The Southerner Podcast

Three Midtown seniors, who are now committed to various schools, have chosen to major or minor in passions related to art, whether that be fashion, dance, or other.

In this episode, Diana Jachman will explain to you Midtown’s Gifted Mentorship class and how it has served helpful for students.

In light of the High Holidays, Jewish students are advocating for an academic calendar that is more inclusive of their religious beliefs.

Today we will be featuring the new 2023-2024 school year SGA Presidents in a podcast learning about their goals for the year!

The first CoffeeHouse of the year, “Barbie Life in the CoffeeHouse,” showcased student talent.

After a year hiatus, Music Midtown returns to Piedmont Park. In this episode of The Southerner Podcast, Midtown students and staff discuss the impact the festival's presence has on the school environment.

Coverage on Lionel Messi’s absence from the inter Miami vs Atlanta united game

In this episode we discuss all of the benefits to suicide prevention month. And how you can help make a difference in people lives.

This is an episode of What’s New with the New interviewing our very own journalism staff! This episode is on their accomplishments and their take always from the past year as members of the Southerner staff.

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Senior and A&E associate managing editor Anna Rafferty talks with Southerner staffers and outside contributors about what it takes to design, edit, and print the physical copies of the newspaper.

In this Southerner Podcast Diana Jachman takes a chance to speak with members of the class of 2023 to gage their feelings about graduation in May.

Sophomores Cate Barton and Molly Thompson talk to a variety of people involved in coffee house, including the performers, the audience and the teacher director.

Senior and A&E Associate Managing Editor Anna Rafferty speaks with students about high costs of college and how they cope.

In this episode sophomores Ava Johnson and Hayden Sheehan explain their tasks as managers and why they are managers. Cross country coach Jeff Cramer and head football coach Darrell Howard talk about the significance of team managers.

It’s back-to-school season at Midtown High School, and changes in implementation of the dress code along with stricter implementation of the “out of sight, out of mind” electronics policy have prompted discussion in the school community. Anna Rafferty hosts.

The AP Studio Art and senior Photo art show generates a place for students to display and celebrate their work from the year.

Junior Greta Gustafson talks with organizer, speakers and attendees at the Rally for Roe protest, organized by Midtown seniors. 

Co-editor-in chief Anna Rachwalski talks with attendees and performers from the 'Marilyn Monroast'-themed Coffeehouse. Coffeehouse is an open-mic night held quarterly by Midtown Theatre and Film where students are invited to perform.

As the Ukrainian and Russian battle continues, more and more refugees are leaving the country and heading to mainly Poland, but also some of Ukraine's neighbors. Hear the stories of those on the frontlines and learn more about this growing crisis.

Writers Ally Bliss and Maddie Shaw describe their opinions on the this years Academy Award nominations.

In this episode, Stella and Lindsay talk to two former Southerner staffers about their careers in journalism. Class of 2021 graduate Elena Hubert is a freshman at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism and class of 2014 graduate JD Capeluto is a reporter for the Atlanta Journal Constitution covering Intown Atlanta and City Hall.

As feminist movements referred to it in the mid-1970s, education is the “academic arm” of all female progression. In this episode, we (Sierra Pape and Imani Johnson) discussed misrepresentation of women in history curriculum. For the inspiration of young girls and the legacy of impactful women in history, teaching the stories of female progress must become more apparent throughout primary and secondary schools.

This podcast expresses people's views on who they believe is the G.O.A.T. of the NBA. The people discussed in this podcast are Lebron James, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, all players who are considered G.O.A.T.s of the NBA during their respective eras.

In this episode, junior Lauren Dunn talks about being the daughter of entrepreneurs. Her Father, Joseph Dunn, co-owns True Life Wellness and Juice Bar and her Stepfather Adonay Deglel and his brother Metkel Deglel own Edgewood Pizza.

This podcasts discusses how to shop sustainably for the future to help save the planet.

The Atlanta Public Schools APyeS Awards Gala honored teachers, principals, counselors, and parents for their contributions to the APS community. The district gathered to celebrate its educators and staff members on Nov. 12 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta. Honorees included Principal of the Year Forestella Taylor, who served as principal at Finch Elementary School before taking over as interim principal of Douglass High School in October. Jayla Bailey, a math teacher at Sylvan Hills Middle School, is the APS Teacher of the Year.

The competitive cheer team is back to training and competing after two years without coaching.

The Atlanta Braves won their first World Series in 26 years after defeating the Houston Astros in Game 6 at Minute Maid Park. The Braves were welcomed home with a victory parade that stretched from Midtown Atlanta to Cobb County. 

A discussion with Midtown fashion students about the upcoming fashion show.

This podcast, including University of Vermont soccer player Maddy Cronin, sophomore lacrosse player Ryan Carter and Athletic Director Patrick Johnson, covers issues surrounding uniforms made for female athletes. 

Lindsay and Stella discuss all their favorite Halloween things, from candy to costumes!

Midtown team captains strive for success on and off the field. Jade Lewis, Annie Laster, Mia Otoski and Tori Williams reflect on their roles and experiences this year. 

Aran and Sayan Sonnad-Joshi discuss the death of Colin Powell, the trial of Ahmaud Arbery, and Facebook

Aran and Sayan Sonnad-Joshi discuss the death of Colin Powell, the trial of Ahmad Arbery, and Facebook.

Co-editor-in-chief Anna Rachwalski talks to seniors about the upcoming free school SAT administration, cancelled standardized tests and test-optional admissions policies. 

Hispanic Heritage Month is a month that runs from September 15 to October 15 which recognizes the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American influencers who have inspired others to accomplish their goals. Students and teachers around Midtown High School will participate or watch many activities which will come in the following weeks, and many of them feel strongly not only about the activities that will occur, but also about the important message Hispanic Heritage Month conveys.

Seniors at Midtown discuss how they've adjusted to "listing" colleges online.  

Junior Nik Bruckman hopes to become a professional gamer. Having already broken many records , Bruckman has established himself in the gaming field. Under his gaming organization, G-Haven, Bruckman has gained new followers and skills. Maddie Shaw speaks with him on his rise to stardom.

Aran and Sayan Sonnad-Joshi discuss the debt ceiling and the German election

In this episode Lindsay and Stella introduce listeners to a new shop in the Virginia Highlands called Moosh. Lindsay got to speak one-on-one with the owners!

This podcast including Seniors Grace Porges and Blythe Kidwell, explaining the different experiences of seniors in high school, as well as excitement from freshman Grace Lisbon about a highly anticipated and notorious senior year. 

Aran and Sayan Sonnad-Joshi discuss North Korea and a new defense deal, the missing person case of Gabrielle Petitio, and the actions of Chairman of the Joint Cheifs Mark Milley.

Midtown students give their take on the conservatorship 39 year old pop star Britney Spears has been under since 2008, along with how they feel about it ending.

Midtown community weighs in on the Met Gala.

Aran and Sonnad-Joshi discuss bitcoin, federal unemployment benefits, and the Texas abortion bill.

You are listening to the first episode of The Southerner’s newest podcast, Politics for Dummies! Here we cover students' takes on current events. We’ll start by giving a pretty brief summary of what's happening around the world and go into how we and other students feel about it. In Today’s episode we pose the question, should we or should we not remove troops from Afghanistan.

Aran and Sayan Sonnad-Joshi talk about Hurricane Ida, the U.S. Military's withdrawal from Afghanistan, and school mask mandates.

Welcome to season 2 of The ATLien Podcast! In this episode, Stella and Lindsay talk about their summers and the start of their senior year.

Stella and Lindsay talk to seniors on their last day of high school about their college process and advice for other grade levels.