What’s New For Netflix?
Casey Wood, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2019
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, News, Showcase, Slideshows
Recently the streaming company, Netflix, has decided to raise the prices for members from 13% to 18%. The basic plan will cost $9 instead of $8; the HD standard plan will cost $13, up from the original, $11; and the 4K premium plan will cost $16, as a replacement for $14. This is the fourth time...
Brief Review of the Midterms and What Has Changed
Owen McCreary, Staff Writer
January 5, 2019
Filed under News
The midterms are a group of elections that take place in between presidential elections. These may range in size but always result in the election of some very important officials. These include positions such as state senators, representatives, governors, and national senator. They are commonly seen...
Josh Adams Is Showing He Belongs
Adil Parikh, Staff Writer
January 5, 2019
Filed under News, Sports, Spotlight
In what has been an unforgettable season for the defending Super Bowl Champion, Philadelphia Eagles, CB South’s own Josh Adams has provided one of the lone bright spots. Ever since starting running back Jay Ajayi went down with a torn ACL in on October 7 against the Vikings, Adams has seen his role...
The Social Ranking System of Beijing: Freedom vs Order
Joe Blaney, Staff Writer
January 3, 2019
Filed under News
There’s no doubt that China is one of the most nationalistic countries in the world. However, they’ve decided to take this title a step further for better or for worse with their “Social Credit Ranking System." This “big brother”-esque program would place the citizens of Beijing upon a social...
America’s Healthcare Problem and the Solution to Fix It
Jason Chen, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2018
Filed under News, Uncategorized
America’s healthcare situation has been under scrutiny for most of the 21stcentury. Citizens have criticized the expense as well as the accessibility of healthcare. As insurance rates rose, as did premiums, peoples’ patience dwindled. The Affordable Care Act (2010) only exacerbated frustratio...
Four Fun Fall Things
Owen McCreary, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
We are entering the fall season! Here's some fun things to enjoy fall! 1. To kick off fall, there is simply nothing better than Halloween. It’s a fantastic night where you get to hang out with friends and dress up in pretty much anything that you want. Trick-or-treating and decorating pumpkins with...
CB South Girl’s Volleyball Team Makes Playoffs
Casey Wood, Editor-In-Chief
October 26, 2018
Filed under News, Showcase, Sports
Recently, the CB South's Girl's Varsity Volleyball team qualified to play in the playoffs due to their consistent determination and teamwork. "None of the other schools expected much of us, but we came out on top for many games," says Erin McCoy, a team member. The underdog team really did come...
Former CB South Titan Josh Adams makes NFL Debut in Eagles’ Win
Jason Chen, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2018
Filed under News, Sports, Uncategorized
CB South has reason to be excited. Josh Adams, former CB South Titan, made his NFL debut for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon against the Indianapolis Colts. Adams rushed for 30 yards on six carries, averaging 5 yards per carry. His longest run was a 16-yard breakaway for a first down during the second quarter. It’s a long time coming for Adams, who has had quite the ...
Is Standardized Testing Testing Students’ Patience?
Ashley Carroll, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
Filed under News
Spring this year comes with stress, test preparation, and #2 pencils. SATs, AP exams, and finals are just around the corner; everyone at South from the students to the teachers to the parents should be informed about standardized testing. Everybody knows that no student likes to take standardized...
Everything You Need To Know About MiniTHON
Casey Wood, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2018
Each year, Penn State University holds its annual THON. THON is a student-run event that is dedicated to the children and families who are impacted by childhood cancer. Their goal is to raise money for further research in order to finally find the cure for cancer by holding a 46-hour dance marathon....
The Unheard Truth of the Criminal Justice System
Nicole Jancova, Staff Writer
April 22, 2018
Filed under News, Opinion, Showcase
On November 7, 1932, The United States Supreme Court issued its decision in the Powell v. Alabama case, better known as the Scottsboro incident. The case circled around nine African American men, ranging from the ages of 13 to 21, who were removed from a freight train in Scottsboro, Alabama and charged...
Super Bowl Champions
February 5, 2018
It had "fairy tale story" written all over it. A team that went 7-9 last season, had modest expectations for this season, yet went all the way to the Super Bowl, with injuries plaguing "franchise" players in Carson Wentz and Jason Peters. Did I mention they did so with a backup quarterback in Nick Foles? Poetic justice was unfolding in Minnesota. A rematch 13 years lat...
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