What ‘Civil War’ and ‘Late Night with the Devil’ Reveal about Journalists [OPINION]

Spring 2024 gave us two gems with unexpected similarities in the vast mine of blockbusters released this year: Alex Garland’s “Civil War” and the Cairnes Brothers’ “Late Night with the Devil.” On the outside, these films leave us with two starkly different jewels that clash in colors and cuts. The former is a rich action […]
Football’s Impact On Masculinity [Opinion]

Football is one of the most violent sports in the world. From a young age, boys who engage in the sport are taught to hit hard and always get back up. At some point, they’re told to “stop crying” when they feel hurt or “stop hitting like a girl” when they’re not aggressive enough. This […]
What Teens Should Know About the 2024 Nobel Laureates

Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah! Happy Kwanza! With the year wrapping up, it is the perfect time to think more about what most teenagers dread: academics. In times of crisis, the greatest minds offer their unwavering support, and with the election to a second term for Donald Trump, over 75 Nobel laureates — some of the […]
The Impact of Misinformation On Teens Today [VIDEO]

Misinformation is prevalent in many forms of media. To explore and understand this phenomenon, we got opinions from media professionals, as well as local teens who have experienced it directly.
The Rise and Downfall of a Midwest Princess [OPINION]

Who is Chappell Roan? The 26-year-old singer and songwriter has repeatedly said she’s “your favorite artist’s favorite artist.” Already a veritable queer music icon after the fantastic year she’s had, much of Roan’s work has 70s, 80s 90s, and 2000s undertones, and she dabbles in sounds inspired by punk rock and hip-hop. She skyrocketed toward […]
Vultures [Poetry]

Vultures can smell frying flesh and Charred cells they descend from heaven on wings carrying death coasting over the waves of souls rising They hover above the unsuspecting the weak who don’t even know they’re decaying As a child I lie still on the deck trying to see if I can fool them the scorching […]
Marvel’s New Storylines aren’t as Bad as Some Say [Opinion]

Marvel was once one of the biggest names in television and movies, but lately, some say it has taken a turn in the wrong direction. Some think Marvel started “falling off” after the 2019 “Avengers: Endgame.” Endgame marked the end of the storyline Marvel had been developing for 11 years. The storyline included a great […]
Failing Forward: A Teen’s Perspective On Anxiety and Failure

17-year-old Madyson Meyer discusses how anxiety has impacted her throughout her childhood, and how she overcomes her fear of failure despite it. Mental Health Resources Hotlines NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (24/7 support) SAMHSA Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) International Hotlines: Global support options Apps Calm: Meditations and sleep tools Headspace: […]
(Un)True [POETRY]

I was never one for perfection. The swoops of my penmanship never had to lay in synchronicity. They were made to give a point, and that point solely. I never relied on connotations or riddles hidden between the lines. I am not a dreamer. I don’t crave anything, anyone, more than I have, for I […]
What Teens Should Know about Atlanta’s Housing Crisis

Atlanta’s popularity continues to grow. These past few years have seen an increase in people coming to the city, which affects housing. According to the Rental Housing Affordability in the Southeast report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, more than two-thirds of low-income renters pay over 30% of their income. Housing — for most […]