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The importance of meaningful compliments

The importance of meaningful compliments

Ella Vick, staff writer
March 24, 2023

I often hear girls say to one another, “You are so skinny”, as a means of complimenting and reassuring one another that their appearance is acceptable. This statement equates a skinny figure with being...

Building inclusivity rep by rep

Building inclusivity rep by rep

Ella Vick, staff writer
February 24, 2023

The Washington Post cited a 2-to-1 ratio of men to women registered for powerlifting competitions globally in 2018. Josh Shargo, South’s Powerlifting Club president, is determined to equalize that ratio...

New field trip policies adapt for overnight trips

Ella Vick, staff writer
September 30, 2022

For the 2022-2023 school year, South students will see changes in overnight field trip policies, Principal Dr. Barbara Georges said. The new policies will focus on improving student experiences on these...

Tinkering tots: Westfall and the Titan Tots stand next to one of the finished playhouses. Photo by Steve Silca

Building a brighter future

Ella Vick, staff writer
December 17, 2021

This year, two new playhouses were created for children attending South’s Titan Tot Preschool, bringing countless days of laughter, smiles, and memories, senior Michael Westfall said. The playhouses...

A senior’s last hurrah

Ella Vick, staff writer
November 12, 2021

For many seniors, the second semester of senior year represents everything they have been working for since freshman year. Despite being a momentous year, senioritis has caused many students to end their...

Scanning Success: Junior, Fiona Clements scans her phone to check in at the kiosk.

Do the check in kiosks have a purpose?

Ella Vick, Staff Writer
September 9, 2021

For many South students, SRT and lunch blocks are the best part of the day, eagerly anticipated as a time to see friends, grab a bite, and catch up on work. Unfortunately, some of the anticipation is being...

The story of Black history, soon to be told?

The story of Black history, soon to be told?

Ella Vick, staff writer
May 21, 2021

The proposal for a Black history class at South, an elective course which would highlight Black heritage, would be a great step to encourage racial unification within the South community, Jeannie Logan,...

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