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Photo via Wikimedia Commons. First Responders. What depicts the California Wild-fire crisis is the scene of a burning home, and firefighters on the job to extinguish the flame. However, inside the home was more than burning furniture. There were the memories of an innocent family, now in the midst of catastrophe.

Reflecting on the California wildfire crisis

Shreya Mishra and Shree Delwadia December 12, 2018
The Califoria Wild-land Fire Crisis has sparked emotions across the nation? What caused it, and how can it be controlled?
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Voting In Process. On November 6th, 2018, Georgians from all parts of the state gather to place their vote for the midterm elections. This election will determine Georgia's new governer, a huge discussion for many citizens in the past few months.

Complacent decision: Adults leave the ballots thinner each year

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead November 7, 2018

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...

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Enthusiastic Educator. Mrs. Parrella, known by her students as Señora Parrella, has been working at South for seven years, two years with Special Needs and in the media center. Unforeseen by SFHS, Sra. Parrella obtained a degree specializing in working with students with disabilities.”To me, it’s very upsetting because it’s easy for people for to say that we’re going to do this or do that, but how would he [Matt Bevin, Kentucky governor] feel if his child was thrown in a room without a proper teacher to student ratio.”

Standing up: The Teacher Pension Crisis

Minakshi Shivananda, News Editor November 5, 2018

Imagine for a moment that you’re a teacher; a teacher that always puts in their best efforts to help their students succeed. Working late hours, grading never-ending papers, meeting with students; you...

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This picture captures the destruction of Hurricane Michael in Jackson County, FL.

Hurricane Michael devastates Southeast Coast

Kayleigh Emberton and Minakshi Shivananda October 18, 2018

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...

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German foreign exchange, Lara Herrmann, gives a presentation to the journalism class on the popularity of Schlager Music in Germany.

German students take on SFHS

Students arrive at the Atlanta airport, 4,671 miles away from their homes in Leipzig, Germany. This is their first tour of America, visiting Washington, D.C. a couple of weeks before. They meet their student...

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Mark Zuckerberg sat before Congress for two days of testimony as he explained how Facebook was rectifying their users' security following the social media software's largest breach.

Facebook scandal shines a light on the lack of social media regulation

Will Logsdon, Senior Editor April 16, 2018

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, testified last week in front of Congress to clarify the circumstances of the Cambridge Analytica Scandal as well as to defend the tech giant's reputation. Republican...

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This year, South Forsyth High School's theme for prom is Aurora. The Prom Committee has been planning and brainstorming since September to make prom 2018 enjoyable for all who attend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFXTTacKmG4

Dancing under Northern Lights: SFHS Prom 2018

Daria Weber, Copy Editor April 1, 2018

Prom is an event that adults may look back fondly upon and students look forward to. A lot goes into preparing to go to prom, such as buying an outfit, brainstorming promposal ideas, finding a ride, and...

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Despite the cold and windy weather, South's German Club kids set up their Tree of Life between the World Language Mod Pod and West Hall.

German club celebrates old Easter tradition

Lauren Bunker, Staff Writer March 31, 2018

Ostereierbaum, also known as an Easter egg tree, is a German tradition where the branches of trees and bushes are decorated with eggs. During Ostereierbaum, children in Germany gather an array of supplies...

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Freshmen students celebrated their Indian roots on cultural attire day during International Week.

South Forsyth celebrates cultural diversity during International Week

Anna Hicks, Online Editor March 30, 2018

During the week of March 26-30, students at South Forsyth were seen celebrating the wide variety of culture represented by the 3,800 students who attend South. Each day, the language department hosted...

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March 17, 2018 - The Winter Guard gather together for a group photo after winning 1st place at the Scholastic Regional A Class competition.

South Forsyth’s Winter Guard wins 1st place

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor March 28, 2018

On Saturday, March 17, 2018, the South Forsyth Winter Guard won 1st place in the Scholastic Regional A Class competition at Flowery Branch High School in Gwinnett County. "Being together with the entire...

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South students earned their bid to compete in the national FCCLA competition.

South Forsyth students compete in state FCCLA conference

Adithya, Editor-in-Chief March 23, 2018

South Forsyth FCCLA students have experienced a busy two months competing in various local and state events, which included a meeting with Georgia representatives at the state capital. South Forsyth...

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South's 1961U team created an impressive robot for their VEX State Competition. They were named the Robot Skills Challenge Champion (left), the Tournament Champion (center), and the Design Champion (right).

South’s VEX Robotics chapter recognized at GA state competition

Will Logsdon, Senior Editor March 20, 2018

At the VEX Robotics Georgia State Competition, six teams from South competed. South's registered school number is 1961. Each team uses an abbreviation from the Periodic Table of Elements to distinguish...

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