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Senior uses project to bring students together to help others

Mollie Cramer, staff writer
May 20, 2013

At Gabby Gottfried’s senior project event, Music for Murals, on May 23, students will be able to “make their mark” both physically and economically. Whether it’s outlining your hand on a student...

Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra: conductor describes student ‘community’

Jess Melchor, staff writer
May 18, 2013

Quick, nimble fingers slide a bow over a set of strings, creating a beautiful sound. It’s not a guitar but rather junior Mariya Yoshovska playing her violin. Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra is an orchestra...

Books Brighten the Lives of Austin Elementary Students

Kiersten Teresi and Dana Sim, staff reporters
May 16, 2013

Most students cringe when they think of spending mass amounts of time with reading material. However, for the students of John Hay Community Academy in Chicago, a visit from Zack Saltzman, who started...

“Sphinx” band expands musical career, describes experiences

Evan Sawires, Jess Melchor, staff writer
May 13, 2013

A short, blaring F#,  played by juniors Symeon Solecki and Nick Edelman, sets the stage for senior Jeremy Vollen’s jazzy vocal entrance in the opening lines of The Strokes’s song “You Only Live...

Students take advantage of ninth period internship course to discover passion

Lauren Frias, staff writer
May 13, 2013

As the end of the year approaches, the impending necessity to make career choices becomes more evident for high school students. With the unclear future ahead, students may have an apprehensive mindset....

Parapro helps bring Shakespeare to life; students value experience

Lauren Durning, staff writer
May 9, 2013

The Chicago Shakespeare Theater was built to resemble the Globe Theater in  London. Instead of having to stand for three hour plays, there are plush green seats surrounding the stage. Three or four times...

Bream enjoys working in nature through his summer job at the grove

Julianne Arnold, staff writer
May 5, 2013

Imagine a part-time job where being outside and sharing the joy of nature are part of your daily routine. For senior Austin Bream, working at the Grove is just that. Located in Glenview, the Grove...

Explanation to understand students who habitually fall asleep during class

Olivia Day, staff writer
April 30, 2013

A student closes his eyes for just a second, resting them. He puts his head in his hand to momentarily alleviate the load....

Students follow passions, run own businesses

Students follow passions, run own businesses

Hailey Hauldren, Danielle Tuchman, staff writer
April 2, 2013

Many South students are busy trying to find a balance between school, work, and extracurricular activities. However, there are few South students who strive to go beyond the usual workload by running their...

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...

Students share phobias, tell effect on life

Julianne Arnold, staff writer
February 19, 2013

The feeling kicks in. First, it’s the sense of dread. The idea of helplessness fills the mind, and a sensation of fear surfaces. What follows is a realization. The spider is crawling quickly, and it’s...

South students look back on childhood television shows

Grace Brunzell, staff writer
February 18, 2013

Michelle Tanner returned to her cozy San Franciscan home with a new friend: a fish named Martin. She won him at a carnival and now had the responsibility of taking care of him. Joey Gladstone mentioned...

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