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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
Titles ‘Gender Queer’ and ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ to Stay in Circulation in Glenbard Libraries
Drama Honors Society Bids Farewell to the Class of 2023
Senora Giffey smiles in front of a Pablo Picasso painting
South’s Señora Giffey Retires, Leaving a Legacy of Kindness and Strength
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
A prairie garden like this offers privacy to homeowners while providing shelter to local wildlife. (Good-Natured Landscapes LLC)
Reimaging Suburban Lawns with the Power of Sustainability
Source: Creative Commons
Does the Media Glorify Serial Killers?
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
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
Chat GPT Logo Source: Wikimedia Commons
Chat GPT: An Alluring Technological Advance that Could Change the Face of the Internet  
View of the Chicago River dyed green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (Source: Wikimedia Commons.)
How green is the dyeing of the Chicago river?
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
Muneer stops for a picture in a bookstore in Boston. (Source: Sana Muneer)
Sana Muneer Takes on Boston
GBX was hosted at Glenbard East in both 2022 and 2023. (Source: sparqs.media)
Mykala Totty and Kaden Cu Represent South’s Musical Prowess at GBX
Bones and All: A Study in Romance
Bones and All: A Study in Romance
My Policeman
My Policeman
Source: IMDB
Abbott Elementary: A Show Full of Heart
Caption: After 50 years Judy Blume’s world renowned novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. is finally making its debut on the big screen. Source: https://www.itsmemargaret.movie/
Judy Blume’s revolutionary novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. now taking the silver screen!
The Menu: Not Your Typical Horror Movie
The Menu: Not Your Typical Horror Movie
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Ella Pope

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer

My name is Ella Pope and I am a sophomore. I do cheerleading and I am in multiple clubs including Earth Action Network and Student Council. In my free time I like to bake, hang out with my friends, and read.

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The introduction of the Glenbard Hour has elicited varied reactions from students. Source: Mrs. Santee

Student Opinions on the New Schedule

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer
April 10, 2023
Source: Creative Commons

Does the Media Glorify Serial Killers?

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer
February 6, 2023
Creative Commons

Idolizing Celebrities Is Extremely Harmful

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer
October 28, 2022
Creative Commons

Social Media Platforms Should Censor Harmful Content

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer
September 29, 2022
Refocusing Prisons on Rehabilitation Can Be Extremely Beneficial

Refocusing Prisons on Rehabilitation Can Be Extremely Beneficial

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer
September 10, 2022
Does Social Media Normalize Toxic Behaviors?

Does Social Media Normalize Toxic Behaviors?

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer
May 2, 2022
Should Libraries Be Able to Ban Books?

Should Libraries Be Able to Ban Books?

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer
March 24, 2022
Should the voting age be lowered to 16?

Should the voting age be lowered to 16?

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer
January 31, 2022
Should teachers give nightly homework?

Should teachers give nightly homework?

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer
November 21, 2021
Should LGBTQ+ history be taught in schools?

Should LGBTQ+ history be taught in schools?

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer
October 18, 2021
Are zoos ethical?

Are zoos ethical?

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer
September 15, 2021
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