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Calliope allows students to share writing, art with peers

Marlye Jerva, staff writer
February 1, 2013

“The ‘earth’ without ‘art’ is just ‘eh.’” This is one slogan Calliope uses to attract South writers and readers. “Calliope is a literary magazine, and yet it’s more an art magazine...

Students display musical talent on the street to earn money for charity

Hailey Hauldren, staff writer
January 25, 2013

South students who attend the Salvation Army church contribute to the community in a unique way during the holiday season: kettling. According to freshman Jimmy Jang, kettling is where people stand...

Students experiment with various study habits

Olivia Day, staff writer
January 25, 2013

As soon as you walk in the door, you know you have to do it. Homework. It’s that dark cloud hanging over your head. It lingers. It haunts your every move, staying in the back of your head all night....

Horticulture thrives with senior Haddad

Grace Brunzell, Staff Writer
January 23, 2013

The Horticulture team is one of South’s most successful and accomplished teams, as can be demonstrated by the numerous championship banners decorating the walls of the New Pit. The team competes annually...

Students choose life without Facebook, explain reasons

Students choose life without Facebook, explain reasons

Ariana Nufio, staff writer
January 22, 2013

A 16 year old girl is skimming through her news feed. The top item is a photo of a girl in her math class, Jenny, at a party that past weekend. Next she sees a relationship status that shows that Logan...

Glenview Giving Foundation Youth Board makes an impact on community

Lauren Frias, staff writer
January 16, 2013

There are people in this world whose qualities are limited because of their disabilities. There are others who are suffering emotionally because of bullying, divorce, depression or stress. Some go to bed...

Dependency stays despite legal adulthood

Chris Altonji, staff writer
January 16, 2013

I turned 18 Nov. 13, 2012 (along with over 12 other classmates that have their birthdays a week within mine). I have to say, it was the most meaningful birthday I have had yet (well, second most meaningful). First,...

Students listen to music in hallways, explain reasons

Caroline Berg, staff writer
January 10, 2013

South students are often seen walking through the hallways listening to music. Although passing periods are just five minutes long, students claim that listening to music often pumps them up while walking...

The gift of giving: ASL winter clothing drive

Julianne Arnold, staff writer
December 21, 2012

The holiday season is filled with charities, from acting as a child’s “Secret Santa” to donating money and food for people in need. Each year, drives are held, donations are collected and people...

Petraeus’s legacy should lie in profession, not personal life

Chris Callahan, staff writer
December 21, 2012

Political sex scandals seem a dime a dozen these days. Bill Clinton, Herman Cain, Anthony Weiner, John Edwards…the list goes on. It may be getting a little old and tired – but even the cover of Time...

Holiday Gift Ideas

Rosie Nash and Will Gould, staff writer
December 21, 2012

Gift ideas for guys Will gould   Sport Tickets Your boyfriend gets to do something he enjoys, and he gets to experience it with you. It is important that you aren’t in a new relationship...

The gift of giving: letters to Santa

Calli Haramaras, staff writer
December 21, 2012

“Dear Santa, I am in fourth grade, I am nine years old, I go to Rogers School. Can I get a basketball please, I want one because my brother has one and he doesn’t let me play with it. If it’s a low...

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