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Netflix at South. Freshman Aribah Tely enjoys her lunch while watching the new Netflix film, Tall Girl. The movie entertains its adolescent audience, but its content is known to be controversial.

To all the Netflix movies I’ve watched before

Maggie Craig and Naisha Roy October 18, 2019

 Netflix is good for many things such as binge watching and post-breakup comfort, but reflecting the accuracy of high schools isn’t one of them. Jocks shoving nerds into lockers, popular kids stuffing...

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School Spirit. This year South celebrated its homecoming bigger and better than ever. Along with the annual traditions of homecoming week, the school also invited back its alumni to help celebrate its 30th anniversary.

SOFO HOCO: War Eagle spirit

Homecoming is an annual tradition at South Forsyth High School that many students and staff look forward to. Because of South's 30th anniversary, homecoming week was full of more spirit than ever before....

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A dramatic break up song. On August 21, 2019 Australian band, 5 Seconds of Summer, released the second single in their fourth album. The band was featured in a song, Who Do You Love by The Chainsmokers in February. That was followed by their first single on their fourth album Easier.

5 Seconds of Summer bring Halloween vibes to their new song Teeth

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor October 8, 2019

5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) is a pop-rock group of four Australian boys from Sydney, New South Wales. Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Luke Hemmings, lead guitarist Michael Clifford, bassist Calum Hood,...

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Saving lives. South Suicide Prevention Day educated students, advising them to unite together to overcome the challenges of mental illness. Several symbols such as a heartbeat, semicolon, and yellow ribbon were advertised to show the value of continuing life.

More than just yellow shirts

As waves of orange and yellow flood the hallways of South Forsyth High School, the students bond together over a theme none should have to face alone.
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Happy half-time. The students ran up to the sides of the make-shift field in order to pet the puppies. After the game, students lined up to meet the players.

An “Oppawtunity” for success at the Puppy Bowl

Sadie Rawlings, Co-associate Editor September 25, 2019

On a windy day on South Forsyth’s football field, several unconventional players warm-up for the next home game. Teachers, students, admin, and Mr. Jeff White in a referee uniform, wait patiently on...

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The rise of Minecraft

Brooke Eldridge, Opinions and Arts and Entertainment Editor September 20, 2019

After 10 years since its release, Minecraft's long-awaited return has finally arrived. Everyone remembers playing with their friends in fourth and fifth grade, and after distant memories flashing in and...

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The key to success. Makenna Segal, a talented Softball player in Forsyth County, uses her finger to send a signal to her other teammates. Many of the players on the team say that good chemistry and communication has helped them win games against other schools, like North Forsyth.

Here’s what South’s 2019 Softball Team has been up to

Minakshi Shivananda, News Editor September 20, 2019

This year’s softball team is making headlines, impressing all by winning against three undefeated teams; West Forsyth, North Forsyth, and Allatoona. Two of the top players on the Varsity Softball team,...

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The Amazon Rainforest has been burning down since August, causing serious deforestation. Government officials have been hard at work, attempting to find an effective solution to bringing an end to these fires. Wildfires occur every year and are quite severe each time- some natural some not.  This year the fires are particularly bad because of the extreme drought plaguing the region, Mrs. Cooper says.

Amazon Rainforest In Jeopardy

Lisa Holiday, Staff Writer September 17, 2019

The Amazon Rainforest was set ablaze August 22nd due to irresponsible farmers using slash and burn techniques. Organizations and the Brazilian government have been investing millions into attempting...

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Chilling in the cafe. The culinary students work so hard to make the cafe an enjoyable experience for everyone. The Chef dedicated a lot of time to the cafe and making it as professional as possible. I work with Chef, and I know she puts a lot of effort into the programs, so I hope people  love [the cafe] as much as she does, says junior Dawn Tomasko.

585 Cafe

Grace Drawdy and Sadie Rawlings September 17, 2019

    Along with the addition of FlexTime during the student’s school time, the culinary pathway opened up an all-new coffee shop: The 585 Cafe. The 585 Cafe is South’s on-campus “Starbucks” that...

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Traveling the globe.  Freshman Takumi Otani looks at a map in wonder of where hell end up next. Considering all the places he has traveled already, his life is full of new adventures and discoveries.

Takumi Otani: a traveler among us

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief September 14, 2019

The scorching Georgia heat greeted the passengers with its brilliant rays after the lengthy nine-hour flight. Many aboard the plane were coming back home after a vacation abroad. However, for Takumi Otani’s...

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Concessions at the field. CBI Contractors have been diligently working since May to complete three major construction projects on campus. The one pictured above is a new facility near the baseball field.

New construction brings new opportunities

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor September 4, 2019

CBI Central Contractors started their work on South Forsyth High School in May of 2019, updating and adding new amenities to the performing arts center (PAC), baseball field, and football field. “Everything...

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Shining Bright. After a day in neon, South students fill the stands with their brightly colored outfits to cheer on their favorite team.

Bright spirits come out to support the War Eagles

Sierra Wamsley and Regan Blood September 3, 2019

The crowd rises to their feet as South moves the ball upfield, getting closer and closer to the end zone, determined to score another touchdown. The audience roars as South crosses into the endzone. Neon...

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