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practicing   pals:   Rehearsing a scene, seniors Jack Taylor and Zach Reiss and juniors Brian De Stefano and Kendall Grenolds practice for the annual Senior One-Acts. They will carry on the tradition of many upperclassmen before them on May 15, when they will display their acts. Photo by Naomi Skyles

Senior One-Act Plays: a final farewell

Carolina rodriguez Chloe stannard, staff reporters
April 19, 2019

As the lights go down in a silent theater, South seniors’ One-Act Plays will come to life on the GBS stage. On May 15, these upperclassmen will reveal a world of creativity as one final performance before...

Glenbrook musical facilitates lasting bonds

Yoon Kim, co-a&e editor
April 19, 2019

In collaboration between GBS and GBN, the Glenbrook Musical combines students and faculty from both schools to create a yearly production. According to director Mark Maranto, this year’s show, Mamma...

AP Art Show reinvigorates creativity

Caroline O’Shaughnessy, asst. a&e editor
April 18, 2019

After months of preparation, South’s AP Art Show will be starting Tuesday, April 23 and will be open for viewing until Friday, April 26, according to Art Teacher Stephanie Fuja. Fuja says the show...

LEGO LEGENDS:   Returning to the big screen once again, Emmet and Wyldstyle are faced with their greatest challenge yet. The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part debuted on Feb. 8, five years after the original movie release. Source: Rotoscopers

“Everything is awesome” in The Lego Movie 2

Tommy Marquardt, asst. web editor
March 15, 2019

The Lego Movie burst onto the film scene in 2014 when it skyrocketed past the low expectations of moviegoers to become a critically acclaimed movie. The public tuned in again in 2017 to see The Lego Batman...

THANK U, ARI:   Ariana Grande’s new album Thank U, Next was released on Feb. 8. The music video for the hit song “thank u, next” now holds the record for the biggest music video debut in YouTube History. Source: HuffPost

Thank U, Next worthy of overnight success

Caroline O’Shaughnessy, asst. a&e editor
March 15, 2019

Ariana Grande has been on people’s radar for many years. As a young teen, her role as Cat in the hit Nickelodeon show, Victorious, introduced her to the limelight very early on. While many of us came...

Harmony facilitated through Latino Heat

Karina Benson, a&e editor
March 14, 2019

They might not have the catch phrase of De La Cru or the sparkly uniforms of Bhangra Beatz, but they still have passion and skill. For the past eight years, South’s dance group Latino Heat has created...

On The Basis of Sex inspires young and old alike

Caroline O’Shaugnessy, asst. a&e editor
February 8, 2019

“I ask no favors for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks.” On Christmas day, a film titled On the Basis of Sex starring Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer took...

South's Queeva rises as young country star

South’s Queeva rises as young country star

Brendan Wolf, asst. a&e editor
February 8, 2019

Caoimhe McDonagh, also known by her stage name “Queeva”, stands backstage, completing her usual vocal progressions as she prepares to perform. McDonagh has been asked to be the featured singer on WGN...

South alum Sarah Kim creates  portraits during her classes at Parsons University, where she is currently a freshman majoring in Communication Design

South alums continue to pursue art, expand artistic horizons

Yoon Kim, co a&e editor
February 7, 2019

Whether it was during a play, musical, or Comedy Sportz show, South alum Jordan Zelvin could always be found under the spotlight on the auditorium stage at South. Two and a half years and 368 miles later,...

Musical Minds:   Strumming her guitar, sophomore Emma Langas rehearses at the Glenview Rock House. Several students at South perform in groups and at venues in the Chicago area.

Students pursue musical interests outside South

Brendan Wolf, asst. a&e editor
December 14, 2018

What to do: the usual weekend activities have grown boring, and although being a part of school activities such as choir and V-show are awesome, sophomore Emma Langas wants to shine on her own. For her,...

SIGNING   THROUGH   THE   SILENCE:   Bending their heads over their work (left), juniors Jordan Dahiya and Sarah Lothian attempt to convey some of the challenges of being deaf. Holding her hands in front of her (right), junior Kasia Dyrda explains her painting using sign language. The American Sign Language Art Gallery was held in the SAC on Thursday, Nov. 8.

ASL Art Gallery emphasizes kindness to all

Yoon Kim, co-a&e editor
December 14, 2018

In a room of astounding silence, junior Adair McMahon paints a blank canvas with strokes of both paint and empathy. Every mark she makes is a tribute to the Deaf community, as she attempts to convey the...

Shakin' Shareef:   Moving in time to the music, senior Zainab Shareef dances onstage amongst her orchisisters. The 2018 Dance Show “Captivate” was on Friday, Dec. 7.

Dance show implements new ideas on and off stage

Sloane Shableman, staff reporter
December 14, 2018

The crowd hushes as the lights dim, signaling the start of South’s 2018 dance show. The lights come up again and dancers rush on stage, filled with high energy and bright smiles. As the music begins,...

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