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Mark Zuckerberg sat before Congress for two days of testimony as he explained how Facebook was rectifying their users' security following the social media software's largest breach.

Facebook scandal shines a light on the lack of social media regulation

Will Logsdon, Senior Editor April 16, 2018

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, testified last week in front of Congress to clarify the circumstances of the Cambridge Analytica Scandal as well as to defend the tech giant's reputation. Republican...

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The wall that Donal Trump is building will separate the US and Mexico and prevent illegal immigration.

Student voices on immigration

Erin Murtha and Kate Haas April 11, 2018

President Trump’s controversial immigration plan has brought a lot of mixed reactions throughout the country. Some say that it will force innocent, law-abiding immigrants out of their homes and into...

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Prom makeup tutorial: natural, glam, and superglam

Grace Drawdy and Brooke Eldride April 10, 2018

Learn how to do 3 glam makeup looks for prom with Brooke and Grace! The first look we did is a natural look. This is the easiest and simple of the 3 and gives you a nice dewy finish with a natural glow...

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Prom is the night where people let loose and have fun which lasts into the morning. However, this occasion isn't one which everyone prefers. Others of us would rather stay out of congested crowds and focus on different kinds of memorable moments.

For those of us who don’t go to prom

Lauren Holiday, News Editor April 8, 2018

It’s a cool Saturday night in May and the high school is overflowing with students in glistening dresses and sleek suits. Chaperones scan the halls and classrooms for any lost stragglers. Music rumbles...

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Lucy Taylor, left, asks Anvitha Bommineni, right, to Prom through a promposal saying "Of all the fish in the sea, I'm so glad you swam with me. Whale you go to prom with me?"

Point-counterpoint: Promposals, the next big thing

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2018

Prom is just around the corner and promposals have begun. Every once in a while, crowds of students gather in the hallways to witness witty and cute promposals. Guys sometimes hold up posters with puns,...

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Statistics have shown that prom attendance in the Southern United States is the highest it has been with 76% of teens reporting that they will attend the end of year celebration for upper-classmen. (Statistics credited to USA Today).

Are proms worth the hype?

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor April 7, 2018

Ah, proms. The highlight of the year and the big event that ends an upperclassmen's year of hard work. Before prom, it is not uncommon to see students shuffling around stores in search of the perfect suit...

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On Prom night, listen to all of the best music that we have selected. There is a playlist for getting ready, dancing, and for simply chilling out.

Playlist: Dancing the night away at prom

Brittany Rodi, Photography/Design Section Editor April 4, 2018

Butterflies are fluttering around in stomachs, nervousness paired with excitement makes for an interesting mix of emotions that has one feeling sick but still smiling. It's prom day and groups of friends...

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Jared Honey poses for a picture with his date to prom, Hannah Hausler. He asked her on her birthday, which made the day extra special to remember. The two have been dating for a year and are excited to go to prom together for the second time.

Point Counterpoint: Extravagant promposals are not worth the expense

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief April 3, 2018

In 2001, the first promposal was recorded. Two students had asked girls to prom over the school loudspeaker while singing an edited version of “The Wedding Singer”. Since then, promposals became the...

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This year, South Forsyth High School's theme for prom is Aurora. The Junior Class Officers and The Prom Committee decided this and created this video to showcase and reveal the new theme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFXTTacKmG4
The cost of prom can differ depending on where and what a person buys.

Budgeting for a “night to remember”

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor April 2, 2018

It is no secret that prom can be expensive once all of the factors and different costs are calculated. Some students want to go all-out for this experience and make it truly special. A person will buy...

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Despite the cold and windy weather, South's German Club kids set up their Tree of Life between the World Language Mod Pod and West Hall.

German club celebrates old Easter tradition

Lauren Bunker, Staff Writer March 31, 2018

Ostereierbaum, also known as an Easter egg tree, is a German tradition where the branches of trees and bushes are decorated with eggs. During Ostereierbaum, children in Germany gather an array of supplies...

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Freshmen students celebrated their Indian roots on cultural attire day during International Week.

South Forsyth celebrates cultural diversity during International Week

Anna Hicks, Online Editor March 30, 2018

During the week of March 26-30, students at South Forsyth were seen celebrating the wide variety of culture represented by the 3,800 students who attend South. Each day, the language department hosted...

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