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A Year in Review: Final Broadcast for Raider News (23-24)
The Wizard of Oz: Interviews with the Cast
Open Mic Night performers pose with club Sponsors Michael Aye and Joshua Hepler.
Mic’d Masterpieces to Pristine Pages
Voting is a privilege and our right as citizens, and if you are 18 by the next election you are able to vote. Source: Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash
We want YOU to vote: The Importance of Voting and Being a First Time Voter
Haley Wong, Ella Pope, Annika Norquist, Michelle Marecki and Bella Ramirez were a few of the Glenbard South student journalists who attended the NISPA conference. Source: Emma Pekkarinen
Glenbard South Journalists Attend the Northern Illinois Press Association’s Annual Conference
Why Greek Mythology is Still Relevant
Illustrator: Elise Fey
The Beauty of Cringy Christmas Hallmark Movies
The true usefulness of AP classes is of popular debate for Glenbard South students. Source: College Board
The Efficacy of AP Courses
To Read or Not to Read: Students’ Opinions on Summer Reading
To Read or Not to Read: Students’ Opinions on Summer Reading
Many pet owners would attest to the mental benefits of being around animals. Source: One Green Planet
Are pets good for mental health?
Source: Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash
Glenbard South Seniors and Some Juniors are Eligible to Vote in the Primaries on March 19th! This is Your Guide To Voting.
B.B. Kings recognizable guitar - Illustrator: Amelia Buhle
B.B King’s Life and Legacy
Various hairstyles of the Black community - Illustrator: Asma Irfanullah
The CROWN Act: Confronting Discrimination Based on Hair Style and Texture in Work and School
Source: Unsplash - Aaron Burden
The Benefits of Journaling
Taken by: Kathy Georgieva
How to Combat the Cold-Weather Blues
Ms. Skizas Receives a Harmonious Welcome Back
Aniyah Nelson: How She Goes Above and Beyond
Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash
AP Literature: A Glimpse into Current Students’ Experiences
During colder months, salt can accumulate on sidewalks- inflicting abrasive “salt burn”. Source: Shutterflock
Winter Salt Effects and Solutions
The Hiles: A Valentine’s Day Special
Something Wicked This Way Comes!
Something “Wicked” This Way Comes!
Source: IMDb
Hazbin Hotel: Musical Mediocrity
Greek Mythology Books You NEED To Read
Greek Mythology Books You NEED To Read
This year, Ramadan began on March 11 Source: https://people.com/human-interest/ramadan-everything-to-know/
The Ideal Ramadan Routine For Students: My Experience
Faye Webster released ‘Underdressed at the Symphony’ on March 1, 2024. (Source:https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/faye-webster-underdressed-at-the-symphony/)
Underdressed at the Symphony: Faye Webster’s Untraditional Take on Breakup Music
A photo of the author.
July 8th
Strange Hatchling (Part Two)
Strange Hatchling (Part Two)
Strange Hatchling (Part One)
Strange Hatchling (Part One)
Pluviophile
She was Never the Same After That
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Alizah Hashmi

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer

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Muslims performing the prayer of Taraweeh which is done after the 5th prayer of the day. Taraweeh is a longer prayer that involves the recitation of passages from the Quran with rakahs (or cycles of movement) ranging from 4-20. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:First_Taraweeh_in_Hagia_Sophia_02.jpg

A Holy Month: Ramadan

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
April 15, 2023
A memorial rock placed at the MSU campus. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2023_Michigan_State_University_shooting-5.jpg

Yet Another One: The MSU Tragedy

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
April 15, 2023
A visual representation of what hospital administration is demanding of these nurses. Credits: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sudden_Wealth.jpg

NOT SO FAST: Pay Up Doc

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
April 14, 2023
MLK: A Man Never Forgotten

MLK: A Man Never Forgotten

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
February 3, 2023
Joe Biden with former president Barack Obama in 2015. SOURCE: Wikipedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joe_Biden_and_Barack_Obama_walking.jpg

Controversy Sparks in the White House

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
February 3, 2023
PICTURE CITATION: Wikipedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Depression_man.png

A Fight Within: Potential New Therapy for Mental Illness

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
December 15, 2022
Picture of an isolated sample of patient cell (green structure) completely infected by COVID-19 particles (orange cells). https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=covid&title=Special:MediaSearch&go=Go&type=image

Another Threat?: Possible Emerge of Resistant COVID Variant

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
December 15, 2022
Adnan Syed (front) and Hae Min Lee (behind Syed) pictured with a group of friends in 1998 - SERIAL

23 Years Too Long: Adnan Syed’s Conviction

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
November 2, 2022
Example of the type of medication that was laced with cyanide back in the 1980s. The normal white shape of the pill made the disguise easier and effective.

Chicago Tylenol Murders

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
November 2, 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

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
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

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
September 27, 2022

Catastrophic Flood: Pakistan Underwater

Alizah Hashmi and Alishbaa Karim
September 10, 2022
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