After advancing to the playoffs last season for the first time in 34 years, the softball team hopes to only improve this set standard this year. Going into the 2025 season, the Knights are looking to build on this momentum. Starting the season with an overall record of 2-3, and 2-1 in region, they are...| the Southerner Online
On Aug. 5, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, announced that the U.S. government would cease funding to 22 mRNA vaccine projects valued at around $500 million collectively. Specific vaccines that are losing funding include the COVID-19 vaccine, the flu vaccine and vaccines for other respiratory viruses. The consequences...| the Southerner Online
Floods are becoming more frequent and intense across Georgia, swamping neighborhoods as climate change causes heavier rainfall in shorter time periods. Sophomore Harper Garret said she has not been able to spend as much time outside as usual because of the increased rainfall. “I am a big walker,” Garret said. “In the mornings, noon or...| the Southerner Online
Following the retirement of 40 year volleyball coach Sandi Stein, Rafael Silva has been hired to take over as the varsity coach. Silva said he hopes to bring in his own coaching culture to push the girls and create an uplifting environment. “I’m a very competitive coach,” Silva said. “I do have a lot of...| the Southerner Online
Dear editors, I am not going to college yet. This is why. I have a vague memory of standing in front of my garage with my grandma. She asked me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I was 5 years old and the world was wide open. I have a clearer...| the Southerner Online
After over a decade at Midtown, math teacher Vicki Vinson has announced her retirement, marking the end of a 25-year profession in education. Vinson has remained engaged in various activities at the school. On top of teaching math courses, she sponsored clubs such as Habitat for Humanity, Women in Transportation and Girls Who Code. “I...| the Southerner Online