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Security Changes at Stevenson Football Games

Security Changes at Stevenson Football Games

Leila Markicic and Tej Kosaraju | October 11, 2024

Stevenson has implemented new measures to ensure the security of significant school events, particularly in football games in response to rising threats to school safety across the country over the past...

About 200 pieces of gently used soccer gear were collected during the drive in Sept. including  cleats, soccer balls, and pinnies, among other things. The drive’s success has inspired Han to run similar activities in the future.

Stevenson Soccer Teams’ Equipment Drive Concludes With Success

Satviki Inturi and Lynde Mogensen | October 8, 2024

Stevenson varsity soccer player Sam Han ’25 teamed up with the Heart of the City Sports Foundation to collect gear from the Stevenson soccer community for underprivileged families in the Lake County...

Anon(ymous) Hits the Stage

Anon(ymous) Hits the Stage

The Patriot Theatre Company (PTC) will present Anon(ymous), a modern retelling of Homer’s “Odyssey,” on Oct. 6 and 7. The Odyssey follows the story of the Greek hero Hercules, and his journey home...

Streetfest Recap

Streetfest Recap

Photos by Timothy Bui   National Honor Society (NHS) hosted the annual Streetfest on Sept. 14, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m.. Sixty seven clubs and community organizations participated in the event...

2024 The Youth: DNC Hypes Students for National Elections

2024 The Youth: DNC Hypes Students for National Elections

Oliver Arora and Eshaam Bhattad | September 16, 2024

On Aug. 19, 2024, the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago launched a week of speeches, seminars, and formal procedures to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for...

Night Market Brings Multiple Significant Changes

Night Market Brings Multiple Significant Changes

On Oct. 19, 2024, the Asian American Student Association (AASA) will host the annual Night Market to display the many Asian cultures at Stevenson on the pool patio. Night Market has had several changes...

Stevenson Switches from the SAT to the ACT

Stevenson Switches from the SAT to the ACT

Adi Jaiswal, Managing Editor of Web | September 13, 2024

Before 2017, high school students in Illinois were mandated to take the ACT, but the state switched to the SAT in 2017. Until now, the state has required students to take the SAT. However, starting in...

Implications of Election Illegitimacy in Venezuela

Implications of Election Illegitimacy in Venezuela

Following the Venezuelan election held on July 28, 2024, many Venezuelans and spectators suspected Nicolás Maduro’s third re-election may be illegitimate. The 2024 election marks 11 years since the...

Families examine clay sculptures at Consortium ArtFest. Featuring work from artists across all twelve grades, Consortium encourages students to celebrate their artistic achievements with their family.

Evening of Art

Fiona Jin, Managing Editor of Design | May 7, 2024

On April 30, the 44th annual Consortium ArtFest displayed artwork from local K-8 students as well as Stevenson students in the Fieldhouse, with an evening reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to...

Protestor Eden Plotsky stands with the Israeli flag wrapped around her back, surrounded by fellow students. Students in support of Israel walked out as well, to represent their viewpoint.

Speaking Their Minds

On May 2, Stevenson students participated in a walk-out at the football stadium from 11:45 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.. The walk-out consisted of two brief speeches by students, followed by students sitting on...

Stars Among Us

Ishanvi Mishra, Design Editor | April 18, 2024

On April 17, Stevenson hosted their annual senior awards night at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at 7 p.m. This event honors the nominated seniors and their accomplishments throughout the past 4 years.  The...

The newly appointed Senior Class Board executives stand for a group picture with their certificates and sponsor Jane Caballero. The newly appointed board will officially take over at the start of the summer.

Inducting the New Board

Satviki Inturi, Features Editor | April 15, 2024

The 2024 - 2025 Student Government was celebrated at the Induction Ceremony on Wednesday, April 10 in the West Auditorium. The ceremony, which began at 6pm, consisted multiple speeches before inducting...

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