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An upbeat website for a downtown school

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An upbeat website for a downtown school

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Margot McLaughlin

Margot McLaughlin, Lifestyle and Arts & Entertainment Associate Managing Editor

Margot McLaughlin is a senior at Grady High School and is the associate managing editor for Lifestyle and Arts & Entertainment. Outside of The Southerner, Margot is a member of Model U.N., Earth Club, and the Grady Fashion Program. She is excited to be a part of such a great publication for the fourth year in a row.

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In a survey of 100 Grady students, only 23% of students felt Say Something would improve school safety.

Sandy Hook Promise encourages conversation

Margot McLaughlin, Lifestyle and Arts & Entertainment Associate Managing Editor
February 4, 2019
Many students experienced nontraditional schooling methods before coming to Grady.

Nontraditional Schools Provide Unique Education

Margot McLaughlin
December 11, 2018

Southerner Podcast: Ep.2 Looking at Little Five with Jeff Cramer

Margot McLaughlin
November 26, 2018
The Pink Zebra Boutique and World Piece, a Smoke, Vape & Hookah Shop, contribute to Little Five Points current retail scene. Located on Euclid Avenue, these storefronts add to the bright and unique variety of the area.

Continuing today

Margot McLaughlin
November 26, 2018
BOND Community Federal Credit Union opened its doors in 1972 at a time when Little Five Points was struggling economically. “They are the ones who people wanted to get loans from who were renovating their houses which became more and more people as the 70s went along,” said resident Jeff Cramer. BOND contributed to the redevelopment of the Little Five Points neighborhood and continues to serve the community to this day.

A socioeconomic divide

Margot McLaughlin
November 26, 2018
Zesto, a popular diner on Moreland Avenue, opened its doors in 1990. The Franchise was founded in 1945 and has maintained its classic, americana feel for which they are known.

A historical perspective

Margot McLaughlin
November 26, 2018

A stereotyped society

Margot McLaughlin
November 26, 2018
Shops surround the Plaza where many people have continued to congregate despite changes in Little 5 Points.

A Vibrant Cultural Revival: Little Five Points

Margot McLaughlin and Joanna Baker
November 26, 2018
Illustration of a student participant in uniform for a work-based learning job.

Work-based learning gives students experience

Margot McLaughlin
October 26, 2018
Taylor Swifts Reputation tour came to the Mercedes Benz Stadium Aug. 10-11.

Taylor concert Swiftly merges old and new

Margot McLaughlin
August 14, 2018
Junior Storm Wright gets books our of her locker. She is one of the few upperclassmen who utilize the lockers.

Locker use at Grady higher than students perceive

Margot McLaughlin
May 21, 2018
ARTIST AT WORK: Andrew Catanese, an Atlanta-based artist, works on his mural on the BeltLine beneath the Eastside Trail. Catanese paints murals in the “horror vacui” style. volunteer help.

Atlanta welcomes “Art on the BeltLine”

Margot McLaughlin, Writer
August 24, 2017

Dance for Any Body

Margot McLaughlin, Writer
May 17, 2017
A group of protestors at Atlanta’s annual Pride Festival in Piedmont Park confronts a festival-goer, one of whom has an anti-pride sign. Some Grady students have expressed that, while most students and teachers are accepting, they occasionally feel excluded or unable to be themselves.

LGBTQ community proud, students still seek acceptance

Margot McLaughlin
November 9, 2016
The Northern Lights may vanish from the sky for the next decade.

A Glimpse of Starlight

Margot McLaughlin, Writer
September 6, 2016
Basecamp Provisions provides easily accessible food and drink to hungry visitors of Piedmont park and the BeltLine.

[Photo] Basecamp Provisions Brings Easily Accessible Eats

August 25, 2016
Basecamp Provisions provides easily accessible food and drink to hungry visitors of Piedmont park and the BeltLine.

Basecamp Provisions Brings Easily Accessible Eats

Margot McLaughlin, Writer
August 25, 2016

Freshman Friday should remain unchanged

Margot McLaughlin
August 16, 2016
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