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An upbeat website for a downtown school

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An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Audrey Lyons

Audrey Lyons, Comment Associate Managing Editor

Audrey is a junior and this is her third year writing for the Southerner. She loves playing guitar and piano, acting in Midtown’s theatre productions, taking dance classes and cooking and baking for friends and family. She is excited to be on staff this year.

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PATRIOTIC PEOPLE: Protester Nick Scheidly came draped in an American flag in an effort to show that the anti-Trump movement is democratic and patriotic.

No Kings Day protest shows record-breaking turnout against Trump administration in Atlanta

Fairlie Mercer and Audrey Lyons
June 25, 2025
SIGNS OF THE TIMES: Protesters united over the No Kings message, with signs such as "no kings, yas queens."

MARCHING FORWARD: After the protest at Liberty Plaza, protesters marched through the city streets with signs and American flags, and people came out on their balconies to watch.

NYC STREETS: Despite the rain and predicted low turn out, New York City turned out in droves, filling the streets.

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

Fairlie Mercer and Audrey Lyons
April 8, 2025
High school students benefit from DEI-related programs including identity-based clubs, DEI training for teachers and more.

DEI is necessary for high school students

Audrey Lyons
March 27, 2025
HIGHWAY PROTEST: Near an entrance to Plaza Fiesta, protesters lined the highway, screaming chants and holding signs for passing cars to see.

Protesters gather along Buford Highway for “A Day Without Immigrants” protest

Fairlie Mercer and Audrey Lyons
March 4, 2025
PRESIDENTS' DAY: While Presidents' Day is often considered a patriotic holiday, the crowds that gathered outside every capitol building in the country Feb. 17 stood in firm opposition to the current presidential administration.

Atlanta 50501 protests highlight frustration with first month of Trump administration

Audrey Lyons and Fairlie Mercer
February 19, 2025
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Atlanta deportations surge in early stages of Trump presidency

Fairlie Mercer and Audrey Lyons
January 30, 2025
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Senior Devon DuBose volunteered at the Branan Towers retirement community as part of 21 Club's annual MLK Day service activity.

40th celebration of Dr. King highlights need for continued social progress in Atlanta

Audrey Lyons and Fairlie Mercer
January 31, 2025
The flags at the Georgia State Capitol were lowered to half-staff as part of the national 30-day period of mourning to honor the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. President Trump's decision to disrespect Carter and fly flags at full-staff for his inauguration turned Carter's death into a topic of political debate, rather than a unifying event for the country.

Trump’s decision to raise flags full-staff during Carter mourning period disrespectful

Stella St. Clair and Audrey Lyons
January 25, 2025
Junior Emma Jordan works in AP Research.

Emma Jordan, junior

Audrey Lyons
December 20, 2024
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Carter is the only US president from Georgia and was very involved in the Atlanta community.

Former President Jimmy Carter dies at age 100, leaves legacy of peace, progress

Mariam Darb and Audrey Lyons
January 11, 2025
HOWARD TUNES: DJ Wolfsta provided music at the voting location at David T. Howard Middle School.

DJs at the Polls engages community, voters

Fairlie Mercer and Audrey Lyons
November 5, 2024
SYRIAN REBIRTH: After Syria's liberation on Dec. 8th, Syrian people are enjoying new freedoms and the hope of what the future brings.

Midtown community reflects on historic Syrian liberation

Fairlie Mercer, Audrey Lyons, and Mariam Darb
December 19, 2024
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[Photo] Gender-Sexuality Alliance declines without student leadership

Fairlie Mercer
October 8, 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

Sierra Pape, Audrey Lyons, and Fairlie Mercer
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

Sierra Pape, Henry Moye, Fairlie Mercer, Audrey Lyons, and Mariam Darb
November 6, 2024
GETTING INVOLVED: Churches around Midtown served as polling locations for Election Day, including The Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip and Morningside Presbyterian Church.

[Photo] Polling locations across Midtown calm on Election Day

Sierra Pape, Connie Erdozain, Brennan Fritts, Henry Moye, Penelope Keenan, and Ayan Amin
November 5, 2024
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Harris-Walz campaign hosts Election Eve party across from Midtown

Audrey Lyons and Fairlie Mercer
November 4, 2024
The 2024 Election takes place on Nov. 5, 2024. Follow this comprehensive guide for all the information you need to cast your vote.

The Southerner’s official guide to voting in 2024

Audrey Lyons
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

Audrey Lyons
November 1, 2024
CRUNCH TIME: Harris has spoken at two rallies near Atlanta and plans to make a third Georgia appearance this coming Saturday.

Harris campaign makes final push in Georgia

Audrey Lyons and Fairlie Mercer
October 31, 2024
SECOND GENTLEMAN: Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris's husband, gave a speech concerning policies and recalled his conversations with Harris about how we "cannot go back."

ENTER TRUMP: Former President 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

Fairlie Mercer, Audrey Lyons, and Sierra Pape
October 30, 2024
The pressure to have a high GPA causes many students to bypass classes that interest them in exchange for more highly weighted AP classes. Midtown’s 100-point grading scale and class ranking system are the main reasons for this phenomenon.

100 point grading scale, class ranking system need to be left in the past

Fairlie Mercer and Audrey Lyons
October 3, 2024
Head to Head: Is Midtown's new PED policy helpful or harmful?

Head to Head: Is Midtown’s new PED policy helpful or harmful?

Henry Moye and Audrey Lyons
September 3, 2024
Midtown recently implemented a policy that takes 20 points off of all assignments, formative or summative, missed during unexcused absences. This unfairly harms student-athletes, who must miss school for club sports.

New unexcused absence policy hurts athletics, players

Audrey Lyons
August 29, 2024
President Joe Biden won the US presidential election in 2020 after a year of record-breaking voter turnout. However, Americans are unhappy with the prospect of a Biden vs. Trump rematch, and recent polling suggests significantly reduced interest in voting for the 2024 election.

Voter turnout crucial for 2024 election

Audrey Lyons
March 1, 2024
This shows a camp of Sudanese refugees in Chad. Although the war in Sudan escalated significantly over the last few months, media coverage has been minimal. The culture of only covering the most interesting or viral stories leads to less support for long-lasting conflicts.

“Old news” still relevant in the world

Mariam Darb and Audrey Lyons
February 3, 2024
Junior Emmie Snead loves playing violin and singing in chorus.

Emmie Snead, junior

Audrey Lyons
December 11, 2023

College Board changes AP World History exam

Audrey Lyons
November 29, 2023
Although women are more prone to concussions, research is heavily skewed towards men. A 2022 study found that 80% of data cited in major reports was from men.

Women need more representation in concussion research

Audrey Lyons
November 1, 2023
Amauri Perrier, freshman

Amauri Perrier, freshman

Audrey Lyons
September 20, 2023
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
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