

Formula One: Silly Season
In Ixchel’s latest article for the Herald, she writes about the phenomenon in Formula One known as: silly season. Continue reading Formula One: Silly Season

Interview with Coach Sloan, The New Athletic Director!
Want to know more about the new athletic director? Join us for this interview! Continue reading Interview with Coach Sloan, The New Athletic Director!

More Than A Game, El Clásico
El Clásico is a showdown of (arguably) the two most formidable football clubs in La Liga. In this article, Ixchel discusses the history behind their fierce rivalry. Continue reading More Than A Game, El Clásico

Why Nemo Will Never Be Found
This week Herald staffer Nicole Chedraoui breaks her silence on the real hidden meaning of Pixar’s smash hit “Finding Nemo.” Continue reading Why Nemo Will Never Be Found

Spotlight on Rising Stars: Housing Co.
In another edition of ‘Spotlight on Rising Stars’, staffer JoAnn Snavely introduces the Herald readers to Housing Co. and fanclubwallet, exclusive audio interview included! Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: Housing Co.

Spotlight on Rising Stars: fanclubwallet
In another edition of ‘Spotlight on Rising Stars’, staffer JoAnn Snavely introduces the Herald readers to Housing Co. and fanclubwallet! Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: fanclubwallet

For the Love of Ghibli
Movies that feel like the very beauty of life itself, scenes that are stunningly touching, and art that transcends boundaries all describe Studio Ghibli movies. Dive into the world of Ghibli with Gabrielle’s article this week! Continue reading For the Love of Ghibli

Is It Senioritis, Depression, or Burnout?
This article talks about depression. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, call 988 or text 741-741. If you would like to speak with an LGBTQ+ specific line, text 678-678 or call 1-866-488-7386. You deserve to be here. Have a wonderful … Continue reading Is It Senioritis, Depression, or Burnout?

Let’s Talk: The Ohio Environmental Crisis
When catastrophe struck the small village of East Palestine on February 3rd, the media imploded. Today staffer Nicole Chedraoui talks logistics and gives her take on the emerging environmental crisis. Continue reading Let’s Talk: The Ohio Environmental Crisis

Spotlight on Rising Stars: Sorry Snowman
In a new edition of Spotlight on Rising Stars, Herald staffer JoAnn Snavely executed interviews featuring: The Backfires and Sorry Snowman (with audio) Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: Sorry Snowman

Spotlight on Rising Stars: The Backfires
In a new edition of Spotlight on Rising Stars, Herald staffer JoAnn Snavely executed interviews featuring: The Backfires and Sorry Snowman. Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: The Backfires

The Michigan State University Shooting, “How Many More?”
By: Ruby Garff 2023 continues to be a year plagued by gun violence. It seems that every time we look at our phones or turn on the news, we see reports of a new devastating attack. We’ve reached an inevitable … Continue reading The Michigan State University Shooting, “How Many More?”

Alive Through Sound: The Power of Music
Music is a powerful tool, and staffer JoAnn Snavely describes the power of music.
Continue reading Alive Through Sound: The Power of Music

Student Spotlight: Cheikh
By: Eli Duah-Mensah Each month, the Heritage Herald will focus on a student from our Extended Content Standards (ECS) program for our series “Student Spotlight!” This month, we interviewed Cheikh! This series aims to bring more visibility to people with … Continue reading Student Spotlight: Cheikh

Hot or Not? An Amateur’s Review of the 2023 Grammys Red Carpet
Calling all Huskies! Award season is back! This week staffer Nicole Chedraoui pops on to tell us what was HOT and what was NOT on the Grammy’s red carpet. Continue reading Hot or Not? An Amateur’s Review of the 2023 Grammys Red Carpet

The Best Love Songs for Valentine’s Day
Gabrielle London talks love on Valentine’s Day with the beauty of music. Love songs have been around for centuries, spreading the warmth of affection. Delve into the best ones of all time and of the modern era with this article. Continue reading The Best Love Songs for Valentine’s Day

Get to Know the Cast of Grease!
Eli Duah-Mensah catches up with the cast of Grease before opening night! Continue reading Get to Know the Cast of Grease!

