Reflecting on the California wildfire crisis
Shreya Mishra and Shree Delwadia
December 12, 2018 • Comments closed
The Califoria Wild-land Fire Crisis has sparked emotions across the nation? What caused it, and how can it be controlled?
Complacent decision: Adults leave the ballots thinner each year
Shreya Mishra, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018 • No Comments
Each year, the turnout of voters for elections falls lower and lower; the 2018 midterm election has not differed from the past. Looking in the past, in 2016, only 6 in 10 eligible voters casted their ballets for the presidential election. While this may not seem like a large number, its impact on the elections was substantial, and it has carried on to the midterm elections this year. It is debatable whether or not this number could've changed the result of the election completely, but it is a...
Hurricane Michael devastates Southeast Coast
Kayleigh Emberton and Minakshi Shivananda
October 18, 2018 • No Comments
Hurricane Michael arrived at full force last Thursday, heading straight for Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. Panama City experienced the worst of the storm with winds up to 155 miles an hour and heavy rain. Since then, the death toll has risen to 29 and major destruction of infrastructure in the Florida Panhandle, as well as cities in Southwestern GA and the Southeastern coast. Many people living in these areas experienced power outages, flooding, and no school. Although Hurricane Michael passed...
South’s Food Fight to raise money for the holidays
Shreya Mishra, Social Media Lead
December 12, 2018 • No Comments
The South Forsyth High School food fight, started by social studies teacher Leah Mcgray, has brought students together and onto a path of positivity in the form of charity. The Food Fight is a metaphorical fundraising competition traditionally held between two schools, with the motive to raise non-perishable...
Celebrating the Jewish holiday Hanukkah: An interview with Matthew Thompson
Brooke Eldridge, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018 • No Comments
The purpose of Hanukkah is to celebrate the Jews´ victory over a tyrant king, and the re-dedication of the second Temple in Jerusalem. So when a small family of Jewish people gathers around their dining room table, a feast is beautifully presented before them. The menorah is delicately lit, each of...
December 10, 2018 • No Comments
It’s common for teens to struggle with low self esteem and insecurities, and they may not feel comfortable revealing their struggles to close friends or family; they often attempt to hide their troubles. On the other hand, some students feel unbothered talking to people they trust about their...
Rising to the top: Student athlete Makenna Segal
Kayleigh Emberton, Sports Editor
December 9, 2018 • No Comments
Spectators watch with their breaths held as south slugger Makenna Segal steps up to the plate. The pitcher wipes her forehead and reads the sign from the catcher. She starts to...
Court-side victory: Taking on Lanier
Sadie Rawlings, Online Editor
December 1, 2018 • No Comments
On November 29th, the South's JV basketball team traveled to Gwinnett County to play Lanier. Within the first quarter, the boys were up significantly from the Longhorns, and by...
Ending the fall sports season victorious
Kayleigh Emberton, Sports Editor
November 30, 2018 • No Comments
Girls tumble through the gym, performing their best moves in front of the watchful eyes of the judges. Boys race along the trail, imagining the moment they will be announced champions....
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Naisha Roy, Staff Writer
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...
Teachers vs. Students: Workload
October 2, 2018
December 5, 2018
The bell rings and a sea of students race out of the school's doors. Each year, millions of seniors flock out of the high school hallways, never to return, and are left with the decision to head to college...
Staff Editorial: Voting with the next generation
December 1, 2018
Nearly every day, students walk into history classes and learn of current and past political debates. Even for classes such as Economics and World History, students still learn the views of political parties,...
Point-Counterpoint: Media Influencing the masses
November 7, 2018
Our founding fathers wished to establish a country that protects and enforces the freedoms of its citizens. Created in order to do just that, the first amendment allows the freedom of the press and differing...
Point-Counterpoint: Media Influencing the masses
November 2, 2018
A sea of people and a wave of posts flood the media; each utilizing their right to express themselves, protected by the First Amendment. Thousands of voices come together as a choir of opinions, shaping...
Grace Drawdy, Photo/Video Editior
October 31, 2018
The art of traveling is both exciting and exhilarating. Traveling to new places gives you perspective and a better insight into what it's like in different areas of the country, and...
Essentials for all kinds of vacations
May 21, 2018
The sun beats down on students as they relax on their vacation. Little kids toss around beach balls and seagulls circle looking for their next meal. In the city, students shop and laugh with friends as...
Dorm room decorating made easy
May 17, 2018
Graduating seniors take a new and fresh step into the beginning of adulthood when attending college. Harder classes, new friends, tight money budgets, and less time for friends and family come with the...
Playlist: Dancing the night away at prom
April 4, 2018
Butterflies are fluttering around in stomachs, nervousness paired with excitement makes for an interesting mix of emotions that has one feeling sick but still smiling. It's prom day and groups of friends...
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Minakshi Shivananda is a freshman at South Forsyth High School and is taking on her first year at The Bird Feed. Minakshi enjoys listening to music, hanging out with...
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Kayleigh Emberton is a sophmore who is now in her second year of journalism. Kayleigh loves sports, especially baseball and football. Kayleigh is a die-hard...
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Daria Weber is a Senior at South Forsyth, marking her fourth year on The Bird Feed staff. A proud Venture Scout, Daria is the current president of Cre...
