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News
DEI: The United States Department of Education sent a memo to American colleges and universities threatening to cut their federal funding if they don't remove their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion programs under threat, community reacts
Brennan Fritts, Mariam Darb, and Zelda Lerner • March 28, 2025

NEW METHOD: Atlanta Public School's implementation of the "'science of reading" method has caused growth in elementary literacy scores.
District’s fourth-grade reading scores top nation with new approach
March 25, 2025
BOARD MEETING: On March 11, selected Midtown students questioned the Atlanta school board about critical issues within Midtown and the district.
District works to reduce deficit
March 18, 2025
Andi Woodworth, a transgender Midtown parent who uses she/they pronouns, has grown increasingly concerned with the political climate surrounding LGBTQIA+ individuals in Georgia with newly passed legislation.
Georgia legislation targeting transgender youth sparks backlash, advocacy
March 14, 2025
RAISING AWARENESS: At the March for Our Lives club meeting on Thursday, Mar. 13, they put posters around the room to raise awareness for the amount of unsafe gun storage. They implemented a district-wide gun safety parent pledge.
Midtown’s March for Our Lives chapter releases gun safety parent pledge
March 10, 2025
Sports
Sophomore Amaia Depestre hurdles during the Knights’ practice on March 19. The team is looking to qualify many athletes for the state meet.
In a close game against Lovett on Feb. 10, senior Abby Ippen chases after the ball, the Knights ended up losing 2-0.
The UCLA Bruins, the South Carolina Gamecocks, the Texas Longhorns and the USC Trojans took the one-seeds in the 2025 Women's March Madness Tournament.
The idea of Jolene Jolene was sparked with the influence of The Sports Bra, a women's sports bar in Portland, Oregon. Jolene Jolene aims to provide a space for women's sports fans in Atlanta.
Features
Orchestra Director Krissi Davis conducts the Midtown Orchestra at ASTA. Davis has been working for the past two years to secure the Orchestra's spot at the festival and prepare them for their performance.
Midtown Orchestra returns to ASTA for the first time since 2018
Emily Eckmann • April 1, 2025

Midtown's Mastery Orchestra class made their second appearance since the COVID-19 pandemic at the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) on March 20. With...

SOARING CIRCUS: DeSanchez showcases her talent with an aerial hoop and silks, sharing that performing became her refuge for comfort during the pandemic. (Courtesy of London DeSanchez)
Junior DeSanchez performs aerial silks despite hardships
March 26, 2025
Ethics Bowl team members have gained experience debating controversial topics in a respectful, productive way, earning themselves a spot at the Ethics Bowl national competition in April. Left to right: juniors Eve Nahmias, Eric Snell and Lizzie Lyman. (Courtesy of Cheryl Nahmias)
Inaugural Ethics Bowl team prepares for national competition
March 24, 2025
The Jesters Speech & Debate team earned their 16th consecutive state champion title at the February competition.
Jesters speech and debate team win state championship, continue streak of success
March 18, 2025
Robotics team members construct their robot for this years competition, ReefScape.
Robotics team enters ReefScape competition, fosters teamwork
March 18, 2025
Opinion
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 • April 1, 2025

The median price of a home in metro Atlanta is currently over $400,000, about five times the median household income in the area.  While high home prices can...

High school students benefit from DEI-related programs including identity-based clubs, DEI training for teachers and more.
DEI is necessary for high school students
March 27, 2025
END OF AID: Federal shuttering of the USAID program removes vital foreign medical relief, including field hospitals, HIV treatment and more. (Wikimedia Commons)
USAID shutdown endangers national security
March 25, 2025
The Trump administration has incorporated a concerning amount of religious influence into its policies and agencies, threatening the freedom of religion that Americans have experienced for over two centuries.
Trump administration threatens freedom of religion
March 21, 2025
Burnout is a scary thing to deal with, especially in high school. The extracurricular or hobby you love can quickly become a tedious ordeal.
Student reflects on experience with high school burnout
March 18, 2025
News Briefs
SAT administration for juniors, Wed., April 2
March 31, 2025
Pollen count hits highest level in 35 years
March 29, 2025
Midtown has 10 Governor’s Honors Program finalists
March 26, 2025
Trending Stories
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Bronny James, son of Lebron James, is one of the highest paid college athletes, signing a $6.4 million dollar NIL deal with companies like Nike and Beats by Dre. James is only 19 years old and is a freshman guard at The University of Southern California.

NIL deals are ruining college athletics

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PRISON CONVICTIONS: Georgia's average conviction far exceeds the national average, in order to combat this Georgia needs to look at the root of the problem.

Georgia's prison conviction rates far exceed national average, requires change

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BOARD MEETING: On March 11, selected Midtown students questioned the Atlanta school board about critical issues within Midtown and the district.

District works to reduce deficit

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ORGANIZED DISSENT: On Feb. 5, 2025, protesters gathered at every capitol building in the country to express concern and frustrations with the Trump administration.

Atlanta 50501 protests highlight frustration with first month of Trump administration

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Coach Sandi Stein coaches players Katharine Cardwell, Sienna Burton, Sloane Crisler and Devon Dubose during tennis practice. After her retirement, Stein will focus her time on her pickleball career.

Girls tennis and volleyball coach Stein announces retirement after 40 years

Sports Briefs
Boys and girls soccer win region
March 31, 2025
Girls lacrosse wins three straight
March 28, 2025
Boys and girls soccer defeat Pace Academy
March 26, 2025
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Multimedia
Soap lab emphasizes STEAM collaboration
Kate Durden
Student Life Briefs
Midtown Prom Botique April 4
March 31, 2025
Saturday School 3/29
March 28, 2025
Latin Con 3/28-3/30
March 26, 2025
Humans of Midtown
Senior Sophia Li gathers her bags after finishing her 21st Century Leaders meeting.
Neff smiles after school.
Ball leaves her daily lacrosse practice
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