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Weezer’s self-titled album embodies love for West Coast, classic vibes

Weezer’s self-titled album embodies love for West Coast, classic vibes

Nick Moran, asst. a&e editor
April 22, 2016

I’ve been backstabbed before. Being a fan of the alternative artist Beck myself, as I looked through albums new and old, they would either treat me to perplexing, fresh songs I loved or, with the release...

Batman v. Superman wrongly under-credited by critics

Batman v. Superman wrongly under-credited by critics

Hannah Mason, co-editor-in-chief
April 22, 2016

Something that most people, even my closest friends, fail to realize about me is what a huge superhero fan I am. When I’m feeling bored, I’ll read articles to try to learn more about the comic universe....

ANCIENT ARTS: Practicing for their roles in Aida, senior Rory Penepacker and sophomore Ashley Levenson sing ”Gods of Nubia.” Penepacker plays Aida, the Nubian slave, and Levenson plays Nehebka, another Nubian girl.

Aida inspires grand, broadway-style performance

John Park & Emma Morris, staff reporters
April 22, 2016

Onstage combat, Egyptian temples, life-size statues, a Nubian princess, a Grammy award-winning love story and a collaboration between GBS and GBN. These can all be seen at the 2016 Glenbrook Musical, Aida,...

Senior Tina James published her first single “Sober in Kentucky” on Youtube in 2014

Student artists find supportive fan base among online viewers

Megan Sheqiladze & Imra Tajuddin, staff reporters
April 22, 2016

For some students at South, music opens a door to free expression and inner peace. Senior Tina James and junior Trey Harris post original music on websites such as SoundCloud and Youtube. James posts mainly...

Competition encourages participation, success

Sharon Kim, staff reporter
April 21, 2016

Ranging from competing for a spot on the basketball team to a simple game of rock-paper-scissors with friends, competition is a large factor in most student’s lives. Competition also exists at South,...

Students aim to hop into workforce, urged to consider college as option

Brigid Murphy, staff writer
April 8, 2016

College is not for everyone. Though the majority of the GBS student body goes on after graduation to pursue a form of higher education, there is still a group who decides to follow different paths. According...

Career and Technology Department creates alternative course to fulfill Consumer Education requirement

Gigi Cepeda and Anushka Kalra
March 22, 2016

Diversified Cooperative Education (DCE) is a course for juniors and seniors that fulfills the Consumer Education requirement and focuses on workplace skills and job opportunities and will...

Annual Art Show highlights passions, variety of classes

Emma Morris and Imra Tajuddin
March 17, 2016

Each year, students are recognized and appreciated for their hard work and skill in various different areas of study. The Annual Art Show opens the door for fine art students to showcase their creativity...

Quest cafeteria staff creates community

Michelle Moon, staff reporter
March 14, 2016

As the third passing period begins, the exterior glass walls of the cafeteria are swarmed with an influx of hungry teenage students, the cafeteria staff is urgently preparing the amounts of food consumed...

South’s Chess Club fosters unique experiences, intellectual growth

Hannah Buchband and Savera Zulfiqar
March 1, 2016

For some South students, learning to play chess can be a new and challenging experience. South’s Chess Club is filled with those that are passionate about fostering this unique experience for all students...

South students explain dietary choices

Brigid Murphy, Staff Reporter
February 29, 2016

When one hears the word “diet,” weight loss regimens often come to mind.  However, around South many students practice diets, and they vary from the typical expectation.   According to senior...

Trumpeteering during a morning Jazz Ensemble practice, junior Jack Kelly performs his piece alongside senior Matt Grinde. Kelly made ensemble his Sophomore year, and has avidly remained a part of the entire music department.

Kelly performs, leads with trumpet

Emma Morris, staff reporter
February 25, 2016

Whether he’s playing trumpet in band, GSO (Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra), or on Sunday mornings at church, junior Jack Kelly does it all. Even throughout his countless hours of practicing and performing,...

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