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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...

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...

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...

Returning state players lead men’s volleyball to success

Returning state players lead men’s volleyball to success

Sam Casey, staff writer
April 21, 2014

The men’s volleyball team is hoping to bump, spike and set themselves up for another state appearance this season, according to head coach Tim Monahan. Last season, the team went 29-12 and finished fourth...

Women’s soccer defeats North at Toyota Park

Women’s soccer defeats North at Toyota Park

Justine Kim, staff writer
April 21, 2014

The women’s varsity soccer team kicked off the season with a record of 2-1. The Titans faced North on April 6 at Toyota Park, home of the Chicago Fire. The team beat the Spartans 5-0 with goals made...

Teenagers do not deserve reputation as irresponsible

Teenagers do not deserve reputation as irresponsible

Evan Sawires, staff writer
April 21, 2014

Ah yes, the selfie. In the wise words of Vampire Weekend frontman Ezra Koenig, selfies say exactly one thing about modern society: people have more cameras. Nevertheless, according to some members of the...

Bullying

Bullying

Tori Brown, staff writer
April 21, 2014

I used to think that we, as a society, are over-sensitive to what we term as “bullying.” I can’t tell you the number of times I have heard this word, let alone how many times I have heard an anti-bullying...

Chicago

Kiersten Teresi, staff writer
April 21, 2014

It was upon driving to Lincoln Park with my sister that I realized there was a problem. “Where are we?” she asked, as we were snaking through traffic on North Clark Street, searching for a parking...

Global Warming

Global Warming

Chris Callahan, staff writer
April 21, 2014

It’s a common perception that the debate over global warming is fiercely raging. Ideologues clash on the evening news over the polar ice caps, various emissions-curbing schemes and the credibility of...

Lollapalooza: JAKE’S TOP 5

Jake Aquino, staff writer
April 21, 2014

Outkast Outkast is the headliner I am looking forward to the most. A hip-hop duo hailing from Atlanta comprised of Andre 3000 and Big Boi, they are one of the most influential acts to grace the rap...

Students share unique hobbies

Students share unique hobbies

Nick Panagakis, staff writer
March 31, 2014

High school counselors tell their freshmen students to find a niche—something that will make their high school experience special. Although there are many clubs and activities at school, many students...

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