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Lady Gaga’s “Mayhem on the Beach” Makes a Dangerous Turn of Events 

KatherineSpevak, Seniors Editor Lady Gaga began her “Mayhem Ball” tour in Rio de Janeiro at Copacabana Beach on May 3. This concert was a free event advertised as “Mayhem on the Beach” and drew over 2.5 million attendees, making it the largest audience for a female artist in history.  The concert was a replication of Lady Gaga’s Coachella set titled the five-act “gothic opera” which consisted…

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Why Students Are Not Getting Their License (But Should) 

KatieFreese, Sports Editior Getting a driver’s license is a pivotal moment in a student’s life. It is not just the ability to drive oneself; it is a sign of freedom and independence, a rite of passage.  This milestone represents a significant step towards adulthood and expands opportunities to navigate the world on one’s own terms. It allows students to manage their own schedules, drive to…

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Light Through Darkness: Healing Through Pain 

LoriShen, Editor-in-Chief “Lighting Up the Stars” (人生大事) is a 2022 Chinese drama comedy film, directed by Liu Jiangjiang, that explores themes of grief, redemption and the unlikely bonds formed in the wake of loss. One of the film’s greatest strengths lies in its portrayal of the funeral industry, a topic rarely explored in mainstream Chinese cinema.  Because the handling of dead bodies and the…

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Hyperpop is Killing Pop Music (For the Better)

KobeChernushin, Editor-in-Chief Hyperpop: it’s weird, it’s nonconforming, it’s dramatic and it’s coming for the future of the pop music genre, at least for now. Characterized by overblown, synthetic instrumentals and high-pitched vocals, hyperpop seems to satiate a societal and artistic hunger that has begun to fester in this new sociopolitical era.  Taking influence from the EDM and dance…

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Even if this year is a No-Vote-ember, Georgian Senator Selection Starts

AmberQian, News Editor Incumbent Democratic Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff announced his re-election campaign for a contentious federal senate seat in March 2025. His partner, Incumbent Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock, is also expected to run in the 2026 Federal Senate Election.  Between the two senators, many, especially the GOP, have deemed Ossoff as the weaker incumbent that will facilitate a…

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Chattahoochee’s Anticipate the Girl’s Lacrosse Playoffs 

LoriShen After an unexpected win against Pope High School, the Chattahoochee women’s lacrosse team will enter the postseason with a 13-2 record. At this year’s playoffs, the girls are determined to finish out on top by improving their communication and teamwork.   “Our main problem last year was that the team didn’t listen to the captains, because their role as a friend overstepped their role…

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The Upcoming Hooch Concert Springs excitement into the Student Body 

MenonAgreya, News Editor On May 2, the Chattahoochee Fine Arts Department will be hosting an extravagant performance featuring the combined talents and efforts of Hooch’s Chorus, Band and Orchestra departments. The band and orchestra will be accompanied by the chorus department’s vocalists throughout the concert and will feature a wide variety of pop songs, ranging from BTS to Bruno Mars. The…

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“Mamma Mia!” Meets “Sherk”: Chattahoochee supports Taylor Road 

MenonAgreya, News Editor On April 18 and 19, Taylor Road Middle School performed their iteration of “Shrek the Musical JR.” in Chattahoochee’s auditorium. Theater students who were a part of Hooch’s production of “Mamma Mia!” volunteered to mentor middle school students and guide them on their journey. With Chattahoochee’s support and Taylor Road’s performance the musical was brought to…

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Rooted in Success: Hooch Students Climb to the Ivy League

KobeChernushin, Editorials Editor The Ivy League universities—Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania and Yale—are known for their prestige and exclusivity. For many, being admitted into these institutions is a dream come true. For some, they will even spend their entire high school life preparing for it.   Over the years, many Chattahoochee students…

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Bills, Bills, Bills: Georgia’s New 2025 Legislation

MariaMileva, Editor-in-Chief; KobeChernushin, Editorials Editor As of April 4, the 2025 Georgia legislative session has concluded. Over the course of the past three months, state senators and representatives have worked around the clock to draft, revise and pass legislation to meet the demands of their constituents. In this short period of time, numerous bills were sent to Governor Brian Kemp’s…

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AP Exams Download to Digital Interfaces 

As the 2025 Advanced Placement (AP) exams move online, many changes have been made to how teachers run their mock exams. Although a step towards paperless assessments has its benefits, teachers and students still have many concerns.  Online AP exams have affected English classes the most, with both AP English Language and AP English Literature exams now fully online. Ms. Cooney’s AP Lit students…

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Netflix's "Adolescence" Amazes Adults and Adolescents Alike

NicholasGarrison, Editor-in-Chief “Adolescence,” the newest four-episode limited series to drop on Netflix, has garnered acclaim for its unique style and mature subject matter. The show’s focus on misogyny, teenage angst and social conditioning allows for a worthy critique of the larger world we live in and how it leads children down the wrong path.   The show’s story centralizes on Jamie…

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Tariffs and the Shift Away from Clean Energy in the United States

KatherineSpevak, Staff Reporter In the beginning of 2025, the United States began imposing new tariffs on imported goods used in the push towards clean energy. While these tariffs were implemented to focus more on manufactured goods, their impact on imported goods necessary for developing clean energy initiatives shows how our government, under the Trump administration, prioritizes fossil fuels…

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Collegiate Constitutional Corrosion Crisis

AmberQian, Staff Reporter Urban dictionary defines college as “a place where you go to escape the real world, most likely out of fear.” Perhaps this definition is a bit naive, and many would argue college is a place to learn to confront one’s fears, but it is still a place where students are largely protected from the outside world. As of late, this is a luxury that many foreign students have…

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C’est La Vie Bakery and Cafe: Medlock’s Hidden Local Gem  

KatherineSpevak, Staff Reporter Medlock Bridge Road is filled with cafes that are always bustling with students doing schoolwork or friends and family chatting away, all while having delicious food and drinks. While exploring these cafes, one place caught my attention: C’est La Vie Bakery and Cafe. This cafe has a blend of both Asian and French inspirations, providing patrons a great number of…

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Take a Peek at the New Johns Creek

Even among lifelong residents, there remains confusion about where Alpharetta ends and where Johns Creek begins, leading the city to seek various avenues of modern development to put itself on the map.  The latest of these developments is a Boston Scientific facility, one of the lead manufacturers of medical devices in the United States, under construction less than a mile from the Johns Creek…

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Planting Pride and Preservation in the Community: Autrey Mill’s Earth Day Celebration

KendallHunt, Features Editor Photo Credits: Kendall Hunt