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Guitar greatness: Rocking out at the Laughing Academy, a local improv school, sophomores Henry Najem, Terry Treger and Johnny Rolfes (left to right) play during the summer of 2020. More recently, their band, Candy for Breakfast, won Battle of the Bands, a competition at South between various bands where students vote for a winner. Photo courtesy of Johnny Rolfes.

Candy for Breakfast: Sophomores find success in band

Ella Naugle, co-news editor
May 21, 2021

As the bright spotlights radiated warmth onto their faces, sophomores Henry Najem, Terry Treger and Johnny Rolfes, members of the band Candy for Breakfast, took the stage to perform in the 2020 Variety...

Editing Antics: Creating art through digital media, senior Justin Manalang shows off his style. Manalangs favorite aesthetic is Y2K, a retro, technologically inspired style. Photo courtesy of Justin Manalang.

More than fashion: Aesthetics serve as a form of self-expression

Dani Carr and Ivette Dimitrova
May 21, 2021

The word ‘aesthetic’ can be defined and looked at in many contrasting ways. Its basic dictionary definition denotes it as something correlating with beauty and its appreciation. However, for others,...

Advanced Fashion projects express creativity digitally

Justine Liu and Sarah Al-Jawhar
April 23, 2021

As South’s Fashion Teacher Melissa Pfister hangs up her students’ design sketches in her classroom, she takes a step back and admires their hard work. Every semester, Advanced Fashion students express...

Awe-inspiring CGI unfolds legendary cinematic fight

Jack Rogula, staff writer
April 23, 2021

Godzilla vs. Kong, the newest entry in Warner Bros’ MonsterVerse, pits the two mightiest Titans in the franchise against each other. The sequel to 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, as well as...

Cultural community: 
Surrounded by fellow dancers, Latino Heat  celebrates their culture through dance.

South’s unique dance groups jig on despite changes

Mia Carr, Shosh Green, and Clare Lanscioni
April 23, 2021

Latino Heat Adrenaline flowing through their bodies, members of South’s Latino Heat dance as music filled the cafeteria during their rehearsals. This year, their smiles were covered up by masks. Instead...

Minari reveals a true American story

Esther Lim, a&e editor
March 19, 2021

Minari: a fibrous, tough plant that grows close to a water source, thriving in its habitat without much need for attention—graceful and resilient.  With the same name, Lee Isaac Chung’s autobiographical...

Illustration by Sneha Augustine

Jazz fest strikes a chord by spreading musical knowledge

Betsy Jarsoick, staff writer
March 19, 2021

For 44 years, GBS has hosted the annual North Shore Jazz Festival. What started as a small event has become a region-wide festival with dozens of schools attending each year. In previous years, the festival...

Graphic by Om Patel

South alumna Katie Itaya leaves mark through film

Shosh Green, staff writer
March 19, 2021

Creativity, ingenuity and desire for film. These are a few aspects that distinguish South alumni Katie Itaya from other film students around the country, according to Julie Benca, Television and Film supervisor. Itaya’s...

Zayn’s Zine: Wanting to create illustrated panels to go alongside his songs, Zayn Malik set on a project with Noah Sterling, a mixed-media director who specializes in a comic-book style.

Zayn shows off musical potential through new album

Raina Sayson, staff writer
February 12, 2021

Coming from a world-renowned boyband, One Direction, Zayn Malik is always being closely watched by the world. His debut single, PILLOWTALK, dominated charts and proved Zayn’s capability as a solo artist...

Soul inspires audience with heartfelt message

Jack Rogula, staff writer
February 12, 2021

Soul, Disney Pixar’s newest animated film directed by Pete Docter and released on Dec. 25, 2020 onto The Walt Disney Company’s official streaming service, Disney+, echoes the success and themes of...

Fashionable Fits: Adhering to current fashion trends, senior Grace Nourbash (left and middle) flaunts some of her favorite outfits that include inspiration from past decades, including the 2000’s. Senior Rachel Zlotowicz (right) poses for an at-home photo shoot, incorporating some current trends into her outfit.

Fashion industry nostalgic for old trends

Justine Liu, staff writer
February 12, 2021

New year, old fashion trends return! As the cold wind and gray sky continue to tease us with the possibility of more snow, fashion trends from past decades are making their comeback across social media....

Fan favorites removal from Netflix creates opportunity

Julia Marriott, asst. a&e editor
February 12, 2021

Happy New Year from Netflix! A month into 2021 and the streaming service removed many fan-favorite TV shows, including Gossip Girl, The Office and hundreds of others due to their licenses expiring, leaving...

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