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Varsity girls at start line. Carmel Yonas(sophomore), Isabel Yonas(freshmen) Emma O'Connor(senior), Madi Butler(senior), Molly Hanlon(freshmen), Janisha Patil(sophomore), and Siena Brennan(sophomore) are preparing to begin their race. The girls stretched, and did strides before they jogged to the start.

Georgia’s best of the best XC: Meet of Champions

Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter November 30, 2020

On Saturday, November 14th, only the best runners from all regions in Georgia arrived at Meet of Champions. That's right, not everyone is invited. This race is what distinguished great runners from elite,...

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More than just Melanin: the Striking Impact of Colorism in our Community

Naisha Roy and Saahithya Gutta November 20, 2020

In the wake of various social justice movements came the call for racial justice and equality throughout the nation. And while issues like these on a large scale are extremely important, microaggressions...

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Black Friday deals. This year in 2020, Black Friday will look very different from previous years. Stores applied their Black Friday discounts to their online stores in order to encourage online shopping.

Empty shelves or empty stores? Black Friday 2020

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief November 17, 2020

Stampedes of shoppers bustle through crowded isles as they rip off discounted television from shelves. Long lines of people wait in front of stores to get the doorbuster deals. Moms fight over Keurig machines...

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The latest technology. Apple's new iPhone 12 is on display as featured with new upgrades. Apple's iPhone 12 has the latest and greatest of 5G technology.

Apple’s 2020 Advancements and Technologies

Chris Bunker, Photo Editor November 17, 2020

Last year was a big year for Apple, with the successful release of the iPhone 11 and Apple Watch 5. Both of these technologies have new and updated features for all their consumers to enjoy. With the addition...

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Giving back to the community. The SFHS Boys' Lacrosse Team is hosting a toy drive for students within the community to donate to. Many students and staff donated to the CHOA Toy Drive to help give back to the community.

SFHS Boys’ Lacrosse Team Gives Back to the Community

Shree Delwadia and Saahithya Gutta November 17, 2020

In the spirit of the Holiday Season, South Forsyth High School's Boys Lacrosse Team is hosting a Toy Drive for the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA). The team is collecting donations until November...

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Running in the rain. Carmel Yonas sprints out the last few yards of the 3.1 mile-run. She crossed the finish line with a bright smile plastered on her face.

Q & A with Carmel Yonas: from sneakers to trophies

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief November 13, 2020

16-year-old Carmel Yonas approached the starting line, her heart pounding in her throat before the race began. She took a deep breath and gazed down at her worn-out tennis shoes, watching the saturated...

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Band pride. South's band takes pictures together outside with masks to follow guidelines. Even though COVID has affected them, our band stayed strong and connected through these times. "My favorite part of band is that it truly brings together a family more so than anything else I have ever done," comments Sophomore Spandan Mondal.

SOFO marching band “bands” together to raise money following COVID

Naisha Roy and Sayna Kaushik November 13, 2020

The South Forsyth High School Band program is working hard on raising money following the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic resulted in large budget cuts and sponsorship losses for programs around the nation. Regardless,...

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A distraction at school. The girl in the photo above was captured checking her Instagram analytics. According to the Pew Research Center of Internet and Technology, 72 percent of teenagers, ages thirteen to seventeen, use Instagram on a frequent basis. This excessive use can become an addiction, and a compulsion for students at school.

Highlighting the negative impact of Instagram on high-school students

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead November 13, 2020

If you do not know what Instagram is, you may be living under a rock. From lighthearted, pumpkin-spice-themed selfies, to creative, editorial photoshoots, Instagram is home to all forms of content. But...

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Who is sus? The video game Among Us witnesses a spike in popularity due to the various promotions of the game. It reached an all-time high in downloads on Steam, a video game platform.

The viral game that made a comeback “Among Us”

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief November 11, 2020

Recently, an online multiplayer game found its rise to popularity amidst the global pandemic. Its tactical gameplay as well as its cross-platform availability made the video game a quick favorite amongst...

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Homecoming 2020. Spirit Week, a pinnacle football game, and homecoming court filled South with festivities the week of 10/25. Despite the changes that COVID-19 brought to the school year, homecoming remained a shining constant.

SOFO HOCO 2020: War Eagle Spirit perseveres through adversity

The Bird Feed Staff November 11, 2020

The week of October 26th was South Forsyth’s 2020 Homecoming Week, culminating in the pinnacle football game on Friday, October 30th. Despite unusual circumstances due to COVID-19 and social distancing,...

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Packing supplies. As the elections round closer, Forsyth County School students volunteer to pack different cleaning materials to ensure healthy practices during the 2020 General Elections. Students have also packed different disinfectant supplies such as hand sanitizer and gloves for the poll workers as well.

South Forsyth students help prepare for the upcoming elections

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief November 9, 2020

As the November elections are getting closer, more and more individuals are working hard to make sure all citizens get a fair chance to vote. This year, citizens have alternate ways to cast their ballots....

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Celebrating Hispanic cultures. South Forsyth students and teachers honor their Hispanic peers during Hispanic Heritage Week. Faculty and students had the opportunity to participate in multiple events and presentations.

SFHS celebrates the Hispanic Heritage

Shree Delwadia, Maggie Craig, Carmel Yonas, and Naisha Roy November 9, 2020

This year, the month of October is dedicated to celebrating Hispanic Heritage. Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates the cultures of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Throughout the month, many organizations...

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