The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

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

Diya Maheshwari

Diya Maheshwari, Lead Copy Editor

Diya Maheshwari is a Junior at South Forsyth High School, and this is her second year writing for The Bird Feed and her first as Lead Copy Editor. Diya is a classically trained pianist who loves to create, play, and listen to music. Her favorite musical artists include Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams, and The Neighborhood! When she's not playing piano, you can find her curled up with a good book or swimming laps for South Forsyth High’s swim team. She is also a part of South’s IB program, and cannot wait to learn and experience new things. Diya loves to learn and some of her favorite subjects include literature and science. Currently, she wants to pursue a career in biological research. Her goals for this year are to write more articles about things that she is passionate about! You can reach out to her via Twitter or email ([email protected]).

South Forsyth High Schools HOSA Students at a Bake Sale for their campaign to raise awareness for eating disorders. Through the support of their community, the students were able to raise money for NEDA.

SFHS Students Raise Awareness for Eating Disorders through “Nourish to Flourish” Campaign

Diya Maheshwari, Lead Copy Editor January 30, 2024

Scrolling through social media, you’ll see things ranging from your best friend’s cutest pictures to a celebrity’s lunch and your favorite artist’s album announcement, but five South Forsyth High...

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daylight

Diya Maheshwari, Lead Copy Editor January 11, 2024

i look up at the sky, and my heart starts to break my mind singing with thoughts about making some grave sort of mistake? was i right to leave and follow a dream  only to be haunted by...

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The Eras Tour is currently the most popular live show in the world, and the digital release on October 13, 2023. The pre-recorded version of the tour broke several box office records.

‘Flashbacks in a Film Reel’: the Eras Tour Movie Takes us Back to the Concert

Diya Maheshwari, Lead Copy Editor October 15, 2023

For the past 3 years, Taylor Swift fans have been fed with constant releases from their favorite artist. The 33-year-old singer-songwriter has been a constant content machine through surprise album releases,...

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The 2022 HOSA MRC group pitcured left to right (Aadi Dodda, Namita Gupta, Nikita Kopula, Aryan Kumar). Through the HOSA and MRC partnership, dedicated high school students are able to make a strong impact on the community though volunteering and service.

HOSA MRC: South Students Help the Community Through Service Learning

Charley Sarmiento and Diya Maheshwari February 28, 2023

Every year, members of South Forsyth High School’s HOSA chapter have the opportunity to partner with the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) to spread public-health awareness. This year, juniors Aadi Dodda,...

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Two of Souths female athletes hugging their coaches on Signing Day. South celebrated their female athletes on Signing Day in the gymnasium.

Play Like a Girl: South Celebrates Female Athletes Signing with Colleges on National Women in Sports Day

Sophia Prashanth and Diya Maheshwari February 8, 2023

Over 50 years ago, Kathrine Switzer made history when she crossed the finish line at the Boston Marathon. The year was 1967, and women weren't allowed to compete in what was then an all-male race;...

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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 at South Forsyth. Craig's many accomplishments include...

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery is the latest murder mystery in Netflixs catalogue. Released on Dec. 23, 2022, the movie received praise and high ratings from audiences and critics alike.

Shattering Whodunnit Stereotypes: ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ is a Murder Mystery With Layers

Diya Maheshwari, Lead Copy Editor January 7, 2023

Netflix's "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" is a layered murder mystery that shatters many preconceived notions about the whodunnit genre while modernizing the medium at the same time. A loosely connected...

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Diya Maheshwaris Parents, Sameer Maheshwari, and Priyanka Maheshwari after their naturalization process took place.

From Paperwork to the Polls: The Immigrant Experience Shows Voting is a Privilege

Diya Maheshwari, Lead Copy Editor December 14, 2022

I am an immigrant. I was not born here, nor were my parents. As I grew up, I watched my parents as they worked through legal documents, took passport pictures and took yearly trips to VISA stamping centers....

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) continues the legacy of the Black Panther started by Chadwick Boseman, while tackling heavier themes such as navigating grief and loss. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever came out on Nov. 11 and received mixed reviews from critics and fans alike.

A Legacy That Lasts “Forever”

Diya Maheshwari, Lead Copy Editor December 13, 2022

This article contains spoilers for the Marvel Studios film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" is one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2022. As the final Phase...

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Many Stories, One Democracy: A Look at First-Time Voting

Many Stories, One Democracy: A Look at First-Time Voting

Diya Maheshwari and Carmel Yonas December 5, 2022

First-time voting can be a scary yet exciting experience for people of all ages. The feeling of actively participating in the government and letting your voice be heard is something that words cannot capture....

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Taylor Swift Releases New Album MIdnights. Swifts new record came out on Oct. 21, 2022.

‘Dear Reader’: Taylor Swift is still ‘Bejeweled’ With Release of New Album ‘Midnights’

Diya Maheshwari, Lead Copy Editor November 16, 2022

At midnight on Oct. 21, singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released her 10th studio album, entitled "Midnights." The album 13 contains songs centered around stories of "13 sleepless nights" in Swift's life. At...

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Taylor Swifts 10th studio album cover, Midnights. Swift reveals that her brand-new album comes out on Oct. 21.The announcement came after Swift won Video of the Year.

Keeping Us Up till Midnight: Taylor Swift Announces 10th Album “Midnights”

Diya Maheshwari, Lead Copy Editor September 1, 2022

In the “‘middle of the night, in our dreams’" fans were hoping Taylor Swift would announce a new album when the singer-songwriter attended the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). Little did they...

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