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The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

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Sunday, February 27th

March 1, 2022

Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to send a delegation of the Ukrainian government to conduct peace talks with Russian officials in Belarus. Although Belarus is a Russian ally, Ukraine still...

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Saturday, February 26th

March 1, 2022

Russian military forces met fierce resistance during their advance on the Ukrainian capital of Kiev, while several outside organizations continued to place financial, social and business sanctions and...

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Friday, February 25th

March 1, 2022

The Russian Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Vasily Nebenzya, vetoed the resolution from the UN’s security council calling for Russia to withdraw from Ukraine.  The resolution called for Moscow...

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Thursday, February 24th

March 1, 2022

Early Thursday morning, President Vladimir Putin gave a state address that horrified viewers across the world. He claimed that Russia was left with no choice but to launch an operation to demilitarize...

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The elephant in the room

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief December 21, 2021

Stealing, scheming and manipulation all wrapped up in a cute Christmas game? Count me in. White Elephant is all about utilizing your brains and using a bit of luck to optimize your chances of landing a...

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The best Christmas activity is no secret

Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter December 21, 2021

Only real fans of the Christmas season know Secret Santa rules over White Elephant. Sure, White Elephant is engaging and interactive, but isn't it even more exciting when you read the slip of paper determining...

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December 16, 2021

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December 6, 2021

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Censorship and Algorithms

Shivani Murugapiran, Staff Writer December 4, 2021

We see a common trend in the nonpartisan movement of digital wellness as policymakers call for changes within Facebook's algorithm to better the mental health of youth and reduce the spread of misinformation....

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The Next Generation

Shivani Murugapiran, Staff Writer December 4, 2021

There are many benefits in the way algorithms are structured. Today, we have unfiltered access to the world, and this globalization has brought opportunities to people of all backgrounds.   However,...

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Recent Algorithmic Changes

Shivani Murugapiran, Staff Writer December 4, 2021

Facebook made several modifications to different elements of this system in the past few years, but one of the most impactful changes was implemented in early 2018. The company revised its News Feed algorithm...

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The Algorithm

Shivani Murugapiran, Staff Writer December 4, 2021

"The Algorithm" that journalists and politicians alike express disdain towards is a misnomer. There is no singular, omniscient algorithm that rules users. Our interactions on Facebook (and, by extension,...

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