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Aparna Dhulipala

Jan 11, 20244 min read

Environmental Toxicology and Coastal Communities: A Conversation with Duke Professor Nishad Jayasundara

By: Aparna Dhulipala It has long been known that the health of the environment is inextricably linked to the health of humankind....

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Emma Smith

Jan 11, 20242 min read

The Disconnect Caused by Absurd Marketing

The Disconnect Caused by Absurd Marketing Emma Smith A dim party room; everyone dressed in muted blues and argyle prints. Cranberry juice...

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Podcast Review: "Ologies" with Alie Ward

Kate Reiniche

Dec 15, 20232 min read

Podcast Review: "Ologies" with Alie Ward

You may be familiar with ecology, microbiology, or geology, but what about lepidopterology (the study of butterflies and moths),...

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How a Cornerstone US Bank Collapsed (Part 1)

Crawford Anderson

Dec 15, 20232 min read

How a Cornerstone US Bank Collapsed (Part 1)

In 1982, Silicon Valley emerged as the global hub for startups, specifically in the technology sector. Household names today, such as...

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Allie Medlin

Dec 15, 20233 min read

Faculty Spotlight: Mrs. Fersinger

In this interview, Hoggard High School teacher Mrs. Fersinger shares some insight into her teaching career. Mrs. Fersinger teaches Civics...

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Lila Pfirman

Dec 15, 20235 min read

Do Christmas like a German!

The winter holiday season: a time where families across the world spend the holidays together, laughing, eating, and rejoicing. However,...

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Hoggard vs. Laney Varsity Football: An Inside Look

Olivia Perretta

Dec 15, 20233 min read

Hoggard vs. Laney Varsity Football: An Inside Look

On November 17th, 2023, the Hoggard Varsity Football Team played Laney for a spot in the fourth round of the NCHSAA 4A football playoffs....

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Unified Vikings: Hoggard is Named an ESPN Honor Roll High School

Meghan Zylich

Dec 15, 20232 min read

Unified Vikings: Hoggard is Named an ESPN Honor Roll High School

“Special Olympics Unified Schools empowers youth and educators to be leaders of change. By playing and learning we will create a more...

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Viking Picture Show: What Makes it a Christmas Movie?

Charlie Maurer

Dec 15, 20232 min read

Viking Picture Show: What Makes it a Christmas Movie?

Featuring films: The Polar Express, The Grinch, A Charlie Brown Christmas, A Christmas Story, Christmas Vacation, Jingle All The Way, Die...

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Bathroom Woes and Banned Books: Why Students Should Engage with the School Board

Crawford Anderson

Nov 10, 20232 min read

Bathroom Woes and Banned Books: Why Students Should Engage with the School Board

The opinions in this article reflect the author’s personal opinion, and do not reflect the views of the Chronicle. I left my AP Lang...

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Krish Mishra

Nov 10, 20233 min read

Justice for Jaahnavi Kandula: The Plague of Asian Hate

“But she is dead.” “No, it’s a regular person.” “Yeah, just write a check.” “Eleven thousand dollars. She was 26 anyway.” “She had...

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A Taste of Latin America… Right Around the Corner

Luke Hudson

Nov 10, 20232 min read

A Taste of Latin America… Right Around the Corner

There are many Latino restaurants in Wilmington. However, one of my favorite ways to enjoy Hispanic foods is by visiting the Los Portales...

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Dive Into Native American Heritage Month: A Cultural Glimpse

Nicholas Van Burren

Nov 10, 20233 min read

Dive Into Native American Heritage Month: A Cultural Glimpse

A Time to Reflect and Recognize November isn't just the month leading up to Thanksgiving; it's also Native American Heritage Month in the...

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Charlie Maurer

Nov 10, 20233 min read

Viking Picture Show: KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON

Director: Martin Scorsese Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemmons Released 2023, Rated R, 3 hr 26 min...

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Meet the Wilmington Chefs Turning Invasive Species into Meals

Aparna Dhulipala

Nov 10, 20234 min read

Meet the Wilmington Chefs Turning Invasive Species into Meals

Sarah Rushing Doss spearing a lionfish. Image provided by Sara Rushing Doss. Fiery-red lionfish. Leafy-green kudzu. Silver-scaled Asian...

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Miia Backstrom

Nov 10, 20233 min read

How to Elevate Your Fall

We all have certain traditions we take part in each autumn: going to the pumpkin patch, making pumpkin bread, drinking apple cider, and...

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Porter O'Brien

Nov 10, 20233 min read

A Girl’s Guide: Fall Fashion

The air feels lighter, temperature is cooler, and leaves transition to new colors. Fall means pumpkin spice, "Gilmore Girls", a spicy...

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Issy Gee

Nov 10, 20232 min read

Books to Read: Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children

Image provided by Issy Gee Normally, I wouldn’t recommend books based on their covers. There’s a whole saying about it, after all: ‘don’t...

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Kylie Sasser

Oct 24, 20232 min read

Seasons Change: Summer and Fall Viking Highlights

Even though the 2023-2024 school year has just begun, our Vikings have been wasting no time. In sports, clubs, and extracurriculars...

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Reilly Boone

Oct 23, 20233 min read

Royalty On and Off the Field

The anticipatory feeling that presides at the beginning of the school year all falls onto homecoming week. Student council, the student...

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