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South’s French department celebrates National French Week
The build and paint crew hard at work. Source: @gbstheater on Instagram
“Where the Wild Things Are,” a captivating Glenbard South Production
The New Teachers of Glenbard South
Source: Glenbard South Website https://www.glenbardsouthhs.org/bell-schedules/
New year, new schedule
Source: GPS Parent Series
Michelle Zauner to Make Appearance on GPS Panel
(Source: https://www.statepress.com/article/2021/02/spopinion-schools-need-to-drop-standardized-testing)
The reality of standardized testing
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The rise of pickleball: America’s fastest growing sport
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
Source: Unsplash
The history behind Halloween
Source: Elise Fey
Why we find comfort in true crime documentaries
Glenbard South football plays their 2024 homecoming game. Source: Keith Lavin
The history of homecoming
Source: Zoe Price
Nostalgia: What is it and where does it stem from?
Source: Asma Irfanullah
Cellphones in the classroom
Juggling careers and motherhood: A day in the life of an athletic trainer
Juggling careers and motherhood: A day in the life of an athletic trainer
Pak posing after her final performance of The Nutcracker as The Sugarplum Fairy in her last year at West Suburban Ballet. (Source: Evelyn Pak)
Evelyn Pak: On the Path From Prodigy to Prima
Beloved Social Studies Teacher Ms. Jeanette Purdy Retires
Ms. Skizas Receives a Harmonious Welcome Back
Aniyah Nelson: How She Goes Above and Beyond
Artist: Asma Irfanullah
The perfect “boo basket”
“Practical Magic” movie cover. Source: Practical Magic (1998) - IMDb
“Practical Magic”: An underrated fall movie
Goodreads - cover of Past Present Future
A review of “Past Present Future”
“Short N’ Sweet” proving actually to be long n’ spicy
“Stick Season, Live From Fenway”: A musical masterpiece
“Stick Season, Live From Fenway”: A musical masterpiece
Essay Season
Essay Season
A photo of the author.
July 8th
Strange Hatchling (Part Two)
Strange Hatchling (Part Two)
Strange Hatchling (Part One)
Strange Hatchling (Part One)
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[Photo] Dudley ignites Live Life Well Week

Sabine Kempfe, Nation Editor
February 24, 2017
Are We Accepting Too Few Refugees?

Are We Accepting Too Few Refugees?

Hadiya Afzal, Lenses Editor
November 15, 2016
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[Photo] Freshmen welcomed to South

Amanda Herrmann, Editor-in-Cheif
August 16, 2016
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[Photo] Simply complex

Sabine Kempfe, Nation Editor
May 24, 2016
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What is the deal with violence in Chicago?

Hadiya Afzal, Lenses Writer
March 2, 2016
Stephen Bean admires a machine.

[Photo] Rube Goldberg competes at Navy Pier

Jessica Arnold, News Writer
February 26, 2016
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[Photo] Volunteering for the community

Kasia Szot, Writer
December 19, 2015
Senior Peter Theodore (left), senior Jared Schwarz (middle), and junior Patrick Norton (right) present their evidence.

[Photo] Opening your mind to world events

Sabine Kempfe, Nation Editor
December 19, 2015
Freshmen participating in hallway decorating

[Photo] Homecoming week showcases Raider pride

Jessica Arnold, News Writer
October 10, 2015
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[Video] Creating freshmen links

Sabine Kempfe, Nation Editor
October 3, 2015
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[Photo] A Great Way to Start the Season

September 25, 2015
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[Video] A Great Way to Start the Season

Jessica Arnold, News Writer
September 25, 2015
Games Night

[Photo] A Little Healthy Competition for the Raiders

September 25, 2015
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Sophomore Taekwondo champion gets medal at state competition

Hadiya Afzal, Nation Writer
April 29, 2015

Inside the Spring Fling

Hadiya Afzal and Jordan Hulseberg
April 29, 2015

Forensics’ students captivate audiences

Hadiya Afzal, Amy Kaczor, and Alex Crouch
April 24, 2015
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Jump-start fitness

Hadiya Afzal, Writer for Nation
February 14, 2015
Sophomore Shelby Fritz hits a backhand return.

Senior Rachel Rettger returns a serve during her doubles match.

Senior Jenna Brambora hits a volley down the line.

The team prepares for its annual Volley for the Cure match against Wheaton Academy.

Sophomore Claire Werner serves as teammate senior Lydia Schlaefke prepares for the point.

Sophomore Claire Werner sets up junior Makena Sweeton for a spike against rival Wheaton Academy.

Junior Mackenzie Waterson goes up for a spike as the South student section cheers her on.

Senior RIley Mullins makes a "dig" as her teammates look on.

The Lady Raiders win a point following a spike against Wheaton Academy.

Student Union Presidents

Student Union Presidents

Hadiya Afzal and Amy Kaczor
October 13, 2014
Exclusive interview with Dean White

Exclusive interview with Dean White

Hadiya Afzal, Nation Writer
September 21, 2014
Exclusive interview with APA Carlson

Exclusive interview with APA Carlson

Hadiya Afzal, Writer
September 21, 2014
The varsity boys soccer team lines up with Wheaton Academy before the game.

Senior Midfielder Jonathan Gutierrez controls the ball.

Wheaton Academy heads the ball away from the goal.

Senior midfielder Chris Enright heads the ball.

Senior midfielder Connor Livingston kicks the ball.

Boys soccer game against Wheaton Academy.

The varsity dance team cheers on the football team.

The GBS varsity cheerleaders pump up the home fans before the game.

Junior Billy Bair completes the catch for a first down.

The GBS student section cheers on the Raider football team.

The Raiders get ready for their first home game.

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