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U.S. History teacher, James Sullivan teaches his class. Georgias Divisive Concepts Law can limit what teachers can teach in their classrooms.
Georgia’s Divisive Concept Law creates potential problems for teachers
Zelda Lerner • September 18, 2023

The recent firing of Cobb County teacher Katie Rinderle has provoked a debate surrounding Georgia’s Divisive Concept law, signed by Gov. Brian Kemp in 2022. The...

On June 29, the Supreme Court ruled that race could not be considered in college admissions.
Affirmative action rollback divides community
September 18, 2023
Verra Mobilitys speed safety camera detects any vehicle committing a speeding violation and captures the event through a video camera. That information is sent to the Atlanta Police Department for further review.
District, city partner for school zone safety
September 14, 2023
The Midtown administration changed transition times between classes from seven to eight minutes, therefore shortening lunch by five minutes.
Change to bell schedule creates diverse opinions around school
September 13, 2023
Victims of the Ghouta chemical attacks had to relocate in a short period after the regime opened exits. Left to Right: Mohammed (Age 4) Ahmed (Age 3) and their father Ayman Hazroma
Survivors of Syrian attacks reflect ten years later
September 11, 2023
Sports
Freshman Mariah Mejia prepares to receive a ground ball while warming up before the Knights game against Washington on August 23.
Cruz helps the Knights warm up their batting before the game against Washington on August 23.
Freshman William Adams practices with the Knights at Piedmont Park. The Knights placed 13th at the OrthoWest Invitational on Sept. 9.
The 2005 “Dome Team” was the only Grady team to go undefeated in the regular season, finishing the regular season 10-0, en route to a 13-1 record. Its postseason was capped by a loss in the GHSA 2AA state semifinals. The players pose for a photo at Grady Stadium prior to their historic season. The team set records that the school is now aspiring to beat.
Features
Yakitori Kona opens its doors to Virginia Highland community
Kate Durden • September 22, 2023

Sustainable Fashion Club students come together for their second meeting, discussing future clothing drives.
Fashion club brings sustainability to Midtown
September 19, 2023
Two patrons at the High stop to look at the new “In the City of Lights: Paris, 1850-1920” exhibit. The exhibit opened Sept. 3 and will close Dec. 31.
New exhibition brings "Light" to the High
September 14, 2023
Midtown Drones team wins 3rd place at the National Competition in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Midtown Drones team gets third place at national competition
September 11, 2023
Junior Ruby Segerman practices taking photos on a digital camera in preparation for next year.
New digital photography pathway attracts students
September 6, 2023
Opinion
More than $400 billion worth of clothes are prematurely discarded every year and the partnership between Forever 21 and Shein will just increase this number.
Partnership between Shein and Forever 21 damaging, harms environment
Audrey Lyons • September 18, 2023

Popular fast-fashion giants Shein and Forever 21 are teaming up in a massive deal that will propel an industry that’s already one of the biggest threats to the...

Republican candidate Nikki Haley is the best alternative to Donald Trump as the Republican nominee due to her more down-to-earth approach to politics.
Republican debates show that Nikki Haley is best Republican nominee alternative to Trump
September 15, 2023
If adolescent menstruators were informed about what is happening within their bodies, they would feel strong and secure in themselves. Currently, students are taught about healthy relationships, drug use and personal health in General Health, but menstruation isn’t covered.
Changing the cycle: instituting menstruation education in health classes
September 11, 2023
Midtown recently switched to what is known as a 60/40 grading system, where summative assignments like tests and projects are weighted as 60% of students grades while formative assignments like homework and classwork are weighted only 40%.
Head to Head: Midtown's new 60/40 grading system
September 8, 2023
Courses like AP Psychology and AP African American Studies should never be banned just because politicians disagree with certain aspects of these topics.
Florida ban of AP classes censors valuable race, gender teachings
September 5, 2023
News Briefs
9/23 Midtown Community Day
September 18, 2023
Former Atlanta Public Schools superintendent Lisa Herring starts new job with the Department of Education.
September 18, 2023
Saturday Scholarship Seminar, 9/23
September 18, 2023
Trending Stories
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Blair Cummings and her son traveled from North Georgia to the Fulton County Jail to support Trump as he surrendered on August 24.

Fulton County takes national stage with historic Trump indictment

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New football head coach Delbert Ellerton walks on to the field in preparation for the Knights scrimmage against Maynard Jackson on Aug. 11. The team is 2-2 in the regular season.

Ellerton takes over football head coach position

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Republican candidate Nikki Haley is the best alternative to Donald Trump as the Republican nominee due to her more down-to-earth approach to politics.

Republican debates show that Nikki Haley is best Republican nominee alternative to Trump

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U.S. History teacher, James Sullivan teaches his class. Georgias Divisive Concepts Law can limit what teachers can teach in their classrooms.

Georgia’s Divisive Concept Law creates potential problems for teachers

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Junior Patrick Stouffer celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the Knights 24-15 win over BEST academy on Thursday Aug. 24.

Midtown football starts season 2-1, aspirations of winning season

Sports Briefs
Volleyball loses to Decatur, Whitefield
September 18, 2023
Football falls to North Springs on Cluster Night
September 18, 2023
Cross country competes at APS Series Meet #3
September 18, 2023
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Video
Yakitori Kona opens its doors to Virginia Highland community
Kate Durden
Student Life Briefs
Jewish Student Union to hold first meeting of the year
September 18, 2023
Beta Club meeting held in the multipurpose room
September 18, 2023
BASC-3 Administration to take place
September 18, 2023
Humans of Midtown
Silver Sage smiles after lunch, outside the cafeteria.
Amauri Perrier, freshman

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