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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
(Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pickleball_Players.jpg)
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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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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