These writings, released under the direction of Editor-in-Chief Michael Patrick Leahy, have sparked significant public debate.

Among the entries, one dated January 16, 2023, included an apology for planning her massacre the following day, indicating her intense emotional turmoil.

Hale's journal entries reveal her struggles with self-image and mental health, highlighting her pain and a desire to die, while also criticizing societal gender roles.

In her writings, she expressed feelings of 'pain' and a desire to die, often signing her entries as 'Aiden,' which adds a layer of complexity to her narrative.

The incident at the Covenant School shocked the community and raised urgent questions about mental health and gun violence.

On March 27, 2023, Audrey Hale carried out a tragic shooting at a Nashville school, resulting in the deaths of three children and three staff members before being fatally shot by police.

In a controversial move, The Tennessee Star published 90 pages of Hale's writings one year after the shooting, despite a court order against their release.