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The pursuit of happiness

The pursuit of happiness

Sara Rahman, Managing Editor
October 21, 2024

Happiness. It’s a word we throw around a lot, but how we define it varies, especially across cultures.  In high school, where students come from diverse backgrounds, these differences are more relevant...

Reflecting and resolving: how the Jewish holidays shape my family’s traditions

Reflecting and resolving: how the Jewish holidays shape my family’s traditions

Andrew Boyer, columnist
October 14, 2024

Now, I am sure we are all aware of how dreadful 60 to 90 minutes of standing up and sitting down in a place of worship can be. That's right, I’m talking about religious services. Funny enough, this is...

New construction at South

New construction at South

Kate Shambo, Web Editor
October 1, 2024

             Walking through the hallways at South, one might notice new additions to the building such as new bathrooms and a new placement of the panini line. Every year, new construction...

Fear cannot limit you

Fear cannot limit you

Kate Shambo, Web Editor
September 30, 2024

Standing in the dance room, my hands tremble with nervous anticipation. I try to recall every choreographed move as my peer’s watchful eyes look up at me. Every bone in my body regrets taking this class.  I...

Tanning: not worth the risk

Tanning: not worth the risk

Alyssa Ramirez, Assistant Editor
September 23, 2024

The UV index is a resource that shows the intensity of the ultraviolet rays throughout the day, and its purpose is to measure how much protection you need against the sun. However, many people misuse it...

Finding your own path

Finding your own path

Emma Winer, Assistant Editor
September 16, 2024

My entire life I’ve watched my sister live her life three giant steps ahead of me.  In a literal sense she was always going to be three years older, but it feels as though she is better at pretty...

Meet South's new yearbook advisor

Meet South’s new yearbook advisor

Kaitlyn Jiang and Alyssa Ramirez
September 12, 2024

South’s yearbook, The Etruscan, is a major publication that many South students look forward to, memorializing the school year for students to look back on, senior Abigail Gifargis, co-editor-in-chief,...

RuPaul's Drag Race: a story of support

RuPaul’s Drag Race: a story of support

Sofia Cole, Editor in Chief
September 10, 2024

Two striking faces, immersed in glitter from cheek to cheek, filled my screen as pop songs bounced from ear to ear. One jump split later, a dancer stood alone on the stage, as the other sashayed away....

District 225 Implements New Cell Phone Policy

District 225 Implements New Cell Phone Policy

Sara Rahman and Emma Winer
September 4, 2024

District 225 implemented new regulations for student cell phones, Deputy School Superintendent R.J Gravel wrote in the weekly district emails. Students are now required to place their cell phones in a...

Adult TLC tutors show passion for teaching

Adult TLC tutors show passion for teaching

Maira Lat and Yianna Vetas
May 22, 2024

Since 2008, the Titan Learning Center (TLC) has assisted students in succeeding in a myriad of subjects, spanning from Japanese to Calculus, helping students comprehend class material fully, TLC Coordinator...

Art Gallery Exhibition at Waukegan Public Library

Art Gallery Exhibition at Waukegan Public Library

Chris Kirkos, Kyla Wilkinson, Staff Writers
May 16, 2024

Some people may think an English Teacher already has enough on their plate, grading essays or reading books, to even consider spending time working as an artist, but that is not the case for English Teacher...

Cause 4 Paws raises awareness for animals

Cause 4 Paws raises awareness for animals

Sydney Gold and Betty Polyakov
May 14, 2024

For seven years at South, Cause 4 Paws has been a place for students to get involved in community-based projects in connection with Heartland Animal Shelter, said Barbara Roman, Instructional Assistant...

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