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Symphonic sounds: Yang sings with his perfect pitch, rehearsing in the practice room. He is in many choir groups at South, such as Master Singers, Fusion, Chamber Singers, and Scat That.

Pitch perfect performer

Tyler Chaiket, staff writer
April 25, 2024

As the notes harmonize in South’s Choral program, many voices can be heard, but one singer stands out among the rest. Senior Andrew Yang’s four years in South’s choral program have been shaped by...

Bhangra Blast: Bhangra Beatz members (top row, left to right) sophomores Ayona Jacob, Amirah Thomas, and Marissa Thomas, juniors Diksha Anthony, Hannah Pinarkyil, and Rayna John, alunmi Riona Jose, sophomore Alona Mathew, seniors Hailey Punnosse and Saniya Thomas, (bottom row, left to right) sophomore Sonya Achettu, junior Ashley Jacob,  seniors Emma Kurian, Sarah Maliakal, Michelle Jose, Amrita Vadukumcherry, and Seona Mathew performed at Niles North on April 12 at 7 p.m. for their last performance of the year.

Bhangra binds culture, dance

Mahi Chikani, staff writer
April 25, 2024

About seven years ago, a group of South’s students dents auditioned for Variety Show. This informal group of friends evolved into the school-sanctioned, structured, and rigorous club striving to bring...

Art Forms Connections: Senior Cece Biank’s mixed media piece about her mother, who is a psychologist, features a mixture of photography and painting to represent disconnection in her artwork.

AP Art Show dives deep into themes

Mae Kuchimanchi and Audrey Reid
April 25, 2024

Advanced Placement (AP) Art students have worked tirelessly throughout the year on 15-piece portfolios which were showcased at the AP Art Show on April 22. Within the portfolio, students develop a Sustained...

Photo courtesy of Taylor Swift

Swift’s new album underwhelms

Molly Tomczyk, co-a&e editor
April 25, 2024

Despite there being rumors of a leak of The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD), Taylor Swift’s eleventh album, and people disliking it, I still had high hopes. Dishearteningly, when I pressed play, I was...

Off the Page: The Johansen family, portrayed by Amy Patton (seated left on the floor), Charlie Chasen (seated left on the chair), Shayna Fitzershtein (seated right on chair), and Isabel Arranz (standing right), talk about the recent closings of Jewish stores in their town. The spring play includes many scenes , such as this one, that are identical from the book to the stage adaptation.

Number the Stars shines light on the Holocaust

Kaitlyn Jiang and Zoha Suteria
April 25, 2024

When the lights rose on South’s spring play, Number the Stars, audiences were transported to a time when courage knew no bounds and friendship conquered all, Debbie Shellard, Spring Play Director, said. The...

On the Dance Floor: Ilana Lieberman, North senior, looks upon her fellow featured dancers as they rigorously rehearse their challenging choreography. As featured dancers, they are required to difficult choreography to compliment the lead actors.

The Prom takes the floor

Ellory Moran, asst. a&e editor
April 25, 2024

Identity is everything, especially in high school. This year, The Glenbrook Musical will perform a story embracing identity while embracing comedic elements, Mandi Corrao, Assistant Director and Drama...

Lee Listening In: Sophomore Kendrick Lee, Technical Crew member, mans the sound control board for “Clue”, this school year’s Fall Play. He controlled the microphone, music, and sound effect volumes for the play.

Star student sound engineer

Shayna Fitzershtein, staff writer
March 22, 2024

Sophomore Kendrick Lee, student sound engineer, is a crucial part of any production held at South, running sound for various shows, productions, and performances, Lee said. Technical Crew, nicknamed “Tech...

Jamnesty finds its tune

Jamnesty finds its tune

Caroline Peters, staff writer
March 22, 2024

The Students for Human Rights club (SFHR) has begun preparing for this year’s annual Jamnesty, an event featuring student performances and a focus on supporting humanitarian causes, Matt Whipple, SFHR...

Shellard composition

Molly Tomczyk and Emma Winer
March 22, 2024

Music professors eagerly waited for the final song of the Elmhurst College muscians. Serene sounds slipped through the air, as the student musicians gracefully played the folk arrangement, “Stay Gentle”...

Choir, band to Disney World

Mary Cunningham and Peyton Knorr
March 22, 2024

All aboard to Orlando!  Choir and band fly to Florida tomorrow to spend their spring break in Disney World during which singers and musicians alike will perform in different areas of the parks, from...

Choir, band to Disney World

Choir, band to Disney World

Mary Cunningham and Peyton Knorr
March 22, 2024

All aboard to Orlando! Choir and band fly to Florida tomorrow to spend their spring break in Disney World during which singers and musicians alike will perform in different areas of the parks, from Disney...

The Best Singles of 2023: 8th grade guest-writers break down their favorite songs this year

March 5, 2024

"Cruel Summer" by Taylor Swift Review by Alina Saddal Imagine that it is summertime. it's 87 degrees outside, you're in your car with the windows down, and you crank up the radio. The song “Cruel...

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