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Davorija dominates the court

Danielle Joseph, co-news editor
December 20, 2024

Fearless and an absolute bulldog of a player, that is how Scott Nemecek, Girls’ Varsity Basketball Head Coach, described the team’s four-year varsity starter and DePaul University basketball commit,...

DYING TO DEADLIFT: Senior Rylie Kalinsky deadlifts in the weights room after school. As a participant of the Powerlifting Club, Kalinsky and others meet on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Lifting up community

Mae Kuchimanchi, asst. editor
December 20, 2024

As the barbell rises off the rack, senior Rylie Kalinsky takes a steadying breath. The clang of weights echoes through the room, but her focus is singular—on herself and the lift ahead. The Powerlifting...

photo by Henry Norwood

Basketball: new faces, same goal

Kate Rogula, asst. editor
December 20, 2024

With the roar of the crowd still echoing from last year's triumphs, the boys’ varsity basketball team steps onto this year's court with renewed energy.  With only three returning players this season,...

Photo by Anthony Polonski

Szafraniec shines as South’s only female wrestler

Hana Ciric, Olivia Martini, Alysa Popa, staff writers
December 20, 2024

Listening to music, hyping herself up, and taking alone time while stretching are some of the pre-match rituals of South's only female wrestler: sophomore Nicole Szafraniec. Everyday, Szafraniec heads...

From brace to race

From brace to race

Bailey Baker, co-sports editor
December 20, 2024

Since he was 10-years-old, glistening gold dangling from a royal blue ribbon was the number one goal of junior Lucas Fernandez-Geddes, Boys’ Varsity swimmer. From Big Blue guppy to state champion,...

Hearty Huddle: As the North game nears its end, the team huddles a final time to prepare for the end of the game. Uplifting words are shared and chants are laced with blue and gold
pride.

Tearing up the turf

Connor Burke, staff writer
November 25, 2024

Every move made in the 2024 boys’ varsity soccer season was filled with passion. The team glided through 18 games of victory, broke two school records, and incredible bonds were formed in the process. Ranked...

On Par with purpose

On Par with purpose

Anna Ivanov, co-sports editor
November 22, 2024

When picking her first golf club up at 6-years-old, junior So nam Konanahalli did not know the impact the sport would have on her and the lives of many others. During her freshman year, Konanahalli started...

Titan Timers make it count

Meredith Bill, asst. editor
November 22, 2024

As South swimmers dive at breakneck speed into the pool, Titan Timers are at the ready, starting their timers at the precise moment fingers touch the water’s surface. The Titan Timers for the girls’...

Girls Letter Club

Girls Letter Club

Jude Palikunnel and Anna Ivanov
November 22, 2024

Girls Letter Club, an organization for any varsity girl athlete at South, focuses on leadership and service opportunities, Amanda Suppes, psychologist and club sponsor, explained. The club includes representation...

Skating their way to glory

Skating their way to glory

Danielle Joseph, News co-editor
November 22, 2024

The Varsity Gold Boys’ Hockey team, one of South’s hockey teams, is entering their 50th season in the Scholastic Hockey League (SHL), and the team is more motivated than ever, finding themselves ranked...

DYNAMIC  DIVING: Coach Mike Schulewitz is seen critiquing and instructing varsity freshman diver, Alexis Tsou. By visualizing and rewatching dives, Schulewitz helps his divers improve their skills with constructive criticism. 					                              Photo by Anne Sullivan Beltran

Divers jump into season with new coach

Peyton Knorr and Amani Saudye
October 4, 2024

South's Girls Diving Team jumps into the season with their new diving coach, Mike Schulewitz. Having been a dual sport Division 1 athlete in gymnastics and diving at Southern Illinois University, he is...

Navigating the in-between of academics, athletics

Julia Szmajda, Kiera Egan, and Violet Gonzales
October 4, 2024

When the 2024 Paris Olympics were ongoing, many sat glued to the television waiting for the greatest athletes to spill their secrets on how to balance high athletic performance with their personal life,...

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