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Students recognize cultural beauty standards

Students recognize cultural beauty standards

Karina Benson, co-a&e editor
April 22, 2019
Illustration by Margo Kazak

Homeschooling provides appreciation for learning

Karina Benson , co a&e editor
March 15, 2019

Harmony facilitated through Latino Heat

Karina Benson, a&e editor
March 14, 2019
MAGNETIC MERCURY: Thrusting his hand in front of him, lead singer of the rock band Queen, Freddie Mercury, draws the crowd into the show. The movie Bohemian Rhapsody focuses on the lives and the loves of the members of Queen. Source: The Independent

Bohemian Rhapsody captures the hearts of music lovers

Karina Benson, co-A&E editor
December 13, 2018
Student talents shine through ILMEA

Student talents shine through ILMEA

Karina Benson, co-a&e editor
November 12, 2018

To support corporations like Amazon, or individual businesses

Karina Benson, co a&e editor
November 11, 2018

Anatomy of Gray strays from traditional tactics

Karina Benson, a&e editor
September 28, 2018
GLEAMING GUESTS: From left to right: Barack Obama, George Clooney, Malala, Jay-Z and Tina Fey are guests who have been featured on My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. The show aired on Netflix in January 2018 and is hosted by comedian David Letterman.

My Next Guest inspires, leaves new insights

Karina Benson, co-a&e editor
May 25, 2018

Food for thought: South’s foodies share their stories

Karina Benson, asst. a&e editor
April 20, 2018
Makeup increases confidence, allows for self-expression

Makeup increases confidence, allows for self-expression

Karina Benson, asst. a&e editor
February 9, 2018
PUNNY PALS: Performing under the spotlight, juniors Jack Taylor and Ellie Eavenson improvise their act during the Comedy Sportz show, alongside Leader Beth Ann Barber. Two teams compete for points in Comedy Sportz competitions and audience participation is always incorporated.

Comedy Sportz calls for audience participation

Karina Benson, asst. a&e editor
December 22, 2017
NOBLE NINE: Rehearsing for one of their performances, Nine practices contemporary music with their unique a capella style. This all-male singing group consists of (Top row, left to right) seniors Colb Uhlemann, Zach Adams, Garrett Larson, junior Jimmy McMahon, senior Jack Taylor and (bottom row, left to right) sophomore Ben Kalish, junior Zach Reiss, sophomore Cole Dubrow, and senior Patrick An.

Nine encourages male involvement in choir, establishes long-lasting bonds

Karina Benson, asst. a&e editor
October 6, 2017
SERENADING SCAT THAT: Reading their music intently, (from left to right) sophomore Jenna Kim, seniors Micheal McNeela and Yenny Ha and junior Ellie Eavenson sing in South’s only jazz group, Scat That. This group is directed by co-choir director Andrew Toniolo, pictured above.

Scat That provides alternate jazz ensemble option for GBS singers

Karina Benson, asst. a&e editor
October 6, 2017

South faculty reflects on growth of arts since their graduation

Karina Benson, staff reporter
May 26, 2017
Exceptional Etruscan: Diligently working on South’s yearbook, Etruscan, the editors aim to include all features of South, taking into account recent international events and their impact on the school. This publication, themed, “Exactly Like Nothing Else,” was finalized April 27.

Etruscan commemorates all aspects of South’s year

Karina Benson and Emma Morris
May 26, 2017

Sarah Warner reflects on art career, leads by example

Karina Benson, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2017
Sound of Sundstrom : Playing bass guitar at Battle of the Bands on Dec. 2, junior Jack Sundstrom takes the stage along with senior Antonio Duca and juniors Quinn Smialek and Jack Quinones. Sundstrom is a part of Jazz Band and Orchestra and also plays bass guitar with several groups. Photo by Liz Claire Rodriguez

Sundstrom channels lifelong passion into musical achievements

Emma Morris, Karina Benson, and
February 10, 2017
Smiling through serendipity: Strumming and singing, juniors Audrey Hwang and Zoë Gunderson respectively rehearse for their upcoming shows. The two met in 2016 through the Glenview Rock House and soon established themselves as a band entitled Serendipity.

Dynamic duo covers songs, creates own band, Serendipity

Karina Benson , staff reporter
November 4, 2016
Enlightened by Ermel: Daniel Ermel, new co-choir director, teaches Glee choir class. His goal for students is for them to grow as musicians by looking further into the music they perform.

New co-choir joins Titans, brings new ideas

Karina Benson, staff reporter
October 27, 2016
Student gamers challenge labels, overcome stereotypes

Student gamers challenge labels, overcome stereotypes

Karina Benson, staff reporter
May 27, 2016

Sculpture class propositioned to be school year elective

Karina Benson, staff reporter
May 13, 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.

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

Karina Benson, Yoon Kim, and Chaerim Park
March 11, 2016
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