In June of 2017, the film Wonder Woman was praised not just for its storyline or its character development, but for its role in promoting strong women around the world. The film emphasized that a strong...
I vividly remember my first day of third grade. I remember waking up as soon as my alarm went off at 6:30 a.m. and I remember walking into my parents’ bedroom five minutes later with my backpack already...
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...
I am a lover of old music. Whether I am studying in the library to the tune of the Beatles or dancing around my kitchen to Dire Straits, the majority of my Spotify playlists are no current-day music. The...
The room is quiet. A student and their instrument stand alone in front of a judge. The musician’s heart is racing as they look down at the notes in front of them, take a deep breath, and begin to play.
Band...
This past May, my older brother, Kevin, graduated from college with a degree in computer science. In July, I flew out to Seattle with him to assist in his search for a new home away from home. If one is...
The lights begin to flicker and people file back into the auditorium. Muffled conversations die down as people find their seats. The lights slowly dim all the way and the stage suddenly becomes illuminated....
I was a tad young during the reign of David Letterman on late-night television. I vaguely recall his last episode, but the majority of my late-night experience has been shaped by the Jimmys and Stephen...
Grab a few napkins and take a seat. In 2017, Chicago was rated the number-one food city in the United States by several magazines and organizations like Bon Appétit and Conde Nast Traveler. Many Chicagoans...
A splash of water on both cheeks and a rub of a towel. For some girls, that is all the preparation necessary for them to be able to face the day. However, for others, more elements are needed. Contrary...
Quick— think fast. What’s something hilariously funny and unbelievably witty that will make this audience roar with laughter? From games to wacky situations made up entirely on the spot, South’s...
From singing onstage at the variety show to circling the lunch tables on Valentine’s Day, the all-male a capella group, Nine, puts their own special twists on musical numbers, according to co-choir Director...
From snapping to boo bopping, South’s vocal jazz ensemble, Scat That, brings the musical art form of jazz to life. The jazz ensemble was formed in 2008 by the former co-choir Director, Stevie Marks....
Not long ago they were sitting at small wooden desks, anxiously awaiting the return of their tests, now they are handing the tests back themselves. Not long ago they sat in the cafeteria laughing with...
Swirling designs, bold headlines and unique stories burst from the glossy papers of a 500 page yearbook. South’s yearbook staff, composed of photographers, designers, writers and editors, works tirelessly...
Blues, greens and reds of all different shades flow across a blank white canvas. With her head bent over her work, senior Sarah Warner, AP Art student, diligently paints another feather of a Native American...
It’s a Saturday night in a dimly lit restaurant. The GBS Jazz combo is playing in the background. The sound of a high pitched trumpet rings through the air, as the drums hold the time together for the...
Serendipity; the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. For juniors Audrey Hwang and Zoë Gunderson, their meeting was unexpected, and in turn according to Haley Hwang,...
Despite his former Spartan spirit, Glenbrook North graduate Daniel Ermel has joined South’s Titans as the new co-choir director.
Ermel says that while he had played piano for several years when he...
The many different worlds of video games are filled with obstacles and puzzles designed to challenge both the player’s gaming abilities as well as their problem solving skills.
According to senior Will...
The GBS Art Department offers several classes to students, ranging from the two-dimensional world of painting and drawing to the three-dimensional pendants and rings of jewelry. According to Art Teacher...
Niche, an organization that reviews K-12 public schools, recently ranked GBS number one of all public high schools in the nation when it comes to extracurricular activities, which includes clubs, organizations...
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