Opinions – The Bird Feed

The Newest, Most Best Pathway: Becoming An Influencer 101
February 13, 2024
Saanvi Tatipalli and Tisha Kaur
Full disclaimer: This is satire. Many of today’s influencers have worked extremely hard to get to where they are and have inspired...
Is 16 too Early? Freedom is Great, but it Comes with Greater Responsibilities Behind the Wheel
February 28, 2023
Rathna Malapati, Assistant Clubs Editor
“A lot of people do really well on the driving test, but they’re still often horrible, unsafe drivers on the road,” said...
One isn’t the Loneliest Number: Schools Must do More to Support Introverts
February 13, 2023
Avani Prabhu, News Editor
Almost 40% of the world’s population consider themselves to be introverts. But in the loud, bustling environment that is public...

Since the advent of algorithmic social media, a variety of children's staples in entertainment, fashion and technology have gone by the wayside. With nowhere else to turn, children are consuming more and more content and experiences targeted towards adults.

The Demise of Childhood: How Modern Media is Killing What it Means to be a Kid

Simra Waheed, Managing Editor • February 10, 2023

Every morning I sweep open my curtains to find the streets empty. Parks are barren. Swing sets left rusted. Spiral slides blanketed in years-old...

Korean student Hailey Yeon changes her birth name to Western one when she moved to the U.S. Yeon has used this new name for nine years of her life.

We Don't Need Your Westernized Names

Carmel Yonas, Opinions Editor & Senior Reporter • February 9, 2023

I dread the days my real teachers aren’t in class. When they don’t show up, that means we have a substitute teacher. And having a substitute...

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 that's 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...