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The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

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Wilted rose. The weather gets harsh and leaves no exception for once beautiful and lively flowers like roses. Like flowers not being able to survive certain seasons, humans also find it hard to live with their mental health during a specific part of the year.

SAD is Real: It’s Always the Right Season to Get Help

Dhriti Pippiri, Staff Writer February 15, 2023

The month of January: it's the time of year to put Christmas carols behind us and begin a new semester. For most students, including myself, this time of year it's especially a hassle to find the motivation...

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Episode 5: Surviving Social Media

Naisha Roy and Saahithya Gutta February 1, 2022

Naisha and Thya discuss the pros and cons of being active on social media, as well as some statistics on the mental health impact it can have.

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Everyone matters. South Forsyth High School counselors and students create a new suicide awareness campaign known as Sources of Strength. Students were encouraged to spin the Sources of Strength Wheel to learn more about who they can contact in order to support their mental health needs.

SFHS Counselors Work With Students to Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention

Shree Delwadia and Saanvi Tatipalli December 1, 2021

A growing concern among students and staff requires attention, and thankfully, the faculty is working towards taking measures to protect its students. This prevalent concern is suicide, which takes...

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A distraction at school. The girl in the photo above was captured checking her Instagram analytics. According to the Pew Research Center of Internet and Technology, 72 percent of teenagers, ages thirteen to seventeen, use Instagram on a frequent basis. This excessive use can become an addiction, and a compulsion for students at school.

Highlighting the negative impact of Instagram on high-school students

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead November 13, 2020

If you do not know what Instagram is, you may be living under a rock. From lighthearted, pumpkin-spice-themed selfies, to creative, editorial photoshoots, Instagram is home to all forms of content. But...

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Chicago At Night. We rushed to our hotel room after a long day of travel, looked out the window and saw the Chicago skyline. Its almost as if the sky was calming my nerves before the big day.

ATL to CHI, Because Mental Health Matters

Hannah Lucas, Social Media Manager January 17, 2020

Standing in the center of the stage at the University of Chicago, my heart skipped a beat as my mouth opened to tell my story to the 600 pairs of watchful eyes starring back at me. It’s Friday, September...

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The 17 year old, Billie Eilish, recently posed in a photoshoot for her newest release of bury a friend for her album coming March 29, WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?

“Bury a Friend” is the new hit by Billie Eilish

Brooke Eldridge, Opinions and Arts and Entertainment Editor March 13, 2019

The rise of alternative music is bringing once-small creators to the top, one of them including 17-year old Billie Eilish. In 2017, Billie did an interview with Vanity Fair, asking her basic questions...

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Stacked-up stress. Youth these days are rarely motivated by school stress; most of the stress has been shown to have a negative effect. Students have reported getting sick or even depressed by just thinking about the stress they are or will be dealing with. A survey by the American Psychological Association found that nearly half of all teens — 45 percent — said they were stressed by school pressures, states npr.org. Image used via Flickr under Creative Commons.

Teachers vs. Students: Stress

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor December 3, 2018

As students file into the school building, chatting with their friends, they all have different thoughts running through their minds. Some of them are excited to start the day and they smile as they enter...

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Antidepressants save the day. The increase in depression diagnosis has lead to a surge in the use of Antidepressants.

Depression: What is the solution?

Macy Kline, Opinions Section Editor October 31, 2017

Depression is a shadow that follows the lives of adolescents on a day to day basis. Depression has become increasingly common with the prescription of antidepressants. In fact, according to a report done...

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Signs of serious stress that  
should be taken note of would include: gaining appetite, intentional isolation, losing sleep, 
and having unusual negative thoughts or emotions.

The Daily Grind: How to deal with daily stress

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor September 19, 2017

The Daily Grind. My alarm clock goes off at 6:30 in the morning; the unwanted blares ringing in my ears. After forcing my head up, I go over the daily schedule in my head and then I sink into my pillow...

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Suicide statistics

Suicide statistics

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor September 15, 2017

Suicide is a huge problem in the United States, although not many people talk about it or understand the vastness of this problem. Depression, anxiety, and suicide plague teens of the United States,...

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During Suicide Awareness Month, SFHS counselors wear shirts representing the strength of those struggling with depression.

The Semicolon Project

Daria Weber, Copy Editor September 15, 2017

Project Semicolon is a non-profit organization that works towards preventing suicide. Their belief is that suicide is preventable and everyone can help those with suicidal thoughts. By raising public awareness,...

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Antidepressants are not always effective in solving depression.

Are antidepressants the solution?

Adithya Ramanujam, Editor-in-chief September 13, 2017

Antidepressant use is a serious concern since depression has become more prevalent and a topic of national attention. It is necessary to discuss antidepressant use among teens. 20% of teenagers...

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