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Second homes at South

Second homes at South

Olivia Richards, Co-news editor
May 18, 2026

Glenbrook South, with four gyms, five athletic fields, 13 offices and staircases, and 207 classrooms is home to many nooks, crannies, and second homes. We asked South seniors which are their favorites.

College Costs Climbs

College Costs Climbs

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
May 15, 2026

Two of the 10 most expensive universities in the U.S. are within driving distance of South, U.S. News and World Report reported. The University of Chicago charges students $98,301 for attendance, according...

Infographic by Mady Yap

2026-27 calendar approved

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
April 17, 2026

The D225 Board of Education has finalized the calendar for the 2026-27 school year, with notable changes during Election Day and the removal of the 8-period day before first semester  final exams, according...

Academic Level Changes
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Photo Illustration by David Schleicher

New academic levels finalized

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
April 17, 2026

Following an update in how classes are assigned point values on the Grade Point Average (GPA) scale in 2025, D225 is finalizing and ironing out the new system of academic levels, which was started with...

DEVISING DEBATERS: Assistant debate coach Zidao Wang (left) helped senior Neel Pater (middle) and sophomore Liam Samet (right) prepare for their debate against the Liberal Arts and Sciences Academy in Austin, Texas. Patel and Samet reached the double octofinals (top 32) and finished in 17th place.

Debate places at Berkeley

Olivia Richards, co-news editor
February 27, 2026

Glenbrook South debaters competed at the annual Cal Invitational UC Berkeley debate tournament on Feb. 14 through Feb. 16, Tara Tate, Social Studies Teacher and Debate Director, said. Senior Anu Khishore...

Historic state primaries U.S.

Historic state primaries U.S.

Olivia Richards, Co-News editor
February 27, 2026

Following the retirement of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-9), many candidates began to jockey for their spots. Primary elections take place on March 17, and...

In Other News: Grim winter expected

In Other News: Grim winter expected

Olivia Richards, Co-News Editor
November 14, 2025

The upcoming winter could be the coldest and snowiest in a decade due to a weather phenomenon called “The Blob,” CBS News Chicago reported. The phenomenon happens when ocean temperatures become warmer...

Optional AP Precalc test offered

Optional AP Precalc test offered

Olivia Richards, Co-News Editor
November 14, 2025

AP Precalculus will be offered as an optional test for all students currently enrolled in all levels of Precalculus, Phillip Gartner, Instructional Supervisor of Mathematics, said. While AP Precalculus...

New club  review process  introduced

New club review process introduced

Olivia Richards, Co-news editor
October 10, 2025

District 225 has streamlined the student club proposal process as a way to maintain consistency between South and North, Dr. Mark Maranto, Assistant Principal of Student Activities, said. The proposal...

In Other News: Test scores drop

In Other News: Test scores drop

Olivia Richards, Co-news editor
October 10, 2025

High school seniors have the worst reading skills in three decades and the worst math performance since 2005, according to new federal testing data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress...

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