The official student news site of Athens Drive High School

ATHENS ORACLE
The official student news site of Athens Drive High School

ATHENS ORACLE
The official student news site of Athens Drive High School

ATHENS ORACLE
Jenna Ali

Jenna Ali, Editor-In-Chief

Jenna Ali, senior, is excited for another year with the Athens Oracle as Editor-In-Chief. She has been with the Oracle for 3 years now. Jenna has a passion for writing, particularly about social issues. Outside of the Oracle, you can find her working as a teachers assistant at a daycare, hanging out with friends, or listening to music. Jenna is looking forward to leading the Athens Oracle through yet another successful year!

 

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An attack on comradery: The Israeli eradication of Palestinian people

Jenna Ali, Editor-In-Chief
June 8, 2023
Courtney Richard, senior holds 2023 graduation yard signs,

Athens Drive Seniors’ Future Plans

Lezly Gandiaga-Martinez, Jenna Ali, Paola Flores-Sanchez, and Abagail Bissett
June 1, 2023
Oracle Observations: Thoughts on feminism

Oracle Observations: Thoughts on feminism

Nassibah Bedreddine, Jenna Ali, Hannah Suehle, and Lexi Arama Barengas
April 27, 2023

Fighting fire with fire: the problem with self defense weapons in schools

Jenna Ali, Editor-In-Chief
April 18, 2023
Many people are turning to self defense gadgets, such as knives disguised as lipsticks, for protection against gun violence. Is that the right choice?

Pros and cons: should students be allowed to bring self defense weapons to school?

Jenna Ali and Lexi Arana Banegas
April 18, 2023
Rumble is a relatively new video-sharing platform. It has recently been gaining popularity because of its welcoming of censored influencers.

Rumble on the rise: Platform fights against media censorship

Jenna Ali, Editor-In-Chief
March 20, 2023
Shalya Wiggins is an administrator at Athens Drive. When Mr.Mares, principal, asked for someone to take the lead on celebrating Black History Month at The Drive, she was the first to raise her hand.

Wiggins celebrates Black History Month on morning announcements

Lezly Gandiaga-Martinez, Jenna Ali, Marley Medling, and Paola Flores-Sanchez
February 21, 2023
Pictured above, the Capital Building in Washington, DC, that houses the 118th United States Congress. An air of apprehension surrounds it, as the Senate is held by the Democratic Party, and the House is now held by the Republican Party.

Division in a positive light: The 118th congressional elections set in place a divided government.

Jenna Ali, Editor-In-Chief
February 2, 2023
Katie Beth Cornell and Oracle hosts share their thoughts on censhorhsip.

[Photo] Is there a middle ground in the argument of educational censorship?

Kavya Sriram and Hannah Suehle
January 11, 2023
The season is only six games in, so there is still an agenda to see to. The team strives to pave their way to the seasonal conference.

A meaning behind the game: Athens Drive’s Men’s basketball team kicks off season

Jenna Ali, Editor-In-Chief
December 12, 2022
There are a very limited amount of pictures of the protests in Iran as the media is being barred from broadcasting its harsh reality. However, people worldwide are organizing protests of their own to advocate for the women in Iran.

A power struggle hides behind hijab protests in Iran

Jenna Ali, Editor-In-Chief
November 3, 2022
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[Photo] Jenna Ali

March 6, 2021
The month of September is dedicated to suicide prevention-- a topic that various clubs at Athens Drive have tried to tackle. But, have we truly found a solution?

Wake County schools struggle to find the prevention to teen suicide

Jenna Ali, Editor-In-Chief
October 7, 2022
Two of the Athens Oracle's very own seniors, Amena Matcheswala (left) and Syed Abbas (right), wave goodbye to Athens Drive surrounded by pictures of their class's best moments. It was truly a bittersweet moment.

Athens Drive seniors moving on

Jenna Ali, Editor
June 8, 2022
The books shown above and many more have been banned in their lifetime, regardless of educational value.

The changing face of a library

Jenna Ali, Editor
May 11, 2022
"No one is safe. Not social figures. Not normal, everyday people. Not even your nasty little racist, homophobic, misogynistic second-graders" [an excerpt from the article.]

You’re not as woke as you think you are: satire to reality

Jenna Ali, Editor
April 18, 2022
Tune into this podcast on how to deal with embarrassing moments and self-consciousness.

[Photo] Oracle Observations: Embarrassing Moments

March 23, 2022
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[Photo] Ethan Adams

March 2, 2022
Athens Drives dedication to its political spectrum has created a series of controversies among the student body.

Athens Drive chooses sides, but there is no competition

Jenna Ali, Editor
February 28, 2022
Dwiki Abidin has proved to be an inspiration at Athens Drive, balancing work and fun to reach success.

The duality of Dwiki Abidin: Dwiki does it all

Jenna Ali, Editor
January 13, 2022

To weed…

Jenna Ali, Editor
November 23, 2021
Athens' marching band prepares to welcome visitors from the US Department of Education. They were lead from the band's display to the school's outdoor classroom.

U.S. Department of Education pays visit to Athens Drive

Amena Matcheswala and Jenna Ali
November 8, 2021
Arwa Sattar, Veronika Juylova and Syed Abbas at an Amnesty International meeting, advocating for Afghan Immigrants. They are using their voices to advocate for immigrants everywhere.

Amnesty International Club takes on immigration

Jenna Ali, Editor
October 12, 2021
The entrance by the senior hall is now decorated with Amnesty International's advocative drawings.

Amnesty International Club holds a chalking event

Jenna Ali, Editor
October 5, 2021
Taking charge of your life is not only encouraged at Athens Drive, but expected.

How to take charge of your life

Jenna Ali, Editor
September 21, 2021
Christaan Uchena will graduate through the Health Science Career Academy this year.

Christaan Uchena has made her mark on Athens Drive

Jenna Ali, Staff Writer
May 27, 2021
Police Brutality is a systemic issue that affects all Americans.

The cycle of police brutality needs to end

Jenna Ali, Staff Writer
May 8, 2021
Flowers were laid out in silent protest of violence against women and in tribute to Sarah Everard.

It is time to end violence against women

Jenna Ali, Staff Writer
April 19, 2021
Jenna Ali and Eman B. enjoying the weather during Spring Break.

"Fearless (Taylor's Version)" will be released April 9, 2021, 13 years after its original release in 2008.

Taylor Swift plans to release re-recordings of past music

Jenna Ali, Staff Writer
March 10, 2021
Wake County makes controversial move back to campuses

Wake County makes controversial move back to campuses

Jenna Ali, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
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