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Captain America: Civil War revives classic debates

Captain America: Civil War revives classic debates

Lauren Frias and Hannah Mason
May 27, 2016

Below are two writers' takes on the latest Marvel movie, Captain America: Civil War. Captain America defends Avengers What do you think of when you hear the word “superhero”? Maybe you picture...

BEATIN THE BALL: Eyes on the ball, junior Cameron Pauly, prepares to bunt.

Baseball works to improve losing record

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 27, 2016

The men’s baseball team has a current record of  3-9. According to Senior Captain Jordan Libman, the men are hoping to place top in conference and make it to regionals or the sectional semi-finals when...

BEATIN THE BALL: Eyes on the ball, junior Cameron Pauly, prepares to bunt.

Baseball works to improve losing record

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 27, 2016

The men’s baseball team has a current record of  3-9. According to Senior Captain Jordan Libman, the men are hoping to place top in conference and make it to regionals or the sectional semi-finals when...

BLAX GIVES BACK: Packing food through the Feed My Starving Children organization, seniors Andrew Marziani, Bobby Quinn and other members of the menís lacrosse team packed 24,192 meals for starving children. This service will help feed 66 children for a year and is one of three community service events the men have participated in this year. Photo courtesy of Will Jeffery

New lacrosse coach encourages community service

Hannah Mason and Mary Grace Reynolds
April 22, 2016

Will Jeffery, the new men’s lacrosse head coach, is increasing the amount of community service the program participates in, with hope to rebuild the foundation of the team. Jeffery is the third head...

Batman v. Superman wrongly under-credited by critics

Batman v. Superman wrongly under-credited by critics

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 22, 2016

Something that most people, even my closest friends, fail to realize about me is what a huge superhero fan I am. When I’m feeling bored, I’ll read articles to try to learn more about the comic universe....

BEATIN THE BALL: Eyes on the ball, junior Cameron Pauly, prepares to bunt.

Baseball looks to improve losing record

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 22, 2016

The men’s baseball team has currently amassed a record of  3. According to senior captain Jordan Libman, the men are hoping to place top in Conference and make it to Regionals or the Sectional Semi-Finals...

Affordable fashion tips help to embody, showcase fresh spring style

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
March 14, 2016

Spring is waking up to birds chirping, breathing in that amazing scent outside that would only mean spring. While spring time is largely a time to embrace pastel colors, I also encourage the use of olive,...

Shadowhunters disappoints with cliché development

Shadowhunters disappoints with cliché development

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
March 11, 2016

As of late, it almost seems like every TV show, movie or book has followed the same formula: a random teenager is living a ‘normal’ life, then something goes wrong and they are suddenly thrown into...

Graphic by Ashley Clark

Crashing the Party: South students reflect on party culture’s reputation, debate truths and inaccuracies of the stigma

Lauren Frias, Hannah Mason & Dani Tuchman, co-editors-in-chief
February 5, 2016

Headphones in ear and snack bowl in hand, a student lies down in his bed to enjoy a night of solitude. His music stops momentarily, interrupted by a soft “ding”, signaling a new text message. The message...

HANDS UP: Looking up, Titan bases suport senior flyers Suzy Whiting and Julia Park in a pyramid. The Titans’ competition season is now over; however, they will continue to cheer at the remainder of the home basketball games.

Cheerleading places sixth at IHSA Sectionals

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
February 5, 2016

The Titan Cheerleading team placed sixth at the IHSA Sectional competition on Jan. 30. However, the girls were hoping to place in the top five and proceed to IHSA State for the first time. The 11 seniors...

Affordable fashion inspiration for the holiday, winter season

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
December 18, 2015

The time of winter has approached us — holiday music is playing, snow has fallen and the temperature has dropped. It’s a time where we are hopeful and wish each other good tidings. It’s also a time...

Illustration by Jini John

Stress impacts mental health: South students reflect on results of school standards

LAUREN FRIAS & HANNAH MASON, co-editors-in-chief
November 6, 2015

Open up a Google Search. Type in the search bar, “School makes me want to...” Google auto fill pops up below, finishing the sentence with popular searches: “...cry”, “...cut myself,” “...throw...

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