<![CDATA[The Summit]]> <![CDATA[The Summit]]> /Portals/2/logos/__TFMF_42oj11bxwjkbkd55mkwsopam_ba74e1ee-8287-48f7-a03b-079e5805fc3f_0___Selected.jpg en-us Copyright 2008 - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 22 May 2013 11:26:49 GMT 15 <![CDATA[Deception of Internet Dating Disastrous for Many]]> By Amber Burks
For most, social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are fun places to connect with not just the people around you, but also the people you may have lost touch with and moved aw full story > ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:16:55 GMT <![CDATA[Visible Tattoos May Negatively Impact Students In Workplace]]> By Cashae Floyd
All over the halls of Mays, there are students with permanent graphite on their bodies. Some students have them all over their arms, forearms, legs and even their necks. A lot of students are unaware full story > ]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:56:08 GMT <![CDATA[Music Images Can Influence Kids To Engage in Risky Behaviors]]> By Cashae Floyd
The evolution of music has become a new way to send messages and influence the world. Some messages are good, while others are quite the opposite.. Sometimes, this influence glorifies the use of drugs full story > ]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:38:44 GMT <![CDATA[Fueding Judges Distract and Devalue American Idol]]> By Donyea Ruffin
On Jan. 16th, many American Idol viewers witnessed the new judges in action for the very first time for season 12. The judging panel includes Mariah Carey, the singer, songwriter, record producer, act full story > ]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2013 09:28:55 GMT <![CDATA[Courage, Supportive Family and Friends Make 14-year-old's Cancer Survival Journey Easier]]> By Tiffany Ely


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Danielle Williams, a 14-year-old cancer survivor.

The summer before her last year of middle school at Imagine International Academy of Smyrna started off completely different from any other summer she’s ever had. A life changing event took place. Sh full story > ]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:12:52 GMT <![CDATA[Passing of Caring, Thoughtful, Loving, Funny, Kindhearted Student Is A Loss For Freshman Class]]> By Taylor Garlington
Caring. Thoughtful. Loving. Funny. Kindhearted. These are just a few of the words that someone might use to describe late freshman student Lydia Brianna Bolton. She passed away last week due to compl full story > ]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2013 07:25:36 GMT <![CDATA[Lady Raiders Streaking Towards Tournament, Faces Showdown with No. 3 Miller Grove]]> By Wesley Hammonds


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A Lady Raider applies pressure as Clarkston attempts an inbounds pass in Mays' 65-16 victory over the Lady Angoras on Jan. 15.

After a rocky start, it seems as if the Lady Raiders basketball team is streaking toward the region tournament and a possible state playoff berth. Mays has won seven games in a row, with four of its l full story > ]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:53:08 GMT <![CDATA[Soccer's Popularity Around World Overshadows Stature in America]]> By Tiffany Ely
Look at the players and check out their footwork. The ball continues to roll up and down the field. It’s amazing to see how much power a soccer player has when playing. It’s unbelievable that they ca full story > ]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:07:27 GMT <![CDATA[Student Taken Too Soon By Sickle Cell Anemia Leaves Void For Family And Friends]]> By Cedrice Young


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Pictures and posters honoring late freshman Lydia Bolton during a candle light vigil on Jan. 25 at West Manor Park.

Tears of joy and pain flowed heavily Friday, Jan. 25 as many family, friends and Mays students gathered for a candlelight vigil at West Manor Park in memoriam of Lydia Bolton, a freshman in the Mass C full story > ]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:59:15 GMT <![CDATA[Snack-selling Students Thrive Despite Risks]]> By Wesley Hammonds
Most students think buying chips and juices from a student in the hallways is exactly what it sounds like; buying chips and juices from a student in the hallway. But for some reason, the administrati full story > ]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:53:14 GMT