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Eco Gym offers greener workout as first ever human, solar powered fitness center

Calli Haramaras, asst. features editor
October 4, 2013

Open 24 hours a day, Eco Gym, the first ever human and solar powered fitness center, prepares to open up Oct. 1. Using state-of-the-art fitness machinery, electricity is produced from each workout, fueling...

Yunsu Yu experiences new culture through Japanese exchange program

Yunsu Yu experiences new culture through Japanese exchange program

Dana Sim, staff writer
October 4, 2013

Imagine traveling to Japan, away from home for 18 days, traveling to two different locations. You meet people, gain new experiences and are surrounded by a different culture. Senior Yunsu Yu did just...

New teachers describe their experience at South so far

Nish Asokan, staff reporter
June 24, 2013

Hundreds of new students arrive at South every year; however, they are not the only newcomers. For the 2012-2013 school year, South welcomed 12 new teachers to its faculty:   Katie Schroeder,...

Project Earth contributes to the betterment of the community as a whole

Lauren Benson, staff reporter
June 23, 2013

  In order to help save the world, all a South student has to do is walk down the hallway to Room 360 on a Wednesday after school, where he or she will find a small group of students determined...

Students feel both blessed and challenged by being part of a big family

Hailey Hauldren, staff reporter
June 22, 2013

Struggling to get seven smiles for a Christmas card, sharing rooms with siblings, or attacking family chores with a team of 10 may seem like scenes straight out of “Cheaper By The Dozen,” but for many...

Students outline the benefits and negatives of academic dishonesty

Maggie Engels and Dani Tuchman, staff reporters
June 21, 2013

We hear the policy in each class at the start of every year, but throughout each semester, some students forget the rules and regulations behind this heavily stressed topic: academic dishonesty.   According...

Urban Studies History Class visits Chicago public high school to gain perspective

Addie Lyon, staff reporter
June 20, 2013

As a part of the Urban Studies History Class curriculum, each semester students travel to a school located in the West Engelwood community called Lindblom Math and Science Academy to shadow students attending...

Students reflect on most memorable camp experiences

Kiersten Teresi, staff reporter
June 19, 2013

For many South students, summer is the time to relax; however, for a few South campers, summer means connecting with nature. Sophomore Christina Coleman reflected on her years as an attendant of Camp Jorn. “I’ve...

Bill introduced: banning sale of energy drinks to minors

Evan Sawires, staff writer
June 6, 2013

Dental problems. Depression. High blood pressure. Inability to focus. Electrolyte disorders. Seizures. Stroke. Insomnia. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, these are just a few of the health...

Students examine role of internet in social life

Lauren Frias, staff writer
June 6, 2013

Settling down to begin a collection of homework assignments, freshman Hwa Oh opens her laptop and commences a flurry of mathematical equations and quotes from literary classics. As the mouse pointer darts...

Students discuss struggles: ADD and ADHD

Donald Savaiano, staff writer
June 6, 2013

It’s a daily event: teachers find themselves frustrated with their students for not paying attention. However, some of these students cannot help themselves. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) affects...

Students recall imaginary friends, investigate reasons behind psychological phenomenon

Caroline Berg, staff writer
June 5, 2013

Friends serve as a big role in peoples’ lives, but for some people, a friend is just a figment of their imagination. Psychology teacher Peter Masciopinto believes people have imaginary friends for...

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