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Data and statistics from this year's flu season proves that the 2017-2018 season of the flu is more widespread than the 2016-2017 flu season. Even the flu season from several years ago were not as active as this year. All data was found on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

Reaching the peak of the 2018 flu season

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor January 30, 2018

As the flu season continues, the number of cases are increasing dramatically week after week. Although the season begins in October, flu activity peaks during January or February. The country is experiencing...

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Keeping yourself relaxed and down to earth is a great way to achieve the "New Me" for the new year.

Making New Year’s Resolutions Last

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief January 27, 2018

     “New Year, New Me” is a common phrase almost everyone lives by, but not many people succeed in finding and achieving their “NEW ME”. It’s an understood concept that when the clock strikes...

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Many students across the nation are now given "online learning days" as a way to do school work, despite weather issues.

Online Learning Days: Extra Work or Extra Rest?

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor January 25, 2018

With a slight stretch and a yawn, I woke up and my eyes met the ceiling once again. I started to remove the covers when a sudden gust of chilling wind entered the bed, uninvited I might add. Shivering...

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Sydney Wallace and Tyler Meersman walk across the stage. Sydney wears a fitted, ivory lace dress.

Walking down the runway at the DECA Prom Fashion Show

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief January 24, 2018

RSVP Prom Pageant and the Tuxedo Wearhouse sponsored this year's Prom Fashion Show. Fairytale dresses, two-piece dresses, and illusion dresses are in this season for Prom, according to the show. Other...

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10 great new years resolutions to follow

10 great new years resolutions to follow

Brittany Rodi, Photography/Design Section Editor January 24, 2018

In high school, it can be difficult to set a new year's resolution when many of the more popular ones seem unattainable because of your age. To make choosing a goal and sticking to it easier, we have produced...

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"The German language interests me because I have strong German ancestry and that Germany is an intriguing place with wonderful people and a wonderful culture" says Junior Alex Albrect.

South Forsyth High School German students compete in the National German Exam, earning recognition

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief January 20, 2018

  On January 18, South Forsyth German Students, along with 20,491 students in the US, participated in the 2018 National German Exam. South’s level two and three German students won 27 medals....

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Speaker Logan Weber opens up his presentation about setting and reaching goals in South's Arena this morning. The Arena was packed with students, forcing the faculty to move the projector and screen  back and adjust the speakers' rotation.

Finding the keys to success through the X-Factor

  Logan Weber, a motivational speaker and a Georgian, paid a visit to South Forsyth’s student body to speak about making goals and following through with them. As a public speaker, Mr. Weber...

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One of the many gifts you can buy for your friends or loved ones this holiday season. They are all twenty five dollars and below.

25 gifts under $25

Kate Haas, Lauren Bunker, and Daria Weber December 21, 2017

December is a flurry of midterms, so getting presentsfor the holidays can often slip someone's mind. So, The Bird Feed is here to help by researching gifts that are both available last-minute and under...

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South Forsyth students take the stage in their recent performance of the Hunchback with Charlie Webb as The Hunchback.

Hunchback takes the stage

Brittany Rodi, Sierra Wamsley, and Sophie Ralph December 20, 2017

As November approached, South Forsyth High School put on its first major production of the year. The cast and crew of the show had worked tirelessly since late August and now (since) have taken their final...

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As the holidays and new year gets closer, you can give back to the community by volunteering. Chip, the dog pictured above, was adopted from the Humane Society and given a loving home.

How to give back during the holiday season

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief December 20, 2017

Meals By Grace People of all ages gather and prepare boxes of food for families in need. Children may sit at tables to design cards and make crafts. Teens and adults have the opportunity to cut...

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South Forsyth swim and dive team show their love for their community by participating in a Day of Service. They partook in activities for Corners Outreach, The Place and No Longer bound.

Swim and dive team gives back

Lauren Bunker, Staff Writer December 19, 2017

On December 2nd, the swim and dive team participated in a Day of Service to give back. The team held a snack drive and donated two hundred individually wrapped snacks to Corners Outreach and worked as...

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Teen drug use epidemic

Teen drug use epidemic

Sophie Ralph, News and Multimedia Editor December 15, 2017

Teenagers growing up in today’s world face many issues, but one of the most serious is drug use. Drugs have disastrous impacts on teens and their future.   https://twitter.com/FCSchoolsGA/status/917797357584027649 Understanding...

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