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Christmas time is coming soon and what better way to get in the mood than with a playlist of modern, cheesy, and classic Christmas tunes.

Playlist: Christmas is coming

Brittany Rodi, Photography/Design Section Editor November 17, 2017

After Thanksgiving break, Christmas is just around the corner. The leaves will have all fallen off of the trees and the temperature will have dropped. The change of seasons is something special and often...

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During Thanksgiving, many different families coming from different parts of the world incorporate their culture into their Thanksgiving feast.

Untraditional Thanksgiving

Kate Haas, Senior Editor November 17, 2017

When most people think of Thanksgiving food, turkey, stuffing, green beans, and mashed potatoes might come to mind. However, other students families have a less traditional menu for their Thanksgiving...

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South Cheerleaders practicing in the Arena.

South cheerleading takes the win at state

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief November 17, 2017

    2017 GHSA State Finals: South Forsyth (7A) pic.twitter.com/NvvV1InBFn — Nam Nguyenvu (@NamNam91) November 12, 2017     South takes the win at the GHSA 7A state finals in Columbus, Georgia...

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The War Eagles burst onto the field before kickoff with excitement about their upcoming game against Mountain View. Their excitement would soon turn to disappointment as they would go on to lose the game.

Mountain View topples South Forsyth

Adithya Ramanujam, Editor-in-chief November 15, 2017

South Forsyth (9-2) lost to Mountain View (9-2) 13-31 in the first round of the state playoffs ending their title run. The game started at South Forsyth High School at 7:30. South opened by scoring...

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10th grade Literature and Composition teacher, Mrs. Reid, is happy to share her feelings about safe places.

Safe places with Mrs. Reid

Sierra Wamsley, Editor-in-Chief November 15, 2017

Teens and adults alike are struggling with mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. Some have expressed feelings that they do not have a safe place or person to talk to. Within our high school...

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Grey's Anatomy, a show created and written by Shonda Rhimes, has reached its 12th year of production and recently released their 300th episode.

Grey’s Anatomy Celebrates with 300th Episode

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief November 13, 2017

(Before reading this article, be aware that there are spoilers.)   After twelve years of filming, Grey’s Anatomy aired their 300th episode on November 9. Shonda Rhimes, who was inspired by...

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Etowah high school received threats from two identified students on October 26th, sparking panic in staff, students, and security at all Forsyth schools.

Receiving threats at Etowah high school

Brittany Rodi, Photography/Design Section Editor November 13, 2017

On Thursday October 26, three students at Etowah county high school posted threats to the school via social media for reasons that are at this time unknown. This caused panic at the school in Cherokee...

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As final exams count as a double summative grade (and a normal summative grade if it is an EOC class), it is most important to develop the best study plan for yourself in order to pass the finals efficiently.

The Daily Grind: Succeeding in Grades, Classes, and Extracurriculars

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor November 13, 2017

Once I enter the sliding doors of the stuffy, crowded school bus and manage to locate a seat, I open my agenda to take a look at my to-do list for the day. I stare at the page for today, completely filled...

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The new entrance to the Sharon Forks Library is now open for use. This entrance was first became accessible to the public on October 30 this year.

Sharon Forks Library opens after year of remodelling

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief November 13, 2017

Sharon Forks Library, a Forsyth County Library that has been open since 2000, has undergone expansion and renovation during the past year. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "the number...

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Notifications can often distract students from what is really important. By turning off your notifications, you are tuning out unwanted distractions.

No Notifications Day

Grace Drawdy, Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2017

On October 13, 2017 teachers and students of South Forsyth High School were encouraged to participate in No Notifications Day. The goal of this day was to see if you control your technology, or if your...

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Adults, teenagers, and children alike gathered together for the Q-topia concert on October 27nd. The night was filled with music from favorite artists from the 90's to now. The audience was excited to see their favorite artists: Grace Vanderwaal, Fergie, Flo Rida, and Backstreet Boys.

Q-topia brings in fans from all over the state

Alyssa Freyman, Editor-in-chief November 8, 2017

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October 21,  2017 - The  South Forsyth Marching Band gathers for a victory photo as the new champions of the Greater Atlanta Marching Festival.

Photo used with permission of Stephen Hendricks and Dixon Pendergrass.

South Forsyth Marching Band wins championship

Elijah Cho, Opinions Section Editor October 31, 2017

On Saturday, October 21, 2017, the South Forsyth Marching Band won first place at the Grovetown Warrior Invitational in Augusta, Georgia. Many hours of effort and practice were put into the band's show,...

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