Tamanna Hoskote, staff writer The Atlanta City Council unanimously voted on Sept. 21 to support building light rail along the 22-mile Atlanta BeltLine, bringing attention to a transportation project that has been debated for years. The 14-0 vote supports moving forward with plans to connect neighborhoods across Atlanta through public transportation. The resolution was introduced by District 2 Councilmember Kelsea Bond. It asks Mayor Andre Dickens’ administration, MARTA and

Overrated Tamanna Hoskote, staff writer Mckenna Grace can act, but talent alone doesn’t justify every level of praise. The concern is not a lack of ability. Instead, a recognizable acting style can make different characters feel too similar, while frequent screen appearances make those similarities harder to overlook. The result is a gap between the enthusiasm surrounding Grace’s career and the variety demonstrated in the performance. The central issue is the difference be

For years, Manchester City set the gold standard for all the Premier League until all of that was broken. Manchester City built one of the strongest football empires to date, breaking records and sweeping competitions like a breeze, at least that is the facade they held up. Behind the scenes, they were hit hard with 114 charges for manipulating the league using unchecked financial power for over a decade. The claims cover a few main categories: Making secret, off-the-books sa

In early October 2026, reports from Russia raised fears of a new plague outbreak. A worker at a Anti Plague Research Institute died after developing severe pneumonia. Since she worked at a laboratory which studied dangerous diseases, rumors quickly spread that she might have caught the plague after the she might have broken a test tube or vile containing the plague.

For years, Manchester City set the gold standard for all the Premier League until all of that was broken. Manchester City built one of the strongest football empires to date, breaking records and sweeping competitions like a breeze, at least that is the facade they held up. Behind the scenes, they were hit hard with 114 charges for manipulating the league using unchecked financial power for over a decade. The claims cover a few main categories: Making secret, off-the-books sa

The rivalry between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid has grown from a soccer competition into a global sporting event shaped by history, regional identity and decades of competition for championships. Known as El Clásico, the matchup between the Spanish clubs attracts fans from around the world. Although the teams compete to win matches and trophies, their rivalry also reflects cultural and political differences that have influenced Spanish society...

Marked-up prices, no physical disks and mediocre games. For the past year and a half, Sony has somehow managed to do all of this and more despite constant backlash from fans and a drop in sales and shows no sign of stopping. Perhaps one of the most controversial decisions possibly made, Sony’s removal of physical disk imports and all future physical games starting Jan. 2028, has sparked major backlash from players...

Food recalls have been happening pretty often recently and they show why food safety is so important. A food recall is when a company removes a product from stores because there is a chance that it could make people sick or because something is wrong with the product. Some recent recalls have involved foods that many people probably have in their refrigerator, freezer or pantry without even thinking about it. One of the biggest recent examples involved frozen blueberries...

Things are looking grim for the United Kingdom. Don’t celebrate yet though, as nothing is set in stone. It does, however, not look great for them. After they left the European Union to become an independent country through a movement called “Brexit” in 2021, they were faced almost instantly by crippling inflation and labor shortages due to COVID and other poorly timed laws...

Even though phone cameras have higher quality than ever, teens are looking to the past for their cameras. The ever-classic digital cameras are making a comeback. Digital cameras began as most things do- with advancements for space travel. In 1961, Eugene F. Lally, who worked for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), first introduced the idea for a filmless camera, but the technology of his time was not enough to see his vi

During the World Cup, several European visitors came expecting soccer and left talking just as much about massive American restaurant portions, limitless drink refills and irresistible ranch dressing flavors they wanted to take home. Those reactions might seem like small, amusing culture shocks, but everyday habits can indicate larger differences in how societies view food, work, convenience and social exchanges...

When scrolling for hours upon social media apps such as TikTok, teens unknowingly keep track of every product they see. From Christmas hauls to PR packages, every item is silently added up in the back of their minds until they pop. Everyone has this, they think, “I also need it to fit in.” So, they fall into this cycle of scrolling and shopping, until they realize that all the Brandy Melville and Summer Fridays, Stanleys and Lululemon, didn't make them magically fit in, so th

Europe is facing another summer of extreme heat, but the effects of rising temperatures are reaching beyond record-breaking weather. As drought causes rivers across the continent to shrink, previously hidden historic relics are beginning to emerge. “That’s why we are dealing with all the products we are now, because through combustion, mineral mining, overuse of resources, we’re using those resources up faster than they can be renewed...

This hot summer had some hot albums drop, captivating fans with a range of love, heartbreak, self-discovery and experimental approach. Artists branched out, playing with their sounds and genres through a mix of pop, alternative, rock and techno sound. During the months of June and July, mainstream artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, Ariana Grande and Charli XCX delivered albums filled with variety and taste...

Salads are usually a popular and healthy dish with many different varieties, but this summer, one type of lettuce hasn’t lived up to expectations. Over the summer, iceberg lettuce was reported to be contaminated with a parasite and could cause a disease known as cyclosporiasis, which left many chained to their toilets. Over 740 people were hospitalized this summer because of the disease, and two people lost their lives...

Walk past almost any place of business, and you will see a “Now Hiring” sign. Walk down a busy central street, and there will be 20. Many teens are eager to be employed, only to find the sign doesn’t apply to them. They are looking for jobs to not become reliant on parents and other sources but instead are being told they are too inexperienced...

The first few weeks of high school can feel like a completely different world for a freshman. The hallways are crowded, the building is unfamiliar, and the workload is heavier than what many students are used to. For senior Sam Bae, those same hallways have become familiar. After three years of experience, Bae knows the routines, teachers and expectations. For freshman Matthias Lee, however, a normal school day is still about adjusting, meeting new people and learning how to

Not everything we hear about AirPods is true. These wireless headphones are pretty much everywhere you go, even at school. Many students use them to listen to music while they work, in the hallways or to watch a video in class. But because they are so popular, in recent months there have been many concerns and surrounding Apple’s AirPods...

What starts as a $20 bet on the big game can quickly turn into thousands of dollars down the drain. As sports betting becomes easier than ever, more young adults are taking risks that extend into their futures. Sports gambling and betting was made illegal in the U.S. for a long time. Now in the vast majority of states, it is completely legal and abused by many. Sports betting should be banned because so many people, specifically young men, are losing large sums of money that

With a new face on the sidelines, the Johns Creek High School (JCHS) football team is entering the season with a fresh vision. As players adjust to a different coaching style and approach, they will face new expectations, challenges and opportunities for the team. For new head coach Jason Tester, the season represents the beginning of a new chapter for him and the program...