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The student news site of Adlai E. Stevenson High School

Statesman

Anabelle Egeland '26 faces off against multiple Lane Tech attackers in her own end. Egeland made several crucial plays, clearing the ball out of the Patriots' end of the field on multiple occasions.

Stevenson holds Lane Tech to Draw in third Lou Malnati’s match

Ansh Aggarwal, Managing Editor of Web | April 17, 2025

Lane Tech’s Grace Carman cuts through the Patriots defence, faced with multiple midfielders and defenders. However, she was no match for Stevenson’s Anabelle Egeland ’26, who deftly cleared the ball...

Authenticity in High School Relationships

Authenticity in High School Relationships

Statesman Staff | April 15, 2025

The curtain rises. The stage is set. The auditorium is filled with spectators—some watching intently, others too preoccupied performing the roles they’ve been cast in by school, society, or themselves:...

Second to None

Second to None

Lynde Mogensen and Kashvi Nagpal | April 11, 2025

The start of a new sports season is a hopeful time for athletes. Their equipment is the proof of their commitment; their performance, their practice. For many Stevenson teams, however, these upcoming seasons...

Students in AP African American Studies dive into discussion during class. Peter Malloy ’27 engages with peers as he explores themes rooted in cultural storytelling.

Experiences With Niche Classes

Eleanor McInnis and Bhargavi Maddana | April 10, 2025

As Neha Sharma ’26 enters her AP African American Studies class, she reflects on her understanding of the curriculum. In this class, Sharma has been able to learn about African American history while...

Grad Parties: YAY or nay

Grad Parties: YAY or nay

Saanvi Adusumalli, Editor-in-Chief | April 2, 2025

We all have ideas for what the summer before college should look like: No academic obligations. No professional obligations. Late-night bonfires. Road trips to the beach. Hiking at Starved Rock. The best...

Fast-A-Thon 2025

Fast-A-Thon 2025

Timothy Bui and Anushkka Dhawan | April 1, 2025

On March 18, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) organized various activities as part of Fast-A-Thon in Room 2104 from 6-9 p.m, available to students of all backgrounds. At Fast-A-Thon, students engaged...

The Hidden Cost of Success

The Hidden Cost of Success

Statesman Staff | March 19, 2025

It’s 2:28 a.m. on a Thursday, and the glow of a laptop screen illuminates the stack of crumpled note sheets and half-drunk Celsius cans on your bedside table. You stare blankly at your AP Biology textbook,...

Student Council and Class Board candidate posters seen on one of the walls of the lobby near the Main Office. Candidates usually construct posters as a way to spread awareness about themselves as a part of their campaign.

2025 Class Board Elections

Timothy Bui and Anushkka Dhawan | March 18, 2025

On March 18, Stevenson students will vote on class board candidates for their grade level during the activity period to determine the class board presidents, vice presidents, secretaries, and public relations...

Watered-Down

Watered-Down

Himang Sharma, Staff Reporter | March 11, 2025

Imagine breaking your leg and having someone say, “Oh, I totally get it, I stubbed my toe once.” Or even worse, telling you not to go to the hospital because it is “quirky” or “not that serious.”...

Keep On Cruising

Keep On Cruising

Jenny Liang, Staff Reporter | March 10, 2025

You sit at your desk and stare at the notebook in front of you while glaring at your laptop screen. With a sharpened pencil in hand, you spend hours and hours working until the corner of your computer...

Mental Health Accommodations for Stevenson Students

Mental Health Accommodations for Stevenson Students

Peri Yim ’26 trudges through the hallways, going through yet another rerun of their daily schedule: wake up, sit through their classes, finish homework, and sleep. With drooping eyelids, they take a...

2025’s One True Oscar Ballot

Brayden Caldwell, Opinions Editor | March 1, 2025

On Sunday, March 2nd, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will once again broadcast the Oscars, and, like every other year, the Academy is once again embroiled in controversy. There have been...

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