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Students outline the benefits and negatives of academic dishonesty

Maggie Engels and Dani Tuchman, staff reporters
June 21, 2013

We hear the policy in each class at the start of every year, but throughout each semester, some students forget the rules and regulations behind this heavily stressed topic: academic dishonesty.   According...

Urban Studies History Class visits Chicago public high school to gain perspective

Addie Lyon, staff reporter
June 20, 2013

As a part of the Urban Studies History Class curriculum, each semester students travel to a school located in the West Engelwood community called Lindblom Math and Science Academy to shadow students attending...

Students reflect on most memorable camp experiences

Kiersten Teresi, staff reporter
June 19, 2013

For many South students, summer is the time to relax; however, for a few South campers, summer means connecting with nature. Sophomore Christina Coleman reflected on her years as an attendant of Camp Jorn. “I’ve...

South students share about their exotic pets

Nish Asokan, staff reporter
May 21, 2013

Just as students across South prove themselves to be multi-dimensional with their participation in a range of activities, the student body's adventurous spirit also applies to pet ownership. Junior...

Downtown: students share ideas for a day in the city

Katie Vanderveen, staff reporter
February 24, 2013

Overfilled shopping bags hang on peoples’ arms as they walk down Chicago streets, such as Michigan Avenue and State Street.  People filter in and out of various restaurants.  However, there are many...

Smart Phones become part of routine

Claire Fisher, staff writer
February 14, 2013

Looking down the halls of South, it's often hard to find a time when there isn't someone with an iPhone out, listening to tunes or getting in their hourly Twitter fix. In the cafeteria, it’s more common...

Singles discuss merit, meaning of Valentine’s Day

Olivia Day & Hailey Hauldren, staff reporters
February 1, 2013

Valentine’s Day is often associated with flowers, love and overly-affectionate couples. Despite the couple-oriented aura, singles have a lot to say about the holiday and find ways to celebrate it in...

Proactive, concrete action needed: boycott and protest

Chris Callahan, staff writer
February 1, 2013

“I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” More than 40 years ago, Martin...

Green Day disappoints with newest attempt at reclaiming glory

Will Gould, staff writer
February 1, 2013

Between September and December of 2012, Green Day released three full-length albums entitled ¡Uno!,¡Dos! and ¡Tre!. Green Day intended these albums to be a return to their former blaze of glory,...

Gymnastics falters following key injury

Gymnastics falters following key injury

Harrison Kenner, Staff Reporter
February 1, 2013

With a 2-3 dual meet record and a second place finish at the Evanston Invite this season, South’s women’s gymnastics team has been up to par, according to junior Amanda Browder, who currently competes...

Vanderpump Rules: newest reality TV addiction sure to please

Bailey Rose, co-opinions editor
February 1, 2013

Beautiful people, love, sex, deceit, betrayal, money and without a doubt, drama. These are the things that instantly draw me to any reality TV show. Whether I stick around is always up in the air. But...

Thanksgiving Dinner brings American culture to ELL Students

Thanksgiving Dinner brings American culture to ELL Students

Inaara Tajuddin, staff reporter
January 8, 2013

South’s annual English Language Learners (ELL) Thanksgiving Feast included a culturally diverse group of students who were brought together to experience a unique American holiday: Thanksgiving. The...

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