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T.V shows bring people together, relieve everyday stress

Dea Sulejmani, asst. news editor
November 12, 2018

I never binge-watched T.V. shows. I would go through an episode here and there, until one day when my 13 year-old self browsed Netflix and ended up on The Office. I had overheard bits of the show’s bizarre...

After finding a shooting threat on a desk GBN administration has instituted new security provisions for the time being.

GBN shooting threat prompts security changes at the school

Tommy Marquardt and Anne Ribordy
October 13, 2018

For the past ten days, GBN has been facing security concerns due to a school shooting threat found written on a desk. The threat, which read “Shooting 10 03,” was discovered on Oct. 3 and, in response,...

This summer, the floors outside the cafeteria and auditorium were remodeled.

Administration replaces old, unsafe flooring

Anne Ribordy and Noah Walch
October 11, 2018

Over the summer, the GBS administration responded to failing structural integrity by replacing the floors near the auditorium and cafeterias as part of South’s ongoing Life Safety project, according...

CROWDED CORRIDORS: Walking down the busy hallway as the bell rings at 3:15, South students make their way through the mob. South’s student population has been increasing over the last few years and the district has been making accommodations for this increase.

District compensates for rising GBS population

Jack C. Davis, asst. news editor
October 6, 2017

Since 2012, the student population at Glenbrook South has grown by over 300 students each year and is expected to increase by another 100 by 2021, according to District 225’s tentative budget for the...

PARCC exam replaces PSAE, gauges growth among students

PARCC exam replaces PSAE, gauges growth among students

Georgia Arvanitis, asst. news editor
April 24, 2015

The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) was a required test taken by all junior English classes and students that are enrolled in Algebra 2 on March 11-23. The PARCC...

South holds first annual World Cultures Celebration

South holds first annual World Cultures Celebration

Katie Cavender, asst. news editor
February 6, 2015

South will hold its first World Cultures Celebration on Feb. 7 in the Lyceum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many diverse countries will be showcased under the uniting theme “Everyone Eats Bread.” The celebration...

Glenbrook United celebrates success

Glenbrook United celebrates success

John Schurer, asst. news editor
December 19, 2014

A sporadic thumping reverberates between the solid gymnasium walls before exiting out the main entrance. The sound of students squealing with delight converges with sneakers squeaking against the sheen...

STEM scheduled to replace Chem/Phys Program

STEM scheduled to replace Chem/Phys Program

Katie Cavender, asst. news editor
December 19, 2014

The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Learning Community, an alternative advanced science course to the Chem/Phys course for freshmen, has produced good results so far this year and...

Changes to South pose challenges, advantages

Katie Cavender, asst. news editor
October 3, 2014

Various changes have been made to South this year, including block scheduling, a Student Resource Time (SRT) for most students and added para-pros in the hallways. The block schedule, according to sophomore...

Board evaluates outlook of Chromebooks

Board evaluates outlook of Chromebooks

Aaron Ach, asst. news editor
April 22, 2014

This year, South began the “1:1” technology initiative when non-seniors received a Samsung Google Chromebook. The Board of Education, with the help of technology specialists, is currently deciding...

First gun licenses mailed after concealed carry approval

Aaron Ach, asst. news editor
March 14, 2014

House Bill no. 0148, also known as Concealed Carry, permits qualified Illinois citizens ages 21 and over to carry any approved firearm on their person. The first permits were mailed at the beginning...

Predicted Rise in student enrollment poses space challenge

Predicted Rise in student enrollment poses space challenge

Kali Croke and Aaron Ach, co-a&e editor, asst. news editor
December 20, 2013

South’s enrollment is projected to continue rising significantly, hitting an estimated capacity of over 3,100 students by 2017, according to studies by the District 225 Board of Education. This growth...

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