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Rails or Trails? The Future of the Beltline

Rails or Trails? The Future of the Beltline

Sylvia VonSchlichten-Crook, Feature Editor September 25, 2025

One of Atlanta’s most popular attractions, the Beltline, is currently considering putting the idea into reality of adding a light rail train system alongside its existing roads. The Beltline continues...

Climate Catastrophes Wreak Havoc Across the Nation

Climate Catastrophes Wreak Havoc Across the Nation

Sawyer Brown, Managing Editor September 25, 2025

On June 27, Andrew Castillejos ’26 was helping out at an Atlanta Hustle ultimate game when suddenly the weather changed for the worse. The clouds rolled in, quickly followed by sheets of rain. As he...

Trump’s Push for Fairness Reshapes College Admissions

Trump’s Push for Fairness Reshapes College Admissions

Grace McCarthy, Opinion Editor September 25, 2025

As President Donald Trump pushes for more “fairness” in college admissions, the application process for high school seniors across the country has begun to shift. Since January, the Trump administration...

A breakdown in CDC leadership and the recent shooting have sparked concern across Atlanta. Many CDC and HHS employees look to blame Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who testified before congress on Sept. 4.  Photo by Arvin Temkar/The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Crisis at CDC Shakes Atlanta

Stella Gegax, Opinion Editor September 23, 2025

On Aug. 8 at 4:50 pm, 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White opened fire on the CDC’s Roybal Campus, less than three miles from Paideia, shooting multiple CDC buildings and breaking almost 150 “bullet-proof”...

A President’s Precedents: Looking Backwards

A President’s Precedents: Looking Backwards

Hazel Hughes, Managing Editor April 24, 2025

Andrew Jackson 1829-1837 Trump’s fascination with Jackson, whose portrait Trump hung in the Oval Office his first term, transcends beyond the decoration. After losing their respective elections,...

Students shopped for formal clothing to buy and borrow in an effort to raise awareness about fast fashion and to support sustainability.
Courtesy of of Grace Garret

Dresses For Hire: Paideia’s First Swap and Shop

Frank Yeboah, Feature Editor April 24, 2025

On Mar. 24, Paideia faculty and students hosted the first-ever Swap and Shop event to promote sustainability and community engagement. Students were encouraged to bring formal clothing for others to borrow...

Profits, Politics, Panic

Sawyer Brown, News Editor April 24, 2025

In the last few months, suspicion surrounding the rising political power of American billionaires has been at the forefront of Americans’ minds. The inauguration of President Donald Trump called this...

The New Age of Misinformation

Sophia Hou, Online Editor April 24, 2025

Politicians have long used misleading information as a tactic to manipulate society. In the past, misinformation caused devastation in the form of wars, injustice, exploiting leaders, and more. Current...

Immigration enforcement operations like this one in Denver on Feb. 5 have increased under Trump.
Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post

The Complex History of Immigration

Grace McCarthy, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

The United States has long been seen as a nation of immigrants, built by those seeking freedom, opportunity and a better life. However, U.S. immigration policy has continuously shifted, reflecting the...

Petting dogs and gazing into their eyes releases the “feel good” hormone oxytocin for both people and dogs.
Photo by BChevanon Photography in Animals

Puppies Bring Paws-itive Vibes in Tough Times

Sawyer Brown and Stella Gegax April 24, 2025

Puppies have been changing lives and forming smiles forever, but recently, they have been improving lives across the globe. Commonly known as “a man’s best friend,” puppies never fail to live up...

In 2024, the U.S. reported a record-breaking increase in solar energy generation capacity.
Photo by E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune

Solar Energy is Cooking With Coils

Charlotte Sommerfeld, Online Editor April 24, 2025

A recent report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) showed that 2024 harbored a record-breaking increase in solar energy. In 2024, the United States power grid added 50 gigawatts of solar...

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