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South High Quiz Show Team Heads to Qualifying Match in S16 of High School Quiz Show

Sarah Jeffers, Editor-In-Chief January 21, 2025

This weekend, our Quiz Show team is competing in the qualifying match for season 16 of High School Quiz Show against Weston! We talked to Ms. Farrell, the team’s advisor to learn more about the team...

South High Prom 2025: A Great Gatsby Prom

South High Prom 2025: A Great Gatsby Prom

Sarah Jeffers, Editor-In-Chief January 21, 2025

South High’s Prom is set to take place on May 22, at Union Station! It is from 6:00 to 10:00, and tickets will be $85. The theme this year is “A Great Gatsby Prom”, which means all things glitz and...

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Propose Higher Voting Age

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy Propose Higher Voting Age

Vasiana Mancolli, Contributer January 14, 2025

Have you ever thought that the voting age could be changed? The age of 18 is a monumental moment for many - becoming an adult, being able to buy a scratch ticket, and voting. Most people don't think that...

Book Review: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain

Book Review: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain

Sarah Jeffers, Editor-In-Chief January 13, 2025

In the book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain illustrates years and years of research, experiments, self-investigation, and improvement in a detailed and interesting...

The History and Culture of Gingerbread

The History and Culture of Gingerbread

Leah Bai, Contributer December 16, 2024

When people think of gingerbread they think of people and houses made of decorated cookies. However, nobody ever considers why we have these traditions or the history and culture behind them. Every holiday...

The History of Christmas Carols

The History of Christmas Carols

Kristen Doan, Contributer December 16, 2024

Have you ever wondered where beloved Christmas songs have originated from? Or perhaps wanted to know the history and inspiration behind each merry carol? Look no further! Christmas songs have actually...

Understanding the History of Krampus and Its Modern Representation

Understanding the History of Krampus and Its Modern Representation

Jason Bui and Denjan Omeri December 16, 2024

Christmas is celebrated by billions of people throughout the globe, yet not many have heard of the tales surrounding Krampus. Santa and the topic of Christmas stem from the real world Santa Claus, Saint...

Why We Should Embrace the Tradition of Using Real Christmas Trees

Why We Should Embrace the Tradition of Using Real Christmas Trees

Caleb Som, Contributer December 15, 2024

Today, Christmas trees are at a peak in popularity as Christmas celebrations continue to get bigger. Most of these trees however, are made of synthetic plastics and steel. Rather than buy artificial Christmas...

The Gift of Life

The Gift of Life

Nicholas Christie, Contributer December 15, 2024

In 1946, Legendary director Frank Capra wanted to make his own Christmas movie. So he created the movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” based upon the book “The Greatest Gift” At the time of its release,...

Christmas Nostalgia

Christmas Nostalgia

Ariana Colon and Gladys Ehrich December 15, 2024

It's late December in elementary school, and the incandescent light leaves the room dim but warm with emotion. You' d spent the entirety of the past two weeks reminding your mom to pick up the Walmart...

South High BSU Hosts First Thanksgiving Potluck with Neighboring Schools

South High BSU Hosts First Thanksgiving Potluck with Neighboring Schools

Sarah Jeffers, Editor-in-Chief December 3, 2024

  Before the Thanksgiving holiday, the South High Black Student Union hosted the first Thanksgiving potluck, inviting BSU members from five other schools - Abbey Kelly Charter School, Burncoat,...

Viral Response During "Wheel of Fortune" Leads to 25,000 Dollars in Donations to Veterans and Food Banks

Viral Response During “Wheel of Fortune” Leads to 25,000 Dollars in Donations to Veterans and Food Banks

Sarah Jeffers, Editor-In-Chief December 1, 2024

Will Jordan, a school resource officer with the Rocky Hill Police Department in Rocky Hill, Connecticut has recently gone viral for an interesting response on the popular game show “Wheel of Fortune”....

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