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An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
An upbeat website for a downtown school

the Southerner Online
Sayan Sonnad-Joshi

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi, Co-Editor in Chief

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi is a Senior and Co-Editor in Chief for the Comment Section and Website on The Southerner. This is his third year writing for the paper. When he’s not writing, he is either competing in Extemporaneous and Impromptu Speaking for the Midtown Jesters or playing varsity tennis. He is super excited to continue on the staff of The Southerner and hopes to help bring information to the Midtown community through journalism.

All content by Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
The average age for politicians is consistently getting older, and is now starting to cause a wide array of issues for the American people. As a result, the U.S. government should establish maximum age limits for politicians which will help solve issues such as careerism in politics.

Maximum age limit necessary for politicians

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
February 8, 2023
Students and staff were rushed to Piedmont Park after news of a possible bomb threat targeted at the school.

Bomb threat evacuates school, delays final exams to Jan. 3

Greta Gustafson, Jamie Marlowe, Aran Sonnad-Joshi, and Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
December 15, 2022
Currently, there is increasing pressure on students to attend top national colleges such as Yale University. As a result, many services have jumped on the opportunity to make a profit by providing an array of different "college-help" services, however, these services only confuse students more with each having their own method they say is best.

College admissions process unfair, needs revision

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
November 22, 2022
Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker hosted an election night watch party at the Omni Hotel. After voting was tallied, the race between the Incumbent Raphael Warnock and Walker was too close to call and will be heading to a Dec. 6 runoff.

Warnock, Walker U.S Senate race heads to December runoff

Jamie Marlowe, Sayan Sonnad-Joshi, Greta Gustafson, Sierra Pape, Shalin Bhatia, and Lily Rachwalski
November 9, 2022
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's 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

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
September 1, 2022
Zachary Chan, sophomore

Zachary Chan, sophomore

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
August 9, 2022
Students walk past the new signage around school. The signage project aims to make the campus easier to navigate for new students and visitors

Students return for the start of the 2022-2023 school year

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
August 1, 2022
World No. 2 Daniil Medvedev is one of the notable players who will not be allowed to play at Wimbledon under the new ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes. Bans such as the one at Wimbledon are unfair to athletes and set threaten the unity in world sports.

Wimbledon ban of Russian athletes unfair, sets dangerous precedent

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
May 12, 2022
The trend of book banning has recently returned, with states and school districts across the country voting to ban books that deal with controversial issues.

Book banning hurts younger generations

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
May 3, 2022
A bathroom door was stolen from the Boys E100 bathroom during the Devious Licks TikTok trend. Custodian Frankie Jones said that trends such as Devious Licks make their jobs a lot harder.

[Photo] Custodial Staff

April 25, 2022
Assistant Principal Willie Vincent directs students to their buses after school. Vincent said that this year has been especially hard for bus drivers due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

[Photo] Bus Drivers

April 25, 2022
Students wait in line to get their lunch in the cafeteria. This year, administrators and cafeteria staff have struggled with a variety of issues, including supply chain and worker shortages.

[Photo] Cafeteria Staff

April 25, 2022
The support staff includes bus drivers, cafeteria workers, police officers, custodians and numerous others who perform essential jobs around the school.

Support staff help Midtown recover after pandemic, create positive school community

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi and Shay Bowman
April 22, 2022
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 3/25

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 3/25

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
March 25, 2022
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 3/18

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 3/18

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
March 18, 2022
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 3/11

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 3/11

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
March 11, 2022
Special Education teacher Mary Gossett appreciates many aspects of in-person school. Gossett has been able to resume normal classroom activities and make connections with her students.

Special Education program readjusts to in-person learning

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
March 9, 2022
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 3/4

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 3/4

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
March 4, 2022
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was nominated to the United States Supreme Court on Friday by President Joe Biden, who fulfilled his campaign promise of nominating the first black woman to the court.

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination historic, long overdue

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
February 26, 2022
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 2/25

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 2/25

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
February 25, 2022
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 2/11

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 2/11

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
February 11, 2022
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 2/4

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 2/4

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
February 4, 2022
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 1/28

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 1/28

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
January 28, 2022
Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia due to his being unvaccinated, meaning he would not be able to defend his 2021 Australian Open Title. Djokovic is just one of a select group of super athletes who are unvaccinated and use their platforms to disseminate harmful information.

Djokovic, sports leaders put themselves above common good

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
January 26, 2022
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 1/21

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 1/21

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
January 21, 2022
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 1/14

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 1/14

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
January 14, 2022
Denzil Mathis, senior

Denzil Mathis, senior

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
January 13, 2022
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 1/7

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 1/7

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
January 7, 2022
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 12/10

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 12/10

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
December 10, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 12/3

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 12/3

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
December 3, 2021
In February 1947, the second-to-last graduating class of Boys’ High took a picture. That summer, the last class would graduate from Boys’ High.

Boys’ High School establishes foundation of excellence for Midtown

Aran Sonnad-Joshi and Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
November 27, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 11/19

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 11/19

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
November 19, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 11/12

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 11/12

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
November 12, 2021
Seniors have now resorted to staying home from school just to win the annual Senior Assassin competition.

