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Media Collage students protest against Yik Yak

Media Collage students protest against Yik Yak

Madison O'Brien, co-editor in chief
May 23, 2014

Launched in December of 2013, Yik Yak is an application that iTunes ™ describes as a “local bulletin board”. This new form of social media allows users to anonymously view and post comments to a...

Peer Group reworks plan to best support freshmen

Peer Group reworks plan to best support freshmen

Sasha Vassilyeva, staff writer
May 23, 2014

South’s Peer Group Program will be expanding next year by adding classrooms, teachers and senior leaders, according to Joy Cooper, Peer Group coordinator. Peer Group started in the 1970s as a transition...

Summer construction projects maximize building capacity

Summer construction projects maximize building capacity

Charlotte Kelly, co-news editor
May 23, 2014

Interior construction projects are set to take place at South over the summer to maximize classroom space as a result of the transition to the block schedule and growing enrollment, according to Principal...

Tate leaves debate team after a decade with lasting legacy

Carolyn Kelly and Nish Asokan, co-news editor, staff writer
May 23, 2014

Tara Tate, head debate coach, will retire from her 11 years’ leadership of the nationally-recognized South debate team at the end of the school year. ‘TARA TATE IS SOUTH DEBATE’ According...

Board evaluates outlook of Chromebooks

Board evaluates outlook of Chromebooks

Aaron Ach, asst. news editor
April 22, 2014

This year, South began the “1:1” technology initiative when non-seniors received a Samsung Google Chromebook. The Board of Education, with the help of technology specialists, is currently deciding...

APRIL ANNIVERSARY: Speaking to the Jamnesty crowd, Matt Whipple, Stand for Peace co-sponsor, explains the historical significance of April 2014 in regards to the twentieth anniversaries of the Rwandan genocide and fee elections in South Africa. Whipple emphasized the importance of education and taking small steps to help others.

‘Power of One’ award recognizes Whipple’s passion for peace

John Schurer, staff writer
April 22, 2014

The Power of One Award will be presented to Matthew Whipple, social studies teacher, by the Illinois Holocaust Museum on April 24. This award is given to one person every year, and this custom began...

WRITE ON: At the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards ceremony for Chicago, senior Carolyn Kelly is called to the stage by Director Dr. Barbara Kato. Aside from her national Gold Medal, Kelly was awarded three regional Gold Key awards and one regional Silver Key award for her work.

Senior writes her way to Carnegie Hall with national award

Sasha Vassilyeva, staff writer
April 22, 2014

Senior Carolyn Kelly won a National Gold Medal in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for her short story “The Harvard Hopeful’s Handbook.” Kelly will receive her award at Carnegie Hall in June. Kelly...

Remembering Yordy: South’s beloved green thumb as teacher, father, friend

Julia Jacobs, co-editor in chief
April 22, 2014

Jeff Yordy, horticulture teacher and coach, passed away on March 29 from complications following open heart surgery. The surgery, successfully executed 11 days prior to his death, implanted a ventricular...

BREAKING THE SILENCE: On stage at Jamnesty, Emily Leonard, Gay Straight Alliance co-president, emphasizes acceptance. The night after the national Day of Silence is called Night of Noise, during which participants are encouraged to be as loud as possible.

Club Corner: GSA sends “loud” message on national Day of Silence

Amanda Angulo, staff writer
April 22, 2014

South’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) Club celebrated the national Day of Silence, a day during which participants remain silent to support the LGBTQ community, on April 11. According to GSA sponsor...

Jamnesty provides platform for performers, activists to spread messages

Georgia Arvantis and Carolyn Kelly, staff writer, co-news editor
April 22, 2014

South poets, performers and artists put their talents on display for “Jamnesty,” an event combining entertainment and activism April 11. South clubs Stand for Peace (Stand) and Amnesty International...

AP revises select exams this year

AP revises select exams this year

Carolyn Kelly, co-news editor
April 22, 2014

Students now studying Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry or AP Spanish Language and Culture will be the first year of students taking the College Board’s revised AP exams for those subjects in May, according...

TITANS TAKE TREVIANS: Listening to judges explain their decisions in the final debate of the junior varsity State debate tournament, sophomore partners Brian Roche (left) and Michael Callahan (right) take notes to improve for future debates. Roche and Callahan defeated a partnership from new Trier to win the championship.

Debate’s discipline leads to success

Lauren Benson and Katie Cavender, staff writers, co-news editor
April 22, 2014

The varsity debate team has achieved national and state wins in the past month with a position in the top eight at nationals and runners-up at the IHSA State Tournament. The varsity team consists of...

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