Our Hoggard football team is known for its amazing, well-rounded players, but also for its wonderful coaching staff, led by Coach Underwood. This is Coach Underwood’s nineteenth year of coaching and his eleventh year as head coach. When asked about this season, he said, “This is one of the top seasons to date. This is a really fun team to coach—they enjoy playing together. We start in February, and they never get tired of it; they just have fun together. Fun is the root of su

November 20th, 2025 is a day that will forever be remembered in Hoggard history, but especially by our soccer fans. With a 2-0 win against West Forsyth, our Varsity Men’s Soccer team took the State Championship title for the first time ever. After a lengthy 4 hour drive to Greensboro, the players competed with grit and determination, ultimately earning the title of State Champions. I had the opportunity to interview with some of the members of our winning team to get their in

Every year, more than 700 million users of Spotify anxiously await its Spotify Wrapped service. It is usually released around the last few days of November or during the first week of December. This year's released on December 3rd. The service, launched in 2016, typically features each listener’s top artists, songs, and genres of the year. In years prior, Spotify seemed to heavily rely on the usage of Artificial Intelligence to make the summaries feel more interactive and uni

It’s the holiday season! You know the season is here once the streets are decorated with Christmas lights, holiday shopping is on the to-do list, and family and friends come to visit. Luckily, Wilmington offers a variety of fun things to do–solo or with family and friends–to get into the holiday spirit and make the most of the holiday season. Here are five Holiday things to do and see in Wilmington this winter: Watch a local Christmas show A classic winter-themed activity is

Christmas is the best time of year: hot chocolate steaming, snuggled under blankets, and matching pjs galore. It’s time to hang out with family and friends. And what makes the perfect hangout? A good movie! Christmas movies are the highlight of the season. Whether it be a cheesy Hallmark movie or a nostalgic classic, there’s a little something for everyone! Recently, I watched The Holiday  for the first time, and it is the perfect holiday film. Here’s why you should immediate

As football season comes to a close, we are diving straight into basketball season. Last year, the women's basketball team reached the state playoffs' final four, but eventually lost to Wakefield, playing at Wake Forest University. As the 25-26 season begins, with five wins so far, the question of another State appearance looms. I sat down with some of our Lady Vikes to talk about the upcoming season: Sophomores Airlie Altman and Lily Voth.  Interview: How would you describe

The debate over authentic vs artificial Christmas trees comes up every year. While artificial trees are easier and cheaper in the long run, the tradition, aesthetic, and environmental benefits that come with picking out a real tree are priceless. The timeless tradition of picking out the perfect tree and bringing it home each year is unmatched. From walking through the rows of a family-owned tree farm and hauling it home to decorating with family and friends, the experience