Graduating class takes senior assassin too far

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
October 28, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 10/29

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 10/29

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
October 29, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 10/22

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 10/22

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
October 22, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week Ending 10/15

Weekly Activity: Week Ending 10/15

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
October 15, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week ending 10/1

Weekly Activity: Week ending 10/1

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi and Aran Sonnad-Joshi
October 1, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week ending 9/24

Weekly Activity: Week ending 9/24

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi and Aran Sonnad-Joshi
September 24, 2021
U.S. soldiers leaving Afghanistan, a country where some have fought for years.

Biden made tough, but correct call on Afghanistan

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
September 21, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week ending 9/17

Weekly Activity: Week ending 9/17

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
September 17, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week ending 8/10

Weekly Activity: Week ending 8/10

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi and Aran Sonnad-Joshi
September 10, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week ending 9/3

Weekly Activity: Week ending 9/3

Aran Sonnad-Joshi and Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
September 3, 2021

Schoology constitutes waste of resources due to technical issues

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
September 2, 2021
The new addition of the "A Wing" has given Midtown an opportunity to expand its campus for a new school year.

Midtown reopens with room for growth

Yei Bin Andrews, Aran Sonnad-Joshi, Sayan Sonnad-Joshi, Lucia Gravel, Shay Bowman, and Kelly Tran
September 1, 2021
Seniors Lillian Wilson (left) and Meg McGahan (right) are seen masked along with their peers in AP Art.

A new year for mental and physical health

Yei Bin Andrews, Aran Sonnad-Joshi, Sayan Sonnad-Joshi, Lucia Gravel, Shay Bowman, and Kelly Tran
September 1, 2021
Midtown's visual redesign was undertaken by Art teacher John Brandhorst, with the help of Midtown parents and professionals.

A new name and direction

Yei Bin Andrews, Aran Sonnad-Joshi, Sayan Sonnad-Joshi, Lucia Gravel, Shay Bowman, and Kelly Tran
September 1, 2021
Midtown's new building sits at the corner of Charles Allen Drive and 10th Street. In addition to the building, a new parking lot has been added for students and staff to utilize.

The new building

Yei Bin Andrews, Aran Sonnad-Joshi, Sayan Sonnad-Joshi, Lucia Gravel, Shay Bowman, and Kelly Tran
September 1, 2021
Joe Biden has completed his first 100 days in office, and has completed much of his early agenda.

Biden sees success in first 100 days as President

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
May 27, 2021
The Academy Awards continue to make strides towards diversity, but there is work to be done.

Academy Awards must continue fight for diversity

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
May 27, 2021
'Minari' was released in February of 2021 to widespread critical acclaim.

‘Minari’ captures immigrant struggles in America

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
May 27, 2021
Chris Walker plays goalkeeper for Grady's soccer team.

Chris Walker, junior

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
April 16, 2021

Finding the American Dream: The path to citizenship presents challenges

Kelly Tran, Aran Sonnad-Joshi, Sayan Sonnad-Joshi, Stella Mackler, and Yei Bin Andrews
April 1, 2021
Class of 1987 alumnus Chaka Forman portrays his father, James Forman Sr., in Son of the South

Alum Forman portrays father in ‘Son of the South’

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
March 26, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week ending 2/26

Weekly Activity: Week ending 2/26

Aran Sonnad-Joshi, Sayan Sonnad-Joshi, Anna Rachwalski, and Lindsay Ruhl
February 26, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week ending 2/5

Weekly Activity: Week ending 2/5

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi and Anna Rachwalski
February 5, 2021
U.S. President Donald Trump meets North Korean President Kim Jong Un at the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea on June 30, 2019.

A look back at the presidency of Donald Trump

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
February 3, 2021
Hank Aaron, a record-breaking baseball player and ground-breaking civil rights advocate died on Jan. 23, 2021 at age 86.

Hank Aaron leaves lasting legacy

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
January 23, 2021
Weekly Activity: Week of 12/7

Weekly Activity: Week of 12/7

Anna Rachwalski, Aran Sonnad-Joshi, and Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
December 11, 2020

Grady Athletic Booster Club

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
December 1, 2020
President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris greet the American people during their acceptance speech. This event drew a massive crowd to the the stage in Biden's hometown of Wilmington, Delaware.

Biden declared 46th president, Trump promises legal challenges

George Lefkowicz, Ava Smith, Stella Mackler, and Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
November 7, 2020
The Atlanta Board of Education voted to postpone the Grady High School renaming process in order to let students vote.

School board postpones renaming process for student vote

Dana Richie, Ava Smith, Aran Sonnad-Joshi, Sayan Sonnad-Joshi, and Jamie Marlowe
November 3, 2020
Actor Chadwick Boseman played T'Challa in the hit movie, "Black Panther."

Chadwick Boseman leaves lasting impact after death

Sayan Sonnad-Joshi
October 7, 2020
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