At Oberweis Dairy, the air is filled with the scent of freshly made waffle cones, a comforting aroma that wraps around you like a warm embrace. Yet, as I’ve learned during countless shifts, indulging...
With the signing of legislation by current Governor J.B. Pritzker, the workers of Illinois saw their minimum wage increase from $13 to $14 an hour, according to the Illinois Department of Labor (DOL),...
Bailey Baker, asst. features editor February 16, 2024
From mere glances across desks to vivacious white dresses, South teachers found love within their shared passions for teaching, giving the term “high school sweethearts” a completely new meaning.
Born...
Is being a vegetarian deemed as a healthy or unhealthy diet for teens? While this is a complex question, according to kidshealth.org, if done right, a meat-free diet can actually be a healthy way of eating....
The holidays have always been a time of consistency in my life.
That’s what tradition is, is it not? Some way to stay the same as everything else is changing. Even if the thing that stayed the same...
Concealed within the lively halls of South lies a hidden gem of craftsmanship. South’s Print Shop serves as a valuable resource for teachers to enhance their educational materials; it enables them to...
Bailey Baker, asst. features editor December 22, 2023
A sweet, chocolatey smell wafts through the air. Tongues are burned by the first sip, complimented by a heavenly hint of marshmallow. As kids, hot chocolate was a remedy to defrost a once-frozen child...
Maya Scahill, co-features editor December 22, 2023
In a uniquely blended curriculum of English, foreign language, and history classes, with a noteworthy group of students from both South and North, the Academy of International studies is an unparalleled...
Christmas is here, and while people are buying gifts, planning parties, and attending holiday events, I can’t help but notice that not everything feels as it did when I was a child. Every year, Christmas...
Zoha Suteria, asst. features editor December 22, 2023
As the Super Computing (SC ‘23) conference buzzed with anticipation, senior Johnny Raicu stepped on stage, radiating a contagious energy of excitement. The room fell silent, all eyes fixated on Raicu,...
Bailey Baker, asst. features editor December 22, 2023
Footsteps echo down the stairs at 7:00 in the morning. Snowflakes race each other as they fall down the kitchen window, differentiated by their intricate patterns, much like my family’s stockings dedicated...
As she stood in the kitchen with flour and her grandmother’s laughter surrounding her, a spark was lit inside senior Emery Sill, igniting her passion for cooking. In 2020, Emery decided to launch her...
