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News
The Atlanta Department of Transportation (DOT) is overseeing the construction of a protected walk and bike lane on Empire Boulevard, which will serve students of Crawford Long Middle School in southwest Atlanta. Midtown organization Atlanta Students Advocating for Pedestrians (ASAP) is looking to get involved through bike repairs and construction assistance.
Pedestrian safety club works to improve school promenade
Shalin Bhatia • March 12, 2023

Midtown’s pedestrian safety organization, Atlanta Students Advocating for Pedestrians (ASAP), is on track to participate in the opening of a protected walk and...

In light of the recent urgency for adoptions, community members have rescued 554 animals over seven days.
Low adoption rates for animal shelters pilot urgency
March 8, 2023
Fentanyl can be put in anything, sometimes even disguised as candy tablets. If someone ingests fentanyl the result could be deadly.
Fentanyl awareness raises as concerns grow
March 3, 2023
While the streetcar may have a seemingly straightforward and circular route, the system would evidently connect to other MARTA facilities, expanding the transit grid of Atlanta.
Streetcar on BeltLine receives backlash from community
February 14, 2023
The alleged segregation of classrooms at Mary Lin Elementary led to an official investigation into the school by the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights.
Mary Lin Elementary under federal investigation
February 3, 2023
Sports
USA Today
Senior Devin Tabourn runs the 800. This year Tabourn hopes to be a leader on and off the field.
Junior Briahah Lewis practicing her free throws before playing Creekside on Jan 31.
Junior Jory Van Welie prepares to throw with Junior Will Roberts closely guarding him during a scrimmage in practice.
Features
Oscar Cannon gets into shooting mode in front of one of his cameras.
Sophomore Cannon explores realm of photography
Lily Rachwalski • March 16, 2023

While people have become less dependent on photographers due to high-quality phone cameras, sophomore Oscan Cannon explores the world through the lens of a Vivitar...

Nydia Rivera stands outside her office. As the Bilingual Community Engagement Specialist, she helps connect with families and students who speak English as a second language.
Rivera crosses language barriers, connects with students
March 14, 2023
At the Krispy Kreme on Ponce de Leon Avenue, the sign reads We will bounce back better than ever-Shaq. The store plans to reopen this summer.
Ponce Krispy Kreme plans to reopen
March 9, 2023
Senior Ethan Polk showing off his photo titled, National Champion, which was the only piece of Midtown Art accepted into the Atlanta Dogwood Festival student art gallery.
Atlanta Dogwood Festival opens up competition opportunities for Midtown art students
March 7, 2023
A sculpture built by sophomores Thalia Smith and Valentina Pirrone is displayed in the media center.
Art classes create sculpture display in library
March 1, 2023
Opinion
There has been increasingly more support for the nationwide popular vote among voters in recent decades. The nationwide popular vote allows for a more united and representative nation.
Nationwide popular vote more accurately displays US democracy
Katie Sigal • March 17, 2023

The Electoral College is outdated. In the past 200 years, 700 proposals have been introduced to amend or eliminate the system completely. Presidents, representatives...

Despite efforts to increase its capacity, Midtown is still well over its limit. This overcrowding is only expected to get worse in the future, and by 2025 Midtown is expected to reach 113% capacity.
More Must be done to avoid overcapacity in district
March 10, 2023
Women both supporting and against the Equal Rights Amendment protesting in January of 1982.
Equal Rights Amendment still relevant, promotes equality
March 1, 2023
About 30 states around the US have banned TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media app, due to worries about the apps misuse of users data.
TikTok ban in states hasty, too little information
February 22, 2023
In the past 20 years, top colleges have been accused of forcing students with mental health issues to withdraw. A recent lawsuit by Yale students alleges that the college pressured students to take a leave of absence after they reported mental health issues.
Universities need to rehash mental health policies
February 14, 2023
News Briefs
Deadline approaches for community service hours
March 13, 2023
Students prepare to take in-school SAT
March 13, 2023
Posse scholarship program presents to students
March 13, 2023
Trending Stories
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In light of the recent urgency for adoptions, community members have rescued 554 animals over seven days.

Low adoption rates for animal shelters pilot urgency

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While the streetcar may have a seemingly straightforward and circular route, the system would evidently connect to other MARTA facilities, expanding the transit grid of Atlanta.

Streetcar on BeltLine receives backlash from community

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In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Courts landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, many nationwide are calling for term limits for Supreme Court Justices.

Supreme Court term limits needed to preserve democracy

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The alleged segregation of classrooms at Mary Lin Elementary led to an official investigation into the school by the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights.

Mary Lin Elementary under federal investigation

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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is rumored to be moving to mostly virtual news. However, digital news is inadequate compared to print paper.

Print newspapers in decline, still relevant

Sports Briefs
Baseball defeats Creekside, Mays
March 13, 2023
Boys soccer beats Villa Rica, Maynard Jackson
March 13, 2023
Girls soccer wins over Villa Rica, Maynard Jackson
March 13, 2023
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Video
'Ranked' tech team works behind the scenes to produce musical
Diana Jachman
Student Life Briefs
Midtown's First Annual STEAM Carnival held on March 30
March 14, 2023
SAT and ACT being offered by Midtown
March 14, 2023
Final Chicago performances to take place the 17 and 18
March 14, 2023
Humans of Midtown
Junior JP Steiding enjoys playing left field on the Midtown Varsity soccer team.
In her junior year, Lisa McClain begins to think about the future and what she wants to do in the future. McClain plans on following a career in real estate.

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