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GBS Opinion: In Person Digital AP Exams
Staying organized during the college admissions process: advice from college freshmen.
Photo Credit: Ms. Chaloka
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
Studying by scui3asteveo is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Science Behind Being a Better Student
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
Caption: “The book The House of Leaves being burned” Credit: Wikimedia Commons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
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
Source: Barnes & Noble
‘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
Source: Amazon
‘Call Me by Your Name’: An Exploration of Summer
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
Review on ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Source: Amazon
‘The Golden Compass’: A Guide To Storytelling
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The Independent
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Emily Puchalski

Emily Puchalski, Opinions Editor

My name is Emily Puchalski and I am a junior and editor for the Opinions section. I participate in tennis, STEM Club, Model U.N, Student Council, and various other organizations. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, spending time outdoors, cooking, and reading. In the future, I hope to do more global travel and try all the cuisine this world has to offer :) 

All content by Emily Puchalski
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse

Best Summer of 2022 Vacation Spots

May 2, 2022
Perks of Being A Polyglot

Perks of Being A Polyglot

March 24, 2022
Firefighters responding to the deadly fire in the Bronx on January 9, 2022

Is There a Correlation Between Race and Accidental Deaths?

March 3, 2022
What the heck is Wordle?

What the heck is Wordle?

January 31, 2022
Mitski’s new social media profile pictures, after returning from her hiatus.

The Return of Mitski Miyawaki

December 13, 2021
Cover and pages from “Loss Protocol: Volume One” written by Julien Baker and edited by Ariel Baldwin. The cover is an image of the Memphis College of Art, where Baker and Baldwin met.

Julien Baker “Loss Protocol: Volume One”

November 21, 2021
Why Phoebe Bridgers should have won a Grammy

Why Phoebe Bridgers should have won a Grammy

September 15, 2021
Michael Foster of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union holds a sign Feb. 9, 2021, outside an Amazon facility in Bessemer, Alabama. (AP News Photo/Jay Reeves, File)

Amazon’s Alabama unionization vote

April 30, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

April 3, 2021

Hybrid C

February 22, 2021
Pictured is the entrance to Glenbard South, where there is a box for students to drop off their saliva samples as they enter the building.

GBS COVID-19 Spit Test Pros and Cons

January 24, 2021
Credit: Lukas Flippo/The Sun Herald, via Associated Press

Devastating 2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season

December 2, 2020

2020 Presidential Town Halls

November 2, 2020

TikTok and WeChat Bans

October 5, 2020
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