East Paulding High School reporters Madison Thompson and Xitlali Ramirez-Hernandez explore community reactions to Senate Bill 630, which would have dissolved the City of Hiram and shifted services to county control. Special thanks to Audio, Video, Technology, and Film teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Joseph Fouts.
In this feature, student reporter Moriyah Marshall talks with classmates about the push and pull of the spring semester, from AP exam stress and packed schedules to birthday parties, personal milestones, and the case for slowing down before summer takes over. Special thanks to Broadcasting and Communications teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Bill Phelps.
In this feature, Hammond Creek Middle School student Sofia Hernandez-Lopez traces her seven-year journey from a new arrival in Dalton, Georgia, to a published author and technology champion, guided by one simple principle: no rendirse. Special thanks to Broadcasting and Communications teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Jennifer Barmore.
In this feature, student reporter Emma Benvenuto examines the growing emphasis on standardized testing and academic benchmarks in schools, and the impact this shift has on student experience, access to career and technical education, and perceptions of success, told through perspectives from current and former students and supported by education research and policy reporting. Special thanks to Broadcasting and Communications teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Bill Phelps.
In this feature, student reporter Emma Benvenuto explores proposed federal budget cuts to national parks and public lands, drawing on data, conservation perspectives, and students' reflections on what these spaces mean to them. Special thanks to Broadcasting and Communications teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Bill Phelps.
Student reporter Sophia Gose interviews classmates Karla Delapena and Sieon Lee, whose families are from Mexico and South Korea, about what it's like to grow up between two cultures, from navigating language barriers to celebrating traditions that many of their classmates have never heard of. Special thanks to Broadcasting and Communications teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Bill Phelps.
Hammond Creek Middle School student Sofia Hernandez-Lopez and her family share their experiences immigrating from Mexico, exploring the challenges, sacrifices, and hope that shaped their journey to the United States. Special thanks to Broadcasting and Communications teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Jennifer Barmore.
Student reporter Brenia Price talks with seniors about how they are preparing for life after graduation, from managing money to choosing between college, trade school, and careers, while reflecting on the uncertainty of what comes next.
In this feature, student reporter Emma Benvenuto reflects on Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman’s standout 2025–2026 season and his nomination for the Vezina Trophy, as told through season highlights, statistical milestones, and reactions from fans and fellow students. Special thanks to Broadcasting and Communications teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Bill Phelps.
In this podcast, Hammond Creek Middle School students Sophia Hernandez-Lopez, Ayowolemi Ilesanmi, Brandt Bowers, and Tucker Rewis venture beyond the classroom to explore what fuels community pride in Dalton, Georgia, from cultural celebrations to acts of service. Special thanks to Broadcasting and Communications teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Jennifer Barmore.
