BY: Janay Hunt (Gainesville, GA) U.S. birth rates continued to drop since 2011. Researchers link the downfall of birthrates with the economy being down. The birth rates hit a record low in 2010, dropping one percent. It is the fourth consecutive year that birth rates have decreased. The baby boom culture in the US has […]
Braves say farewell to Chipper
BY: Irma Mora (Gainesville, GA) The Atlanta Braves honored Chipper Jones before Friday’s game against the New York Mets where Gov. Nathan Deal proclaimed Sept. 28, 2012 as “Chipper Jones Day” in the state. Former Atlanta Manager Bobby Cox and Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron participated in the tribute. Special bases which said “Chipper […]
The autumnal equinox brings the first day of Fall
By: Taylor Carden The Northern Hemisphere’s autumnal equinox, more commonly known as the first day of fall, occurred this past Saturday, September 22. Scientifically speaking, the autumnal equinox occurs when night and day are of nearly the same length and the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving southward (in the Northern Hemisphere). For example, the […]
Celebration Violation
BY: Caitlin Ludwig (Gainesville, GA) Just hours after scoring the last touchdown for the Atlanta Falcons in their defeat over the Denver Broncos, running back Michael Turner was arrested for driving while under the influence and speeding. Turner, 30, was pulled over after Gwinnett County officer clocked Turner’s black Audi R8 going 32 miles per […]
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