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Former Assistant Principal Tekeshia Hollis began work as principal for Howard Middle School. Before leaving, she enjoyed walking around during lunch periods to talk to students in the cafeteria. Students Ari Dumas and Selah Ramos, seen in this picture, are laughing with Hollis.
New principal Hollis joins Howard faculty
Shea Edwards • January 25, 2023

After months of change and uncertainty following former Howard Principal Janet McDowell’s departure, a new principal will be overseeing Howard Middle School: Tekeshia...

Jessica Johnson was appointed to the previously vacant At-Large Seat 9 immediately following the Atlanta Board of Educations unanimous vote for her appointment in early January.
Atlanta Board appoints community leader Johnson to fill vacant seat
January 23, 2023
Murray was described as having stacks of books and files in his office to the ceiling, which displayed just how many things he was juggling at one time as principal.
Former Principal Murray leaves 23 year legacy of tireless dedication
January 20, 2023
After a tumultuous couple of years regarding Howard administration, Midtown Assistant Principal Tekeshia Hollis was selected as the next principal of Howard.
Hollis chosen as new Howard Principal: A Q&A with the incoming leader
January 20, 2023
Ryan Gravel was instrumental in the planning and development of the BeltLine, a popular hangout-spot for adults and teens in Atlanta.
Gravel designed BeltLine, changed neighborhoods
January 14, 2023
Sports
Junior co-captain Nick Anthony ready to shoot a pellet rifle. The rifle team competes agaisnt both Atlanta Public School teams and other schools around Georgia.
Freshman Virginia Woodcock and her horse The Safari Party during the 2022 dressage national championships.
Sophomore Noah Morrison takes the snap in Midtowns Senior Night game vs. Stone Mountain.
Senior Will Hunter runs the ball down the floor in a team scrimmage.
Features
Senior Sara Sasser cuts Senior Piper Martinsens hair. Sara began cutting her own hair during COVID and has since expanded to styling her friends and familys hair too.
Senior Sasser pursues hairstyling, explores new art form
Shay Bowman • February 1, 2023

Senior Sara Sasser has always been bursting with creativity. From playing the violin and viola, to excelling in photography, to cooking delicious dishes, her imagination...

After 26 years of serving residents of both Candler and Inman Park, Camelis Pizza closes its Little Five Points location permanently. This is the restaurants second closure after its Ponce location in 2016.
Historic Cameli's Pizza closes after 26 years
January 27, 2023
Spanish club members watch as a piñata is hit during their first meeting. The club hopes to expose students to the traditions of Hispanic culture.
Spanish Club crosses cultural boundaries
January 26, 2023
The main characters of Ranked gather after their show on Saturday the 14th.
School musical "Ranked" relates to student struggles
January 24, 2023
Senior Audrey Zeff poses with California Congressman Lou Correa during her internship on Capitol Hill.
Senior Audrey Zeff pursues passion in politics and advocacy
January 22, 2023
Opinion
ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence platforms are undoubtedly valuable resources. However, how AI will affect the future is controversial.
Head to Head: Is ChatGPT a learning resource or a risky tool?
Aran Sonnad-Joshi and Stella Maximuk • January 27, 2023

As ChatGPT becomes more popular, Co-Editor in Chief Aran Sonnad-Joshi and comment Associate Managing Editor Stella Maximuk discuss the possible effects of it.

Representative George Santos for New Yorks 3rd congressional district embellished his resume, from a fake brain tumor to false statements of employment to a fabricated Jewish family history.
Rep. George Santos fakes Jewish heritage, lies harmful
January 18, 2023
New Year’s resolutions are meant to help you start the year off on a strong foot, but in reality they are an ineffective and costly tradition.
New Years resolutions prove unproductive
January 10, 2023
Republican Kevin McCarthy (right) was elected as Speaker of the House on Jan. 7 after 15 rounds of voting. Former President Donald Trump (middle) helped McCarthy gain the votes he needed to win the election after far-right representatives refused to originally give him their votes.
Speakership crisis shows divide in Republican party
January 9, 2023
Midtown has always had a closed campus policy for lunch, but some students disagree with this policy.
Head to Head: Should students be allowed to go off campus for lunch?
December 20, 2022
News Briefs
Midtown to host PSAT score interpretation and test prep meeting
January 17, 2023
Rising Knights to visit Midtown on Wednesday
January 17, 2023
Midtown’s annual auction nears
January 17, 2023
Trending Stories
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Sophomore Noah Morrison takes the snap in Midtowns Senior Night game vs. Stone Mountain.

Morrison goes from transfer student to starting quarterback

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Black and Hispanic students score lower on the math section of the SAT, on average, than White and Asian students. However, the cause of this problem extends beyond schools. Racial disparities in SAT math scores are symptomatic of larger issues within students surrounding environments.

SAT math scores highlight racial inequality

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A burned-out construction vehicle greets visitors when entering the park.

Forest Defenders continue fight against ‘Cop City’

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Ryan Gravel was instrumental in the planning and development of the BeltLine, a popular hangout-spot for adults and teens in Atlanta.

Gravel designed BeltLine, changed neighborhoods

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Senior Will Hunter runs the ball down the floor in a team scrimmage.

Senior Hunter eyes college basketball following school success

Sports Briefs
Soccer to play Lovett
January 30, 2023
Boys basketball beats Lithia Springs
January 30, 2023
Girls basketball falls to Lithia Springs
January 30, 2023
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Video
'Ranked' tech team works behind the scenes to produce musical
Diana Jachman
Student Life Briefs
Support Midtown Speech and Debate Team
January 30, 2023
School introduces Hazel Health
January 30, 2023
College Adviser's to hold Parent Night
January 30, 2023
Humans of Midtown
Senior Jory Richardson smiles in her AP Economics class.
Thompson sits in her biology class.

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