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Chappell Roan performs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on March 23, 2024. 
Photo by Daniel Mears, The Detroit News, TNS

The Rise of the Midwest Princess

Lauren Dixon, Opinion Editor September 26, 2024

With record breaking crowds and songs that climbed into the top 10, Chappell Roan is carving her path into the music industry. After performing her festival debut at Coachella, she has gained six million...

Python Plates: Persian Salad Shirazi

Sonia Alizadeh, Editor In-Chief September 26, 2024

Salad Shirazi: tart, crunchy, easy to make. This beloved Persian salad is a staple in my home and in many others. Hailing from the city of Shiraz in southern Iran, Salad Shirazi is a light and refreshing...

Colossal concerts at varying venues commonly sell out in Atlanta
Photo by Chris McKay, Getty Images

Atlanta Music Scene Heating Up

Stella Gegax and Aria Hammerstrom September 26, 2024

Atlanta’s music scene has historically been an integral part of our city’s culture, with stars such as, Usher, 21 Savage, Migos, Future, Childish Gambino, John Mayer, Clairo, Ken Carson and many others...

Matt Witten ’25 puts his phone in “Phone Jail” in John Capute’s “Age and Experience” Class.

Paideia Cracks Down on Existing Phone Policy

Emerson Green, Production Editor September 26, 2024

With the start of the new year, Paideia has enforced their phone policy  more rigorously. While Paideia has typically remained more relaxed on these kinds of policies, this year they have decided to tighten...

Both Cross Country teams are expected to shine in the state tournament on Nov. 8.
Photo by Bob Fooshee ”27

Paideia Cross Country

Theo Arnold and Eli Ciho September 26, 2024

“We’re very excited to get this season rolling,” Varsity Boys Cross Country captain Ben Walton-Scott ’26 says. Their first meet took place on Aug. 23, and they ran against Marist Twilight at Marist...

Gandhi was gleeful after securing gold under coach Martin Agulera.
Photo by Ashima Ghandi ”26

Pi Coach and Player Excel on Ultimate National Team

Hazel Hughes, Managing Editor September 26, 2024

On July 27, the United States Ultimate U-20 Mixed team emerged victorious against Canada in a 15-11 hard fought final. Among them were two familiar faces: Ashima Gandhi ’26 and Martin Aguilera. “It...

Did We Get Lost In Da Souse? Let’s Find Out

Braylen Pendleton and Jesus Resendiz September 24, 2024

Lost In Da Souse has grown in popularity rapidly over the past year due to its incredible marketing centered around filming its customers trying the food on Instagram and TikTok. While many people visit...

Is Voting Third Party a Waste or Worth the While?

Is Voting Third Party a Waste or Worth the While?

Gabe Elkinson and Davi Leal September 24, 2024

Davi Leal: Election fever has firmly grasped our country yet again, and one simply cannot escape the veritable torrent of campaign ads. We constantly receive reminders of the sacred civic duty to make...

Following Lamar’s Pop Out concert, many considered him the winner of the beef.
Photo by Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times

The Summer That Crowned the King

Reggie Moorman, Editor In-Chief September 24, 2024

On March 22, most rap fans were listening to Future and Metro Boomin’s first collab album “We Don’t Trust You.” Yet one song stood out. “Like That,” featuring Kendrick Lamar, was a historic...

Are First Impressions a Moot Point or Do They Matter?

Jesus Resendiz, Social Media Manager September 23, 2024

What does the first day of school mean to students? Is it making new friends or seeing your old ones? Maybe it’s people’s schedules that drum up excitement. Personally, first day impressions are...

Unsolicited Political Influence Has Potential to Cause Harm

Lauren Dixon, Opinion Editor September 23, 2024

It’s important to differentiate between figures in authority and people who just like to hear themselves talk. Often those two intertwine. A living consequence of this intersection is former president...

Gerogia voters cast ballots in recent primary. New laws may affect the counting of these votes.
Photo by Miguel Martinez/ AJC

GA Election Board Votes New Certification Rule into Practice

Sawyer Brown, News Editor September 23, 2024

In the past, the certification of votes has been an easy and rarely disputed job of the local boards of the state. However, a recent rule has stated that board members now have the option to dispute the...

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