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  • WCPSS electronic device policy needs to be revised

    Monday, March 22, 2010 By: Brittainy Joyner

    Wake County Public School’s (WCPSS) electronic device policy states that devices can only be used before and after the instructional day. According to Athens’ policy, after electronic devices are take

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  • Band puts the Drive on national map

    Friday, March 12, 2010 By: Michael Higgins

    The Athens Drive symphonic band was one of two North Carolina high school bands that were invited to perform in the 2010 Music for All National Festival March 4-6 in Indianapolis, IN. Among Athens an

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  • Behind the scenes of the spring musical

    Tuesday, March 09, 2010 By: Lauryl Fischer

    The Athens drama department takes to the streets of Skid Row in this year’s spring musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” a comedy about an unlucky man who finds fortune in a mysterious, man-eating plant.

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  • Del Burns steps down as superintendent

    Tuesday, March 09, 2010 By: Jessica Castro-Rappl

    After almost 30 years in the Wake County Public School System, Del Burns announced during a board meeting Feb. 16 that he is stepping down from his job as superintendent.

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  • Jags exceed expectations in the pool

    Thursday, March 04, 2010 By: Allie Johnson

    The Athens Drive swim team wrapped up its season Feb. 11 at the 4-A State Swimming Championships at the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC) in Cary. Despite having no swimmers compete in the championship ‘

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  • Athens Drive Tri -9 Conference Results

    Thursday, February 25, 2010 By: Mike Lee

    A large mosh pit formed in the middle of the gymnasium Feb. 16, when the Athens Drive Jaguars defeated their rivals, the Cary Imps, 49-48 in the opening game of the Tri-9 Conference tournament. The te

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  • Sequels, remakes and more hit the box office this spring

    Tuesday, February 23, 2010 By: Michael Higgins

    Long-awaited sequels, remakes of classic films and other anticipated movies are making their way to the big screen. Here are some of the films coming out this spring.

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  • Students spread the love with Singing Valentines

    Monday, February 22, 2010 By: Lauryl Fischer

    Love was in the air at Feb. 12 as the chorus students went from classroom to classroom, delivering Singing Valentines to their fellow classmates. Singing Valentines is an annual fundraiser for the Vo

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  • Students choose between Macs and PCs for college

    Saturday, February 20, 2010 By: Jessica Castro-Rappl

    As students prepare to go to college, they are looking for computers to fit their needs for freshman year. To find the right computer, students must choose between Macintoshes, manufactured by Apple,

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  • Unveiling the Truth

    Thursday, February 18, 2010 By: Mehr Sher

    The French parliament devised a law that will place a partial ban on the Islamic Niqab, a religious head-to-toe covering that only allows the eyes to show. The ban will forbid Muslim women from wearin

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No day seems to go by without an earthquake, yet many Americans sit comfortably watching the television and seeing earthquakes, thinking hey, that is terrible but it will not happen to me.
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No day seems to go by without an earthquake, yet many Americans sit comfortably watching the television and seeing earthquakes, thinking hey, that is terrible but it will not happen to me.
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With Advanced Placement (AP) exams, End of Course (EOC) tests, finals exams, teacher-made tests and Standardized Aptitude Tests (SAT) coming up, many students are wondering how to prepare. So, with al
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Memorial garden
Created in 2003 by the National Honor Society (NHS), the memorial garden is a place where students and staff can commemorate previous Athens Drive students and teachers who have passed away.
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Lunchline madness
Imagine if the hallways were 5 feet wide and filled with hungry students. That is the lunch line.
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With Advanced Placement (AP) exams, End of Course (EOC) tests, finals exams, teacher-made tests and Standardized Aptitude Tests (SAT) coming up, many students are wondering how to prepare. So, with al
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Sexism and women in the business world
Sexism is a controversial topic, especially in the business world. Despite societal progress, sexism is still prevalent economically and socially. Studies have shown that women working in firms and co
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WCPSS electronic device policy needs to be revised
Wake County Public School’s (WCPSS) electronic device policy states that devices can only be used before and after the instructional day. According to Athens’ policy, after electronic devices are take
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Today’s society is very dependent on technology.
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A public school district outside Philadelphia gave out free Apple MacBooks; however, there was a catch. Reported on Feb. 19, the computers were equipped with webcams used to spy on students outside of
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