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The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

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In February 2022, Forsyth County School System chose to remove eight books from Middle and High School shelves. Most of the books were chosen based on objections to the titles in other school systems.

Forsyth County Schools Removes 8 Books from Middle, High School Shelves due to ‘Explicit Content’

Maggie Craig and Sree Delwadia, Associate Editor, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2022

In February 2022, the Forsyth County School (FCS) District banned eight books from their schools’ libraries and curriculum due to “explicit content” mentioned in the novels.  “Administratively...

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Senior Spotlight. South Forsyth Senior Pasupuleti wraps up his last few weeks of high school. He reflected upon his time at South, his contributions, and plans for the future.

Senior Spotlight: FBLA’s Abhishek Pasupuleti Means Business

Shivani Murugapiran, Staff Writer March 4, 2022

Abhishek Pasupuleti is the epitome of "Success Starts Here," personifying this year's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) theme. Known for his academic prowess and engagement with FBLA, Pasupuleti...

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Set It Offs drummer, Maxx Danziger, performs with the band in 2015.  Licensed under Creative Commons courtesy of WordPress.

Set It Off Visits a New World in their Upcoming Album: “Elsewhere”

Kate Geiger, Columns Editor March 3, 2022

“Skin and bone, vulnerable/ Crack my ribs and make me whole/ Come and breathe the air into my lung/ I just want to be your skeleton..." Does it sound catchy? These lyrics will capture a fan’s...

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European Parliament Plenary. On March 1st, President von der Leyen solidifies support for Ukraine and condemns Russia’s aggressions. She announced EU sanctions and the distribution of the budget to provide appropriate aid.

Nations, Alliances Unite to Provide International Support for Beseiged Ukraine

Shivani Murugapiran, Staff Writer March 2, 2022

Fear and uncertainty have spread rapidly throughout the world as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues to escalate. Increasing international support, combined with Ukraine’s requests to join the European...

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Pick and Choose. Several celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, and Karlie Kloss participate in the act of cultural appropriation. While they feigned ignorance towards the harm caused by these actions, they still caused immense hurt in the respective communities.

Celebrities Don’t “Misunderstand” Culture – They Just Don’t Care

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor March 2, 2022

When Netflix announced that it would be releasing the documentary Hype House, a five-million-dollar hot mess of entitled TikTok-famous teenagers capitalizing on each others’ clout, I knew that it wouldn’t...

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Minister of Defence of Ukraine: Russia delivers militants, armament, equipment, munitions through the Ukrainian eastern border by Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Live Updates

Last updated Tuesday, March 8th at 11:26 a.m. Up until Wednesday, February 23rd, the Russian-Ukrainian border stood on the precipice of invasion as conflict rose from both sides. Russia moved medical...

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Celebrating Success. SFHS Mock Trial students pose for a picture with post-competition excitement. After the competition, the club members were looking forward to and anticipating their results.

SFHS Mock Trial is “Sustained” by 3rd Place Win at District Competition

Saanvi Tatipalli, Features Editor February 28, 2022

The SFHS Mock Trial team is one of South’s most competitive clubs, where students compete and enact ‘mock’ versions of court cases with materials from the High School Mock Trial Committee. Here’s...

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New Supreme Court Nominee, D.C. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Judge Jackson was nominated to take retiring Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyers place. She has served in the U.S. Army and has experience as a public defender.

Biden Nominates D.C. Circuit Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme Court

Sayna Kaushik, News Editor February 25, 2022

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced on January 27, 2022, his retirement from the nation’s highest court, creating the opportunity for President Joe Biden to appoint a replacement.  On February...

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Winner spotlight. The South Forsyth High School Science Olympiad team crowds together as they celebrate their win at the Regional Tournament. The talented team surpassed all their expectations as they scored above and beyond at this competition, qualifying them for state.

SFHS Science Olympiad Bonds Together at the Regional Tournament

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief February 25, 2022

On February 19th, the South Forsyth High School Science Olympiad (SciOly) traveled to the University of North Georgia for their Regional Tournament. With over 40 competitors, these members worked...

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Polling Volunteering. SFHS IB students volunteer at the Cumming polling station for the 2021 election cycle. The Forsyth County Board of Elections recently decided on new regulations that would affect these polling stations for the 2022 cycle.

Forsyth County Board of Elections Releases Details About 2022 Advanced Voting

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor February 17, 2022

On Friday, February 11th, 2022, the Forsyth County Board of Voter Registrations and Elections (BRE) called a special meeting to discuss the updates to advance voting procedures and locations for the 2022...

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Black History. Martin Luther King Jr gives a speech to the Black community in Montgomery. He spoke with important leaders such as John Lewis, and Malcolm X.

Diligent, Daring, and Determined: A Celebration of Black History Month

Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter February 15, 2022

From February 1st to March 1st every year, the United States, Germany and Canada celebrate Black History Month - a time of paying tribute, remembering and celebrating Black lives. The purpose of Black...

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A memorable win. South Forsyth’s Dance Team takes the GHSA state championship by a storm. The team placed 2nd overall in the much-anticipated competition.

South Forsyth Dance Team Hip-Hops into 1st Place

Shivani Murugapiran, Staff Writer February 15, 2022

On Saturday, February 12, South Forsyth High School’s dance team scored a monumental win at the 7A GHSA state championship. The War Eagles finished 2nd in 7A Pom, 1st in Hip Hop, and 2nd overall at state. The...

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