Speech Team sent 14 students to the regional matchup at North on Feburary 8, and out of those students six are set to compete at sectionals on Feburary 15, Nancy Stickels, Head Speech Team Coach and Permanent...
As South’s Jazz Band began to play their saxophones and trumpets, the crowd quieted in anticipation for the spirited performance. A community formed among the people who came together to experience the...
Zoha Suteria, co-opinions editor February 14, 2025
There was a time when buildings told stories.
Cathedrals soared with spires that kissed the heavens, their stained glass whispering tales of de-
votion and artistry. City halls, theaters, and libraries...
With college decisions rolling in, the halls are flooded with students who have been waitlisted, deferred, rejected, accepted, or are still waiting to hear. Turn the corner and you’ll hear, “You need...
Girls’ Intramural Basketball is a new, non-competitive league of all grade levels of girls looking for a chance to play basketball at lower stakes, sophomore Maggie Browe, commissioner and founder, said....
The mesmerizing patterns of waves ripple through the pool as swimmers glide up and down the lanes. Each member of the swim team focuses on their set, pushing through their practice. Among his teammates...
A South student in 2015 had a dream, and that dream created a path for students across District 225 to explore a new passion: the precise and strategic game of fencing.
The centuries-old dance of swords...
Carefully crafted stencils including Maya Angelou, Kendrick Lamar, and many other influential African Americans were intricately constructed by Public Art Collaborative (PAC) in collabora
tion with the...
The South weight room will receive $140,559 worth of new equipment during the week of spring break as a gift from the South Booster Club, Casey Wright, Associate Principal of Operations and Student Experiences,...
Effective at the beginning of the 2026 school year, current Superintendent Dr. Charles Johns will retire and will be replaced by Superintendent Designate Dr. R.J. Gravel.
Johns has worked in education...
In the orchestra room, members of the Tri-M Music Honor Society gather together, enjoying snacks and each other’s company before diving into a discussion for their next service project, senior Emma Yang,...
Despite an onslaught of technical issues last year, the U.S. Department of Education opened up the 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for a trial period on Oct. 1, ensuring that...