Disagreeable Grey
Gabrielle London speaks on the sometimes destructive nature of house-flippers in the modern era. She speaks on understanding the tendencies of flippers, and their impact on one of the most important parts of life–where a person lives. Continue reading Disagreeable Grey

Unpopular Opinion: Parks and Recreation is better than The Office (US)
Parks and Recreation and The Office are two universally beloved American sitcoms from the 2000s, but one has its merits that separates it from the other. Continue reading Unpopular Opinion: Parks and Recreation is better than The Office (US)

Money Can Buy Happiness
Ixchel Gonzalez gives her unpopular opinion that money can buy happiness in our present day society. Continue reading Money Can Buy Happiness

Unpopular Opinion: Colleen Hoover is the Armpit of Literature
On this week’s edition of “Unpopular Opinions” Herald staffer Nicole Chedraoui speaks on the atrocity that is Colleen Hoover’s “literature.” Continue reading Unpopular Opinion: Colleen Hoover is the Armpit of Literature

Angel in Realtime, the Larger than Life Album by Gang of Youths
By: Ruby Garff I don’t often lose myself in music. All I know is that I hear something, I like it, and it goes onto my playlists. It’s rare that a whole album manages to engage me all the way … Continue reading Angel in Realtime, the Larger than Life Album by Gang of Youths

Alive Through Sound: Songs for Class of 2023
As we begin our next semester of the school year, and as Class of 2023 prepares to graduate, Herald staffer JoAnn Snavely leaves us the ultimate playlist for class of 2023. Continue reading Alive Through Sound: Songs for Class of 2023

Have Yourself A Very Cookie Christmas: An Ultimate Holiday Cookie Ranking
In case you haven’t already heard, ITS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR! In order to keep all our fellow huskies extra jolly this holiday season, staffer Nicole Chedraoui decided to bring us some cookie cheer. Take a peak at this ultimate ranking and get some of the BEST cookie recipes this holiday season! Continue reading Have Yourself A Very Cookie Christmas: An Ultimate Holiday Cookie Ranking

2022 Wrapped: A Music Year in Review
In the final rendition of the 2022 Wrapped series, Staffer JoAnn Snavely talks about her favorite musical releases from 2022. Continue reading 2022 Wrapped: A Music Year in Review

2022 Wrapped: A Vinyl Year in Review
As we begin to wrap up the 2022 year, Staffer JoAnn Snavely discusses some of her favorite vinyl purchases of the year! Continue reading 2022 Wrapped: A Vinyl Year in Review

The Ultimate Guide to Angel Numbers
Calling all spiritual enthusiasts! Have you ever seen an angel number? This week Herald staffer Nicole Chedraoui explains the significance behind angel number spottings and their historical background! Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Angel Numbers

Spotlight on Rising Stars: Aberdeen is Dead, Oceanic, and Kevin Ehrenstrom
In the fourth rendition of staffer JoAnn Snavely’s Spotlight on Rising Stars series, she introduces you to THREE brand new artists; Aberdeen is Dead, Oceanic, and Kevin Ehrenstrom! Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: Aberdeen is Dead, Oceanic, and Kevin Ehrenstrom

Diving Into the Best of Sabrina Carpenter’s Smash Album “Emails I Can’t Send”
Looking for new music to spice up the New Year? This week Herald staffer Nicole Chedraoui gives you the best Sabrina Carpenter songs to add to your playlist! Continue reading Diving Into the Best of Sabrina Carpenter’s Smash Album “Emails I Can’t Send”

Spotlight on Rising Stars: The Johns and Jordan Dean
In the third edition of the ‘Spotlight on Rising Stars’ series; staffer JoAnn Snavely introduces the Herald’s readers to The Johns and Jordan Dean as Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: The Johns and Jordan Dean

Caffeine: Guilty Pleasure or Legalized Drug?
Calling all caffeine addicts! This week Herald staffer Nicole Chedraoui shows us the good, bad, and ugly of Caffeine. Read on to see what caffeine can really do! Continue reading Caffeine: Guilty Pleasure or Legalized Drug?

Spotlight on Rising Stars: Zoe Ko and Lev UFO
Staffer, JoAnn Snavely is releasing her first article in her new series titled ‘Rising Stars’ where she puts a spotlight on rising stars in the music industry with some exclusive interviews! First up, Zoe Ko and Lev UFO Continue reading Spotlight on Rising Stars: Zoe Ko and Lev UFO

Midnights Madness
After Taylor Swift’s newest big release, Marlee Billiter decides to let viewers know her opinions. Continue reading Midnights Madness

Alive through Sound: Midwestern Emo is Here to Stay
Ever heard of “Emo’s” 2nd cousin “Midwestern Emo?” Neither had we until Herald Staffer JoAnn Snavely did a deep dive into all things midwestern emo! Continue reading Alive through Sound: Midwestern Emo is Here to Stay

