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An official calls for the clock to stop during a football game. Teams are given three time-outs in one half, and officials are in charge of stopping the game for a team to meet on their side of the field.

An Official Statement

Hannah Diab, Aisha Fatima, and Ishaan Vongavolu | October 18, 2025

At a soccer game between Stevenson and Waukegan, varsity soccer captain Cole Dirks ’26 noticed that one of his teammates was asked to step back for the rest of the game by a sports official. As captain...

Half-Staff Flags Must be Regulated

Half-Staff Flags Must be Regulated

Navya Saxena, Managing Editor of Magazine | October 14, 2025

The American Flag is a symbol of courage, purity, perseverance, and justice. The image of red, white, and blue flying strong is engrained in American culture, a reminder that despite our differences, we...

Photo taken through the SNN filming camera of Victoria Cai ’26 and Abia Jeelani Jeelani Basha ’26 as they pull their sunglasses halfway down. At the end of filming for each SNN video, anchors like Basha and Cai always add a fun element to the last scene.

Spread the Word

Himang Sharma and Jill Wang | September 26, 2025

Finally done with a long day of school, Patrick Fairchild, Stevenson Network News (SNN) sponsor, walks towards the SNN studio. Entering the studio, Fairchild is surrounded by the joyous energy of his colleagues...

The Environmental Impact of AI

The Environmental Impact of AI

Allan Hu ’28 types away on his keyboard. Click-Click-Click. He clicks submit and waits for feedback on his biology free response questions (FRQ) from an AI chatbot the morning of his Advanced Placement...

Patriot Theatre Company prepares for fall play Macbeth

Hamilton King and Kayla Qiu | September 23, 2025

The Patriot Theatre Company (PTC) is preparing to put on its 2025 fall play, the Shakespearean tragedy Macbeth, which will run over two weekends—with shows Oct. 4, 5, 9, 10, and 11. Led by director Amanda...

Brady Brunner ’28 pursues the ball against Chicago Saint Patrick. Brunner fought to hold possession of the ball for the Patriots throughout the game in addition to scoring a goal for Stevenson in the last sixteen seconds of the first half.

Patriots Secure a Win Against Chicago Saint Patrick After a Shaky First Half

Aisha Fatima and Selina Lei | September 9, 2025

On Saturday, August 5th, the Stevenson Varsity Soccer team earned a hard-fought victory in their first invitational match of the school year, defeating Chicago Saint Patrick High School 3-2. After trailing...

The Board of Education convened on February 10, 2025, in a regularly scheduled Board meeting. Following the events that occured at World's Fair, many members of the public attended the meeting to voice comments.

Stevenson Administration Responds to Events at World’s Fair

Stevenson High School’s annual World’s Fair, a celebration of cultural diversity, became the center of controversy this year when elements of a Palestinian booth were deemed political and led to a...

How Sponsor and Student Interactions Shape Clubs

How Sponsor and Student Interactions Shape Clubs

Hannah Diab, Allyson Duan, and Aaroh Tak | April 24, 2025

Daily eighth-hour meetings are nothing new for clubs like National Honors Society (NHS) and Freshman Mentor Program (FMP), as managing hundreds of members demands significant time investment. With hundreds...

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...

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