Each year, students and parents look forward to having a yearbook that encompasses the entire school year in their hands. The yearbook staff ensures that the final copy held by South students is high quality,...
It may be pouring rain outside, or perhaps it is a cool breezy day, but you would never know from within South’s greenhouse, where the humid temperatures keep plants in the nursery thriving. The greenhouse’s...
Vaping has become something that more teens are turning to, as 14.1 percent of high school students said they recently used an e-cigarette or other vape product, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
For a night of cultural exploration of South’s diversity, various culture clubs will display unique food, music, and games, senior Sara Khan, Students Organized Against Racism (SOAR) Co-President, said....
From warm wooly sweaters to gemstone adorned crowns, many students channel their creativity into creating gifts and crafts, Kimiko Garbe, Japanese Teacher and Knitting Club Sponsor, said.
Garbe has involved...
As the sun blazed and a breeze wafted through the summer air, sophomore Sarina Harjani had an idea: Law Club at South. This past summer, Harjani gathered a group of friends and together they became the...
I was 13 the first time I vaped.
The summer after I graduated eighth grade, I would often spend time biking around my neighborhood. My routine consisted of a visit to the library, buying an overly sweet...
From attending Chicago’s celebratory parade to enjoying homemade corned beef and cabbage around the dinner table, many families at South gather on March 17 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and honor...
"I could quit if I wanted to."
I have heard this phrase from countless friends, family, and co-workers alike, and it hurts to hear each time. This is one of many lies that addicts tell, choosing to overlook...
When South students desire a snack or a coffee before school or during passing periods, Sammy Tello, the barista for South’s Geek Grind Cafe, is always eager to serve students.
Although Tello only began...
I was 12 years old at my neighborhood park with a group of close friends when my best friend at the time handed me a Juul. This would be the beginning of a seven-year battle with addiction that the younger...
