Memphian continues to make “mad beats”
By Desmond Catron & Savanna Hulbert (K.I.P.P) The artist known as IMAKEMADBEATS grew up in the Orange Mound neighborhood of Memphis and is now regarded as one of the city’s … Continue reading
Alumni give Teen Appeal a strong legacy
By Elle Perry (Teen Appeal Coordinator) After graduating from Morehouse College with a degree an English Ben Cory Jones spent three years as a corporate spokesman and speechwriter on Wall … Continue reading
Drake and Future dominate in 2015
By Hali Smith (Central High School) Canadian rapper, songwriter Drake joined Atlanta rapper Future for a surprise mixtape released at the end of September. Their nine-song mixtape has already been … Continue reading
The dashing Dashiki design trend
By Kerrie Wilson (Central High School) The Dashiki has been a traditional item of clothing in many West African cultures for centuries, but it is now making a reappearance in … Continue reading
“Back to the Future” becomes the present
By Roddrick Tooles (Overton High School) Dr. Emmett Brown and Marty McFly traveled Back to the Future in a vintage DeLorean time machine car in the storied trilogy of movies. … Continue reading
Every vote matters. Especially yours.
By Thea Wilkens-Reed (Homeschooled) If you think your vote does not matter, you are completely wrong, it absolutely does. Every vote counts and you are needed to make a difference. … Continue reading
Change the way you SHOPP on weekends
By Isabela Salazar (Collierville High School) Have you ever had to explain why a “push-up” should be really be called a “push-down”? Have you ever considered why a car will … Continue reading
Beyond TN: Notable colleges in bordering states
Staff Report If you’re a high school student in the Memphis area you have likely heard of our state flagship university (University of Tennessee), as well as the state flagship … Continue reading
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