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NFL Week 6 & 7 Recap

NFL Week 6 & 7 Recap

adviser October 29, 2021

In this two-week edition of NFL Week Recap, records are set, plays of the years were made, and the Lions lost in both weeks. Week 6:Buccaneers (5-1) 28 - 22 Eagles (2-4)Dolphins (1-5) 20 - 23 Jaguars...

Courtney Anton

Courtney Anton

adviser October 29, 2021

Art club member12th GradeBeat editor in the TorchEditor for the Sceptre

Opossum Fun Facts!

Opossum Fun Facts!

adviser October 28, 2021

In the wild, the average opossum lives to be 1-2 years old. They also are capable of removing up to 96% of any ticks that are on them.  A picture of a baby Opossum. Their diet consists of:...

The Appeal of Haunted Houses

The Appeal of Haunted Houses

adviser October 27, 2021

Haunted houses are a big attraction around Halloween since the 19th century, when they were invented. These spooky attractions originated in London during the early 19th century. The first haunted houses...

History of Halloween

History of Halloween

adviser October 27, 2021

Today, Halloween is a day for activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats. Halloween has been around for years and many celebrate...

What is the Hype Around Squid Game?

What is the Hype Around Squid Game?

Anthony Gonzalez-Medina October 27, 2021

Squid Game is taking the world by storm, but what is this latest pop culture phenomenon? Squid Game is a South Korean television drama series streaming on Netflix. Squid Game is the brainchild of writer-director...

What is Art Club?

What is Art Club?

adviser October 27, 2021

Art club is an after school group where kids who enjoy art get together and do what they enjoy. So far they have made their own bookmarks to potentially sell to students and staff around the school. They...

Senior athletes "Last Goodbye"

Senior athletes “Last Goodbye”

adviser October 27, 2021

Football: Carlos Sosa Carlos Sosa plays the right guard of the offensive line on South Highs Varsity football team. He has been playing sports practically all his life, starting football when he...

Misconceptions About Schizophrenia

Misconceptions About Schizophrenia

adviser October 27, 2021

Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of people in the U.S. When someone has schizophrenia, symptoms can include: DelusionsHallucinationsDisorganized...

Recap of the Senior Night Football game vs. Northwest

Recap of the Senior Night Football game vs. Northwest

adviser October 27, 2021

On October 15th, 2021, the South High Titans would play their Senior Night and last home football game of the year at Carpenter Stadium vs. Northwest. Before this game, the Titans would play back...

Senior Cap and Gown Assembly

Senior Cap and Gown Assembly

adviser October 27, 2021

On October 19th a senior assembly was held in the auditorium regarding cap and grown purchases. The company that came to the school is Jostens which sells a multitude of thing. A few of these items include...

Depression Symptoms in Teens

Depression Symptoms in Teens

adviser October 27, 2021

 9 out 10 Gen Z adults and teens have reported that they have experienced at least one symptom of depression and or mental illness.  A statistic of how many teens experienced depression and...

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