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Students dance to the beats of their hearts

Students dance to the beats of their hearts

Danielle Callas, staff writer
March 12, 2014

Although dance is a part of most every culture, the way it is applied to each culture may vary. Many cultures use dance as a form of creative expression, other as storytelling or some for exercise. The...

Tisch expresses love of music through South programs

Tisch expresses love of music through South programs

Jake Aquino, staff writer
March 5, 2014

At South, the center of Paul Tisch's world is the west-most wing of the school: the auditorium stage, the choir room and the hallways lined with private practice rooms. Tisch is heavily involved in the...

Students express passion for modeling

Lilly Ludwig, staff writer
March 5, 2014

Most teenagers bus tables or babysit when they want to have some extra cash, but some South students have followed a path away from minimum wage to pursue a career in modeling. “The modeling business...

South students share experiences of parents working at South

Grace Maher, staff writer
March 4, 2014

Most students go to school in the morning leaving their family life behind. Once they enter school it's a completely different atmosphere full of friends and teachers. However, for some students these...

Peterson visits exotic locales, has life changing experiences

Peterson visits exotic locales, has life changing experiences

Anne Marie Yurik, staff writer
February 27, 2014

From the  Galapagos Islands to Africa, sophomore Matthew Peterson has visited a variety of exotic locations. According to Peterson, he has seen countries in the midst of disaster and some of the most...

Nelson takes advantage of new experiences, leadership roles

Nelson takes advantage of new experiences, leadership roles

Jess Melchor, staff writer
February 26, 2014

This year senior Bridget Nelson is experiencing a new position - drum major, meaning she conducts the band. Her list of extracurricular activities includes being co-captain of the Orchesis dance group,...

License rules for teens in first year of driving

License rules for teens in first year of driving

Kiersten Teresi, staff writer
February 24, 2014

I remember it like it was yesterday. I nervously crane my neck to try and see what the driving instructor is scribbling on a clipboard. After an agonizing two minutes, I hear what I’ve been waiting to...

Students share step-family experiences, reflect on relationships

Students share step-family experiences, reflect on relationships

Rosa Hernandez, staff writer
February 20, 2014

The relationship between Brennan and Dale in the hit movie Stepbrothers can describe the relationship between some South students and their step-siblings. That said, not all step-siblings try to create...

Jordan’s Corner helps children with special needs through boxing

Jordan’s Corner helps children with special needs through boxing

Cassidy Jackson, staff writer
February 7, 2014

Jordan Falcon was diagnosed with epilepsy at a young age. His brother Dan Falcon found that while working in the gym that Jordan improved both mentally and physically. Jordan inspired Dan and his girlfriend...

Lai pursues interest in makeup, creates own company

Lai pursues interest in makeup, creates own company

Lilly Ludwig, staff writer
February 3, 2014

On the day of the Homecoming dance, while most girls are scrambling to paint their nails, finish their makeup and fix their hair, senior Hillary Lai is doing other girls’ makeup for them. According...

DEEP IN THOUGHT: Daniel Zappler, sponsor of MSA, is caught contemplating at his desk.

Muslim Student Association teaches Islamic culture through annual panel

Veronica Guzman, staff writer
February 1, 2014

South’s Muslim Student Association held their annual panels during freshman History of Worlds Civilizations classes on Oct. 24. The panels took place when the freshmen were studying the Islamic culture....

Students develop passion for food into career

Elaine Sine, staff writer
January 27, 2014

From a sizzling frying pan to a polished plate, everyone has enjoyed the luxury of food. For some students, their love of food developed into an interest in making it, and even a career in the culinary arts. South’s...

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