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Testing changes made in Illinois

Sami Sparber, Staff Reporter | October 17, 2014

Beginning in spring 2015, high schools in participating states will distribute assessments from the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) to students. The exam is directly...

How to achieve a perfect ACT score

Easton Self, Managing Editor of Design | October 16, 2014

Are you ready for the test that determines the rest of your life? Sure, you’re only 16 years old but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a perfect score like your neighbor who took it four times. If...

Fine Arts department searches for stained glass artist

Sami Sparber, Staff Reporter | October 16, 2014

Stevenson's Fine Arts Department is currently looking to hire an artist to create a commemorative piece for the school's 50th anniversary. Most plans for the mural have already been approved with the chosen...

Why we are not ready to transition entirely to paperless education

Alexandra Shafran, Graphics Editor | October 10, 2014

As all Stevenson students have received iPads as a school resource and tool for learning, they have had to adapt and possibly even reshape the way that they learn in order to be successful in a more technologically...

Political Panda: Dold v. Schneider

Nikol Safronova, Staff Reporter | October 10, 2014

As the November 4th election day approaches, talks of whether Congressman Robert Dold or incumbent Brad Schneider, will win the race to Congress in the Illinois 10th Congressional District (IL D-10th)...

Freshman Mentor Program reflects upon advisory experience

Katy Roach, Sports Editor | October 3, 2014

Four days a week, a bell rings in the middle of 4th, 5th and 6th period. Depending on the period, either a large number of students suddenly spill into the lunch rooms and heighten the noise levels, or...

Stevenson expands security system

Joylyn Yang, Staff Reporter | October 3, 2014

With the District 125  Board of Education approving the purchase of a keyless entry system three years ago, Stevenson has recently completed the third and final phase of the project. After various renovations,...

Illinois implements Seal of Biliteracy

Cindy Yao, Staff Reporter | October 3, 2014

  Illinois is one of the first states in the country to implement the Seal of Biliteracy, an award given to students upon mastery of one or more languages in addition to English.  With the implementation...

Simple solutions to overcome everyday Stevenson struggles

Nitya Gupta, Managing Editor of Production | October 3, 2014

   Adolescent awkwardness is nearly impossible to avoid. But if you're tired of the uncomfortable silences, judgmental stares and raised eyebrows, read up on Statesman's guidelines on how to...

Editor peels away layers to reveal true colors

Fathma Rahman, Managing Editor of Production | October 3, 2014

  Inspired and teary-eyed, I remember the waves of emotion that overcame me after watching “The Blind Side” with my friends. As we left the theater, they immediately began to rant about Sandra...

Why assignment notebooks matter

Izabela Zaluska, Copy Editor | October 3, 2014

When students arrived at orientation this year, they were confused as to why they did not receive assignment notebooks, something that for years, has been a necessity in the eyes of students. Since the...

COLLEGE COMMITTED

Varsity point guard commits to Villanova University

Katy Roach, Sports Editor | September 10, 2014

  Among a crowd of his fellow students, reporters, cameras and his family, Jalen Brunson ’15 announced he would be attending Villanova University in a press conference after school on Sep. 10,...

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