Four Athens Drive seniors sign their national letter of intent
Seniors Drew Martin, David Parker, Peyton Smith and Tyler Silver were all joined by their friends, family and coaches as they signed their letter of intent to play Division I and Division II college...
View ArticleShould PEDs be allowed?
Athletes are constantly being caught and punished for taking performancing enhancing drugs (PEDs). Since not all the athletes who are juicing get caught, this ultimately makes sports unfair, bringing...
View ArticleADHD Medication Alternatives
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an incurable mental health disorder that involves an inability to focus and increased excitability. The disease commonly persists throughout a...
View ArticleSouth Carolina takes on massive waterflow
In the month of October, South Carolina experienced torrential rain that flooded streets, collapsed dams and displaced many from their homes. Hurricane Joaquin, which is responsible for the damage...
View ArticleThe Album With a ‘Purpose’ : Justin Bieber’s Fourth Studio Album Tops The...
With a new sound and look to match, Justin Bieber exemplifies his musical growth to fans, skeptics, and critics with the release of his fourth studio album, “Purpose”. The week of Nov. 13, 2015 was...
View ArticleThe Polar Express at Athens Drive Highschool
Ekklesia Church and Athens Drive High School presented the showing of “The Polar Express” in the Athens Drive auditorium, Dec. 12, 2015. Santa and his elves made an appearance at the event. Children...
View ArticleDowntown Raleigh Christmas Parade
Over 60,000 people gathered in downtown Raleigh for the sights and sounds of the Raleigh Christmas Parade from 9:40 a.m to 12 p.m., Nov. 21, 2016. The Raleigh Christmas Parade is the largest holiday...
View ArticleNew minimum wage introduced to Wake County employees
Minimum Wage From the federal wage to a new living wage Wake County employees are seeing an increase in their paychecks. The Wake County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in favor of the raise,...
View ArticleWake County bus drivers strike for pay raise
Bus Driver’s Pay Strike Due to an ongoing debate over pay, many Wake County bus drivers called out sick on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 30, causing many students to be stuck at school with no way...
View Article2015 Brings About New Gifts : Technology, Clothes, and More
It is that time of year again. The cheer of the holidays will soon be near, reinforced by the acts of giving. When buying gifts for others, there are many things of which to be aware. The gift...
View ArticleUnited States needs to take more active role in accepting refugees
For nearly half a decade, Syrian refugees and those from surrounding countries have waited to gain entry into the United States to escape political unrest. However, opposition stemming from fear...
View ArticleThe Zika Virus Sparks Concerns As It Spreads Worldwide
After pushing aside the case of the Ebola virus of 2015, a new global virus has risen in early 2016 to take its place—The Zika Virus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...
View ArticleVoter registration at Athens Drive
Athens Drive’s Young Democrats Club hosted a voter registration that began Feb. 16, 2016. The voter registration took place in order to give young adults without voting experience the opportunity to...
View ArticleMore Supervision for Young Teens on Social Media
Nicole Madison Lovell, a 13-year-old girl, was found murdered near the Virginia-North Carolina state line. The suspects, David Eisenhauer, 18, and Natalie M. Keepers, 19, are linked to her murder and...
View ArticleSuper…. Monday?
Super Monday? David Parker Super Bowl Sunday is a day that friends and family meet up and spend time together. It sounds like a holiday if someone was to ask me. Holidays like Thanksgiving,...
View ArticleKanye West’s “The Life of Pablo” released on music streaming site Tidal
After several delays, Kanye West released his highly anticipated seventh studio album, “The Life of Pablo,” on music streaming site Tidal and his own website immediately following his Saturday Night...
View ArticleStar Wars: The Force Awakens helps touch hearts of its fans
The “Star Wars Saga” has been touching the hearts of fans for almost forty years and the force has been awakened again with the release of a new film. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” captivated an...
View ArticleGlass Slipper Ball Cancellation 2016
Athens Drive High School’s annual Sadie Hawkins dance, Glass Slipper Ball (GSB), has been canceled. This event was supposed to occur Feb. 6 in the upper gym to recognize 22 women that have portrayed...
View ArticleBlood Drive at the Drive round two
The second blood drive of the school year at Athens Drive High School, sponsered by Rex Healthcare, will take place April 14 to help save local lives in North Carolina in hospitals with patients in...
View ArticleThe Screen In Color : Minorities are Gaining More Recognition and Higher...
As of late, ethnic casting in television seems to be in high demand. With the success of programs such as “Empire,” “Jane the Virgin” and “Fresh off the Boat,” primetime television shows starring...
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