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Bob Saget and John Stamos. On Full House. John Stamos plays Jesse Katsopolis, the brother-in-law to Bob Sagets Danny Turner. Stamos was devastated when they announced Sagets death and said on Instagram, Im not ready to accept that hes gone - Im 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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#bodycheck. Trends featuring bodychecking circulate users For You Pages on a daily basis. These trends have had a long history of being banned and reappearing on prominent social medias.

TikTok’s “Body Checks” Are the Latest Social Media Trend to Promote Unhealthy Beauty Standards

Maggie Craig and Naisha Roy January 14, 2022

Disclaimers: The contents of this article discuss body image, body dysmorphia, eating disorders and other images/language that may be triggering. If these topics may negatively affect you, please proceed...

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Rising from the ashes of life. (Pictured above) Senior Shree Delwadia is reading an intricate novel, A Shadow Bright and Burning, which features a variety of characters such as sorcerers, magicians, and demons. One of the best scenes from the book included the challenges that Hernietta faced to save her friend, Rook.

Where Magic and History Collide: A Shadow Bright And Burning Review

Kate Geiger, Columns Editor January 13, 2022

*This article contains spoilers from the novel A Shadow Bright and Burning* The events of A Shadow Bright and Burning cause the main character, Henrietta , to face many obstacles, including the...

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A long awaited rematch. The University of Georgia play the University of Alabama to see who earns the National Championship title. In a exciting yet tough game, Georgia came out on top and brought back home their winning title.

Georgia Bulldogs Win the National College Football Championship

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief January 12, 2022

On Monday, January 10th, 2022, the University of Georgia (UGA) Bulldogs and the University of Alabama Crimson Tide battled yet again over the College Football National Championship title. Eager fans filled...

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Building Power. In Georgia, a group of AAPI advocates lead different efforts in economic justice, reproductive justice, and digital organizing in Georgia. These advocates met for a training session in December to learn more about the foundations of community organizing and outline their advocacy efforts for 2022.

How Non-profit NAPAWF Georgia Supports AAPI Voices

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead January 11, 2022

In 2015, a small group of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) women and nonbinary activists came together to form the Georgia chapter of the National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum (NAPAWF)....

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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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A three-part story. Crisis/Secret/Set Me Free came out on December 3rd. Bassett released it after finally gaining the courage to stand up for himself.

Joshua Bassett Changes the Narrative with His New EP: a Three-Part Story

Saahithya Gutta, Lifestyle & Features Editor, Social Media Lead December 22, 2021

On December 3rd, 2021, Joshua Bassett released a new Extended Play (EP), “Crisis/Secret/Set Me Free” containing three songs: “Crisis”, “Secret” and “Set Me Free”. These songs also came...

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The battle of Christmas traditions. Both Secret Santa and White Elephant are beloved Christmas activities that many partake in during the season. However, many people often have a superior game preference that trumps all holiday games.

Point-Counterpoint: Secret Santa v.s. White Elephant

Maggie Craig and Carmel Yonas December 21, 2021

With Christmas just around the corner, many students are planning Christmas parties with their friends to show their appreciation during the festive season. Christmas parties are great for several reasons:...

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The rise of BookTok. Today, millions across the world use TikTok to view and upload creative content. Several influencers created a niche within the platform, allowing them to share book recommendations and post reviews.

BookTok’s Top 5 Recommendations: Bibliophile Approved!

Shivani Murugapiran, Staff Writer December 20, 2021

TikTok is one of the most popular social media apps today, garnering worldwide engagement. The platform is a globalized rabbit hole with hundreds of specific niches. Many use TikTok to keep with latest...

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Jamming out on campus. Sophomore Aayush Pawar listens to his music during lunch. He appreciated how South allows students to bring their tunes wherever they go.

SOFO Sounds: SFHS students share their favorite jams

Shivani Murugapiran, Staff Writer December 17, 2021

All around campus, students have their headphones in, taking a breather from the stresses of life. Music supports us as we traverse the day and encounter moments of both happiness and anxiety. In fact,...

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Pop. Six. Squish. In Souths 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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