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An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Henry Moye

Henry Moye, Editor in Chief

Henry is a senior that is very excited for his third year on the Southerner. Besides working on the paper, Henry enjoys competing on the Midtown debate team and playing ultimate frisbee.

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BROADCASTING CUTS: President Trump’s funding cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting have resulted in the defunding of PBS, among other broadcasting stations. These organizations are vital sources of news and education for hundreds of thousands of individuals across the country.

Trump cuts to CPB detrimental to education, freedom of the press.

Henry Moye
September 26, 2025
VAPE OVERUSE: With millions of electronic cigarettes being disposed of everyday, the environmental consequences of e-cigarettes are widespread and extreme. E-cigarettes contribute harmful, non-biodegradable materials to the environment while also wasting lithium batteries, severely damaging the planet.

Vape waste causes environmental harm

Henry Moye
September 22, 2025
Seniors Ben Ille (left) and Ayden Conlon (right) sit on the trunk of their business's truck. The equipment in the truck has allowed for the students to greatly expand their business, ultimately detailing over 200 cars throughout their career.

Seniors Conlon, Ille pursue passion for entrepreneurship through mobile detailing business

Henry Moye
August 15, 2025
PRICES SOAR: Housing prices in metro Atlanta increased 3.8% from 2023 to 2024, with the median home price in Atlanta now above $400,000, according to a recent housing market report. While inflation is also a factor contributing to the high cost, the root of the problem is a recent surge in demand for homes, coupled with an insufficient housing supply due to zoning policy, affecting hundreds of thousands of renters throughout the area.

Atlanta housing costs skyrocket, multi-family homes needed

Henry Moye
July 15, 2025
CURRENT COURT: The current Supreme Court contains three justices appointed during President Donald Trump's first term. 18 year term limits would prevent president's from stacking the courts. However, this could exacerbate the impact of over politicization. (CREDIT: Fred Schilling, Collection of the Supreme Court of the United States.)

Head to Head: Should federal judges have 18-year term limits?

Farris Duwayri and Henry Moye
May 14, 2025
Over the past decade, the average ACL injury rate for girls has increased significantly more than the rate for boys. More research is necessary to close this gap and protect female athletes. (Source: Project Play)

[Photo] Gender gap in ACL injuries unacceptable, requires more research

Sinclair Richman
April 22, 2025
Head to Head: What political factor should voters prioritize?

Head to Head: What political factor should voters prioritize?

Henry Moye and Farris Duwayri
October 15, 2024
Head to Head: Should presidential power be curbed in final months?

Head to Head: Should presidential power be curbed in final months?

Henry Moye and Liam Geissler-Norseng
February 28, 2025
AMERICAN IMPERIALISM: President Donald Trump’s recent threats to annex Canada and Greenland and take back the Panama Canal have the potential to cause global conflict on an unprecedented scale.

Trump reinvents American expansionism, spurs conflict

Henry Moye
February 11, 2025
Murals around Atlanta showcase the impact the Israel-Hamas conflict had on a local scale. Refaat Alareer was a Palestinian writer, poet and activist from the Gaza Strip. Alareer was killed on Dec. 7, 2023 and prior to his death published the poem "If I Must Die."

Israel, Hamas agree on ceasefire, community hopes for peace

Brennan Fritts, Mariam Darb, Zelda Lerner, and Henry Moye
January 27, 2025
Junior Trent Bockman takes the ball up against Forest Park on Nov. 22. Both Trent and his sister Devin Bockman have played basketball since they were children, and he believes that their dynamic has pushed him to improve as a player.

Sibling duos compete in basketball, encourage improvement

Henry Moye and Lizzie Jarrell
January 16, 2025
CONNECTING WITH STUDENTS: Newly appointed Midtown and Jackson Cluster Superintendent Audrey Sofianos visits Midtown. As the first Midtown cluster superintendent in Atlanta Public Schools district history, Sofianos said she aims to support principals and help cluster-specific challenges.

Sofianos appointed as first Midtown cluster superintendent

Henry Moye and Brennan Fritts
December 16, 2024
OLD TO NEW: After the 2024 election, Republican control in the national and Georgia state government is sparking new proposals for education reform. Large national conversations include a removal of the Department of Education, reduction of financial aid, and censorship of class material.

Students, teachers grapple with education reform policy

Sierra Pape, Henry Moye, and Connie Erdozain
December 12, 2024
AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT: Science teacher Dominico Kantor helps students in chemistry class. The quality of secondary education in Atlanta has contributed to the designation as first city in education by Forbes.

Atlanta recognized first in educated cities by Forbes

Henry Moye
November 2, 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
The 2024 Election takes place on Nov. 5, 2024. Follow this comprehensive guide for all the information you need to cast your vote.

[Photo] The Southerner’s official guide to voting in 2024

Audrey Lyons
November 4, 2024
Virginia Highland Elementary School served as a polling location for the Midtown cluster. This site has been a consistent location for voters for over 20 years.

Polling locations across Midtown calm on Election Day

Sierra Pape, Connie Erdozain, Brennan Fritts, Henry Moye, Penelope Keenan, and Ayan Amin
November 5, 2024
Head to Head: Should GHSA classify schools based on performance?

Head to Head: Should GHSA classify schools based on performance?

Farris Duwayri and Henry Moye
October 31, 2024
Following the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the creek that travels under Lenox road was flooded during the storm, along with other areas around Metro Atlanta. The flooding impacted resident's ability to travel due to excess water uprooting trees.

