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DEI: The United States Department of Education sent a memo to American colleges and universities threatening to cut their federal funding if they don't remove their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion programs under threat, community reacts
Brennan Fritts, Mariam Darb, and Zelda Lerner • March 28, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education issued a memo last month to American colleges and universities with an ultimatum to remove their diversity, equity and inclusion...
NEW METHOD: Atlanta Public School's implementation of the "'science of reading" method has caused growth in elementary literacy scores.
District’s fourth-grade reading scores top nation with new approach
March 25, 2025
BOARD MEETING: On March 11, selected Midtown students questioned the Atlanta school board about critical issues within Midtown and the district.
District works to reduce deficit
March 18, 2025
Andi Woodworth, a transgender Midtown parent who uses she/they pronouns, has grown increasingly concerned with the political climate surrounding LGBTQIA+ individuals in Georgia with newly passed legislation.
Georgia legislation targeting transgender youth sparks backlash, advocacy
March 14, 2025
RAISING AWARENESS: At the March for Our Lives club meeting on Thursday, Mar. 13, they put posters around the room to raise awareness for the amount of unsafe gun storage. They implemented a district-wide gun safety parent pledge.
Midtown’s March for Our Lives chapter releases gun safety parent pledge
March 10, 2025
Sports
Sophomore Amaia Depestre hurdles during the Knights’ practice on March 19. The team is looking to qualify many athletes for the state meet.
In a close game against Lovett on Feb. 10, senior Abby Ippen chases after the ball, the Knights ended up losing 2-0.
The UCLA Bruins, the South Carolina Gamecocks, the Texas Longhorns and the USC Trojans took the one-seeds in the 2025 Women's March Madness Tournament.
The idea of Jolene Jolene was sparked with the influence of The Sports Bra, a women's sports bar in Portland, Oregon. Jolene Jolene aims to provide a space for women's sports fans in Atlanta.
Features
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Senior Talia Pivoshenko (left), alongside her father Alex Pivoshenko (right) volunteer with the Russian group 'Russians for Ukraine' and help Ukrainian refugees at the Przemsyl Glowny Train Station in Poland. (Courtesy of Talia Pivoshenko)
Senior Pivoshenko gathers supplies, supports Ukrainian refugees
Naomi Duke and Kate Durden • April 3, 2025

After learning about the devastation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, senior Talia Pivoshenko sought to remedy the impacts of the conflict in ways that few others...

Orchestra Director Krissi Davis conducts the Midtown Orchestra at ASTA. Davis has been working for the past two years to secure the Orchestra's spot at the festival and prepare them for their performance.
Midtown Orchestra returns to ASTA for the first time since 2018
April 1, 2025
SOARING CIRCUS: DeSanchez showcases her talent with an aerial hoop and silks, sharing that performing became her refuge for comfort during the pandemic. (Courtesy of London DeSanchez)
Junior DeSanchez performs aerial silks despite hardships
March 26, 2025
Ethics Bowl team members have gained experience debating controversial topics in a respectful, productive way, earning themselves a spot at the Ethics Bowl national competition in April. Left to right: juniors Eve Nahmias, Eric Snell and Lizzie Lyman. (Courtesy of Cheryl Nahmias)
Inaugural Ethics Bowl team prepares for national competition
March 24, 2025
The Jesters Speech & Debate team earned their 16th consecutive state champion title at the February competition.
Jesters speech and debate team wins state championship, continue streak of success
March 18, 2025
Opinion
ENTER AI: As artificial intelligence's capabilities advance, so does its potential role in the film industry. With that has come controversy concerning possible regulations and guidelines.
Should AI be allowed in the film industry?
Fairlie Mercer and Oliver Grosse • April 3, 2025

PRICES SOAR: Housing prices in metro Atlanta increased 3.8% from 2023 to 2024, with the median home price in Atlanta now above $400,000, according to a recent housing market report. While inflation is also a factor contributing to the high cost, the root of the problem is a recent surge in demand for homes, coupled with an insufficient housing supply due to zoning policy, affecting hundreds of thousands of renters throughout the area.
Atlanta housing costs skyrocket, multi-family homes needed
April 1, 2025
High school students benefit from DEI-related programs including identity-based clubs, DEI training for teachers and more.
DEI is necessary for high school students
March 27, 2025
END OF AID: Federal shuttering of the USAID program removes vital foreign medical relief, including field hospitals, HIV treatment and more. (Wikimedia Commons)
USAID shutdown endangers national security
March 25, 2025
The Trump administration has incorporated a concerning amount of religious influence into its policies and agencies, threatening the freedom of religion that Americans have experienced for over two centuries.
Trump administration threatens religious freedom
March 21, 2025
News Briefs
Boys finish third at Atlanta Track Classic 2025
April 3, 2025
Girls place second at Atlanta Track Classic 2025
April 3, 2025
Counselor Lamar Young passes away
April 1, 2025
Trending Stories
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Bronny James, son of Lebron James, is one of the highest paid college athletes, signing a $6.4 million dollar NIL deal with companies like Nike and Beats by Dre. James is only 19 years old and is a freshman guard at The University of Southern California.

NIL deals are ruining college athletics

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Counselor Lamar Young passes away

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BOARD MEETING: On March 11, selected Midtown students questioned the Atlanta school board about critical issues within Midtown and the district.

District works to reduce deficit

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PRISON CONVICTIONS: Georgia's average conviction far exceeds the national average, in order to combat this Georgia needs to look at the root of the problem.

Georgia's prison conviction rates far exceed national average, requires change

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Freshman Sebastian Hansen took on his first featured TV role on the set of the film "Lisey’s Story," as Scott Landon in 2020. As an actor, Hansen manages the challenge of balancing school and filming.

Freshman actor Hansen stars in Minecraft Movie

Sports Briefs
Boys lacrosse defeat Maynard Jackson, Lakeside
April 2, 2025
Boys and girls soccer win region
March 31, 2025
Girls lacrosse wins three straight
March 28, 2025
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Multimedia
Soap lab emphasizes STEAM collaboration
Kate Durden
Student Life Briefs
STEAM Carnival April 3
April 2, 2025
Midtown Prom Botique April 4
March 31, 2025
Saturday School 3/29
March 28, 2025
Humans of Midtown
Vale smiles after school.
Senior Sophia Li gathers her bags after finishing her 21st Century Leaders meeting.
Neff smiles after school.
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