China invaded by Spartan

By Dionna Green Co-Editor in Chief This past summer, Junior, Valeriya Zhurakovskaya spent time exploring the different opportunities China had to offer in many aspects. Zhurakovskaya resided the first month and a half of her summer in Xiamen, a major city on the southeast coast of the People’s Republic of China. The “…spent time in the local Xiamen college studying Chinese, getting to know the … Continue reading China invaded by Spartan

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The North Springs bug

Just only three weeks into school, and lots of students already walk to halls of North springs high school with sore throats, loud coughs, and runny noses. It seems that everyone has caught this sick bug going around, could it be the school or the students. Anthony Farmer, head custodian of north springs high school’s assistant of four years decided to give us a little … Continue reading The North Springs bug

234 Nigerian girls kidnapped; awareness rises

Boko Haram, Nigeria’s militant Islamist group, abducted more than 200 girls from a northeastern Nigerian school in the town of Chibok on April 14. An estimate of 200 heavily armed militants arrived at night in 20 vehicles to kidnap the students. Parents of the abducted girls have said to have reported to officials a list of names of missing children, but officials did not listen … Continue reading 234 Nigerian girls kidnapped; awareness rises

Did the Cold War ever end?

Tension with the Ukraine all began with the split between citizens who face West toward Europe and those who to face East toward Russia. Last year, President Viktor Yanukovych decided to discard an European trade deal that promised rewards of cash offered by Russia. The declined trade deal left  some appalled Western Ukrainians who moved to the streets to voice their opinion.           Ukraine and … Continue reading Did the Cold War ever end?

Madras Chettinad: Restaurant Review

Chettinad is a region of southern Tamil Nadu, India, famous for its culinary delicacies. The famous range of food includes sea food, chicken and lamb apart from the mouthwatering vegetarian options. Madras Chettinad has been gaining a reputation as one of the best Indian restaurants in Georgia, and I do not doubt that. I dined at Madras Chettinad for dinner January 21 and was blown … Continue reading Madras Chettinad: Restaurant Review

Dangers of sexting can lead to criminal charges

Hearing the sound of a text from your crush brings a stirring feeling. Little do you know there is a crude picture behind that notification. Engaging in sexting is a dangerous activity for teens. It can have hostile side effects and the consequences can be life-long. Twenty percent of teenagers overall have sent or posted nude or semi-nude pictures or videos of themselves, and thirty-nine … Continue reading Dangers of sexting can lead to criminal charges

New mayor Rusty Paul continues leading Sandy Springs

Former City Council member and businessman, Russell “Rusty” K. Paul will lead the city of Sandy Springs as mayor for the next four years. “I succeed an incredible woman, Eva Galambos, who dedicated almost a half-century of her life to the creation and later the leadership of our city. She set a very high standard of achievement for her successors and I take that responsibility … Continue reading New mayor Rusty Paul continues leading Sandy Springs