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Thanksgiving Reflections

Madeline Hussey, asst. features editor
November 12, 2021

A stuffed turkey fresh out of the oven. Steaming green beans garnished in garlic. Creamy mashed potatoes overflowing with gravy. Golden bread rolls rest besides heaping platters of stuffing. For most people,...

“We’re always going to be around, even if it’s not pride month.”

Chloe Arciero and Maddie Cloutier
November 12, 2021

Queer experiences: a varied existence of both stigmas and safe spaces Walking in the hallways, nonbinary freshman Kai Stevens* feels a sense of dread.  While passing outside the library, Stevens...

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...

Diwali Celebrated at South: Fight for National Recognition

Hailey Cho, staff writer
November 12, 2021

As the leaves started to turn colors and pumpkins were carved and lighted, Hindu students at South lit their homes for a different purpose - to celebrate Diwali. Nov. 2 marked the first day of Diwali,...

“It’s just unconditional love”

Mia Carr and Sofia Oyarzún
November 12, 2021

Over 3,000 students walk the halls each week. All of them belong to their own set of cultures, with culture including both religion and nationality. A diverse set of clubs are dedicated to celebrating...

Illustration by Hyun Park

Rediscovering the gold in old fashion trends

Madeline Hussey, Assistant features editor
October 1, 2021

A glance inside the windows of a thrift store, a quick browse through the Macy’ssales rack, or a walk through the racks’ of reds, oranges, browns, and yellows, all prove that autumn is here. And with...

Illustration by Jiha Kim

Paranormal Club scares up a storm

Sara Rahman, Staff writer
October 1, 2021

Ghost hunting in the English hallway; watching scary movies together; going on ghost tours in Chicago, and sharing paranormal incidents. This is what members experience in Paranormal Club. The members...

Body positivity vs body neutrality: Titans tackle self love and its importance

Chloe Arciero and Maddie Cloutier
October 1, 2021

In an age where unrealistic, photoshopped, and unhealthy body standards are displayed on almost every type of media, it is no wonder that body image has become a persistent issue for many. According to...

Club Collaboration: Planet Green and Elpida members work together to plant a pollinator garden.

Planet Green leads various environmental projects in the community

Betsy Jarosick, Staff Writer
June 2, 2021

Planet Green is a club with a goal: helping the Earth. Now in its second year, the club members work to make a difference, according to sponsor Lisa Pavic, who is also a biology and environmental science...

Welcoming workers: Catherine Furse greets in-person students with a friendly face.

The unsung heroes of South stay committed through Covid restrictions

Grace Clark and Sofia Oyarzun
May 21, 2021

Working diligently every day, South faculty members like paraprofessionals and instructional assistants have received little to no recognition for their efforts, according to Dan Gorski, security coordinator...

Staying Paw-sitive: Cause 4 Paws helps animals in need

Staying Paw-sitive: Cause 4 Paws helps animals in need

Eliana Pritikin, Staff writer
May 21, 2021

Junior Lauren Collins beamed after checking the Cause 4 Paws donation box in South’s front office for Orphans of the Storm, a local animal shelter, ecstatic from the community’s generous contributions....

Grieving students cope with the loss of loved ones

Dani Carr and Madeline Hussey
May 21, 2021

Content warning: this story contains discussions of death. That feeling when you know you will never talk to someone again is one of the worst feelings in the world. Yet this past year, it’s become...

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