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Lamar Young [right] stands with fellow counselors. Young served as a counselor for 15 years at Midtown, providing critical support for students and parents.
Treasured counselor Young passes, leaves enduring impact
Sierra Pape • April 21, 2025

On April 1, Lamar Young, Midtown’s most veteran counselor, unexpectedly passed away, leaving an enduring legacy of endless dedication to student success. In a...

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the main hub for Delta Airlines, which is also celebrating its centennial this year.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport marks centennial, recognized for legacy of growth, innovation
April 15, 2025
ATLANTA ROUTE: The Atlanta "Hands Off" protest started at Piedmont Park and then weaved through Midtown to Downtown, eventually arriving at the Capitol.
“Hands Off” protest shows unprecedented national organization against Trump administration, from Atlanta to New York City
April 8, 2025
ANSWERING QUESTIONS: During the media day event Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson, made himself available to a wide range of questions from the student press
Midtown students attend first media round table with superintendent
April 7, 2025
AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES: Next year Midtown will be offering AP African American studies to all students, the class will be taught by Noel Erskine.
Midtown announces AP African American Studies for upcoming year
April 4, 2025
Sports
Senior and captain Devon Dubose hits a backhand in the girls tennis match against Westminster on March 25. The Knights lost 5-0.
HUDDLE UP: New football head coach Calvin Arnold prepares in the Aug. 22 game against Druid Hills as defensive coordinator. Arnold started coaching football in 2004, with his rst head coach job at Spencer High School in Colombus and his next at Carver-Colombus High School.
TAKING STRIDES: Junior Kentrell White completes a 300 meter sprint in preparation for the City Championships on March 25. The team is off to a strong start, placing 4th in the Atlanta Games.
Sophomore Amaia Depestre hurdles during the Knights’ practice on March 19. The team is looking to qualify many athletes for the state meet.
Features
Outdoor Academy's curriculum consisted of multiple outdoor trips and activities. Students were given opportunities to learn outside, as well as learn about the environment around them.
Students attend Outdoor Academy boarding school, build strong relationships
Dylan Seinberg • April 23, 2025

Sophomores Danny Woodworth and London Alden and junior Guthrie Nash completed their fall semester of the 2024-25 school year at the Outdoor Academy, a semester-long...

Amongst eight teams, Midtown’s Black History Bowl (BHB) team won the second annual district-wide competition after months of preparation.
Black History Bowl team wins district competition, aims for future expansion
April 14, 2025
RIVER RESTORATION: Finding the Flint coordinator of six years Hannah Palmer (far left) raises awareness about the importance of conserving the 344 mile Flint River while giving tours to community members. (Courtesy of Hannah Palmer)
Finding the Flint fights river misuse, educates community
April 10, 2025
TWIN FLAMES: Seniors Ava Johnson (left) and Cate Barton (right) have been friends for six years and were voted “soul sisters” by the senior class. (Courtesy of Hayden Sheehan)
Senior superlatives ceremony honors students
April 8, 2025
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
April 3, 2025
Opinion
THRIFTING CHANGES: As thrifting is becoming a trendy pastime the true purpose is being lost. What is meant to be an affordable way to shop it is now becoming unattainable.
Thrifting is turning into fast fashion
Presley Lindsey • April 23, 2025

Thrift stores have been around since the late 19th century and initially served as a way for impoverished immigrants and Americans to find secondhand, yet wearable...

AI DESTRUCTION: As students begin to rely more heavily on AI the negative environmental ramifications must be considered and addressed.
Academic use of AI is destroying the environment
April 17, 2025
DELETED WORDS: Since the beginning of the Trump administration countless words have been deleted from government websites.
Essential freedom of speech threatened by DOGE and Trump administration
April 11, 2025
STUDENT PRESENCE: As it stands the Midtown Foundation lacks any student involvement, this has led to a lapse in effectiveness
Student representation necessary on Midtown Foundation
April 8, 2025
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.
Head to Head: Should AI be allowed in the film industry?
April 3, 2025
News Briefs
State Sen. Jason Esteves launches bid for Georgia Governor
April 23, 2025
Pope Francis has died after Easter celebration
April 21, 2025
Rescheduled SAT administration for juniors, 4/17
April 16, 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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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

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Counselor Lamar Young passes away

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Lamar Young [right] stands with fellow counselors. Young served as a counselor for 15 years at Midtown, providing critical support for students and parents.

Treasured counselor Young passes, leaves enduring impact

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the main hub for Delta Airlines, which is also celebrating its centennial this year.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport marks centennial, recognized for legacy of growth, innovation

Sports Briefs
Knights boys lacrosse defeat McIntosh, Carrolton
April 21, 2025
Soccer Senior Night on April 17
April 16, 2025
89th annual Masters Tournament begins in Augusta
April 11, 2025
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Multimedia
Local restaurant MetroFresh celebrates 20th anniversary in Midtown Promenade
Connie Erdozain
Student Life Briefs
Nominations for Prom Court Deadline April 23
April 23, 2025
EY College Map April 22
April 21, 2025
Art Compendium May 2
April 18, 2025
Humans of Midtown
Junior Ben Ille smiles in his AP English Language and Composition class.
Vale smiles after school.
Senior Sophia Li gathers her bags after finishing her 21st Century Leaders meeting.
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