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LOOK BEYOND DISABILITY

The Editorial Board
March 19, 2023

Breaking the stigma around the word “disability” is a goal that senior Joey Hitzeman hopes South can accomplish. Hitzeman has cerebral palsy, and at times it is all people see him for, Hitzeman noted. “Even...

Illustration by Renee Choe

The world does not revolve around you

Gaby Yap, asst. opinions editor
March 17, 2023

I have interacted with people who are actually great and people who think they are great; though there is a major difference between these two.  One is humble, the other is egotistical. What I have...

Respecting our planet

Respecting our planet

Jack Rogula, asst. opinions editor
March 17, 2023

In only the past month, humankind has committed and proposed some of the most severe desecrations of nature seen in this past decade.  We, as a human race, need to take accountability for not only protecting...

This map reflects the 8,294 lives lost to gun violence in 2023 (according to gunviolencearchive.org)

ENOUGH: It is time to take a stand against gun violence

The Editorial Board
March 17, 2023

10:14 a.m. Independence Day, 2022.  The day began with excitement and anticipation for the annual Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. That was until, 14 minutes into the parade, 83 gunshots...

Illustration by Maya Scahill

Breaking the fangirl stereotype

Anna Marquardt, co-features editor
March 17, 2023

I was 14 when I came across an up-and-coming artist named Alexander 23. His debut single, “Dirty Af1’s”, lured me in, and I have been unable to escape his grasp since.  From posting pictures from...

Get space without participating in cut-off culture

Olivia Perkins, Opinions Editor
March 17, 2023

Cut-off culture. The concept in which you weed out a relationship in a fashion similar to that of cutting off your hair’s six-week-old split ends. While this seemingly cold and somewhat rash action...

The Power of Words

The Power of Words

Riley Shankman, asst. opinions editor
March 17, 2023

The old nursery rhythm says “sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me”, but that is not always true. Words can hurt.  Words matter, they relay our feelings and thoughts and...

Struggling as a teenage girl

Lily FitzGibbon, guest columnist
March 17, 2023

I wouldn’t wish being a teenage girl on my worst enemy.  On every app, there’s an influx of anti-aging creams, microtrends, and unachievable beauty standards. Natural becomes unnatural. Preying on...

We need to rethink the way we perceive beauty

We need to rethink the way we perceive beauty

Mia Rojas, staff writer
March 16, 2023

I roll out of bed, drag myself to my bathroom, brush my teeth, and pull out my makeup bag. I use concealer to cover my acne, but not too much because I want to look like I have naturally clear skin. I...

GBS UNICEF promotes involvement in humanitarian crises

GBS UNICEF promotes involvement in humanitarian crises

High school is a busy time - it’s easy to get lost in the abundance of classes, homework, and extracurricular activities. There are many times when we have lost sight of major events impacting the world...

Good job

Good job

The Editorial Board
February 17, 2023

The shift from last school year to now has not been an easy one, Principal Dr. Barbara Georges acknowledged. The behavior of students in the halls, concerns for safety, and the overall cleanliness of the...

Stop and take a break

Stop and take a break

Riley Shankman, asst. opinions editor
February 17, 2023

Staring at my blinking cursor at one in the morning, my eyes fog over and my head falls closer to the desk as exhaustion sweeps over me. I know that I can’t go to sleep until I finish all my homework.  I...

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