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Will TikTok be Banned in the US? What to Know About the Potential Ban

Will TikTok be Banned in the US? What to Know About the Potential Ban

Sindura Sridhar April 2, 2024

TikTok, a popular social media platform with over 102 million monthly users in the U.S. alone, is once again facing legal scrutiny. The House of Representatives has approved a bill requiring the app, which...

“Bright Light” Laken Hope Riley Murdered While On a Jog

“Bright Light” Laken Hope Riley Murdered While On a Jog

Isabel Nigrini, Co-Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2024

On the morning of Thursday, Feb 22nd, beloved 22-year-old Laken Hope Riley went out for a routine jog at the Intramural Fields at the University of Georgia’s campus. Little did she know the horrors she...

A Message From Dr. Trickett Regarding Construction

A Message From Dr. Trickett Regarding Construction

February 26, 2024

Dear Wilson Community, I am reaching out with updates on the progress of our ongoing construction projects within the Wilson School District. As many of you know, the construction of the Performing Arts...

Gypsy Rose Blanchard: From Stuck Behind Bars To Freedom

Chloe Dietrich, Contributing Writer February 8, 2024

Released from prison in Dec. 2023, Gypsy Rose Blanchard now has plans for a spa day, NFL game and a new book. Gypsy was in prison because she planned her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard’s, murder. Gypsy Rose...

The Impact of Gun Violence on the Mental Health of American Students

The Impact of Gun Violence on the Mental Health of American Students

Isabel Nigrini, Contributing Writer February 1, 2024

On the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 25 in 2023, America experienced yet another mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. This marked that over 565 mass shootings have occurred in the United States in the year of...

JROTC Drill Team Competition

JROTC Drill Team Competition

January 31, 2024

The Wilson JROTC finished 1st out of 7 schools at the League 3 JROTC Drill and Color Guard Competition held on January 27th at Red Land High School.  This is the first overall championship for the...

Wilson Students Demonstrate Excellence in TSA

Wilson Students Demonstrate Excellence in TSA

Sindura Sridhar January 30, 2024

Wilson’s Technology Student Association had a very successful day at the Regional Conference on Saturday (1/27.) This was the first level of competition and first opportunity for students to receive...

Wilson's 2023-2024 Homecoming Dance!

Wilson’s 2023-2024 Homecoming Dance!

Riley McCracken and Trevor Marks October 23, 2023

It has been over a decade since Wilson High School has had a Homecoming Dance. With low demand and attendance for the event, Wilson decided it was worth more to keep the money spent on the dance and put...

Convicted Murderer on the Run

Convicted Murderer on the Run

Josh Bornais October 23, 2023

On Aug. 31, 2023, fear gripped the citizens of Chester County, Pennsylvania at the news that convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante had broken out of the County Prison and was now on the run. In a somewhat...

Writer's Strikes, Everything You Should Know.

Writer’s Strikes, Everything You Should Know.

Paula Florez October 23, 2023

The quality of media and television has gone down significantly since July, when SAG-AFTRA strikes began. If you haven’t been keeping up with SAG-AFTRA, the strikes are about writers and actors on strike...

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