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Women at Work: Six juniors along with science teachers Jill Serling and Lisa Pavic sit outside the Advanced Photon Source building of the Argon National Laborarory on April 14. The women attended a conference that encourages women to get involved in STEM fields and gives aspiring scientists a look into the real world of science.

STEM classes promote female involvement

Olivia Sotirchos, asst. features editor
April 22, 2016

If you are a woman pursuing an interest in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) field, chances are you have been outnumbered by males in a related class, club or occupation at some...

MARCHING FOR THE MOVEMENT: Over 40,000 people gathered in New York City in September 2014 to rally and protest for climate justice, making it the largest action on climate in history. The march was successful in changing the notion that climate does not affect our lives personally, a misconception that many South students are attempting to eliminate through increased discussion and awareness.

Climate change sparks discussion among South students

Olivia Sotirchos and Maddy Ruos
March 11, 2016

In light of recent headlines involving environmental issues and reform, some South students have taken the initiative to learn more about climate change and take part in the world-wide discussion surrounding...

Planned Parenthood: an organization providing health care aid and information, leaves South students and staff debating the service’s ethics

Maddy Ruos & Olivia Sotirchos, asst. features editors
December 18, 2015

In the wake of the Nov. 27 attack on a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs, many members of the Glenview community are taking the time to reflect on the recent controversy surrounding the funding...

Photo illustration by Sophie Mason

Technology takes over with time

Olivia Sotirchos, Asst. features editor
October 2, 2015

The bell rings after class, and the halls flood with students. As one attempts to navigate to their next class, they are nearly bound to bump into someone who is more focused on their Instagram feed than...

Students explore career paths through South electives

Maddy Ruos & Olivia Sotirchos, staff reporters
June 1, 2015

As a five or six-year old that is enticed by the vast possibilities that could define their profession, when most young children are asked what they want to be when they grow up, their answers range from...

South students deal with cancer diagnosis of family members

South students deal with cancer diagnosis of family members

Olivia Sotirchos, Staff reporter
March 13, 2015

For the majority of students at South, the topic of cancer is a touchstone, acting as something distant and a topic that is often tossed the seemingly obligatory “that’s horrible” when brought into...

The Season For Giving: The Youth Services of Glenview and Northbrook host an annual holiday gift drive for families in need. Through this program, South students join in the spirit of giving.

The Season For Giving: The Youth Services of Glenview and Northbrook host an annual holiday gift drive for families in need. Through this program, South students join in the spirit of giving.

Olivia Sotirchos & Sasha Vassilyeva, staff reporters
December 19, 2014

The holiday season, typically commencing with the post-Thanksgiving food coma and ending only when the very last glass from the New Year’s day gathering has been returned to the back of the cabinet,...

Szafranski indulges in De La Cru, extra curriculars

Szafranski indulges in De La Cru, extra curriculars

Olivia Sotirchos & Ben Schwartz, Staff Reporters
December 6, 2014

It is one thing to be an involved high school student, but it is a completely different thing to be as involved as senior Erika Szafranski-involved. As captain of De La Cru, a president of Pep Club, a...

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