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STEEP COSTS: Approximately 1.21 million high school students reported vaping according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This came data revealed that around 59% of these users reported using disposable vapes, which harm the environment when thrown away, polluting the environment with nicotine, heavy metals, plastics, hazardous lithium-ion batteries and other chemical toxins. In addition to these environmental harms, vaping can, according to Auburn University, cost students over $1,000 a year.
Under the radar, over the limit; schools attempt to curb student vaping
Audrey Lyons, Penelope Keenan, and Fairlie Mercer • September 16, 2025
DeKalb County Schools has implemented electronic device detectors in bathrooms and locker rooms, addressing a widespread trend of vaping...
District addresses solutions to overutilization of schools, public reacts
District addresses solutions to overutilization of schools, public reacts
September 13, 2025
LEFT ALONE: The Parent Accountability Act would take legal action against parents for their child's behavior. Critics are concerned it could worsen "social inequality."
Proposed law threatens legal action against parents
September 10, 2025
REVIEW: President Donald Trump is placing the Smithsonian Museums' content under review.
Smithsonian braces for review, Trump calls for changes to exhibits
September 8, 2025
REGISTRATION CANCELLATIONS: In July, the voter registrations of close to 500,000 Georgians were cancelled.
Georgia cancels voter registrations of close to 500,000, threatens future representation of citizens
September 5, 2025
Sports
Freshman Lia Sinitiere (Left) and Vihaan Devireddy (Right) warm up before their APS series meet at Cheney stadium
Head Coach Isaac Seals speaks with freshman Lia Sinitiere at APS series meet two on Sept. 3.
Adrienne Bartlett anchors the defense with sharp thinking and quick reflexes.
New volleyball coach Rafael Silva gives encouragement to the team during the Knight's game against Druid Hills on Aug. 21. Silva started a youth volleyball club in Atlanta called Rio and has played professional volleyball himself.
Features
FERNBANK’S FOSSILS: In the new “Discovery Zone” exhibit at Fernbank Museum of Natural History, visitors can learn about the environment through observing authentic objects, live animals, and interactives.
Fernbank announces plans for significant renovations
Lillian Aynes • September 15, 2025

Fernbank Museum of Natural History has announced plans for the addition of several new exhibits to the museum, the result of a $27 million capital campaign to fund...

SERVICE WITH A SMILE: Junior Ramona Muse buys a King of Pops Popsicle from the Ponce City Market 'Beach Bar' location.
King of Pops, from parking lot to Atlanta staple
September 12, 2025
INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING: Shumate works behind the scenes on a film entitled "Seeds".
Shumate balances teaching with filmmaking career
September 8, 2025
FUN FLAVORS: Nylah Isaac hands Blakely Roberts the best selling Blue Raspberry Ice Cube Cone named after famous rapper Ice Cube.
Student food truck brings New York culture to Atlanta
September 5, 2025
The motivation to pursue homeschooling, as well as its academic and social impacts, vary widely from student to student.
Former homeschool students adjust to in-person school, reflect on their experiences
September 1, 2025
Opinion
CUT OUT: The recent gerrymandering dispute between California and Texas disrupts voters rights, wastes the government’s time and fosters political rivalries.
Texas, California gerrymandering feud unfair to voters
Oliver Grosse • September 17, 2025

Gerrymandering is an issue that has existed for decades, but has never been as prominent as it is today, with the Republican-controlled Texas state Senate recently...

RELIABLE RIDES: Across Atlanta there are an estimated 100 Waymos, self-driving rideshare cars, marking their increasing popularity, giving people a choice between machine or man.
Head to Head: Is automation in the workforce beneficial or harmful?
September 15, 2025
FAILING FUNDS: The increasing popularity of private school vouchers in the U.S. have taken away necessary funds from public schools who serve the students who need it most.
Private school vouchers detract from public education, fail to enact growth
September 10, 2025
AI IMPROVEMENTS: AI's advancements in realism could threaten the validity of future media if people believe its creations are authentic.
AI growth poses threat to the legitimacy of future media
September 2, 2025
ADDICTIVE SUPPLEMENT: The increased popularity and easy access to Feel Free supplements necessitate government restrictions on their consumption. Their addictive properties adverse reactions similar to opioid withdrawal.
Georgia legislature must ban addictive Feel Free supplement
August 29, 2025
News Briefs
Hispanic Heritage Month begins 9/15
September 15, 2025
Two shootings occured on 9/10
September 12, 2025
DeKalb County firefighter passes
September 10, 2025
Trending Stories
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ADDICTIVE SUPPLEMENT: The increased popularity and easy access to Feel Free supplements necessitate government restrictions on their consumption. Their addictive properties adverse reactions similar to opioid withdrawal.

Georgia legislature must ban addictive Feel Free supplement

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CONSUMER CRAZE: Fluffy dolls known as Labubus have taken over the internet, bringing about the next big consumerist trend that glamorizes frivolous spending and wasting money.

Labubu trend fuels consumerism, harms environment

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COMMUNITY CENTER: Midtown media specialist Brian Montero helps a student in the library. Montero said students come to the library for studying, projects, reading and to decompress.

Library programs cut for at-risk students across district

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REGISTRATION CANCELLATIONS: In July, the voter registrations of close to 500,000 Georgians were cancelled.

Georgia cancels voter registrations of close to 500,000, threatens future representation of citizens

Sports Briefs
Midtown Volleyball improves to 22-6, first in region
September 17, 2025
Midtown defeats Drew 33-6, looks to homecoming
September 17, 2025
Knights Volleyball wins at Rally Cup Championship
August 26, 2025
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Multimedia
Fantasy Football bonds Midtown Students through tradition
Oscar Lara
Student Life Briefs
Paws for a Cause Interest Meeting Sept. 17
September 17, 2025
Homecoming Spirit Week Sept. 15-19
September 15, 2025
INFORMS 2025 Take AIM Optimization Competition
September 12, 2025
Humans of Midtown
Junior Joseph Medina smiles outside of school in the morning.
Junior Seth Tilley smiles before going into school in the morning.
Freshman Daniel Omis stands outside the art classroom in the E100 hallway.
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