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Studies English not offered for class '29

Studies English not offered for class ’29

Alyssa Ramirez, asst. editor
December 20, 2024

At the beginning of this school year, freshman studies-level English and Social Studies classes were merged with regular-level classes to boost student academic improvement, David Adamji, English Department...

Titan legacy

Titan legacy

Peyton Knorr, asst. editor
December 20, 2024

To honor the legacy of Marko Niketic, who was a South senior, the Marko Niketic Foundation was created to positively impact the community as Marko once did and raise aware- ness about reckless...

Club approval process reopens

Club approval process reopens

David Schleicher, staff writer
November 25, 2024

The Student Activities Office (SAO) is accepting proposals from students for new clubs after a year-long pause in applications due to inactive clubs, Mark Maranto, Assistant Principal of Student Activities,...

District 225 revamps honors

District 225 revamps honors

Danielle Joseph, co-news editor
November 25, 2024

The District 225 Board of Education approved two policies affecting grade point averages (GPA) and implementing a new accelerated placement program for the 2025-2026 school year, Ryan Bretag, Director...

In loving memory of Ben Hussmann

In loving memory of Ben Hussmann

Sarah Park and Sofia Cole
November 22, 2024

Ben Hussmann, beloved Social Studies Teacher for 33 years and recently retired in 2023, passed away on Oct. 30. He leaves       behind his wife Kristen and daughter Katie. Hussmann’s loss still resonates...

Trump secures victory

Trump secures victory

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
November 22, 2024

President-Elect Donald Trump was elected 47th President with 295 Electoral College votes. Trump has begun to outline his policy goals and named cabinet members in the days following his reelection. President...

In other news: District 34 strikes referendum

In other news: District 34 strikes referendum

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
November 22, 2024

Voters in Glenview elementary School District 34 (D34) vetoed against a referendum that would have increased property taxes to fund operational expenses such as employee salaries, education programs, and...

Student election judges step up

Student election judges step up

Reese Foxman, asst. editor
November 22, 2024

Being a student election judge is an opportunity to help run polling places on election dates, such as this year’s presidential election, Tara Tate, Social Studies Teacher, said. To apply, students...

District 225 ranks second nationwide

District 225 ranks second nationwide

Maggie Christensen and Audrey Reid
November 22, 2024

District 225 was ranked as the second best school district among 12,192 districts in the country and given an A+ rating, according to rankings compiled by Niche’s 2025 Best Schools and Districts.  This...

VICTORIOUS ENDING: MUN stands outside the University of Central Florida on Nov. 8 after their competition. The group recieved many individual awards
with Best Delegate going to Zenia Babool, Sean Burke, Callie Choi, Sarina Harjani, and Aleeza Kahn, Outstanding Delegate to Nuha Babool, Vahan Harabetian, and
Veronica Kolesnikov, Honorable Delegate to Ellen Llacsa, Alisha Rafiqi, and Siya Shah, and Verbal Delegate to Connor Herrington. They also received a team award
for the Best Medium Delegation.

Model United Nations aims for victory

Pax Ilko, Staff writer
November 22, 2024

South’s 70-member Model United Nations team (MUN) has excelled this season, especially at their two conferences: Carl Sanburg High School and Saint Ignatius High School, Jesse Sisler, Special Education...

In other news: Three percent of higher schoolers identify as transgender

In other news: Three percent of higher schoolers identify as transgender

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
November 22, 2024

Three percent of high schooler identify as transgender and two percent are questioning their gender identity, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  The...

Teachers Union represents educator's needs

Teachers Union represents educator’s needs

Phoebe Mann, asst.editor
November 22, 2024

In order to provide a successful environment for students and staff, a union is needed to ensure fair and healthy working conditions, Principal Dr. Barbara Georges said. South’s Teachers Union is composed...

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