Author: Michelle Chung

Michelle Chung attends Presbyterian Christian School in Hattiesburg, Miss., where she serves as editor-in-chief of the school newspaper. She participates in many community activities, including playing as the concertmaster in the Hattiesburg Youth Orchestra, in addition to volunteer work. In the future, she hopes to further pursue her passions in history and journalism.

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Person of the Day | Tyler Shows: Petal Educator, Milken Award Recipient

Fifth-grade math teacher Tyler Shows of Petal Upper Elementary School earned a Milken Educator Award in 2022 in recognition of his teaching ability.

August 22, 2023

Laurel Hubbard of New Zealand reacts after a lift in the women's +87kg weightlifting event at the 2020 Summer Olympics

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A Loss for All: Anti-Trans Sports Laws Not as ‘Fair’ as Touted

Despite not being able to name a single case in which a transgender athlete has had an unfair advantage in a sports game, policymakers across the nation have continuously introduced and passed anti-trans bills.

January 3, 2023

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