Opinions – The Bird Feed

One isn’t the Loneliest Number: Schools Must do More to Support Introverts
February 13, 2023
Avani Prabhu, Copy Editor
Almost 40% of the world’s population consider themselves to be introverts. But in the loud, bustling environment that is public...
The Demise of Childhood: How Modern Media is Killing What it Means to be a Kid
February 10, 2023
Simra Waheed, Staff Writer
Every morning I sweep open my curtains to find the streets empty. Parks are barren. Swing sets left rusted. Spiral slides blanketed...
We Don’t Need Your Westernized Names
February 9, 2023
Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter
I dread the days my real teachers aren’t in class. When they don’t show up, that means we have a substitute teacher....

Gifted kids get to experience school in a much different way than regular students. However, in the long run, gifted students face the challenges of burnout and mental stress.

A Gift or a Curse? Gifted Education Doesn't Automatically Equal Success

Diya Maheshwari and Charley Sarmiento • February 8, 2023

"I had to work harder to prove my worth because a lot of people believe if you’re not Gifted, you’re not smart," said Maggie Craig, a senior...

South Forsyth High School cancels their first Winter Homecoming due to lack of participation. Students found the dance to be not worth the time and money, but is there something else thats causing the death of school dances?

The Death of School Dances: How We Cancelled Winter Homecoming

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief • February 1, 2023

As winter break came to an end, I returned to my club duties and checked my unopened messages. Our sponsors received an email saying that we...

With an annual growth rate of 7.1%, the average cost of college tuition in the U.S. has more than doubled since the turn of the century, leaving college students in a problematic situation.

The Sky-Rocketing Cost of Education is Killing "The American Dream"

Sophia Prashanth, Assistant Sports Editor • January 18, 2023

We all remember being a little kid full of dreams, wanting to go to Harvard or Yale, thinking this dream will turn into a reality because we...

Infographic describing statistics of young voters during the 2022 Midterm Election.

Becoming an Adult in America: Voting is the Best way to Ensure Democracy Thrives

Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter • December 14, 2022

Voting for the first time felt surreal. As I stood in line with my mom, I couldn’t help but feel like an adult. In my early teenage years,...