking through a store shopping for Christmas decorations, she was browsing the festive wares when she got a notification on her phone. Clicking the notification took Addie Jenkins to a Facebook post her mother just made: a picture of her as a model in a magazine.
Albums of the year
Albums of the year
by Lanie Cauthen
Music is important to people around the world. Whether one’s favorite music comes from major bands to underground artists, all types of music deserves appreciation. Here are some of the Stinger’s Staffs favorite albums in 2023.
big city changes
big city changes
by Makaylah Oakley
Finding foreign exchange students is very easy in European countries, but for native Turkish speaker, Taylan Kucuk, America was the ideal place for him.
Kucuk is a junior at Buford, originally from Istanbul, Turkey. Kucuk came to America for an exchange program to improve his English and learn American culture.
Powderpuff Recap 2023
Powderpuff Recap 2023
by Lanie Cauthen
Ever since 2008, Buford High School girls have battled it out on the football field while raising money for Educators Rising. The annual Powderpuff game is an exciting time for the Lady Jackets. The flag football competition between grade levels always results in a show of what women can truly accomplish.
Social Stigma VS Mental Illness
Social Stigma VS Mental Illness
by Lauren Faile
The birds are singing and the sun is shining through the blinds. You begin to get ready for yet another interview. You look at yourself in the mirror and notice your smile is brighter than the last interview. The only words you can manage to think is, “Please let me have this job because I am tired of being rejected.” The only problem is that you are not speaking to the employer. You are speaking to your brain.
leap of faith
leap of faith
by Emilie Benton
Just a few short weeks ago, Justin Reynolds and a team of students journeyed to Israel to see its wonders. “My trip to Israel was a faith-based trip that my church sponsored. Being a youth pastor at Antioch Baptist Church presented us with the opportunity to travel to the land where our beliefs took place. The church fundraised and paid for the trip, which took us a little under a year to plan and organize. We had 4 people that were sponsored but the group as a whole was 54 people, the ones who weren’t sponsored had to fund the trip with us.” Reynolds stated.
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