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The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

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Introverts get easily overwhelmed when theyre around too many people. They work better when left alone with their own thoughts.

One isn’t the Loneliest Number: Schools Must do More to Support Introverts

Avani Prabhu, News Editor February 13, 2023

Almost 40% of the world’s population consider themselves to be introverts. But in the loud, bustling environment that is public school, this can be pretty hard to believe. It’s hard to get by if you're...

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South junior Matt Craig, and his mother, Sheila, enjoy their donuts in the dining hall. The mother and son duo came to school early to partake in the Donut Date.

It’s not Just a Glaze, Mom: South Forsyth’s ‘Donut Date’ Brings Families Together

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief February 10, 2023

To begin the month of celebrating relationships and love, South Forsyth High School created an event to celebrate the irreplaceable love between parents and children. On the morning of Friday, Feb....

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Since the advent of algorithmic social media, a variety of childrens staples in entertainment, fashion and technology have gone by the wayside. With nowhere else to turn, children are consuming more and more content and experiences targeted towards adults.

The Demise of Childhood: How Modern Media is Killing What it Means to be a Kid

Simra Waheed, Managing Editor February 10, 2023

Every morning I sweep open my curtains to find the streets empty. Parks are barren. Swing sets left rusted. Spiral slides blanketed in years-old rust.  Where have all the kids gone?  In today’s...

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Korean student Hailey Yeon changes her birth name to Western one when she moved to the U.S. Yeon has used this new name for nine years of her life.

We Don’t Need Your Westernized Names

Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter February 9, 2023

I dread the days my real teachers aren’t in class.  When they don’t show up, that means we have a substitute teacher. And having a substitute teacher means the following question: "Is it Car-mul...

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Two of Souths female athletes hugging their coaches on Signing Day. South celebrated their female athletes on Signing Day in the gymnasium.

Play Like a Girl: South Celebrates Female Athletes Signing with Colleges on National Women in Sports Day

Sophia Prashanth and Diya Maheshwari February 8, 2023

Over 50 years ago, Kathrine Switzer made history when she crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon. The year was 1967, and women weren't allowed to compete in what was then an all-male race;...

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South senior Swapnika Gullapalli shows off South FBLAs accomplishments at the Region Leadership Conference. Gullapalli has been involved in FBLA for all four years of high school.

Senior Spotlight: Swapnika Gullapalli Shines in Her Community

Mahanya Nimmagadda, Contributing Staff Writer February 8, 2023

Swapnika Gullapalli is the 2022-2023 President of the South Forsyth chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and of the Southside Dance Company. She is a determined and passionate young leader,...

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Gifted kids get to experience school in a much different way than regular students. However, in the long run,  gifted students face the challenges of burnout and mental stress.

A Gift or a Curse? Gifted Education Doesn’t Automatically Equal Success

Diya Maheshwari and Charley Sarmiento February 8, 2023

"I had to work harder to prove my worth because a lot of people believe if you’re not Gifted, you’re not smart," said Maggie Craig, a senior at South Forsyth. Craig's many accomplishments include...

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South Forsyth High Schools STAR students go up to receive their awards along with their STAR teachers. They were four of the twenty-three STAR students to come to this event.

2023 Forsyth STAR Students Break Ties and Records in ‘Competitive’ Year

Rathna Malapati, Assistant Clubs Editor February 8, 2023

“Live your life so that someone may want to write a book about it. Live your life so that every chapter is interesting,” Kevin Tanner, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and...

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South Cross Country and Track and Field signee Carmel Yonas poses with her cross country team, who all came to support Yonas on Signing Day.

Signed, Sealed, Delivered: 12 South Athletes Sign with College Athletics

Rathna Malapati and Avani Prabhu February 6, 2023

On Feb. 1-3, 12 South Forsyth athletes committed to continuing their athletic careers at a variety of colleges across the country. The Arena filled with families, friends, coaches and other students...

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FBLA Presents: A Conversation With EverBowl CEO Jeff Fenster

FBLA Presents: A Conversation With EverBowl CEO Jeff Fenster

Pravallika Nayak, Guest Contributor February 6, 2023

To learn more about South Forsyth's award-winning FBLA Chapter, click here. To learn more about EverBowl, click here. Listen to the full interview below: Transcript Speaker 1 - 0:02  Hi,...

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South Forsyth High School cancels their first Winter Homecoming due to lack of participation. Students found the dance to be not worth the time and money, but is there something else thats causing the death of school dances?

The Death of School Dances: How We Cancelled Winter Homecoming

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief February 1, 2023

As winter break came to an end, I returned to my club duties and checked my unopened messages. Our sponsors received an email saying that we needed to nominate representatives from our clubs for the Winter...

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With an annual growth rate of 7.1%, the average cost of college tuition in the U.S. has more than doubled since the turn of the century, leaving college students in a problematic situation.

The Sky-Rocketing Cost of Education is Killing “The American Dream”

Sophia Prashanth, Lifestyle Editor & Social Media Lead January 18, 2023

We all remember being a little kid full of dreams, wanting to go to Harvard or Yale, thinking this dream will turn into a reality because we wanted it to. We all remember telling our parents, teachers...

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