Monthly Archive for January 2009

Who won this month's titan showdown?

  • Peter Riley (52.0%)
  • John Montesantos (48.0%)

Total Votes: 23

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Spartans may be great men, but Titans are Gods

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Sophie Martin Asst. Features Editor
Alec Deborin Staff Reporter
Students from both schools pack the stands at North/South sporting events; however, some students are stuck in the middle with loyalties to both sides.
Academy students at both schools share the same group of teachers. Half the year, the group spends the mornings at South, and half the [...]

Wii Fit: Will exercise conform to a virtual era?

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Jill Entenman
Staff Reporter
You go into the huddle; The team captain screams at you to get into formation. You’re in a three-point stance, ready for the ball to go into play. The crowd is screaming behind you, your adrenaline is rushing, you’re ready and then… your mom calls you up for dinner.
One of the newer [...]

Obama: Too good to be real?

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Alec Zimmer
Columnist
On Tuesday, Jan. 20, Barack Obama became the 44th president of the United States. In one of the most anticipated inaugurations in history, according to the Associated Press, more than a million people went to Washington, D.C., to see him sworn into office.
Between the wake of one of the most unpopular presidents in [...]

South Soup: Freshman Academy students enter four-year project

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Erica Aquino
Staff Reporter
Freshman Academy students were assigned a four-year “global citizen project” this year in hopes of encouraging them to explore the nature of being a global citizen.
As freshman and sophomores, students are required to research topics related to international studies while simultaneously recording their research and analysis in a journal.
By the end of their [...]

Titan Showdown: Sport specialization

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Co-Sports Editors Peter Riley and John Montesantos debate whether student athletes should compete in multiple sports or focus on just one.
Peter Riley
Co-Sports Editor
“And in victory we know we’ve given all we had to proudly see our flag unfold!” Whether on the athletic fields or in the fine arts, GBS is among the most elite [...]

Sweethearts, get prepared

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Molly Anderson
Staff Reporter
Year after year, South students prepare in their own way for what many people call the “Hallmark Holiday.” Although some students may think Valentine’s Day has been commercialized, many students enjoy it by getting decked out in red and pink and sharing carnations with their friends or that special someone.
One popular way [...]

Strong season brings high hopes for boys swimming at State

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Nolan Hart
Staff Reporter
Boys swimming has a short history of excellence at South. With their top three finishes in school history coming in the last three years (11th, 2nd, and 3rd place in 2006-2008 respectively), the Titans now hope to continue their success. 

The [...]

Manuary: Senior boys take month-long test of manliness

Friday, January 30th, 2009

John Montesantos
Co-Sports Editor
Since the creation of the Roman calendar, countless men have taken the 30-day oath. It is a pledge not to shave one’s facial hair for an entire month. Over the years, we have seen the likes of “No-Shave November,” “Furry February,” and even “Manly March.” But these traditions of the past all cower [...]

Titans hold on to defeat conference foes

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Brian Siegel
Staff Reporter
Since the new year began, the boys basketball team has won multiple conference games in the final minutes. On the brink of defeat, the Titans have found ways to finish close games. But they face an uphill battle with the loss of their leading scorer, senior Jack Cooley.
The first came [...]

Student experiences ‘Chance of a Lifetime’ with Steve Winwood

Friday, January 30th, 2009

David Goldman
Staff Reporter
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation hosted its 29th annual Chance of a Lifetime Gala at the McCormick Place Dec. 13.
Over 1,700 guests attended the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and raised close to 2.7 million dollars. Two of the guests were seniors Cleary Williams and Lisa Snider.
Williams has a 21-year-old sister who [...]

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