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THANK U, ARI:   Ariana Grande’s new album Thank U, Next was released on Feb. 8. The music video for the hit song “thank u, next” now holds the record for the biggest music video debut in YouTube History. Source: HuffPost

Thank U, Next worthy of overnight success

Caroline O'Shaughnessy, asst. a&e editor
March 15, 2019

Ariana Grande has been on people’s radar for many years. As a young teen, her role as Cat in the hit Nickelodeon show, Victorious, introduced her to the limelight very early on. While many of us came...

On The Basis of Sex inspires young and old alike

Caroline O'Shaugnessy, asst. a&e editor
February 8, 2019

“I ask no favors for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.” On Christmas day, a film titled On the Basis of Sex starring Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer took...

Souths Queeva rises as young country star

South’s Queeva rises as young country star

Brendan Wolf, asst. a&e editor
February 8, 2019

Caoimhe McDonagh, also known by her stage name “Queeva”, stands backstage, completing her usual vocal progressions as she prepares to perform. McDonagh has been asked to be the featured singer on WGN...

Musical Minds:   Strumming her guitar, sophomore Emma Langas rehearses at the Glenview Rock House. Several students at South perform in groups and at venues in the Chicago area.

Students pursue musical interests outside South

Brendan Wolf, asst. a&e editor
December 14, 2018

What to do: the usual weekend activities have grown boring, and although being a part of school activities such as choir and V-show are awesome, sophomore Emma Langas wants to shine on her own. For her,...

SIGNING   THROUGH   THE   SILENCE:   Bending their heads over their work (left), juniors Jordan Dahiya and Sarah Lothian attempt to convey some of the challenges of being deaf. Holding her hands in front of her (right), junior Kasia Dyrda explains her painting using sign language. The American Sign Language Art Gallery was held in the SAC on Thursday, Nov. 8.

ASL Art Gallery emphasizes kindness to all

Yoon Kim, co-a&e editor
December 14, 2018

In a room of astounding silence, junior Adair McMahon paints a blank canvas with strokes of both paint and empathy. Every mark she makes is a tribute to the Deaf community, as she attempts to convey the...

Shakin Shareef:   Moving in time to the music, senior Zainab Shareef dances onstage amongst her orchisisters. The 2018 Dance Show “Captivate” was on Friday, Dec. 7.

Dance show implements new ideas on and off stage

Sloane Shableman, staff reporter
December 14, 2018

The crowd hushes as the lights dim, signaling the start of South’s 2018 dance show. The lights come up again and dancers rush on stage, filled with high energy and bright smiles. As the music begins,...

Students who make podcasts express their opinions just through talking

Gigi Cepeda, co-editor in chief
December 3, 2018

Sitting in South’s radio room, seniors Seth Davenport and Peter Kamajian paint a picture of the udu, a rare Nigerian percussion instrument used mainly for ceremonies of the Igbo people. The instrument...

Metal Arts provides a unique, project-based classroom experience

Kimberly Contreras Sanchez and Eric Peters
November 27, 2018

Sitting in big groups at tables, the sounds of students talking while creating fills the room of Metal Arts, a new class offered at South this year. Students that love to work with their hands will use...

Fall season brings fashion changes

Fall season brings fashion changes

Caroline O'Shaughnessy, asst. a&e editor
November 12, 2018

Leaves change from green to gold and fall from the trees, school is in full swing and pumpkin spice is back for the season. Fall is upon us and with it comes fall fashion. Many students at South embrace...

Social media influences fashion sense

Social media influences fashion sense

Brendan Wolf, asst. a&e editor
September 28, 2018

Sophomore George Dornan has known Paul Pogba as his favorite world-class soccer player for many years. However, only recently did he also notice Pogba’s influence in the world of fashion through Pogba’s...

Stick-and-Poke tattoos symbolize identity

Stick-and-Poke tattoos symbolize identity

Yoon Kim, co-a&e editor
September 28, 2018

It is a Friday night, and junior Jordan Dahiya sits with a few close friends in her room, scrolling through Instagram. They come across a stick-and poke tattoo video, and before they know it, they are...

APPLAUDABLE ART:   Displayed in the SAC during the week of April 23, AP Art students presented their concentration portfolios, a collection of 12 pieces centered around a single theme. Shown above are works from seniors (clockwise from the image in the bottom left) Sam Parsons, Eddie Loughran, Rachel Meyer, Meghan Zeivel, Lindsay Lathrop, Amanda Sideris and Jacquelyn Carter. Photos courtesy of Stephanie Fuja

AP Art Show exhibits student work, displays personal stories

Caylie Jeruchimowitz, staff reporter
May 25, 2018

As students entered the SAC to witness the AP art show during the week of April 23, they were met by the collage of colors and patterns displayed by the artwork. According to art teacher Stephanie Fuja,...

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