Two hurricanes in October damage Southeast, raise climate change concerns

Brennan Fritts, Zelda Lerner, Henry Moye, and Julia Barton
October 29, 2024
Sweeney smiles in his Algebra 2 class.

Matthew Sweeney, junior

Henry Moye
September 12, 2024
Crowds of Trump supporters rioting at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 to prevent Joe Biden from being certified as president. This violent insurrection represented an attack on American democracy, and must be avoided in the upcoming election to preserve a fair and peaceful transfer of power.

Trump administration precedents threaten democracy

Henry Moye
September 18, 2024
NO PHONES: This year will be the first school year that students will not have access to phones at school. Students will have to lock phones in Yondr pouches during the day.

School community navigates first month of new phone policy

Sierra Pape, Lily Rachwalski, and Henry Moye
September 12, 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
Vice President Kamala Harris makes remarks at a White House NCAA Sports Day event, Monday, July 22, 2024, at the South Portico.

Kamala Harris inspires unity at Democratic National Convention

Lily Rachwalski and Henry Moye
August 26, 2024
Yearly surface temperature from 1880–2023 compared to the 20th-century average (1901-2000). Blue bars indicate cooler-than-average years; red bars show warmer-than-average years.

Shift in subsidies needed for climate action

Henry Moye
May 15, 2024
Freshman Callan Meyer smiles after finishing his final exam.

Callan Meyer, freshman

Henry Moye
May 14, 2024
While schools around Georgia provide IB courses, Midtown remains one of the only schools to stick primarily to the AP program. The difference seen between the courses offered at Midtown and other schools presents the debate over which program is more beneficial.

Head to Head: Are AP or IB classes more beneficial on students?

Henry Moye and Hayes Patton
April 20, 2024
Sophomore Cameron Collier leads the Knights in warm-ups for the first meet, Bob Blastow Invitational, of the 2023 season on Aug. 26. Collier placed first for the Knights with a time of 16:53. During his freshman year Collier finished with a time of 19:31 on the same course. Collier ended the season with a personal record of 16:05 running at the Alexander/Asics Invitational on Sept. 30. The time put him as the fastest sophomore in Midtown history and third overall.

Sophomore Collier defeats adversity, sets records

Henry Moye
April 22, 2024
Coming into effect in 2026, the new law passed by the Atlanta City Council will restrict right-hand turns at red lights. While some believe the law will increase traffic, others think the law will make the streets of Midtown much safer.

Ban on right turns on red prompts mixed community feedback

Henry Moye
April 18, 2024
Ayden Conlon smiles in gym class.

[Photo] Ayden Conlon, sophomore

March 21, 2024
LEARNING EXPERIENCE: State representative Mesha Mainor discussed the events of “Crossover Day” at the State Capitol and the importance of lobbying with Midtown AP Capstone students.

[Photo] Representatives vote on youth-centric issues

Connie Erdozain and Sierra Pape
April 4, 2024
Ayden Conlon smiles in gym class.

Ayden Conlon, sophomore

Henry Moye
March 21, 2024
In Georgia, non-citizens make up 13% of the population, yet cannot influence their own local politics and elections

Noncitizens should be allowed to vote

Henry Moye
March 12, 2024
In modern society, online commerce continues to grow in popularity, replacing brick-and-mortar shopping. While online shopping can lead to economic growth, it disproportionately harms small businesses and increases chance of online fraud.

Record Cyber Monday sales mark transition

Henry Moye
January 18, 2024
Senior Sophia Lenhart directs the marching band from the conducting podium. It is Lenhart's job to conduct patterns and lead the band during games.

Senior Lenhart leads marching band as drum major

Henry Moye
January 12, 2024
The College Football Playoff selection committee raised many eyebrows when they decided to exclude Florida State University from the playoffs. This was a shock to many as FSU was undefeated through the season and were ACC champions.

Head to Head: Should Florida State have made the College Football Playoffs?

Farris Duwayri and Henry Moye
December 28, 2023
Atlanta restaurant Mujo received a MICHELIN Star following the announcement of the Atlanta restaurant guide.

Coveted MICHELIN restaurant guide expands to Atlanta

Shea Edwards, Abby Hyken, and Henry Moye
December 11, 2023
During Boyd's classes, she utilizes a phone "jail" to ensure students remain on task. Boyd uses this strategy so that she can fully encompass the APS policy of "out of sight, out of mind."

[Photo] Midtown cellphone policy ineffective, depletes focus and motivation

Lisa Boyd, teacher
December 5, 2023
At Midtown and other Georgia High Schools sports head coaches are required to be teachers or other staff members at the schools they coach at.

Head to Head: Should head coaches be required to teach?

Henry Moye and Hayes Patton
November 10, 2023
Many Midtown sophomores have reported sightings of the illusive creature known as "Bigfoot," who they just learned about in their class known as Proved: American Folklore.

Conspiracy theories introduce students to new scientific truths

Henry Moye
October 13, 2023
Two lines of cars coming out of the Midtown parking lot and into 10th Street soon after school ended. This bumper-to-bumper traffic is common at this time, causing many problems as the cars run idle.

Better options must be utilized to fix traffic around Midtown

Henry Moye
September 26, 2023
Carter Klein smiles in the courtyard.

Carter Klein, sophomore

Henry Moye
September 25, 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

Henry Moye and Hayes Patton
September 8, 2023
Ye, a bestselling Hip-hop artist known for hits like "Bound 2" and "All of the Lights", recently went viral after making a string of anti-semitic remarks on Twitter and talkshows. Ye's comments triggered further discussion of the prevalence of anti-semitism in society.

Ye is “Bound 2” Rejection

Henry Moye
December 14, 2022
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