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Illinois House passes same-sex marriage law

Kali Croke, co-a&e editor
November 8, 2013

Illinois is set to become the 15th state to legalize same-sex marriage. On Nov. 5, the House of Representatives passed the bill 61-54, clearing the way to be voted on by the Senate and signed by Governor...

Ratings requirement causes reflection, concern among some teachers

Ratings requirement causes reflection, concern among some teachers

Caroyln Kelly, co-news editor
November 8, 2013

Teachers and administrators will receive evaluations with ratings this year as South complies with an Illinois law mandating changes to the evaluations, according to Dr. Rosanne Williamson, assistant superintendent...

Student activists raise more than $1,000 for Syrian refugees

Student activists raise more than $1,000 for Syrian refugees

Lauren Frias, asst. a&e editor
November 8, 2013

From Oct. 21-25, Stand for Peace (Stand), a global activism club at GBS, organized a variety of events to educate students about Syrian refugees and fundraise for the United Nations High Commission for...

Commission votes against proposed Northbrook Walmart

Julia Jacobs, co-editor in chief
November 8, 2013

The Northbrook Plan Commission decided not to recommend that the Village Board of Trustees approve Walmart’s application to build on 1000 Skokie Blvd. at an Oct. 30 meeting. Although the Plan Commission...

Glenbrook United White takes first in state volleyball

Glenbrook United White takes first in state volleyball

Georgia Arvanitis, staff writer
November 8, 2013

The Glenbrook United (GBU) White volleyball team placed first in the state tournament Oct. 26-27 in Rockford, IL, making this year their third year in a row as first place winners. GBU is a program...

South Driver’s Ed named best program in state

South Driver’s Ed named best program in state

Lauren Durning, co-web editor
November 8, 2013

South’s Driver’s Ed was recognized as best in the state by Secretary of State Jesse White on Oct. 23. “Glenbrook South High School has an innovative driver education program that works to encourage...

Affordable Care Act affects South community, families

Affordable Care Act affects South community, families

Charlotte Kelly, co-news editor
November 8, 2013

Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which allows American families to register for health insurance, began Oct. 1 as outlined by measures in the 2010 law. The ACA, commonly known as Obamacare,...

Links celebrates 40 years serving North Shore

Links celebrates 40 years serving North Shore

Carolyn Kelly and Charlotte Kelly, co-news editors
November 8, 2013

Links, a reproductive health center in Northfield, celebrated its 40th anniversary this year. Links has served the North Shore for the past four decades, providing a medical clinic for young adults,...

SeaWorld visit entertains, educates students

SeaWorld visit entertains, educates students

Julia Jacobs, co-editor in chief
November 8, 2013

Animal Ambassadors from SeaWorld visited South for the first time to speak to freshmen biology students on Oct. 22 about conservationism and the prospect of a career working with animals. According...

Club Corner: Math Team defeats GBN, anticipates strong year

Club Corner: Math Team defeats GBN, anticipates strong year

Inaara Tajuddin, co-web editor
November 8, 2013

South’s math team recently won against GBN in their first competition of the year. Team Captain Rohan Shah received a perfect score along with Co-captain Brad Lee. Shah said that the victory over...

Police, fire departments to gain access to security cameras

Carolyn Kelly, co-news editor
October 4, 2013

Access to South security cameras may be shared with the Glenview Police and Fire Departments if an agreement is finalized to allow first responders access to the cameras during emergencies, according to...

The Glenview Grind opens in Caribou’s former location

Katrina LaZara and Jordan Spalding, Staff Reporters
October 4, 2013

The Glenview Grind, a locally-owned coffee shop, opened Sept. 1 at the intersection of Waukegan and Glenview Roads, replacing its predecessor, Caribou Coffee. Although not registered with the state...

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