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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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Population at South projected to decline

Population at South projected to decline

Connor Fondrevay-Bedell, asst. news editor
December 17, 2021

As South looks to the future and prepares for school years to come, a newly released report forecasts a drop in the student population of several hundred students in the next 10 years, Associate Superintendent...

With Red re-recordings, “Everything Has Changed”

Connor Fondrevay-Bedell, asst. news editor
November 12, 2021

As the calendar transitioned to Nov. 12, music services updated to show 30 new songs, marking the official return of Taylor Swift’s Red era. While fans have counted down the days until Red (Taylor’s...

graphic by Om Patel

The benefits of vaccination aren’t shared equally around the globe

Connor Fondrevay-Bedell, Columnist
May 6, 2021

Ever since I was little, I’ve had a deadly fear of needles. Visits to the doctor’s office were traumatizing, with memories of my fingers being pricked haunting me. Flu season was my own personal nightmare...

A day in Congress represents the progress made in the U.S while opposition shows the challenges ahead

A day in Congress represents the progress made in the U.S while opposition shows the challenges ahead

Connor Fondrevay-Bedell, Columnist
March 16, 2021

On Feb. 25, the House of Representatives passed monumental legislation while the Senate debated the possible confirmation of the highest ranking transgender American in government, demonstrating the social...

The passing of a GBN student shows the challenges of discussing mental health and the need for a new approach

The passing of a GBN student shows the challenges of discussing mental health and the need for a new approach

Connor Fondrevay-Bedell, columnist
February 2, 2021

Trigger Warning: This column contains mention of suicide and depression On Jan. 7th, the Glenbrook North administration informed students of the passing of senior Dylan Buckner. The news rocked our...

Oracle After Hours: How music filled the void of 2020 and creates hope for 2021

Oracle After Hours: How music filled the void of 2020 and creates hope for 2021

Connor Fondrevay-Bedell, columnist
December 31, 2020

With 2020 crawling to an end, we are finishing a year that has left us no shortage of memories. From the relatively few highs to the litany of lows, these moments will be with us for a very long time.  As...

New Automotives course allows for more personal experiences

A new course option in the automotives department called Small Engines 161 was approved by the school board at a Jan. 27 meeting and will soon be available to students at South, according to Dawn Hall,...

DEDICATED DELEGATES: Focusing on her work, Maddy McGrath, Model United Nations co-president,  helps a crisis staff respond to crisis notes during the GBSMUN conference. South’s MUN team hosted over 500 students for a conference on April 6.

Model UN hosts largest conference in club history

On April 6, Glenbrook South’s Model United Nations (MUN) team hosted its fifth GBSMUN conference, which brought over 500 students from all over Chicago, as well as Brad Schneider, the U.S. representative...

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