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SERVING UP: Midtown lunch staff, Vema Storymolden, cuts pizza for students. This year, Atlanta Public Schools has increased accessibility for students involved in the Community Eligibilty Provision, which provides free meals to students.
District CEP free meal program to more schools
Carys Brightwell • November 19, 2024

Atlanta Public Schools is increasing the number of schools involved in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which provides free school meals for students and...

STUDENT COLLABORATION: G3 Robotics club mentors explain the robot students built in 2023 with State Senator Sonya Halpern. Halpern is taking advice from G3 students and mentors on a bill funding robotics teams in Georgia schools.
State senator, G3 Robotics collaborate on funding bill
November 12, 2024
Students gather at rally to advocate for reproductive justice and proper feminine healthcare in Georgia
State judge breaks down 6-week abortion ban
November 10, 2024
ENDS IN VICTORY: Trump was declared president-elect by AP News at 5:34 a.m. Wednesday morning. At time of publication, he holds 295 electoral votes against 226 held by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Metro Atlanta reacts to Trump’s historic presidential win
November 6, 2024
Burt Jones, the Lieutenant Governor of Georgia, speaks at the Official Georgia GOP Watch Party. At time of publication, Trump holds a majority with 93% of votes counted state-wide.
Trump gains in Georgia election night polls, too close to call
November 6, 2024
Sports
Senior Talia Pivoshenko leads the band during the Knights football game against Charles Drew.
Head coach Evan Jefferson instructs Dublin High School players. Jefferson was head coach of Dublin’s girls team from 2020-24. This year, at Midtown, is Jefferson’s first time as a head coach for a boys team. In the 2023-2024 season, Jefferson led Dublin to the Sweet Sixteen.
Senior Chloe Peyton swings at a pitch on the Knights' senior night against Pace on Oct. 7. The Knights lost 15-3. Peyton finished the year with a 1.324 slugging percentage which placed her 22nd among all players nationwide in slugging.
Junior point guard Devin Bockman brings the ball up the court in the GHSA girls basketball State Championship in 2024.
Features
Malek Jandali (right), international composer, founded Pianos For Peace in 2015 with help from community outreach manager Ameer Muhammad (left), creating one of the largest public art displays in Georgia.
Nonprofit Pianos For Peace grows legacy, promotes unity
Connie Erdozain • November 15, 2024

Founded with the mission to unite Atlanta through music, the nonprofit organization Pianos for Peace has transformed Atlanta schools, parks and public settings with...

Grady graduate of 2020 Jill Calderon (right) performs “A Night of Drama,” in which a group of actors portrays clowns in an improvised performance. As a major in post-production lm at University of Georgia, Calderon was featured in theater teacher Jake Dreiling’s podcast, “Theatrical Journey.”
Theater teacher Dreiling reconnects with alumni through podcast
November 13, 2024
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
November 11, 2024
Lola Lignugaris (middle), co-president of international non-profit Best Buddies Club leads an arts and crafts activity with students Connor Vinson (left) and Darby Whitman (right). This volunteer organization strives to create opportunities for one-to-one friendships and inclusivity.
Best Buddies club promotes inclusion, builds friendships
November 8, 2024
The iconic Trolley Barn exemplifies the Victorian style found throughout Inman Park.
Trolley Barn connects Inman Park, reflects local history
November 6, 2024
Opinion
The Democratic Party's focus on progressive social issues left gaps in their canidates 2024 campaigns, alienating working-class voters in 2024. To regain support, they must settle voters economic concerns.
How the Democratic party failed, and where they can go from here
Lily Rachwalski • November 14, 2024

If there's one thing that this election taught us, it's that the Democratic party doesn’t know how to resonate with the average American voter. On Wednesday morning,...

Modern ELA standards encourage teachers to test students on excerpts rather than books, limiting education.
Prioritization of short-form reading limits students
November 8, 2024
Georgia election board members are now obligated to certify election results, and cannot delay or refuse certification due to suspected fraud. This defends elections from rogue board members seeking to further their party's political beliefs.
Georgia election board ruling protects elections, democracy
November 4, 2024
Vice President Harris' recent interviews have been a strategic tool to showcase her strength and policy while making her more relatable to voters.
Harris interviews provide voters necessary information
November 1, 2024
Should GHSA classify schools based on performance?
Should GHSA classify schools based on performance?
October 31, 2024
News Briefs
Virtual Principal’s Coffee, Nov. 21
November 20, 2024
School ‘voucher’ program initially approved
November 18, 2024
Toys, games and book drive Nov. 11- Dec. 6
November 13, 2024
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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Giant pandas depart for China after 25 years at Zoo Atlanta

Giant pandas depart for China after 25 years at Zoo Atlanta

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Head coach Evan Jefferson instructs Dublin High School players. Jefferson was head coach of Dublin’s girls team from 2020-24. This year, at Midtown, is Jefferson’s first time as a head coach for a boys team. In the 2023-2024 season, Jefferson led Dublin to the Sweet Sixteen.

Boys basketball welcomes experienced head coach Jefferson

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ENTER TRUMP: Trump took the stage after an hour of speeches given by various campaign officials and supporters.

Trump rallies at Georgia Tech for student, community support

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The Atlanta Public School 2024-25 school year budget includes the largest teacher pay increase in APS history. It sets the base salary to $61,816, with an average of 11% pay increase for teachers.

APS raises teacher salary for 2024-2025 school year

Sports Briefs
Girls basketball defeats Mays, boys fall to Mays
November 20, 2024
Basketball begins region season Nov. 19
November 18, 2024
Girls basketball defeats Carver, Eastside
November 15, 2024
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Video
Midtown holds homecoming pep rally
Stella St. Clair
Student Life Briefs
Theater department hosts coffee house
November 20, 2024
BETA Club Meeting Nov. 18
November 18, 2024
Saturday School Nov. 16
November 15, 2024
Humans of Midtown
After school junior Noah Williams sits outside the library.
Junior Gigi Ret smiles before a soccer game.
Pivoshenko smiles in photo
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