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PROUD PRESIDENT:  Labeling a box of donated food, 2017-2018 Student Body President Abby Grant talks things over with junior Matthew Baumstark. Grant oversaw changes to the canned food drive, amongst other revisions made this year.

Standing up for beliefs crucial in student leadership

Abby Grant, senior editor
May 25, 2018

Four years ago, I sat in South’s auditorium at freshman orientation and watched the then-Student Body President coordinate the assembly while radiating energy and speaking confidently. It was that day...

GLEAMING GUESTS:   From left to right: Barack Obama, George Clooney, Malala, Jay-Z and Tina Fey are guests who have been featured on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. The show aired on Netflix in January 2018 and is hosted by comedian David Letterman.

My Next Guest inspires, leaves new insights

Karina Benson, co-a&e editor
May 25, 2018

I was a tad young during the reign of David Letterman on late-night television. I vaguely recall his last episode, but the majority of my late-night experience has been shaped by the Jimmys and Stephen...

K-Pop shows Korean pride, highlights discrimination

Grace Shin, senior editor
May 25, 2018

On July 15, 2012, Korean singer PSY’s song “Gangnam Style” was released and took the world on the Hallyu (the Korean culture wave). In December 2012, the song became the first video on YouTube to...

Cardi B speaks boldly on Invasion of  Privacy

Cardi B speaks boldly on Invasion of Privacy

Aidan Graham, senior editor
May 25, 2018

Cardi B’s new album, Invasion of Privacy, has invaded much more than our privacy. Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, Cardi B has proven herself a force to be reckoned with in the rapping...

illustration by Yoon Kim

Immigration impacts national identity, outlook

Yoon Kim, a&e editor
May 25, 2018

The first R-rated movie I ever watched was when I was 11-years-old. But, it wasn’t the kind of fun comedy or classic film you might imagine — it was a random Korean movie called War of the Arrows that,...

How my music taste changed at South

Leah Dunne, senior editor
May 25, 2018

I can recall countless times during my freshman year walking through the link after a stressful biology lab or failing another math quiz, blasting the tune of my favorite boy bands (mainly One Direction)...

AVENGERS IN ACTION:   Preparing for battle, the Avengers and their companions pose for the promotional cover of Marvel’s Avenger’s: Infinity War. Released on April 27, 2018, Infinity War is the third Avengers film in the series and generated $1.607 billion in box office sales.

Marvel’s Infinity War lives up to hype

Henry Schleizer, co-opinions editor
May 25, 2018

“What Just happened? That did not happen! They can’t do that!” If you are a die-hard Marvel fan like me, I’m sure your reaction was similar to what mine was. After walking out of the theater after...

illustration by Yoon Kim

Immigration impacts national identity, outlook

Songhee Back, guest columnist
May 25, 2018

What factor determines one’s nationality? For most people, the answer is clear-cut and straightforward: it is simply the country that they are born in. On the other hand, there are people like me, and...

TV shows influence style, shape wardrobe

TV shows influence style, shape wardrobe

Ava Mazzei, asst. a&e editor
May 9, 2018

Numerous aspects of my life inspire me daily, and I’m shameless to say that the TV shows I watch have been key in influencing my style all throughout high school. Netflix has touched my life for good,...

Icarus successfully exposes Russian doping scandal

Sofia Snyder, co-sports editor
April 20, 2018

In Greek Mythology, Icarus was trying to escape with his father from Crete by making wings out of wax and feathers. As he began to fly, Icarus would show off his escape by flying over people who watched...

Allowing ninth courses supports non-academic interests

April 20, 2018

Junior Matthew Baumstark, despite arriving early in the morning everyday, does not receive credit for his enrollment in Jazz Band. According to Baumstark, he is one of many students whose transcript does...

Week without mirror promotes self-empowerment

Week without mirror promotes self-empowerment

Lizzie Garvey, asst. opinions editor
April 20, 2018

Summer camp — a time where you can meet new friends, bond with old ones, and not care less about what you look like. After spending two weeks in Wisconsin with some of my closest friends over the summer,...

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