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The Bird Feed

The Student News Site of South Forsyth High School

The Bird Feed

Naisha Roy

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor

Naisha Roy is elated to continue her fourth year on The Bird Feed as a senior. As the Copy Editor, she hopes to help every member on staff find their unique voice and transform into journalists. She loves acrylic painting, trying to master different cuisines, and stationery. She also interns for the NRI Pulse, an online newspaper where she hopes to gain experience for her dream job as a journalist for the New York Times. Her current obsessions include Queer Eye and Indo-Chinese food. An avid Marvel watcher, she loves binging shows like Loki in her free time. She hopes to make her last year at The Bird Feed an absolute blast. You can contact Naisha at [email protected].

Episode 4: No more Numbers

Naisha Roy and Saahithya Gutta December 17, 2021

Sometimes around Midterm season, high school can feel like it's all about the numbers. Whether it's SAT Scores, ACT Scores, G.P.A., Class rank, or grades, it can feel like you're being reduced down to...

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Homecoming Spirit Week

Naisha Roy and Shree Delwadia October 26, 2021

This HoCo spirit week was full of entertaining themes ranging from hilarious onesies to intricate ensembles. Each theme brought out a different side of SoFo staff and students’ personalities as they...

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Stability

Stability

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor September 17, 2021

Stability Papercuts and cardboard boxes The musk of a foreign home I remember reminscing and regretting, Losing friends I never had. Like every grain of a blank canvas I painstakingly colored,...

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Hedonism

Hedonism

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor August 31, 2021

I know that we only live tonight And sure, maybe tomorrow is a maybe A theoretical hypothetical possibility But is it too much to ask to fight You say you’ve given up Not because it’s hard because...

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FD-Yay. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of the first COVID vaccine helps improve vaccination rates. The approval was the next step following Emergency Use.

FDA Approves first COVID-19 Vaccine

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor August 31, 2021

On Monday, August 23rd, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first COVID-19 vaccine. The shot, previously known as the “Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine,” became FDA-approved for all individuals...

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Writing Utensils

Writing Utensils

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor August 25, 2021

Transitioning from virtual to in-person school may be a jarring switch to many students, and one of the biggest components of this is writing. Online school may have improved several students’ typing...

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Accessories and More

Accessories and More

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor August 24, 2021

After buying school supplies, students can pick out accessories and other supplies for their backpacks and electronics. This adds a bit of personality to all of your belongings and can make the stress...

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Knowing we belong. Children of immigrants often feel disconnected from their ancestors because of their American upbringing. Oftentimes, children of immigrants are very culturally different from their ancestors and this has caused confusion and heartache.

Am I Indian enough yet?

Naisha Roy and Saahithya Gutta May 11, 2021

Being the child of immigrants is amazing, until it’s not. We have twice the culture, twice the languages and twice the cuisines. But we also have twice the expectations and twice the gatekeepers. A gatekeeper...

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Human Race

Human Race

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor April 25, 2021

I’ve always thought it funny That we call it the human race What, pray tell, are we running from?   And what, pray tell, Are we running for?   Tomorrow is the light...

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Revving up. Electric cars are rising in popularity due to convenience and environmental concerns. Several South students and teachers have used these vehicles for many years and urge others to do the same. "I tell everyone to switch to an EV!  I love it and will never drive a gas car again," says Ms. Graham.

Changing our perspective of electric vehicles

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor April 14, 2021

With climate change becoming an increasingly concerning problem for the world, 69% of Americans think the government isn’t doing enough to combat climate change. While things such as rejoining the Paris...

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Getting Glam. With theme being Hollywood, every student has the chance to tap into their inner red-carpet diva. From Dresses to tuxes, choosing the right one can be extremely hard without the right help.

Prom Outfits

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor March 30, 2021

Prom outfits can be an extremely difficult world to navigate, from silhouettes to price points to colors to fabrics. While it can sometimes be overwhelming, shopping for a prom outfit can be extremely...

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Add some sparkle. Accessorizing can completely change the feel and texture of an outfit. The tips in this section were gathered from a variety of expert sources.

