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Statesman

Stevenson, Secured

Mia Ai, Caroline Alip, Prabhav Harish, and Ria Palvankar | October 15, 2025

As Assistant Principal Eric Ramos enters the school building each day, he watches thousands of students walk past ID scanners, security guards, and cameras at each entrance in the Informational Learning...

Sones de Mexico perform on the PAC stage during Period 3 and Period 8. Throughout the performance, the musicians incorporated many interactive cultural moments to engage students.

Stevenson Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Aarshia Arora and Payton Kim | October 13, 2025

Students at Stevenson High School began an early celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Through two planned field trips, students could learn about Mexican culture. During the...

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...

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...

The Relationship Between Stevenson and Those Who Attended Years Ago…

The Relationship Between Stevenson and Those Who Attended Years Ago…

Grace Bui, Satviki Inturi, and Sona Surya | April 21, 2025

  As Jasmine Sun ’22 visits her hometown of Buffalo Grove during college breaks, she passes by the traffic light, catching a quick glimpse of the glistening lake, with the Stevenson building...

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...

Club members and club sponsor Janessa Gerber make pins for their Women’s History Month fundraiser. This year, Lean in Feminism Club raised hundreds of dollars for the Society of Women’s Health Research during the month.

Club Feature: Lean in Feminism Club

Bhargavi Maddana and Eleanor McInnis | March 31, 2025

Jevan Wilkins ’27, a member of Lean in Feminism Club’s executive board (e-board), walks through the halls listening to the voices of other students, whose opinions reflect their lack of understanding...

An autographed image of Bryan Wojdelko ’25 in control of the puck as he moves across the ice. Wojdelko is the assistant captain of the varsity green boys hockey team. Photo courtesy of Joel Lerner.

Athlete Profile: Bryan Wojdelko ’25

Ishanvi Mishra and Jill Wang | March 10, 2025

Varsity green boys’ hockey assistant captain Bryan Wojdelko ’25 sits by the ice, both AirPods in, drowning out his surroundings. He focuses on the music as he tapes his stick, preparing to go out on...

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...

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