Harm reduction: the answer to unhealthy drug use
Justin Gibbs-Poe, Staff writer
November 2, 2017
Imagine your community being consumed by the harsh grasp of heroin. Just in your backyard, addiction has redefined lives and turned your local society into a cesspool for individuals to live off the pull of drugs. Teens are getting introduced to prescription painkillers and then getting lulled by drug...
The changing atmosphere of concerts
Ananya Mehta, Staff Writer
November 1, 2017
At my first concert, the night started with me standing in Buckhead Theatre, feeling internally numb and isolated due to the typical, seemingly never-ending, complications in my life. As a sea of strangers flooded the floors of the theatre, I began to feel my insides shift, as my senses became mesmerized...
Pride weekend: a look into Atlanta culture
Justin Gibbs-Poe, Opinion Editor
October 30, 2017
On October 14th and 15th Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community gathered in the greater Piedmont Park area to celebrate themselves. Whether they were lesbian, gay, transgender, queer, allied, or however they choose to identify, Pride attracted Georgians from all paths of life in an effort to unite them. On th...
Why increasing minimum wage is the best thing for American families
Justin Gibbs-Poe, Opinions Editor
October 19, 2017
The federal minimum wage is defined as the lowest amount of compensation that an employer can legally provide to their workers. In terms of the amount of low skilled workers around the country, the amount that these workers typically earn to sustain a family is just not enough. At the moment, the U.S ...
Claws or Paws
Thia Haney, Staff Writer
October 6, 2017
Pet lovers have been known for their unwavering compassion towards animals and the responsibility that comes with it. Though, not all pets are viewed equally in the eyes of potential owners, in particular, cats and dogs. Both animals provide their benefits and drawbacks, but only one clearly arises vic...
Artificial intelligence will (not) end the world
Eric Kim Jr., Staff Writer
September 15, 2017
Perhaps saying that humanity has taken a liking with seeing the end of the world is not the best way to put its fascination for dystopian societies, post-apocalyptic scenarios, or doomsday events into words. However, how else would one be able to put it? There seems to be an inherent attraction to li...
The unknown potential of the student ID
Ananya Mehta, Staff Writer
September 1, 2017
In the average school day, students obviously won’t spend much of their time thinking about their student ID. It is only a set of six meaningless digits that remain burned in the back of a student’s mind for twelve years. It’s how the school system recognizes an individual amongst thousands of...
Paper Books Vs. E-Books
Thia Haney, Staff Writer
September 1, 2017
The way we read has evolved over time, from hand-written stories on papyrus parchment to the first ever printed press in 1440. Needless to say, books are much different in the modern world. Technology today has presented many opportunities that ancient civilizations never dreamed of. E-books give societ...
The possible reality of free or reduced college tuition in America
Quinn Forney, Features Editor
May 19, 2017
Since the late 80s, college tuition prices at public four-year colleges have risen at about 3.8% annually, and 3% at two-year colleges. The rising prices of tuition have prompted a national debate to address them, which primarily centers around the proposal of “free college”. Throughout the 2016 pre...
Should college be free?
Amanda Merritt, Staff Writer
May 10, 2017
Should college be free? The answer is simple, no. My thought process isn’t based solely on the fact that I like to spend money, but also that making something as meaningful as college free would degrade the importance of college, subdue high school importance, and make the college education you receive...
Active shooter responses; Lambert’s lockdown
Madeline Parris, Social Media Lead
May 8, 2017
School shootings have been a recent issue since the start of a zero tolerance to weapons, drugs, and even attitudes that imply terrible actions to come. This zero tolerance policy started with Columbine, an infamous high school shooting in 1999; this event truly opened up the eyes of the public, and...
No country for young pen
Cayla Vanderzanden, Opinion Editor
May 8, 2017
The argument has been made countless times; the never ending debate: should student journalists be granted freedom of press? Aren't they people too, don't they deserve the same rights as professionals? Unfortunately, it is not possible nor is it plausible to grant student journalists the same rights and...
Ann Ding, Resident Artist
May 19, 2018
This is it readers! Thank you all so much for sticking with the series and dropping in every now and then. It is time for the work to come to a close as I will be heading...
Elizabeth Findley, Editor-In-Chief
May 7, 2018
“I intern four days a week at a mental and allied health clinic. One day a week at the mental health side and three days a week at allied health, allied health being physical...
