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Buhle’s submission to ArtConnectEd. (Source: Amelia Buhle)
South students prove brilliant even in darkness during ArtConnectEd Throwdown
Meet some cast and crew members of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”
Students express their appreciation for the Young Hearts for Life association after getting their hearts screened. (Source: YH4L)
Young Hearts for Life and the importance of heart screenings
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
Consumerism takes over Christmas (Illustrated by Elise Fey)
Have holidays fallen to commercialism?
Glenbard South’s schedule for the 2024-2025 school year. (Source: Glenbard South Website)
How should teachers use their block days?
Do university rankings matter?
(Source: https://www.statepress.com/article/2021/02/spopinion-schools-need-to-drop-standardized-testing)
The reality of standardized testing
(Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pickleball_Players.jpg)
The rise of pickleball: America’s fastest growing sport
The voter turnout rates of 18-24 year olds compared to other voter groups from 1964 to 2020. (Note: the voter age was lowered from 21 to 18 in 1971.) Source: U.S. Census Bureau
The influence of social media on young voters
This aerial photo taken on October 10, 2024 shows the neighborhood of Punta Gorda, Florida flooded. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Hurricane Milton: The impacts and the humanitarian efforts
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
South's student-led production stirs up wild success
South’s student-led production stirs up wild success
Life beyond Glenbard South for security guard Joe Conforti
Life beyond Glenbard South for security guard Joe Conforti
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
Artist: Elise Fey
Will Wood: the value of “weird” art
Mariah Carey is Defrosting as we speak, ready for the Christmas season to begin! Source: Mariah Carey Defrosting - Know Your Meme
Mariah Carey is defrosting
Source: AP News
Is shopping in person for Black Friday worth it?
The aftermath of Grammy nominations
The aftermath of Grammy nominations
The wicked craze for "Wicked"
The wicked craze for “Wicked”
Wintertime film favorites
Wintertime film favorites
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)
The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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Kathy Georgieva

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor

My name is Kathy Georgieva, and I am a senior and editor for In-Depth. I am also involved in Yearbook and French Club. In my free time, I love reading (and spending hours strolling through bookstores), writing, walking in nature, and discovering new favorite movies!

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Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey brought her Goddess tour to the Chicago Theater

Emma Pekkarinen and Kathy Georgieva
May 3, 2024
My friends and I hosting a Jane Austen-themed picnic.

Springtime Book Recommendations

Kathy Georgieva, In Depth Editor
April 5, 2024
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The Benefits of Journaling

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor
February 8, 2024
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How to Combat the Cold-Weather Blues

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor
January 4, 2024
Bewitched Album Cover

Laufey’s New Album has ‘Bewitched’ the World

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor
November 29, 2023
These autumnal films are perfect for movie night! Illustrator: Mikey Alam

Autumnal Movies to Get You in the Fall Mood

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor
September 27, 2023
Nine Glenbard South art students visit the Gail Borden Library in Elgin to represent Glenbard South at The Upstate Eight Art Conference.

Upstate Eight Art Conference

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor
April 11, 2023

A Beginner’s Guide to Classical Literature

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor
February 5, 2023
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Autumnal Book Recommendations for Every Kind of Reader

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor
November 4, 2022
Caption: “The book The House of Leaves being burned” Credit: Wikimedia Commons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

The History of Book Banning

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor
September 27, 2022
The Impact of James Baldwin

The Impact of James Baldwin

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor
March 4, 2022
The Life of Joan Didion

The Life of Joan Didion

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor
January 31, 2022
The American-Musical Genius; Remembering Stephen Sondheim

The American-Musical Genius; Remembering Stephen Sondheim

Kathy Georgieva, In Depth Editor
December 13, 2021
A step forward; the approval of the Pfizer vaccine

A step forward; the approval of the Pfizer vaccine

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor
September 15, 2021
A year-long pandemic

A year-long pandemic

Kathy Georgieva, Bottom Line Writer
March 24, 2021
The Origins of Black History Month

The Origins of Black History Month

Kathy Georgieva, Bottom Line Writer
February 23, 2021

Mutating Coronavirus – how new COVID strains will affect us

Kathy Georgieva, Bottom Line Writer
January 25, 2021
Five effective ways to de-stress

Five effective ways to de-stress

Kathy Georgieva, Bottom Line Writer
December 2, 2020
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