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Beating the Drum From Junkanoo to Carnival
Quimora Grant, staff writer From Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, to the Bahamas, Ja maica and Trinidad and Tobago, the Caribbean is a bright, diverse family of coastal countries busy with a vibrant array of culture. The Caribbean is one of the most ethnically diverse regions on the planet. From the perspective of the average middle-class American, however, the Caribbean is reduced to a tourist fantasy of clear water, luxury resorts and relaxation. Countries such
Quimora Grant
Apr 2
Ticket Master's System Frustrates Fans
icketmaster is one of the biggest ticket selling companies in the world and it plays a huge role in how people get tickets to concerts...
Anaya Riaz
Apr 2


Noguchi and Atlanta Architecture
Isamu Noguchi’s Playscape offers a quieter vision of what architecture can be. It suggests that a structure doesn’t have to dominate a skyline to shape a city...
Hayden Won
Apr 2
Exploring School Field Trips
Hannah Bonner Johns Creek High School has a plethora of academic and extracurricular activities for students to get involved in, and almost everyone has an opportunity for field trips. The art department takes an annual excursion to the High Museum of Art, Model UN goes to their conferences, various teachers plan foreign trips with Education First tours every summer, and there are college fair trips open to all students annually. But what goes into these trips, and what can
Hannah Bonner
Apr 2
Media Meddling over Missing Mom
Before social media was launched in 1997, there wasn’t a societal need to share every small detail online. However, today many celebrities online lack a sense of privacy and are often criticized when they keep personal secrets...
Rania Suleiman
Apr 2
AI Commercials Consuming Media
The Super Bowl commercials are famous for being funny and well-made. Most Super Bowl commercials, because of the large audience, are made to be some of the...
Sarah Ramming
Apr 2
Mourning Gladys West
Gladys Mae West, the pioneer of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and a hidden figure of NASA passed away on Jan. 17, 2026, at her home in Alexandria, Va., at the age of 95
Addison Pendegraft
Apr 2
Allure of Gambling
While many people might think gambling rise in popularity happened in the early 20th century, it's been around for centuries before that. In early China, simple dice rolls would entertain as a form of gambling...
Nada Nour
Apr 2


Bringing Back Analog
The past few months have brought in a wave of new trends, of new consumption -- all surrounding the idea of “going analog”
Lyla Kelly
Mar 13
Mourning Gladys West
Gladys Mae West, the pioneer of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and a hidden figure of NASA passed away on Jan. 17, 2026, at her home in Alexandria, Va., at the age of 95. Gladys Mae West, an African American woman, went from growing up in the Jim Crow era of segregation to formulating cutting edge models of the shape of the Earth, which is crucial for GPS...
Addison Pendegraft
Mar 5
More Fliers, Less Care
Over the past decade, Western airlines have experienced an unprecedented surge in customers driven by population growth, expanded regional travel markets and rising demand for both domestic and international flights. While this boom has strengthened the aviation industry’s profits and reach, it has also exposed deep cracks in how airlines treat the very passengers fueling their success...
Anaya Riaz
Feb 22
Behind the Scenes of Footloose
For years, Johns Creek High School theatre has built a reputation for putting on engaging and remarkable performances that highlight not only the actor’s skills, but the technical aspects as well. Past shows such as Mean Girls and Arsenic and Lace have stood out for their strong scenes, dedicated actors and detailed sets. Tech crew works diligently behind the curtains to make sure everything runs smoothly all while the talented actors perform engaging acts...
Nada Nour
Feb 22


First Ladies Reshape Culture
On Jan. 1, 2026, a major change rolled into New York City in the form of the new Mayor Zohran Mamdani. As the city's first Muslim and South Asian American mayor, all eyes are on him to see if he can deliver on the promises he made during his campaign. But his wife, artist and first lady Rama Duwaji, is making a statement in her own unique, graceful and symbolic way as well...
Addison Pendegraft
Feb 22
America Online Shuts Down Dial Up Service
In September 2025, America Online (AOL) officially closed the curtain on its once pervasive dial-up internet service. The company, formerly known solely as America Online, announced that it would retire its dial-up offering, including the familiar AOL Dialer software. Though it may seem insignificant, this is a noteworthy milestone...
Quimora Grant
Nov 11, 2025
Saudi Comedy Fest: Stand-Up to Suppression
Saudi Arabia’s first international comedy festival has brought together some of the biggest names in stand-up — Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart and Louis C.K. The sets are sold out, the lights are bright, the paychecks are generous — yet the crowd is… concerned?...
Hayden Won
Nov 11, 2025
Bringing Back the 90s'
I am setting out on a mission to help today’s youth rediscover the sport that ruled the sidewalks of the 90s. Over the course of a week, I’ll be teaching an eager pupil the lost art of rollerblading in hopes that they love the sport as much as I (and millions of Americans 30 years ago) do...
Quimora Grant
Oct 22, 2025
Dirty Soda Cleaning up the Competition
Popularity of the new internet sensation “dirty soda” is on the rise...
Hunter Campolo
Sep 19, 2025


PBS and NPR's Breaking Point
The U.S federal government’s recent approval request has cut the funding of broadcasting networks such as the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) and the National Public Radio (NPR)...
Miles Ulinfun
Sep 19, 2025
Hidden Impacts of AI on Environment
From virtual assistants like Siri, to search recommendations on online streaming services, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has had a tremendous impact on our lives.
Nada Nour
Sep 19, 2025
PBS and NPR’s Breaking Point
The U.S federal government’s recent approval request has cut the funding of broadcasting networks such as the Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) and the National Public Radio (NPR), leaving them at a monetary loss.
Miles Ulinfun
Sep 5, 2025
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