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Accessible testing. The Biden administration recently announced that they are allowing every American household to order up to four free at-home COVID-19 testing kits. These kits are available to order at covidtests.gov.

US Government Distributes Free COVID-19 Tests to All Residents

Shree Delwadia and Tisha Kaur January 24, 2022

Earlier this week, President Joe Biden signed into action a plan in which all households in the country could receive four free COVID-19 tests. The goal of this plan is to reduce the number of COVID-19...

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Coronavirus. This picture portrays a microscopic version of COVID-19. On March 4th, 2020, the CDC created an illustration of the virus severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) as they displayed the spike-like proteins found within the virus.

CDC Changes Isolation Guidelines in Response to Omicron Variant

Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter January 17, 2022

On Monday, December 27th, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced updated COVID-19 guidelines. Based on research surrounding the latest Omicron variant,  CDC health experts...

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Bob Saget and John Stamos. On "Full House". John Stamos plays Jesse Katsopolis, the brother-in-law to Bob Saget's Danny Turner. Stamos was devastated when they announced Saget's death and said on Instagram, "I'm not ready to accept that he's gone - I'm not going to say goodbye yet."

Comedian and “Full House” Star Bob Saget Dies at Age 65

Sayna Kaushik, News Editor January 17, 2022

On January 9th, 2022, the world lost a great comedian and actor when Full House's Bob Saget died at the age of 65. Saget was best known as cleanliness-obsessed, ultra-supportive father Danny Tanner...

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A different style of learning. The current status of the pandemic affects many students as they take on the challenge and obstacles associated with virtual learning. Schools have transitioned into virtual learning in order to protect its students and staff.

Forsyth County Students Return to School after Virtual Learning

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief January 10, 2022

On January 7th, Forsyth County Schools (FCS) announced that schools would remain virtual for two days in order to allow for students and staff to return to school safely after Winter Break, especially...

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Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on December 31. In front of the Security Checkpoint, senior Sreya Durvasula waits patiently as the TSA official checks her passport. The line was indefinitely long, stretching far into the airport.

Omicron’s Airline Catastrophe Creates Winter Travel Woes

Shivani Murugapiran, Staff Writer January 9, 2022

On January 9th, airlines canceled 1,335 flights across the country as holiday travel wound down. The rapid spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus increased infections among airline staff and...

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Pop. Six. Squish. In South's production of Chicago, they perform the iconic number "Cell Block Tango". The merry murderesses of the Cook County Jail sung about killing their husbands.

SFHS PA’s Chicago is All That Jazz

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief December 16, 2021

On December 9th-12th, South Forsyth’s Advanced Musical Theatre performed the high school edition of the award-winning musical Chicago. Through the jazzy music and famous Fosse choreography, the SFHS...

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Joyful community service. Students organized hundreds of books, in several different stacks. These books were sent to the Toys-for-Tots foundation, and filled members with a sense of community and gratitude,

South and Denmark FBLA unite for a Holiday Networking Event

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead December 11, 2021

On December 11th, approximately 65 FBLA members from Denmark High School and South Forsyth High School gathered at the Sharon Forks Public Library to meet new members, expand their network, and celebrate...

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Catching Zzz's. Furkids Animal Shelters spoil their kitties with tons of blankets, toys, perches and cat trees to avoid boredom-induced stress. Furkids is home to approximately 400 foster homes according to their website, providing kittens and puppies with the best, most personal socialization as they prepare for adoption.

FBLA members volunteer at Furkids Headquarters

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead December 6, 2021

On December 4th, members and officers from South Forsyth FBLA gathered at the Furkids Cat Shelter and Headquarters in Forsyth County to volunteer three hours of their weekend towards cleaning the headquarter...

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Withdrawal of the U.S. troops. President Biden orders the Troops still in Afghanistan to return to America. In August of 2021, the U.S. troops had officially left Afghanistan marking the end of a 20 year war (2001-2021).

Tensions in Afghanistan Continue as the Taliban exert Control

Tisha Kaur and Shree Delwadia November 16, 2021

Moving forward, the life of an Afghan citizen will never be the same. As of September 2021, the Afghan government lost its control of the country. Two weeks before the United States finished withdrawing...

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Astroworld statue. The giant golden statue of Scott's head is a staple of the entrance into the music festival. However, the densely packed corwds of the festival also became a staple, showcasing Scott's interpretation of "mosh pit" culture.

Astroworld Festival Casualties Lead to Examination of “Mosh Pit” Culture

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor November 10, 2021

Rapper Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival on Nov. 5-6 became instantly notorious for its overwhelming crowds and a densely-packed mosh pit that eventually led to a dangerous crowd surge, the deaths of...

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When you're an Addams. Gomez Addams introduces his family in the opening song. This fun and eerie piece set the mood for the rest of the production.

SFHS PA’s Rendition of The Addams Family Has Us “Pulled in a New Direction”

Carlos Nunez and Maggie Craig November 7, 2021

During The Night of One Acts, the SFHS Performing Arts program showcased their one-hour rendition of the 2010 broadway musical The Addams Family along with Advanced Drama's "The Old Man and the Old Moon"...

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An unemployment crisis. The pandemic is having a profound impact on the job market. In particular, college graduates are struggling to find employment amidst economic disruption. Long gone are the days of traditional employment and antiquated hiring practices.

Pandemic Prospects: Graduates Struggle to Find Jobs After COVID-19

Shivani Murugapiran, Staff Writer November 3, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic took its toll on the recent wave of college graduates - and the recovery isn't happening as quickly as many had hoped. The virus has rattled the state of the labor market, significantly...

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