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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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The news site of Glenbrook South High School.

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LOOK BEYOND DISABILITY

The Editorial Board
March 19, 2023

Breaking the stigma around the word “disability” is a goal that senior Joey Hitzeman hopes South can accomplish. Hitzeman has cerebral palsy, and at times it is all people see him for, Hitzeman noted. “Even...

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ENOUGH: It is time to take a stand against gun violence

The Editorial Board
March 17, 2023

10:14 a.m. Independence Day, 2022.  The day began with excitement and anticipation for the annual Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois. That was until, 14 minutes into the parade, 83 gunshots...

Good job

Good job

The Editorial Board
February 17, 2023

The shift from last school year to now has not been an easy one, Principal Dr. Barbara Georges acknowledged. The behavior of students in the halls, concerns for safety, and the overall cleanliness of the...

Winter Waste

The Editorial Board
December 16, 2022

The holiday season is a time of gifts and gift giving, but as people begin their holiday shopping, it should also be a time to consider the materialistic consequences behind the holidays. In modern society,...

African American history still has no voice at South

The Editorial Board
November 10, 2022

From European history to Latin American history, South’s Social Studies Department offers many options for classes that immerse students in different cultures and narratives.  However, African American...

In order comes chaos: student body struggles to adapt

The Editorial Board
September 30, 2022

To ensure students stay in appropriate areas while outside of the classroom, South’s administration met to discuss new policies for this school year, Dr. Lara Cummings, Assistant Principal for Student...

Its time to reevaluate our language

It’s time to reevaluate our language

The Editorial Board
May 20, 2022

Language has the power to unite society. Conversely, words can prove divisive and alienating when not used carefully. It is vital that in the classroom, we are considerate of the language we use as refusing...

All the clubs you’ll join: promoting clubs must be more accessible

The Editorial Board
March 18, 2022

Being a proud Titan and having school spirit is not just wearing blue and gold, but finding your place in the South community, Tomoki Imura, Student Body President, explained.  For Imura, joining a...

Mending the divide, South faces an academic rift

The Editorial Board
February 11, 2022

As early as primary school, students are introduced to the idea of the “gifted” class. These students are deemed smarter, more talented, and more likely to succeed. In elementary school, the “gifted”...

Toxic academic culture and what we can do to fix it

The Editorial Board
November 12, 2021

“It’s about learning, not the grade.” It is a line repeated in almost every class and on many syllabi. Yet, with the weight that grades and academic achievement hold, it is often difficult...

It’s Time for Accountability

The Editorial Board
October 1, 2021

On Aug. 7, senior Veronika Gliwa spent the night in shock, pouring through a 1036-page document detailing allegations of harassment between former Principal Dr. Lauren Fagel and staff members, and text...

The importance of being an ally: to those impacted financially by Covid-19

The Editorial Board
May 21, 2021

Among the numerous challenges posed by Covid-19, unemployment rates have significantly spiked, leaving millions of families across the country struggling with financial hardship. The Illinois Department...

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