Are you two twins? How LGBT couples navigate Valentine’s Day
Eva McCord '21, Graphics Manager
February 14, 2019
Filed under Featured, Featured Content, Features
Junior Troye Aho is a self proclaimed “anxious mess.” He’s particular, he’s passionate-- his interview outfit an activism hoodie-- and he’s down-to-earth in such a way that ventures on “a hole in the ground.” His uplifter? Girlfriend of two and a half years, Jessica Dodge ’19. “We w...
Red light, green light
Katherine Costello '19, Multimedia Manager
February 13, 2019
Filed under Featured Content, Features, Uncategorized
In the front of every classroom lies a familiar image for students: a stoplight. These stoplights can differ from classroom to classroom by showing either a red or green light. 'Red zones,’ commonly referred by teachers and students, are classrooms don’t allow phone usage, while on the other hand, “gr...
Charity Week encourages school spirit in and out of class
Katie Cherven '20, Copy Editor
February 5, 2019
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Though last week’s annual Charity Week at South was interrupted by a slew of snow days-off, many students still found the importance of participation in their school’s spirit-filled events in the face of challenges. “It’s a struggle to get people involved,” chair of Charity Week Joey Burgo...
South teacher shares passion for psychology with students
Sylvia Hodges '19, Supervising Copy Editor
January 10, 2019
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She can teach religion. She can teach physical education. She can teach world history and Middle Eastern history. She can teach government and economics. And now she can teach psychology. Kendra Caralis has moved from teaching underclassmen about Genghis Khan to figuring out the ways ...
Um, like, just spit it out
Frannie O'Shea '21, Staff Writer
January 10, 2019
Filed under Featured Content, Features
We all use filler words, whether we want to admit it or not. They’re the natural words that just roll off our tongues, and it’s completely normal to use them as a student or adult. Grosse Pointe South Speech Pathologist Amanda Bungard said the most common filler words include “um”, “like”...
Alum pursues passion in and out of the workplace
Sarah Stevenson '19, Web Editor
January 10, 2019
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She began at South, roaming the hallways, studying in the classrooms and, unknowingly, would be working at a top Detroit company and running a popular “foodie” Instagram account in just a few years. Lyndsey Walworth ’11 currently works in the automotive news department at Crain Communications. ...
The early midterm gets the worm
Morgan Skaff '21, Copy Editor
January 6, 2019
Filed under Featured Content, Features
Some classes at South take their midterms earlier than the scheduled date. There are many different reasons for doing this. AP (Advanced Placement) Chemistry is one of those classes. There are a few different reasons for having the midterm held early. According to Gray Rahm ’20, it ha...
South Students lift spirits through fun socks
Jackson Jogan '21, Page Editor
December 28, 2018
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According to The Joy of Socks, a donation foundation in Pennsylvania, socks are one of the most under donated commodities. The National Honors Society at Grosse Pointe South, lead by president Michael Willard ’19, and vice president Kendall Volpe ’19, sought to change that this year, with a school w...
Healthy around the holidays
Eva McCord '21, Graphics manager
December 20, 2018
Filed under Featured, Features
“My brain tells me, ‘oh, if you eat this food, you’ll never crawl out of this hole you’ve created,’” Claire Wininger ’21 said. “That’s my holiday experience.” As the holiday season finally dawns and expectations of winter cheer flood students’ minds, Wininger finds herself with a...
South student’s vegan Instagram account rises to fame
Zach Heimbuch '19, Tower Radio
December 19, 2018
Filed under Featured Content, Features
What started out as a small Instagram profile meant to show friends different vegan meals has grown into a famous account. Created by Shannon Lynch ’23 and her five sisters, sixvegansisters, has even paved way for other possible business paths for the girls. “We plan to start selling desserts and oth...
Real or fake for the holidays?
Isabella Craparotta '19, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
Filed under Features
There are about 25 to 30 million Christmas trees sold every year, according to statista.com. However, artificial Christmas trees are becoming an alternative popular purchase around the holidays. U.S. History and AP Government teacher Dennis Pascoe has had an artificial tree for 5-6 years and hig...
Staying safe on snowy roads
Reis Dempsey '19, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Filed under Featured Content, Features
Although many people love Michigan’s four seasons; it is time to consider the change in road conditions that come along with the snow and ice. According to Driver’s Education teacher, Mark Avolio, there is a rise in the number of accidents during the winter months. While he does not believe t...
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