Columns
Cheaters never win
Final sentencing for the 12 Atlan- ta Public School (APS) teach- ers who were tried in court for cheating on standardized tests was announced April 12. However, the jail time already came down swiftly back […]
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Editorials
Will history repeat itself with the Atlanta Streetcar?
Cue the confetti! Again. After years of planning, the Atlanta Streetcar opened December 2014 and advertised as “free” for the first three months. Fast forward to April 2015 and the Atlanta Streetcar is still free […]
News
Atlanta Streetcar rides free for the remainder of 2015
Even though the Atlanta Streetcar is set to be free for the rest of the year, riders can expect to pay a fare in the future, according to the Streetcar’s Director of Marketing and Communication […]
City
Gov. Nathan Deal ratifies medical marijuana bill
Gov. Nathan Deal signed Georgia House Bill 1 (HB 1) on April 16, legalizing cannabis extracts for individuals with debilitating conditions. HB 1, also called “Haleigh’s Hope Act,” was named after five-year-old Haleigh Cox who […]
City
Student homeowners say Atlanta BeltLine developments intrude upon property
Editor’s Note: There were some concerns in this article that have been addressed in a later follow-up. Click here for updates. Last updated: April 21, 2015; 11:11 a.m. Homeowners say the Atlanta BeltLine’s expansion could […]
City
Crowd gathers to speak against national police brutality in Woodruff Park
[slideshow_deploy id=’10348′] Stop Mass Incarceration Network members and protesters carried picket signs and megaphones for the Stop Murder by Police event held in Woodruff Park on Tuesday, April 14 at 2:30 p.m. The network […]
Arts & Living
Shoe boutique Fly Kix offers premier trends for Alanta’s neighborhoods
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAvnyrVoSC0&w=560&h=315] Atlanta has always been known for its eclectic style and willingness to push the envelope. Although this creativity can be seen through a variety of mediums, the most intriguing example can be […]
Campus News
Power outage hits main Georgia State campus
Updated on April 15 at 10:19 a.m. Power went out across Georgia State’s main campus for on Tuesday, April 14 at approximately 3:41 p.m. Georgia State’s Technology Services reported that more than 10 buildings on […]
City
HIV/AIDS: A growing Atlanta epidemic
New research reveals that there is an Atlanta HIV/AIDS epidemic, sparking concern in students within the demographic of people identified as at risk for contracting the virus. Approximately half of newly diagnosed HIV patients in […]
Arts & Living
