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Gender neutral bathrooms policy reversed

Mia Merchant, co-opinions editor
February 14, 2020

South’s administration decided to revise their policy regarding the gender neutral bathrooms, located by the freshman cafeteria. Previously, they were locked daily after 3:00 p.m. due to safety concerns....

Functional fitness: renovations in fitness center

Chloe Arciero, asst. news editor
February 14, 2020

After undergoing large-scale renovations, South’s Fitness Center reopened for students and staff as a more organized and useful space, the administration said. These renovations, which began on Jan....

Misinterpretations of link lunch policy cause confusion

Anne Ribordy and Noah Walch
December 20, 2019

Students who spend their unscheduled time, such as lunch and SRT, in the link this year have faced the consequence of being kicked out of the area by paraprofessionals. However, the deans’ office does...

Handing Laya Anvari, senior class representative, a bag of donations for the Food Drive, senior Ben Kalish helps provide supplies for 568 families around the community. The food drive underwent a number of changes this year to emphasize the humanitarian aspect behind the donations.

The extra step: food drive cans numerical goals

Sarah Ordway, staff writer
December 20, 2019

From shelves stocked full of beans, corn, and other low-demand products to students putting money and little thought behind their donations, Josh Koo, assistant principal of student activities, saw many...

Wellness workshop initiates mental health conversation, proves ineffective

Maddie Cloutier and Jessie Norwood
December 20, 2019

This year, South held its first ever all-school workshop, which focused on the general wellness of the student body. Opinions on the workshop were divided between the students who did not enjoy it and...

History made: winningest team at South brings home another strong finish

Chloe Arciero and Maggie Baumstark
December 20, 2019

South’s Horticulture team took 11th place at the National Floriculture Career Development Event (Floriculture) on the weekend of Oct. 29 in Indianapolis, placing the highest that the team has ever finished...

Illustration by Esther Yun

Late arrivals prompt discussions of benefits and drawbacks

Jiwoo Hwang and Jack Latreille
December 20, 2019

Unlike past years where the number of late arrivals was between 8 to 10, South has implemented 14 late arrivals for this school year—eight for the first semester and six for the second, said Principal...

Illustration by Ella Prillaman,
Photo courtesy of Stuart Rodgers

Homecoming theme changed due to concerns about negative connotations

Maggie Baumstark, Ella Naugle, and Dea Sulejmani
November 15, 2019

This year, the original homecoming theme “Into the Jungle” was changed to “Rainforest” due to concerns raised about the negative historical connotations related to the word “jungle.” Concerns...

New athletic dress code creates equity

Jonas Evans, staff writer
November 15, 2019

In almost any photo of a cross country practice, there are boys who have no fear of  showing skin. That image, however, will not be seen around the Glenbrook South sports complex after an Athletic Department...

Illustration by Esther Yun

Transition Services help Special Ed. students meet goals after graduation

Sarah Ordway, staff writer
November 15, 2019

Whether it’s becoming financially independent or simply doing your own laundry, adjustment to life post-graduation poses a challenge to every South student. However, for students in the Special Education...

Science students succeed at state competitions

Jiwoo Hwang, staff writer
October 4, 2019

Senior Elizabeth Welch-Jani and junior Izzy Huang both achieved significant scientific accomplishments this year, according to Jeff Rylander, instructional supervisor of the Science Department. Welch-Jani...

Immigration policies create national divides

Immigration policies create national divides

Dea Sulejmani, co-news editor
October 4, 2019

President Donald Trump tweeted that ICE would begin removing undocumented illegal immigrants across the United States on June 17, 2019. ICE’s responsibility includes arresting undocumented immigrants...

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