I know what true love looks like because of my grandparents. Their love takes shape in one story starting with a car.
My grandpa managed a construction site in the late 1960s. Complete with a sleek...
During the summer of 2024, I was debating whether I should take a Psychology course here at South. I had friends who took AP (Advanced Placement) Psychology their senior years, so I eventually decided...
Meredith Bill, assistant web editor January 27, 2025
Everything in our culture seems to be speeding up.
Fast food delivery services can be at your door in under 15 minutes. Social media algorithms have gotten quicker at getting your attention. If packages...
Kaitlyn Jiang, Managing Editor of Design January 20, 2025
I must have been four or five when I fell in love with reading.
Since then, I read everywhere, from bus rides to recess, even in my bed when I was supposed to be sleeping, my wide eyes, engrossed...
It is strange how society has a habit of turning real-life villains into heroes.
People who do terrible things are often portrayed as rebels or symbols of justice. It’s like we see their anger,...
The awe surrounding Chicago sports teams used to be a feeling that all Chicagoans felt yearly. From the Bulls dominating the late ‘90s, the Cubs winning the 2016 World Series, the Blackhawks conquering...
The battle of the red and white-themed bubbly drinks. With dull color yet fizzy carbonation, Coke and Pepsi have taken the soda world by storm. The longstanding rivalry has existed ever since their creation,...
During the winter of my sophomore year, I spontaneously picked up badminton. What began as a casual attempt to accompany my friends to their practices quickly became a passion I looked forward to each...
We often claim we don’t care about others’ opinions, but deep down, most of us do.
I was one of those people. Every compliment, every critique, and every bit of attention felt like a measure of...
Flawless SAT and ACT scores. Meeting countless looming deadlines. Writing the perfect essay that encapsulates your entire personality in 500 words. Compiling the best extracurriculars. Creating a rigorous...
Happiness. It’s a word we throw around a lot, but how we define it varies, especially across cultures.
In high school, where students come from diverse backgrounds, these differences are more relevant...
Now, I am sure we are all aware of how dreadful 60 to 90 minutes of standing up and sitting down in a place of worship can be. That's right, I’m talking about religious services. Funny enough, this is...