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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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Is dance a sport? Opposing perspectives from dancer and football player

Julia Jacobs, asst. opinions
February 1, 2013

After four years of playing AYSO soccer I scored a total of zero goals. As the coach, my dad rotated me through forward, midfield and defense, yet I revealed no prodigious talent in any position. In my...

Inaugural celebration, message evoke reactions from students

Julia Jacobs, asst. opinions editor
February 1, 2013

President Barack H. Obama was publicly sworn in for his second term on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. on Jan. 21. A private ceremony had taken place in the Blue Room of the White House...

The Hobbit: thrilling action and timeless storytelling strike perfect balance

Julia Jacobs, asst. opinions
December 21, 2012

Though I’ve always yearned to be a part of the Tolkein fandom, I’m not going to pretend I went to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey sporting slightly pointed ears and shoeless feet. In truth, it...

Rowling’s entrance into adult fiction compelling yet overwhelming

Julia Jacobs, co-opinions editor
November 9, 2012

In her debut adult novel, The Casual Vacancy, J.K. Rowling takes a Hagrid-sized leap from wands, wizards and an epic prophecy to the inner-drama surrounding the death of a Parish councilor. The plot initially...

Rape culture: an unspoken social norm in serious need of exposure

Rape culture: an unspoken social norm in serious need of exposure

Julia Jacobs, asst. opinions
October 5, 2012

As the sound byte from Rep. Todd Akin’s interview flooded the media, millions of women across the country pasted Akin’s face onto dartboards. The liberal blogosphere erupted with indignance, the Romney...

Preliminary projections estimate South’s enrollment growth

Julia Jacobs, asst. opinions editor
May 25, 2012

In preparation for the upcoming enrollment bubble at South in the next five years, District 225 plans for a temporary strain on the school budget and resources. Kimberly Ptak, district director of operations...

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