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Stacked-up stress. Youth these days are rarely motivated by school stress; most of the stress has been shown to have a negative effect. Students have reported getting sick or even depressed by just thinking about the stress they are or will be dealing with. "A survey by the American Psychological Association found that nearly half of all teens — 45 percent — said they were stressed by school pressures," states npr.org. Image used via Flickr under Creative Commons.

Teachers vs. Students: Stress

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor • December 3, 2018

As students file into the school building, chatting with their friends, they all have different thoughts running through their minds. Some of them are excited to start the day and they smile as they enter...

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Political Change through Voting. To make their political voice heard, high school students who are of age cast their ballot and vote as their new responsibility as a citizen. However, for students who cannot vote yet, they can still inflict change by using social media and speaking out their opinions publicly.“We can reach out to our representatives and other people involved in politics to make a change in what we may not like within the policies. Anyone can make a difference, even though we may be young, especially through social media.” stated Junior Isabella Olivera.

Staff Editorial: Voting with the next generation

The Bird Feed Staff • December 1, 2018

Nearly every day, students walk into history classes and learn of current and past political debates. Even for classes such as Economics and World History, students still learn the views of political parties,...

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Sweet victory. South Forsyth basketball travelled to Lanier during their season. The JV boys were consistent in their game, and ended up defeating the Boy's JV Lanier team. "Whenever I'm playing basketball, I always try to put the team before myself because winning as a team is more important than losing playing for yourself." Nathan Moore, a sophomore player stated.

Court-side victory: Taking on Lanier

Sadie Rawlings, Co-associate Editor • December 1, 2018

On November 29th, the South's JV basketball team traveled to Gwinnett County to play Lanier. Within the first quarter, the boys were up significantly from the Longhorns, and by half-time, they were beating...

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South Strong. Near War Eagle Stadium a sign encourages school spirt. A sense of pride sets over the students of South Forsyth every time they walk by the sign during home games.

Ending the fall sports season victorious

Kayleigh Emberton, Senior Editor • November 30, 2018

Girls tumble through the gym, performing their best moves in front of the watchful eyes of the judges. Boys race along the trail, imagining the moment they will be announced champions. The ball soars to...

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Grouchy Grinch. A movie poster advertising The Grinch hangs outside of AMC theaters at the Collection. The Grinch is the third adaptation of the beloved Dr. Seuss classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Stealing the show: the latest adaptation of How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief • November 30, 2018

People sit in the theater, escaping from the summer heat. Sipping on soda and munching on popcorn, they watch the trailers of upcoming movies. Action movies, comedies, and romance movies fill the screen,...

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The last day of first grade. As the Junie B. Jones cast goes through their final day of first grade, they wave goodbye to the audience and the classroom. The cast worked for months on the show, and it finally paid off. ¨The feeling of being on stage and being a character is so fun,¨ says Alyssa Lucas, a lead actress.

Junie B. Jones is taking audiences back to first grade

Alyssa Freyman and Naisha Roy • November 30, 2018

Viewers get to transport themselves back to elementary school with the theater department’s newest musical: Junie B. Jones Jr. Based on the popular kids’ book series, the play features the ups-and-downs...

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Quick break. During a game, the team poses for a quick photo after a well-deserved victory. The team had a great season this year, advancing in the state tournament, and beating even the toughest competitors. "This year our team has really come together and been really strong," Captain Molly Bergin said.

Mapping the varsity volleyball season

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead • November 26, 2018

The Varsity Volleyball team impressed many this year, making it to the second round of state competitions, and fighting a tough game throughout the season. Regardless of where they go, they play incredibly...

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"Seasonings" greetings. South Forsyth High School culinary students work in the kitchen to prepare meals for Thanksgiving. Each meal is specially prepared and labelled with each ingredient and allergen. "We list the top ten allergens," Chef Martin said, "and if they have any other concerns, we address those too."

Thanksgiving dinner: Catering dietary restrictions

Sadie Rawlings, Co-associate Editor • November 19, 2018

The aroma of freshly baked dinner rolls and sweet potatoes baked in brown sugar fill the kitchen on Thanksgiving day. Pumpkin spice lines the countertops, ready to be poured into the buttery, flaky crust...

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Team Spirit. South Forsyth swim and dive team gather for their first team cheer of the season. The team continued this spirit throughout the meet and continued to work hard.

South swim and dive makes their debut at the first meet of the season

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief • November 16, 2018

On November 2 and 3, 2018, South Forsyth's Swim and Dive Team competed in North Forsyth’s 11th annual swim and dive meet. Four teams competed in the dive competition: North Forsyth, Forsyth Central,...

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Early campers. During Black Friday, people come early and camp outside the store to be one of the first people inside the store when the sale begins. Black Friday begun many years ago, and it is a day where everyone shops for special deals or items.

Reviewing Black Friday deals for teens

Shree Delwadia, Editor-In-Chief • November 16, 2018

Black Friday is right around the corner. In order to save big on items, many look at some of the deals ahead of time. Various people are excitedly awaiting the day of Black Friday to see the different...

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Culinary students at work. Inside South Forsyth's culinary kitchen, culinary students prepare the sweet potato casserole. The students have been working on making the dishes since Friday. “I think it’s a great opportunity to help out the community and help out the people who we are serving,” stated Bythewood. “And it’s really fun."

Thanksgiving made easy with Culinary students

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief • November 16, 2018

People wake up in the early hours of Nov. 22, preparing for the tolling day ahead of them. They work tirelessly, making sure the perfect Thanksgiving feast is prepared for their family. The turkey, beloved...

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On the football field of Milton High School, the South Forsyth Marching Band gather once again for a group photo. That night, they celebrated as the new champions of the 2018 White Columns Invitational. "I'm excited that I'll have more free time after this is all over, but really sad that my senior friends won't be able to spend more time with us." said sophomore Claire Fletcher.

Winning the championship: South Forsyth’s Marching Band

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor • November 14, 2018

On Saturday, Nov 3, 2018, the South Forsyth Marching Band won first place at the White Columns Invitational in Milton High School. The band's 2018 show that won the honor was titled Inside Out, to which...

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