The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

Joe Biden (left) and Donald Trump (right) are some of the oldest people to be president of the United States. They’re a big part of the discussion about having more young people hold office.
“Joe Biden and Donald Trump”/ Gage Skidmore, Sheelah Craighead / Wikimedia Commons/ CC BY-SA 2.0
Is Age Only a Number in Presidency?
Avani Prabhu, News Editor • January 23, 2024
While popular, the ethically fraught practice of family vlogging is once again in the spotlight after the arrest of 8 Passengers matriarch Ruby Franke. “There were three in the vlogging” / Kelly Ishikawa / Flickr /
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Is Family Vlogging Actually Evil?
Amanda Rushton, Staff Writer • January 15, 2024
 City streets are turned into wreckage. The Noto Earthquake tore through the Noto peninsula, toppling buildings and destroying roads. 
JSDF Noto Earthquake 2024-01-07 4 (Search by Drone) by Japan Ministry of Defence (防衛省) is licensed under CC BY 4.0.5
Japan's New Year's Day Disaster: Earthquake, Tsunami and Plane Crash Devastate Japan
Charley Sarmiento and Simra Waheed January 15, 2024
South Forsyth HOSA students volunteering at a retirement home and handing out valentines cards. They distributed out handcrafted cards that were filled with heartfelt messages, and smiles were gifted in return.
Empowering Minds & Inspiring Lives: SFHS HOSA Campaigns for Mental Health Awareness
Sophia Prashanth, Lifestyle Editor & Social Media Lead • February 13, 2024
Anonymous BirdFeed Staffer
The Journey to Accepting Racial Identity is no Joke
The Bird Feed Staff February 12, 2024
Grace Chin (left) and Sritha Neeli (right) are presenting an informational poster pertaining to women in Venture Capital.
Real Girl Math: Meet 'Women in Venture Capital,' an FBLA American Enterprise Project
Sritha Neeli, Grace Chin, and Saanvi Kankipati February 12, 2024
Meet the Staff
Charley Sarmiento
Charley Sarmiento
Editor-in-Chief

Charley Sarmiento is a junior at South Forsyth High School, and this is her second year writing for The Bird Feed. She is so excited to be coming back as the Editor-in-Chief, and even more thrilled to...

Simra Waheed
Simra Waheed
Managing Editor

Simra Waheed is a junior at South Forsyth High School and is excited to write again for a second year as the Managing Editor of the BirdFeed! Simra loves to write, discuss and research current events,...

In a world where careers are seemingly meaningless, the addition of a influencer pathway opens up a whole new world of options to students.
The Newest, Most Best Pathway: Becoming An Influencer 101
Saanvi Tatipalli and Tisha Kaur February 13, 2024

Full disclaimer: This is satire. Many of today’s influencers have worked extremely hard to get to where...

Many teens get their license after their 16th birthday or in the months that follow. According to the CDC, up until recently, “motor vehicle crashes” have been the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States.
Is 16 too Early? Freedom is Great, but it Comes with Greater Responsibilities Behind the Wheel
Rathna Malapati, Assistant Clubs Editor • February 28, 2023

“A lot of people do really well on the driving test, but they’re still often horrible, unsafe drivers...

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...

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The Lightning Thief, the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series
Camp Half-Blood is Finally Good This Year
Aaden Li, Sports Editor • February 14, 2024

Percy Jackson and the Olympians, a beloved book series with two movie adaptations, has recently been...

 All Marvel Cinematic Universe Official Posters by AntMan3001 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. 
Marvel Logo by no lo se is marked with CC0 1.0.
The MCU Has Been Snapped: What Happened to the Beloved Super-Franchise?
Della Singleton, Staff Writer • January 23, 2024

For a heavy part of the 2010’s, people couldn’t get enough of Marvel, but now, the franchise seems...

While popular, the ethically fraught practice of family vlogging is once again in the spotlight after the arrest of 8 Passengers matriarch Ruby Franke. “There were three in the vlogging” / Kelly Ishikawa / Flickr /
CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 DEED Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic.
Is Family Vlogging Actually Evil?
Amanda Rushton, Staff Writer • January 15, 2024

This story contains mention of child abuse. If you or someone you know is being endangered by their guardian,...

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 Shohei Ohtani holds up his new Dodgers jersey with Rahm Emanuel, the US Ambassador to Japan. Ohtani recently signed with the Dodgers.
MLB Has a Spending Problem, No Cap
Matt Craig, Opinions Editor • January 25, 2024

On Dec. 11, 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed two-time unanimous MVP Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year $700 million dollar contract, the largest...

Josh Giddey competed in the Skills Challenge during NBA All-Star Weekend 2022. He is currently under investigation from both the League and law enforcement for misconduct. Josh Giddey (2022 All-Star Weekend) (cropped) / Erik Drost / CC BY 2.0.
NBA: National Bum Association?
Matt Craig, Opinions Editor • January 23, 2024

The following story contains references to assault and inappropriate relationships. Anyone affected by assault can find resources and support...

Lebron James mural in downtown Los Angeles
Anthony Davis Goes Crazy to Beat the Pacers for the NBA Cup
Aaden Li, Sports Editor • December 15, 2023

As the NBA In-Season Tournament has recently come to an end, now is a great time to break down different aspects of the game along with how seasoned...

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