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Sudden mourning. Christopher finds Wellington, his four-legged friend, dead in an alleyway. Mrs. Shears, Wellington's owner, found Christopher over the dog's body, and assumed he was guilty of the tragedy.

Curiosity comes to life

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2018

People walk into the Performing Arts Center with the lights dimming, filled with excitement for the show to begin. The actors and actresses all transform into their characters for the evening. Two and...

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Young adults can be seen dancing the night away at a local party in Atlanta, in 2009. Bodies clashing and music blasting, accompanied with the fact that the picture is blurry, truly sets the seen for a classic high school party in Georgia.

The Importance of Saying No

Shreya Mishra, Senior Editor, Online Lead October 8, 2018

She stands in the corner, slightly dazed and sweaty. The batch of bodies dancing to a heavy bass, shaking the floor below her, flicker through her senses, and she can barely comprehend the situation, let...

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Three of the four founders of the recently new school club, Power in Words.

Featured Club: Power in Words

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2018

Boxes as far as the eye can see sit, brimming with books where the words pour from the sheets. Smiles cover the children’s faces as they scramble to pick one from a pile, each one more interesting...

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The journey continues. During my experiences as a writer, journaling takes up a big part in my journey. In this second part of my column, I share my personal experiences and beliefs in the art of journaling.

Broken Lead: Beginning the journey

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor October 3, 2018

Many writers - including myself - tend to picture the image of their writing process in their mind: a confident look on their face, a sharpened pencil smoothly sliding across paper, and the mind overflowing...

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"Luna" features the life of Reagan and her older brother through his inspiring transition into a transgender woman.

Review of “Luna”, a Transgender Awareness Novel

Lauren Holiday, News Editor October 3, 2018

Silence settled around the classroom after the tests had been taken up. The only audible sound was the quiet whir of the AC coursing through the room from a vent in the ceiling. There was no source of...

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As the year goes on, students' desks are getting more cluttered- just like their minds.

Teachers vs. Students: Workload

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor October 2, 2018

High school students, in general, are getting more and more flustered with the amount of work they have. After reaching home in the late afternoon from an extracurricular activity, the average high...

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Crowds of teenagers and young adults gather near one of the main stages to hear one of the headlining artists debut for their evening show.

Music Midtown is a hit for Forsyth students

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief September 19, 2018

Music has rapidly become more and more important to the rising generation. Many love to see their favorite artists live in concerts, and because of this Atlanta hosts a yearly music festival in Piedmont...

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Taft Hilton, a varsity football player, runs the track at South Forsyth to warm up before practice.

Finding the common factor between Football and Marching Band

Sadie Rawlings, Co-associate Editor September 14, 2018

One breath, another, and another. The trumpeter blows his horn as he marches across the field. The football player breathes in and out before running to the tackle. The ballerina lets a breath out before...

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Taylor Swift performs "Getaway Car" at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

More Concerts, Less Money

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief September 14, 2018

Atlanta is one of the hottest spots for concerts, especially since the Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened last year. Artists like Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Jay-Z have or are planning to perform there,...

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Lefties make up about ten percent of the population.

Left-handed people in a right-handed world

Kate Haas, Senior Editor September 14, 2018

Some are living in a world where most of the hand tools humans use do not work as well. Scissors, notebooks, and desks are all a mystery. Using these items everyday is troubling, but most people are able...

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Student OP-ED: Restrictions in the workforce

Student OP-ED: Restrictions in the workforce

Esha Ariyur, Contributing Writer August 21, 2018

Dear Editor, As a 17-year old woman of color with future ambitions to be an executive at a Fortune 500 company, I find the statements given by executives at FTSE companies in the UK justifying the lack...

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Millenials are one of the most educated and well-informed group of young people ever to exist, yet they continue to be ignored in the public eye.  Despite their youth, these youngsters are ready to included at the table.

[Staff Editorial] Millennials: a Silenced Generation

Macy Kline, Opinions Section Editor May 24, 2018

As high school students, we have the power to change issues of school safety and diversity. In result of the mass shootings and the idea of creating change in the community, an uproar of peaceful protests...

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