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Smart Phones become part of routine

Claire Fisher, staff writer
February 14, 2013

Looking down the halls of South, it's often hard to find a time when there isn't someone with an iPhone out, listening to tunes or getting in their hourly Twitter fix. In the cafeteria, it’s more common...

Students display musical talent on the street to earn money for charity

Hailey Hauldren, staff writer
January 25, 2013

South students who attend the Salvation Army church contribute to the community in a unique way during the holiday season: kettling. According to freshman Jimmy Jang, kettling is where people stand...

Students experiment with various study habits

Olivia Day, staff writer
January 25, 2013

As soon as you walk in the door, you know you have to do it. Homework. It’s that dark cloud hanging over your head. It lingers. It haunts your every move, staying in the back of your head all night....

Glenview Giving Foundation Youth Board makes an impact on community

Lauren Frias, staff writer
January 16, 2013

There are people in this world whose qualities are limited because of their disabilities. There are others who are suffering emotionally because of bullying, divorce, depression or stress. Some go to bed...

Dependency stays despite legal adulthood

Chris Altonji, staff writer
January 16, 2013

I turned 18 Nov. 13, 2012 (along with over 12 other classmates that have their birthdays a week within mine). I have to say, it was the most meaningful birthday I have had yet (well, second most meaningful). First,...

Students listen to music in hallways, explain reasons

Caroline Berg, staff writer
January 10, 2013

South students are often seen walking through the hallways listening to music. Although passing periods are just five minutes long, students claim that listening to music often pumps them up while walking...

We might live in a suburban bubble, but that doesn’t mean we can’t see through it

Chris Altonji, staff writer
December 18, 2012

As a resident of Glenview, Illinois and a student of GBS, you are getting a warped view of the world. I realize that is a big generalization, and I will admit that it is not true across the board. If you...

Teens should be open, Parents should be listening about high school drinking

Rosie Nash, staff writer
December 14, 2012

Sometime last year, a friend of mine tried to drive home after previously drinking at a party. I begged her to let me give her a ride, but she stubbornly refused. When I asked her why, and she just kept...

Students express discontent with heavy backpacks

Students express discontent with heavy backpacks

Addie Lyon, staff writer
November 29, 2012

The bell rings. Students rush to jam all of their folders and papers in their backpack as fast as possible so that they are able to make it to their next class in the five minutes given. Rushing down the...

Music groups Nine, Solace record CDs

Music groups Nine, Solace record CDs

Maeve Hanrahan, staff writer
November 20, 2012

Roughly every two years, the acapella group, Nine, records a CD under the supervision of the musical director, Martin Sirvatka. However, this year is a little different. Not just Nine, but also Solace,...

Poms, De La Cru show their skills on the South dance floor

Poms, De La Cru show their skills on the South dance floor

Maeve Hanrahan & Emily Mitchell, staff writer
October 26, 2012

POMS As the huddle begins to form, the adrenaline immediately kicks in. Finishing up its final stretches and mentally running through the routine one last time, the team looks out into the stands getting...

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