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Foreign Faces: From left to right, senior Omar Haddad from Jordan, senior Anitta Reji from India and senior Odysseas Lazarou from Greece represent a small portion of South students from foreign countries. Not included in the above photo is junior Debbie Kim, originally from North Korea and attending her first year at South. These four students make up a small sampling of South’s international student population. Photo illustration by Yoon Kim

Foreign students adjust to South, American lifestyle

John Schurer and Augie Mikell
March 21, 2017
Illustration by Ala Jankowski

Text-A-Tip provides emotional support

John Schurer, co-news editor
March 21, 2017
Prevalence, availability of e-cigarettes presents security concern

Prevalence, availability of e-cigarettes presents security concern

John Schurer and Cassidy Foronda
February 10, 2017
AWARD WINNIN’ GRIN: Holding her son, the late Paula Hess, former Titan Poms choreographer, sports her letterman jacket, decorated with patches from previous competitions she participated in. Photo courtesy of Julie Smith

IHSA names Hess Competitive Dance Official of the Year

John Schurer, co-news editor
February 10, 2017
South designates private bathroom facilities for student wellness

South designates private bathroom facilities for student wellness

John Schurer, news editor
September 30, 2016
HAPPY HIPPIES: Decked out in costume attire, Paula Hess, Titan Poms coach, poses with her sons Otto (left) and Nelson (right) for a themed family reunion. She was beloved by both family and friends, having a positive impact on their lives. Photo courtesy of Julie Smith

South says ‘thanks’: Looking back on the life and memory of Paula Hess

John Schurer, co-news editor
September 30, 2016
South designates private bathroom facilities for student wellness

South designates private bathroom facilities for student wellness

John Schurer, co-news editor
September 30, 2016
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL: Being pushed by junior Sam Dale, junior Michael Heftman enjoys an attraction at the Richardson Corn Maze. This activity was an option available to students who attended this Students For Students event on Sept. 10.

[Photo] Students For Students revamps club philosophy

September 30, 2016
PANDEMIC PATIENTS: Aiding a patient at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington D.C., a nurse helps combat the influenza pandemic of 1918. Photo from Wikimedia Commons

Old News: Influenza Pandemic

John Schurer, co-news editor
March 11, 2016
DECORATING DUO: Attaching a yellow streamer to support posts, juniors Danielle Callas and Bailey Burke lay the finishing touches on a pyramid for GBSís Turnabout dance, ìNight on the Nileî, on March 5. Callas and Burke participate in Girls Letter Club, a club for varsity female athletes, which is one of the many extracurricular activities offered at GBS.

[Photo] GBS named number one: Niche placed South as top school in nation for extracurricular activities

March 11, 2016

New Year, New Laws

John Schurer, co-news editor
February 5, 2016
South pilots student growth component of teacher evaluation

South pilots student growth component of teacher evaluation

John Schurer and Grace Shin
February 5, 2016
Illustration by Grace OMalley

Explicit material distorts reality, influences minors

John Schurer and Anne Marie Yurik
December 18, 2015
CONTEMPLATING THE CONFLICT: Despite living miles away from the heart of the Syrian conflict, GBS custodians Sahar Barkho and her husband Stewart Adam are affected just the same by the issue through familial connection in the country. The Assyrian population (symbol below) represents the minority of Christians in northern Syria, Iraq, Turkey and western Iran.

Syria faces uncertain future: GBS Assyrians contemplate ongoing conflict in region, urge renewed outlook on controversy

John Schurer and Alex Sharp
November 6, 2015
Cure Club hosts Quiz for Cure fundraiser

Cure Club hosts Quiz for Cure fundraiser

John Schurer, asst. news editor
April 24, 2015
Illinois law aims to reduce student cyberbullying

Illinois law aims to reduce student cyberbullying

John Schurer, asst. news editor
March 13, 2015
Glenbrook United celebrates success

Glenbrook United celebrates success

John Schurer, asst. news editor
December 19, 2014
Onward House remembers 40 years of service

Onward House remembers 40 years of service

John Schurer, asst. news editor
November 7, 2014
Donation garden continues contributions to food pantry in Yordys wake

Donation garden continues contributions to food pantry in Yordy’s wake

John Schurer, asst. news editor
October 3, 2014
Cure Club plans ‘Hope Week’ to increase Relay participation

Cure Club plans ‘Hope Week’ to increase Relay participation

John Schurer, staff writer
May 23, 2014
APRIL ANNIVERSARY: Speaking to the Jamnesty crowd, Matt Whipple, Stand for Peace co-sponsor, explains the historical significance of April 2014 in regards to the twentieth anniversaries of the Rwandan genocide and fee elections in South Africa. Whipple emphasized the importance of education and taking small steps to help others.

‘Power of One’ award recognizes Whipple’s passion for peace

John Schurer, staff writer
April 22, 2014
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