Gun Violence Is a Public Health Crisis: It’s Time to Talk About It
On October 13th of 2022, five beautiful lives were taken from the Wake County community. This week Herald staffer Nicole Chedraoui pleads the importance of gun control for our nation. Continue reading Gun Violence Is a Public Health Crisis: It’s Time to Talk About It

Halloweek History Hits The Herald
Happy Halloween-Eve Huskies! This week Herald Staffer Nicole Chedraoui decided to take you on a journey through history to tell you the tale of how Halloween came to be. Click here for some spooky trivia! Continue reading Halloweek History Hits The Herald

How Tim Burton Defines Halloween
Marlee Billiter goes into the reasoning of why, and how, Tim Burton defines Halloween. Continue reading How Tim Burton Defines Halloween

The Extreme Art Style of Tim Burton
In honor Halloweek, Heritage Herald staffer Phoenix Robertson will be discussing the extreme art style of Tim Burton in her new article. Continue reading The Extreme Art Style of Tim Burton

Halloweek: Top Five Favorite Horror Films
Do you love horror films? Well, Staffer JoAnn Snavely does and in anticipation of HALLOWEEK, she broke down her top 5 horror movies of all time– just in time for Halloween! Continue reading Halloweek: Top Five Favorite Horror Films

Halloweek: Death, Grief, and Identity in Over the Garden Wall
By: Eli Duah-Mensah Autumn is my favorite season, and there is no contest. The vibrantly colored leaves beating across the sunlight, as they fall and snap under your feet. The cool, windy weather juxtaposing the scorching heat of summer. With … Continue reading Halloweek: Death, Grief, and Identity in Over the Garden Wall

Alive through Sound: “Harvard/Oregon” by Briston Maroney
In honor of the release of Briston Maroney’s latest dual-release. Heritage Herald staffer JoAnn Snavely is doing a dual-release with her first being a full breakdown of Maroney’s latest release of the songs “Harvard” and “Oregon” Continue reading Alive through Sound: “Harvard/Oregon” by Briston Maroney

Don’t Let Trashy Seasons Define a Show: The Promised Neverland
By: Eli Duah-Mensah Spoiler Alert: This entire article talks in detail about The Promised Neverland szn one. Thank you! It’s one of the most saccharine pictures one could paint; in what is usually depicted as a cold and morose environment, … Continue reading Don’t Let Trashy Seasons Define a Show: The Promised Neverland

Music: The Great Connector
Marlee Billiter writes about how she thinks music is the most intimate part of the human experience. Continue reading Music: The Great Connector

The Long-Lived Maze of Substance Use Treatment
This article discusses substance use, mental disorders, and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with a substance use disorder, visit SAMHSA’s National Helpline Website or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357.) If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal … Continue reading The Long-Lived Maze of Substance Use Treatment

Alive through Sound: Moss by Maya Hawke
Staffer JoAnn Snavely reviews Maya Hawke’s sophomore album– Moss in the second installment of the Alive through Sound series. Continue reading Alive through Sound: Moss by Maya Hawke

Nothing Happens by Wallows: The Blue and White Lines That Defined My Teenage Years
Staffer, JoAnn Snavely takes a deep dive into the album Nothing Happens by Wallows–with a personal twist! Continue reading Nothing Happens by Wallows: The Blue and White Lines That Defined My Teenage Years

What is Substance Use?
What is Substance Use? This article discusses substance use, and mental disorders. If you or someone you know is struggling with a substance use disorder, visit SAMHSA’s National Helpline Website or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357.) If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, or just need to talk to someone, call 988, text HOME to 741-741, or visit the 988 Suicide Lifeline Website. You can purchase Naloxone (Narcan) at CVS without a prescription, and the CDC provides online training for administration. You deserve to be here. Have a wonderful day. This article is a two-part series on addiction; this … Continue reading What is Substance Use?

Words on Grease
In this article Phoenix Robertson gets the inside scoop on the experiences of the talented actors and actresses that came together to help create Heritage High’s rendition of Grease and learn more about the history of this phenomenal work of art. Continue reading Words on Grease

Why Titanic Works
Anna Cox explores why Titanic (1997) was such a successful movie in honor of its 25th anniversary.
Continue reading Why Titanic Works

Show Me the Body: World War Tour
Marlee Billiter uncovers the punk scene in a nutshell, describing one of her favorite concerts she’s recently attended: Show Me the Body. Continue reading Show Me the Body: World War Tour

The Dark Side of Your Favorite Nickelodeon Shows
Anna Cox explores the accusations against Nickelodeon’s most successful producer, Dan Schneider. Continue reading The Dark Side of Your Favorite Nickelodeon Shows