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GBS Opinion: In Person Digital AP Exams
Staying organized during the college admissions process: advice from college freshmen.
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The Homecoming Crusade
Senior Success
Senior Success
Gender Equality Club’s first meeting of the year. Photo Credit: Lizzie Pekkarinen
Gender Equality Club
Zoos: Ethical or Not?
Pros and Cons of Gender Segregated Schools
Refocusing Prisons on Rehabilitation Can Be Extremely Beneficial
Refocusing Prisons on Rehabilitation Can Be Extremely Beneficial
Should Schools Start This Early in the Morning?
Should Schools Start This Early in the Morning?
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
Best Summer of 2022 Vacation Spots
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Science Behind Being a Better Student
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The Pumpkin Spice Latte: A Breakdown
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The History of Book Banning
A photo of a 9/11 memorial in New York City, New York.  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=9%2F11+memorials&title=Special:MediaSearch&type=image
9/11 America: A Light at The End of the Tunnel
Hundreds of people rally in Minnesota in late 2016 to protest against hate speech and discrimination against Muslims in America. Source: Wikipedia Commons
9/11: A Grim Time for Muslims
Coach Nussbaum coaches two sports at Glenbard South. Source: Mr. Nussbaum
A Bittersweet Farewell
Ms. Austin takes on a new role at Glenbard South this year, the student support specialist. Source: Ms. Austin
Ms. Austin Begins Her South Career With Purpose and Readiness
Grimes warming up before a performance with the ILMEA All-State Honors Orchestra. Source: Sofia Grimes
Practice Makes Perfect for Violinist Sofia Grimes
Wotjun teaches world history honors, AP European history, contemporary world history and AP U.S. history at Glenbard South. Source: Mr. Wotjun
An Inspiration to Many
The view outside the College of DuPage’s Homeland Security Center exhibits American flags to pay tribute to all victims of 9-11. Source: Wikimedia Commons
The College of Dupage Commemorates 9-11 in Connection to the Homeland Security Center
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‘Three Dark Crowns’ Review
The poster for “Love/Sick” created by Hans Herrera which shows the beauty and the flaws of love.
GBS Production ‘Love/Sick’: Plot and Theme
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‘Call Me by Your Name’: An Exploration of Summer
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Review on ‘Only Murders in the Building’
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‘The Golden Compass’: A Guide To Storytelling
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Opinions
Zoos: Ethical or Not?
Claire Gelber, Opinions Writer • September 10, 2022
Pros and Cons of Gender Segregated Schools
Wardah Fazil, Opinions Writer • September 10, 2022
Refocusing Prisons on Rehabilitation Can Be Extremely Beneficial
Refocusing Prisons on Rehabilitation Can Be Extremely Beneficial
Ella Pope, Opinions Writer • September 10, 2022
Should Schools Start This Early in the Morning?
Should Schools Start This Early in the Morning?
Augusta Leimonas, Opinions Writer • September 10, 2022
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
Best Summer of 2022 Vacation Spots
Emily Puchalski, Opinions Editor • May 2, 2022
Sports
Starting Quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes, calls a play at the line of scrimmage. Source: Wikipedia Commons
NFL Week One
Mary Kate Pinkelman, Sports Writer • September 26, 2022

The long-awaited NFL season has officially begun and it started off with a bang. The season has already been full of upsets, interceptions, missed...

Cam Williams(8) and Jalen Brown(2) celebrating 3rd quarter touchdown
Raiders vs. Royals Recap
September 26, 2022

On Friday September 9, the Glenbard South varsity football team faced off against the Larkin Royals, and in a hard-fought battle came out with...

Picture taken of 2021-22 season team, featuring returning varsity players Paige Stephenson, Emma Seamen, Amelia Lake, Kara Bistro, Megan Daca, and Sofia Alcala.
Season Outlook: Girls Volleyball
Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer • September 10, 2022

Bump, set, swing! That’s right, volleyball season is back and the Glenbard South Raiders are getting ready for another exciting season. This...

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In-Depth
Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Science Behind Being a Better Student
Erika Hartman, In-Depth Writer • September 27, 2022

As students progress through primary and secondary school, the amount of homework assigned starts to grow exponentially, but the time allotted...

Caption: The Pumpkin Spice Latte I taste-tested before writing this article. Video/Photo Credit: Emma Pekkarinen and Wikimedia Commons
The Pumpkin Spice Latte: A Breakdown
September 27, 2022
Caption: “The book The House of Leaves being burned” Credit: Wikimedia Commons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
The History of Book Banning
September 27, 2022
A photo of a 9/11 memorial in New York City, New York.  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=9%2F11+memorials&title=Special:MediaSearch&type=image
9/11 America: A Light at The End of the Tunnel
September 27, 2022
Hundreds of people rally in Minnesota in late 2016 to protest against hate speech and discrimination against Muslims in America. Source: Wikipedia Commons
9/11: A Grim Time for Muslims
September 27, 2022
The Scoop
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'Three Dark Crowns' Review
Rumaisa Shaikh, Scoop Writer • September 9, 2022

Three triplets are born into a harsh world of authority and power. When they turn 16, they will duel each other in accordance with an old custom....

The poster for “Love/Sick” created by Hans Herrera which shows the beauty and the flaws of love.
GBS Production ‘Love/Sick’: Plot and Theme
Grace Rolston and Emily Cascio • September 9, 2022

This fall, the Glenbard South Theater Department is putting on John Cariani’s play “Love/Sick” which is about the idea of love itself....

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'Call Me by Your Name': An Exploration of Summer
Annie Boguslavsky, Scoop Writer • September 8, 2022

Summer. Every year, it brings the usual: sweaty palms, nights out with friends and waves of afternoon boredom. For Elio, the protagonist in Call...

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