Prom Accessories

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor March 30, 2021

Accessorizing for prom can be extremely fun and the right accessory can uplift a casual outfit into a formal one. With prom this year being mask-mandated, masks, along with jewelry and handbags make up...

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I sometimes see people

I sometimes see people

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor March 9, 2021

Hear the author read their poem!  I sometimes see people as ballpoint pens Skipping over letters  More indentation than ink Until one day the staining spreads   I sometimes...

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So you want to be born

So you want to be born

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor March 3, 2021

So you want to be born? Well I’m afraid you have some paperwork to fill out and a few things to learn You won’t want to skip over our terms and conditions As we don’t take too kindly...

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Love, Actually. Movies, songs, books, and stores all promote the idea that real love only looks one way. In reality, love has always been different for every person, relationship, and heart.

It’s Not Love, Actually

Naisha Roy and Saahithya Gutta February 11, 2021

In the beginning of An Abundance of Katherines by John Green, the main character talks about how he tries to find the formula for love, an equation to predict the exact time and ending of the relationship...

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Checkout. With the mass consumerism promoted by stores and commodities, Valentine's Day is quickly becoming the new Black Friday. How can we appreciate the love around the holiday when our vision is clouded by price tags and confetti?

He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor February 11, 2021

I remember my friend once told me her boyfriend got her a hundred dollar glass bear with crystal roses for Valentine's day. While I expected an excited and lovestruck tone, she just sounded aghast and...

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More than just one man

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor January 26, 2021

On Wednesday, January 6th, an act of domestic terrorism shook our nation’s political system. Supporters of President Trump went to the Capitol in droves, climbing the wall and overpowering the police...

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The Capitol Riots. Thousands of Pro-Trump protestors marched to the Capitol building and made their way inside. Both chambers of congress were forced to halt the verification of electoral votes as they sheltered in place from the violence.

Point-Counterpoint: Capitol Riots

Naisha Roy and Maggie Craig January 26, 2021

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this piece belong solely to their respective author(s). They do not necessarily represent the opinions of South Forsyth High School or Forsyth County Schools.

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In our hands. The senate runoff election on the 5th determines who will control our Senate for the next 4 years. The candidates have tirelessly campaigned after the general election in order to win. "Paying attention to other elections, like this runoff, gives us more autonomy over our government and that’s a privilege we have as Americans," says senior Luiza Parodia.

For Georgians, the Election is far from over

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor December 21, 2020

With the electoral college giving Biden a decisive victory on the 14th, it seems like one of the longest and most divisive elections in the history of the United States is finally drawing to a close. However,...

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Breaking the status quo. Asian Americans must over-perform in academics to compete on an equal level with their peers. Harvard as well as other Ivy Leagues admitted to placing Asian Americans at a disadvantage to create diversity on campus.

[Photo] Asian Americans v.s. Affirmative Action

Maggie Craig, Editor-In-Chief December 21, 2020

Breaking the status quo. Asian Americans must over-perform in academics to compete on an equal level with their peers. Harvard as well as other Ivy Leagues admitted to placing Asian Americans at a disadvantage...

Walk around. Blue marking around the school guide student traffic. the administration worked hard to ensure that they would minimize the spread of COVID by guiding more students outside.

Hallway Traffic Patterns

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor September 15, 2020

One of the biggest changes to South due to COVID are the blue arrows denoting new hallway patterns throughout the school. These are supposed to maximize the amount of transitioning students do outside...

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Do your part. South's officials have done their best to make the school safe and continue learning. Now, as students, we must follow that through by mainting proper guidelines every day.

Proper COVID-19 etiquette

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor September 14, 2020

Students and teachers all have a responsibility to follow the proper guidelines the school expects us to hold up. We need to wash our hands, follow the posters around the restrooms, and wear masks if possible....

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Divided we fall. The nation is probably seeing the greatest political divide yet going into the 2020 election. This is making teens more scared than ever to make their voice heard.

Destigmatizing Politics: Why we won’t speak up

Naisha Roy, Copy Editor September 14, 2020

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this piece belong solely to their respective author(s). They do not necessarily represent the opinions of South Forsyth High School or Forsyth County Schools. I’m...

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