Caffeine: effective but addictive

Sophomore Mark Xiong buys coffee from Doug Berglund before first lunch. Berglund sells coffee for $1.50.

May 6, 2011 • Caroline Stevens, Staff writer  
Filed under Features

Rose Hamill is a junior at South High who juggles PSEO classes, theater production, and homework on a regular basis, and one of the primary reasons for her ability to function is caffeine. “It’s definitely helpful not only to stay awake, but to stay active for longer periods of time,”... Read more »

Summer trip to China represents “A good learning opportunity”

May 6, 2011 • Caroline Stevens, Staff Writer  
Filed under News

The Chinese program is taking its annual trip to China this summer, and the itinerary, which includes train rides and the visiting of a Jade Buddha temple, is packed. Students from all levels of Chinese are seizing the opportunity to travel oversea for the nearly month-long vacation. Dingman Yu, the... Read more »

Keep displays of affection, and discussions of affection, private

May 4, 2011 • Sadie Pelini, Staff writer  
Filed under Opinion

The first time I ever got into any trouble at school was for kissing my eighth grade boyfriend outside by the buses. The kiss was extremely tame, similar to something that would be seen on The Brady Bunch. This did not matter however, as my mother was called to be told that I had been engaging in behavior... Read more »