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Elizabeth Chong paints passion for art

Elizabeth Chong paints passion for art

Aakash Bhojwani and Alex Ladan, staff reporters
May 15, 2015

During her time at South, senior Elizabeth Chong said she pursued her passion for art and has used her life experiences to inspire her work. Despite her busy academic schedule and athletics, Chong has...

South alumni collaborate, complete short film

South alumni collaborate, complete short film

Sharon Kim, Staff writer
May 10, 2015

Smoke in the Air, a feature film directed and produced by NYU student and former South student Connor Smith, was filmed in Glenview in August of 2013. With the help of longtime friend Dan Chmielinski,...

Levi expresses individualism through nail art

Levi expresses individualism through nail art

Dani Tuchman, co-opinions editor
April 24, 2015

On Instagram, famous singers, actors and athletes keep their fans updated on their daily lives through pictures. But beyond the celebrity section of Instagram, many artists utilize this outlet for means...

South students paint new perspectives through graffiti

South students paint new perspectives through graffiti

Hwa Oh and John Park, staff reporters
April 24, 2015

As a way to make their mark on a town, some students at South artistically express themselves through an outlet that incorporates components of culture, color and creativity, yet is clouded behind illegality:...

a&e opinion: Artistic temporality, illegality of graffiti stimulates thought

Mollie Cramer, asst. a&e editor
April 24, 2015

Would graffiti be considered art or vandalism? There’s no concrete definition of art; like beauty, art is in the eye of the beholder. To me, art is an aesthetically appealing manifestation of ideas....

Mosaic Club explores new art form

Mosaic Club explores new art form

Gabrielle Zabat, staff reporter
April 24, 2015

Michele Pollina, Dean’s office employee, has created a new Mosaic Club that gives students and staff the opportunity to express themselves by designing art with broken glass. Mosaic is a different style...

Chicago jazz festival inspires glenbrook musicians

Chicago jazz festival inspires glenbrook musicians

Gracie Sands, staff reporter
March 27, 2015

The Glenbrook South jazz bands and vocal jazz group Scat That performed at Fitzgerald’s, a venue known for its live jazz. A variety of jazz bands and musicians joined together on this day to share their...

Art exhibit showcases students’ diverse, unique talents

Art exhibit showcases students’ diverse, unique talents

Mollie Cramer, asst. editor a&e
March 13, 2015

Bright paintings, glamorous jewelry, inspiring scratchboards, patterned bowls, molded sculptures and shaded pen drawings could all be found at the art exhibit that took place the week of Feb. 24 in the...

Kickboxing improves physical, mental health

Kickboxing improves physical, mental health

Lauren Frias, co-a&e editor
March 13, 2015

With kickstands reaching up to my five-foot stature, it was hard to ever see myself joining a martial arts school. However, after making my New Year’s resolution to get in better shape and try new things,...

Student writers illustrate creativity through literary media

Student writers illustrate creativity through literary media

Hannah Buchband & Nick Moran, staff reporters
March 13, 2015

Students at South are constantly writing. Whether it be for a last minute essay at midnight, copying notes during a presentation or scratching a reminder on their hand, words are always being scribbled...

Not found by gender, yoga provides needed stress relief

Not found by gender, yoga provides needed stress relief

Aaron Ach, co-editor-in-chief
March 13, 2015

It was the Monday night before first semester finals started, and needless to say I was running a touch behind on the two papers I had due that morning and the two exams I had to sit for that afternoon....

Orpheus explores cultural Greek dancing

Orpheus explores cultural Greek dancing

John Park, staff reporter
March 13, 2015

Orpheus was a Greek mythical musician whose music coaxed the trees and rocks to dance. The Glenview-based dance troupe, Orpheus, draws its name from this legendary figure and its dances from the rich culture...

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