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An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Henry Moye

Henry Moye, Comment Managing Editor

Henry is a junior 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 soccer.

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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, and Ayan Amin
November 5, 2024
Should GHSA classify schools based on performance?

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
School community navigates first month of new phone policy

School community navigates first month of new phone policy

Sierra Pape, Lily Rachwalski, and Henry Moye
September 12, 2024
Is Midtown's new PED policy helpful or harmful?

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 17, 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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