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TECH TEAMWORK: Problem solving together, juniors David Magloire and Taylor Mandell use technology as an aid in completing a math assignment. Technology use in the classroom has become much more common at South, expanding to include the use of cell phones for academic purposes.

Technology usage increased in classes

John Schurer, co-news editor
October 2, 2015

GBS students are adapting to the increased usage of technology throughout the school, between academics, activities and athletics. According to South Principal Lauren Fagel, reliance on technology has...

‘Wellness’ named new service theme

Lily Sands, staff reporter
October 2, 2015

Armed with the desire to incorporate service learning into the school setting, Dr. Jim Shellard, along with students from last year, decided it was time to implement a service theme for the student body....

State mandates Civics education, increases graduation requirements

State mandates Civics education, increases graduation requirements

Gigi Cepeda, Cassidy Foronda & Maeve Plunkett, staff reporters
October 2, 2015

Illinois high school students will be required to take a semester of a class that includes a focus on civics in order to graduate, according to a bill signed by Governor Bruce Rauner on Aug. 21; the official...

Fagel reflects on first month as principal

Fagel reflects on first month as principal

Katie Cavender, co-news editor
October 2, 2015

South Principal Lauren Fagel is enjoying her new position and the experiences she has had since the start of the school year. According to Fagel, students have been extremely welcoming thus far as she...

SMILING STAFF: Back row: Annie Lesch, Meg Ahlgrim, Alan Esser, Mark Knoeppel, Lauren Gruber. Front row: Alexandra McKenzie, Jennifer Smurlo, Kelly Baker, Erin MCcBride, Kate Minkus, Michelle Steinberg (left to right). Not photographed: Chris Anderson, Michelle Caporusso, Kristin Endre, Julie Haenisch, Natalie Kaminski, Nicholas Morley, Lucas Osterbur, Kelly OíToole, Marc Popovici, Emily Porter, Elizabeth Schimmel, Zach Walker and Christina Zagorski.

New teachers join Titan community with optimism

Lauren Benson & Kate Springer, staff reporters
October 2, 2015

South is experiencing one of the largest influxes of new teachers it has seen in years, balancing out the retiring Titans in almost every department. This year, the Science Department has accepted Lucas...

Old News: The first atomic clock vs. Ahmed’s clock

Dani Tuchman, co-editor-in-chief
October 2, 2015

If you were alive on this day in 1956, you would have witnessed headlines that read, “First Atomic Power Clock Exhibited in New York City.” The idea of utilizing magnetic resonance, which is the absorption...

Wegley reflects on time as South principal as year comes to a close

Wegley reflects on time as South principal as year comes to a close

Katie Cavender & John Schurer, co-news editors
May 29, 2015

As announced earlier this year, Principal Dr. Brian Wegley will become superintendent of District 30 and leave GBS at the end of this year. Before his time is up, he reflects on his experience as a Titan. One...

Spring Fling aids Nepal earthquake relief

Spring Fling aids Nepal earthquake relief

Kate Springer, staff reporter
May 29, 2015

Student Council hosted South’s annual Spring Fling on May 8 in the autos courtyard with the goal of raising money for victims of the Nepal earthquake. In previous years, the event’s goal was to...

Key Club hosts, attends multiple service events

Key Club hosts, attends multiple service events

Hope Carrane & Sasha Vassilyeva, staff reporters
May 29, 2015

Key Club participated in a variety of events this past year, with their last event taking place on May 29 for South science teacher Linda Kocian. One of the recent service events that Key Club hosted...

South reflects on block schedule

South reflects on block schedule

Grace Shin, staff reporter
May 29, 2015

After a year of having the block schedule at South, those affected by the change weigh in on both its benefits and drawbacks. According to Principal Dr. Brian Wegley, research done on North’s schedule...

STAND brings awareness to Armenian Genocide

Sasha Vassilyeva, staff reporter
May 23, 2015

The Armenian Genocide is one of many massacres caused by cultural violence and mass murder. STAND had its annual Peace Advocacy Week on April 13-17 to raise awareness about human rights, refugees...

Cure Club hosts Quiz for Cure fundraiser

Cure Club hosts Quiz for Cure fundraiser

John Schurer, asst. news editor
April 24, 2015

The first annual Quiz For A Cure (Q4C), hosted by Cure Club, occurred on March 20 in the East Cafeteria to raise funds for the American Cancer Society, according to Benya Chongolnee, Cure Club leader. “Q4C...

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