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Mama Nelson gets loud with Titan Nation

Mama Nelson gets loud with Titan Nation

Katie Cavender and Veronica Guzman, Staff Reporters
November 8, 2013

From the cafeteria to the girls’ locker room, Angie “Mama” Nelson is all over the school. She can be spotted cheering on the football team at every game, home or away, as well as directing students...

E-Cigarettes spark varied opinions throughout South

Elisa Kim, Features Co-Editor
November 8, 2013

The percentage of U.S middle and high school students who use electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, more than doubled from 2011 to 2012, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,...

Will Neely places second in world at Junior Olympics for karate

Will Neely places second in world at Junior Olympics for karate

Jordan Spalding, Anne Marie Yurik, Staff Reporters
November 8, 2013

Junior Will Neely was four years old when he chose the sport he would be participating in for the next 12 years: karate. Neely’s skills and passion have led him to success. He placed second in the world...

In a survey including 229 South students, results show  data of how students react if a friend decides to drink and passes out.

South students, alumni express opinions about binge drinking and Lifeline Law

Aaron Ach, Madison O'Brien, asst. news editor, co-features editor
November 8, 2013

Rachel Fiege - Indiana University Rachael Fiege, a freshman at Indiana University at Bloomington, would have recently finished midterms had she not died after falling down a flight of stairs at a party...

Students take on summer jobs, work with kids

Marlye Jerva, staff writer
October 16, 2013

People may think of summer as a time to hang out with friends and relax.  However, some South students decided to work over the summer with little kids. One of these students is senior Maureen...

Slut-Shaming and Sexual Assault – Who’s to Blame?

Julia Jacobs & Camille Park, editors-in-chief
October 4, 2013

In the centerspread of the Oct. 3 Oracle, the following hypothetical scenario was put forth for students to consider. You'll find some anonymous students' reactions below, and we hope that you'll offer...

Shellard, Ferguson challenge Cascades, create series of misadventures

Shellard, Ferguson challenge Cascades, create series of misadventures

Kelsey Pogue, co-web editor
October 4, 2013

From getting their rental car towed to having a near-death experience, TV/Broadcasting teacher Mark Ferguson and Dr. James Shellard, student activities director, went through the adventure of traversing...

Peer Group engages more students than before; looks forward to the year

Peer Group engages more students than before; looks forward to the year

Victoria Sunkel, staff writer
October 4, 2013

At the beginning of the year, freshmen are faced with a choice: whether or not to join Peer Group. While freshmen contemplate this decision, senior leaders recruit as many freshmen as possible, and teacher...

Students take part in drug abuse among teens at music festivals

Hailey Hauldren, asst. features editor
October 4, 2013

At the Electric Zoo festival held this past Labor Day weekend in Randall Island, NY, two deadly ecstasy overdoses prompted officials to cancel the final day of the festival, according to The Daily News. In...

SlutWalk Chicago protesters make statement about widespread slut-shaming, rape culture

Julia Jacobs, CJ Park, editors-in-chief
October 4, 2013

At Daley Plaza in Chicago on Sept. 7, hundreds sat cross-legged on the pavement like one gigantic kindergarten class during story time. Their eyes were glued onto the woman at the microphone, attention...

South recognizes Meyer for outstanding passion, integrity

South recognizes Meyer for outstanding passion, integrity

Aaron Ach, Charlie Kelly, asst. news editor, co-news editor
October 4, 2013

John Meyer, U.S. History teacher, was named Distinguished Teacher for 2013 at the May Honors and Awards assembly. According to Stacy Flannery, fellow U.S. history teacher, the passion and unique qualities...

New clubs add diversity, unique activities to South

New clubs add diversity, unique activities to South

Nish Asokan, Connie Hoekstra, staff reporters
October 4, 2013

Tea Club Tea Club meets Wednesdays after school in Ceramic Teacher Kurt Webb’s classroom. The new club, started by seniors Alex Canary and Zachary Bauer, aims to bring tea to South students who do...

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