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Using your voice to enact change

Using your voice to enact change

The Editorial Board
December 22, 2023

“I wish finals were after break.” “Spring Fling was lame.” “The cafeterias are too small.”  Students’ opinions float around South’s halls, but nobody ever seems to take action.  Students...

The Crush of Competition

The Crush of Competition

The Editorial Board
October 13, 2023

“What did I do wrong?” “Was I not good enough?” “Why didn't I prepare enough?” After getting cut from the volleyball team, these questions swirled through sophomore Haniah Mohammed’s mind...

A new age of journalism

A new age of journalism

The Editorial Board
April 21, 2023

Each day, thousands of television stations broadcast current events for people to watch on the hour, organizations post articles and updates through social media sites such as Twitter, and podcasts are...

Illustration by Renee Choe

LOOK BEYOND DISABILITY

The Editorial Board
March 19, 2023

Breaking the stigma around the word “disability” is a goal that senior Joey Hitzeman hopes South can accomplish. Hitzeman has cerebral palsy, and at times it is all people see him for, Hitzeman noted. “Even...

This map reflects the 8,294 lives lost to gun violence in 2023 (according to gunviolencearchive.org)

ENOUGH: It is time to take a stand against gun violence

The Editorial Board
March 17, 2023

10:14 a.m. Independence Day, 2022.  The day began with excitement and anticipation for the annual Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. That was until, 14 minutes into the parade, 83 gunshots...

Good job

Good job

The Editorial Board
February 17, 2023

The shift from last school year to now has not been an easy one, Principal Dr. Barbara Georges acknowledged. The behavior of students in the halls, concerns for safety, and the overall cleanliness of the...

Winter Waste

The Editorial Board
December 16, 2022

The holiday season is a time of gifts and gift giving, but as people begin their holiday shopping, it should also be a time to consider the materialistic consequences behind the holidays. In modern society,...

African American history still has no voice at South

The Editorial Board
November 10, 2022

From European history to Latin American history, South’s Social Studies Department offers many options for classes that immerse students in different cultures and narratives.  However, African American...

In order comes chaos: student body struggles to adapt

The Editorial Board
September 30, 2022

To ensure students stay in appropriate areas while outside of the classroom, South’s administration met to discuss new policies for this school year, Dr. Lara Cummings, Assistant Principal for Student...

It's time to reevaluate our language

It’s time to reevaluate our language

The Editorial Board
May 20, 2022

Language has the power to unite society. Conversely, words can prove divisive and alienating when not used carefully. It is vital that in the classroom, we are considerate of the language we use as refusing...

All the clubs you’ll join: promoting clubs must be more accessible

The Editorial Board
March 18, 2022

Being a proud Titan and having school spirit is not just wearing blue and gold, but finding your place in the South community, Tomoki Imura, Student Body President, explained.  For Imura, joining a...

Mending the divide, South faces an academic rift

The Editorial Board
February 11, 2022

As early as primary school, students are introduced to the idea of the “gifted” class. These students are deemed smarter, more talented, and more likely to succeed. In elementary school, the “gifted”...

Toxic academic culture and what we can do to fix it

The Editorial Board
November 12, 2021

“It’s about learning, not the grade.” It is a line repeated in almost every class and on many syllabi. Yet, with the weight that grades and academic achievement hold, it is often difficult...

It’s Time for Accountability

The Editorial Board
October 1, 2021

On Aug. 7, senior Veronika Gliwa spent the night in shock, pouring through a 1036-page document detailing allegations of harassment between former Principal Dr. Lauren Fagel and staff members, and text...

The importance of being an ally: to those impacted financially by Covid-19

The Editorial Board
May 21, 2021

Among the numerous challenges posed by Covid-19, unemployment rates have significantly spiked, leaving millions of families across the country struggling with financial hardship. The Illinois Department...

The importance of being an ally: to the Black community

The Editorial Board
May 21, 2021

George Floyd. Trayvon Martin. Daunte Wright. Breonna Taylor. Rayshard Brooks. Daniel Prude. Atatiana Jefferson. Stephon Clark. Botham Jean. Philando Castille. Alton Sterling. Janisha Fonville. Eric Garner....

The importance of being an ally: to survivors of sexual violence

The Editorial Board
May 21, 2021

As Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman stood in court to testify against Larry Nassar, a former team doctor who pleaded guilty to multiple counts of sexual violence, her hands trembled and her eyes became fixed...

Looking for fairness: The discrepancies between at-home and in-school environments

The Editorial Board
March 19, 2021

Let’s face it: this school year is weird. We never thought our whiteboards would project half our classmates’ faces, we likely didn’t expect to have Owls in the classroom and we had probably never...

Black history: more than one month

Black history: more than one month

The Editorial Board
February 25, 2021

Acceptance for everyone at South is an expectation for all students and faculty. This appreciation of one another is exemplified during Black History Month, when the U.S. celebrates the role Black citizens...

Illustration by Margarita Kazak

E-learning calls for lower final exam percentages

The Editorial Board
December 18, 2020

As a student’s eyes are glued to Zoom a few feet away from their bed, the once fine line between their home life and school life is blurred. While collaboration with classmates and interaction with teachers...

Illustration by Aubrey Palaganas

District-wide decisions demand student representation

The Editorial Board
November 20, 2020

In a District 225 board meeting on Sept. 21, masked school board members sat six feet apart around a square table, tapping notes onto keyboards and shuffling papers. The meeting, streamed to the public...

Transition into hybrid schedule calls for less screen time

Transition into hybrid schedule calls for less screen time

The Editorial Board
October 2, 2020

The natural routine of interacting with classmates, teachers and faculty in-person is long gone. For the start of the 2020-2021 school year, eyes glued to a screen on Zoom has become the new normal for...

Illustration by Chaeyeon Park

Anti-Asian sentiment demands for appropriate language

The Editorial Board
June 12, 2020

Walking through the hallways of South at the start of second semester, senior Hiroki Imura was told “not to get close” by students passing by. While attempting to do laundry, freshman Sabine Lee’s...

Illustration by Margo Kazak

Conservative voices essential in class discussions

The Editorial Board
December 20, 2019

While most students initially focus on the structure of their essays and the amount of times they participate in discussions, others focus on concealing  their political identity. Students suppressing...

Illustration by Ella Prillaman

Racism at South prompts the need for discussions on sensitivity

The Editorial Board
November 15, 2019

While walking through the halls of South, one might hear conversations about weekend plans or homework complaints. However, Andrea Ball-Ryan, Black Student Union sponsor and South social worker, expressed...

Valiant Voices:  Delivering a passionate speech, a young woman stands in front of an enthusiastic crowd while students around her silently protest with impactful signs. Students from across the Chicagoland area gather to partake in Evanston’s climate strike, which took place on Friday, September 20. Photos by Gwyn Skiles

School leniency proves essential for youth activism

The Editorial Board
October 4, 2019

“You have stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words… I should be back in school… We are in the beginning of a mass extinction, and all you can talk about is money and fairy tales of...

Speech opportunities must be consistent for all students

the Editorial Board
December 22, 2017

It’s no secret technology plays a bigger part in people’s lives than ever, and there is little doubt the trend will continue. However, as people move to digital communication, the importance of face-to-face...

Students should be proactive, outspoken about cafeteria needs

Students should be proactive, outspoken about cafeteria needs

The Editorial Board
May 24, 2013

  Among the 2,747 students at South this school year, 567 receive lunch free or at a reduced price. That means that unless they want to pay money out-of-pocket, 21 percent of the student body must...

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