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Glenbard South 2023-2024 schedule, Source: Glenbard South Website
Raider Hour Welcomes the School Year
Glenbard South’s rented chiller parked at school. Source: Maggie Falkenberg
South’s Air Conditioning Scare
The full cast and crew of Rainbow Fish. Source: Nate Heim
Rainbow Fish: South’s Theatre Department Makes a Splash With a Student Director
Caption: Czerchlanski has had a remarkable first year filled with passion and dedication here at Glenbard South. Source: Mrs. Czerchlanski%C2%A0
Mrs. Czerchlanski Brings Heart to Glenbard South
Lizzie Steele working on set platforms. Photo credit: Lizzie Steele
The Lovely Lizzie Steele
To Read or Not to Read: Students’ Opinions on Summer Reading
To Read or Not to Read: Students’ Opinions on Summer Reading
Are pets good for mental health?
The introduction of the Glenbard Hour has elicited varied reactions from students. Source: Mrs. Santee
Student Opinions on the New Schedule
Senior Alizah Hashmi working with me at Osco Pharmacy
Is it worth having a high school job?
The Pledge of Allegiance: South students on standing or sitting
Picture of a bright super blue moon on August 30, 2023 Taken by: Kathy Georgieva
The Meaning Behind the Super Blue Moon
Illustrator: Elise Fey
Hawaii’s Wildfires
The Aftermath of 9/11
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
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
GECRCs new Volunteer Coordinator Polly Cooper has a long history with the organization.
The Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center: A Beloved Community Embracing Change
Muneer interviewing Starbucks workers on strike for a journalism camp at Boston University in 2022.
Sana Muneer: A World in Print
Caption: Czerchlanski has had a remarkable first year filled with passion and dedication here at Glenbard South. Source: Mrs. Czerchlanski%C2%A0
Mrs. Czerchlanski Brings Heart to Glenbard South
Herrera stands by artwork in the GBS commons hallway. Source: Sana Muneer
The Pledge of Allegiance: Behind the Voice
Senora Giffey smiles in front of a Pablo Picasso painting
South’s Señora Giffey Retires, Leaving a Legacy of Kindness and Strength
The release Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) saw the addition of seven new tracks. Source: Apple Music
Stick Season: Modern Folk
Oppenheimer was released on July 21, 2023. Source: IMDB
Oppenheimer: A Story Worth Telling
These autumnal films are perfect for movie night! Illustrator: Mikey Alam
Autumnal Movies to Get You in the Fall Mood
Taken at the Danada Starbucks location after I stopped in for my usual iced latte, the CoffeeCon Festival poster struck my eye as I passed by.
CoffeeCon 2023 and One Student’s Passion for Coffee
“Beautiful World, Where Are You” was released on September 7, 2021. Source: New York Times
“Beautiful World, Where Are You” Finding Originality in a Sea of Replicas
Homecoming Crossword
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Alizah Hashmi

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer

Hi, my name is Alizah Hashmi and I'm a senior writer for In-Depth. I am part of FMPC, NHS, and Newspaper. Some of my hobbies include playing badminton and knitting.

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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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