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Live Life Well Week Schedule.
The Story of Live Life Well Week
Glenbard South Theater puts on Puffs. (Source: GBS. theater Instagram)
Behind the scenes of Puffs
"Puffs" show playbill picture.
More than side characters: Looking ahead to “Puffs” with Liv Abbott
GPS celebrates 30 years. Source: GPS parent series website
GPS is for you
South students dance during the home coming dance. Source: Dr. Chaloka
Glenbard South’s night of no sleep
The chart displays the value colleges place on each aspect of a student’s application. (collegeadmissiontoday.weebly.com)
Should test scores be required for college admissions?
(Source: ccnull.de)
Is Dubai Chocolate overrated?
(Source: Britanica)
If you aren’t cheating, are you even trying?
(Source: Unsplash)
How should high school students avoid seasonal depression?
(Source: Public Domain Pictures)
Is cancel culture harmful or helpful?
How is AI being used in classrooms?
Source: New York Post
The psychology behind the holidays: Why do people care so much?
A picture of the Chicago skyline during winter. (Source: NBC 5 Chicago)
The heat is here to last
Residents wading through a flooded street after Hurricane Melissa struck Haiti. (Source: OPB News)
Hurricane Melissa: What can we do in the aftermath of the storm?
Source: Unsplashed.com
From culture to costume, the origins of Halloween
"Puffs" show playbill picture.
More than side characters: Looking ahead to “Puffs” with Liv Abbott
Roberts gives a book talk at Glenbard East.
A familiar face returns home to Glenbard South library
AP English Literature and Composition: the underdog of Glenbard South
South's student-led production stirs up wild success
South’s student-led production stirs up wild success
Life beyond Glenbard South for security guard Joe Conforti
Life beyond Glenbard South for security guard Joe Conforti
(Source- IMDb)
Grace Rocky saves cinema: A review of the incredible “Project Hail Mary”
(Source: Rolling Stone )
A closer listen to “Cloud Nine” by Megan Moroney
(Source: Jill Suttie)
Top 5 things to do over spring break
A photo of the Chicago River dyed green. (Source: Block Club Chicago)
Chicago River dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day
“People We Meet on Vacation” movie cover (Source: IMDb).
“People We Meet on Vacation” review: A heartwarming rom-com
A few of my favorite things
A few of my favorite things
Wintertime film favorites
Wintertime film favorites
Essay Season
Essay Season
A photo of the author.
July 8th
Strange Hatchling (Part Two)
Strange Hatchling (Part Two)
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Raiders reach Super Sectionals for third time in school history
Raiders reach Super Sectionals for third time in school history
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The chart displays the value colleges place on each aspect of a student’s application. (collegeadmissiontoday.weebly.com)
Should test scores be required for college admissions?
Kylie LaBarbera, Opinion’s Writer • April 17, 2026
(Source: ccnull.de)
Is Dubai Chocolate overrated?
Augusta Leimonas, Opinion’s Writer • April 17, 2026
(Source: Britanica)
If you aren’t cheating, are you even trying?
Nora Martinez, Feature Editor • March 25, 2026
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How should high school students avoid seasonal depression?
Maddy Govertsen, Opinions Editor • March 25, 2026
(Source: Public Domain Pictures)
Is cancel culture harmful or helpful?
Augusta Leimonas, Opinions Writer • February 6, 2026
In-Depth
How is AI being used in classrooms?
Charlotte Edwards, In-Depth Writer • December 9, 2025

Artificial intelligence is being rapidly integrated into classrooms around the world, molding how students learn and teachers teach in 2025....

Source: New York Post
The psychology behind the holidays: Why do people care so much?
December 9, 2025
A picture of the Chicago skyline during winter. (Source: NBC 5 Chicago)
The heat is here to last
December 9, 2025
Residents wading through a flooded street after Hurricane Melissa struck Haiti. (Source: OPB News)
Hurricane Melissa: What can we do in the aftermath of the storm?
December 9, 2025
Source: Unsplashed.com
From culture to costume, the origins of Halloween
November 2, 2025
Features
"Puffs" show playbill picture.
More than side characters: Looking ahead to “Puffs” with Liv Abbott
Olivia Cernauske, Editor-In-Chief • December 2, 2025

No invisibility cloak is needed to spot this fun show! Magic, mischief, and merriment are headed to Glenbard South’s theatre this fall, for...

The Scoop
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Grace Rocky saves cinema: A review of the incredible “Project Hail Mary”
Nora Martinez, Feature Editor • April 17, 2026

Editor’s Note: This review contains mild spoilers. “Project Hail Mary” is not only a scientific masterpiece, but also a deeply heartwarming...

(Source: Rolling Stone )
A closer listen to “Cloud Nine” by Megan Moroney
Maddie Raff and Ariana Tenuto • April 17, 2026

Megan Moroney is an American country singer-songwriter known for her emotional storytelling and blend of traditional and modern country sounds....

(Source: Jill Suttie)
Top 5 things to do over spring break
Gabby Grasela, Scoop Writer • April 17, 2026

With spring break coming up, many find it difficult to think of fun, creative activities to do to beat boredom. If you are tired of doomscrolling...

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Sports
Jordan Bailey making a move to the basket. (Source : raiderspop on Instragram)
Raiders reach Super Sectionals for third time in school history
Sydney David • April 22, 2026

February 2, 2026 marked an important day in Raider history when the Glenbard South’s girls basketball team made it to the Super-Sectional game...

PJ Lehr shows off to the Glenbard East student section after making a shot. (Source : jlewnard on Instagram)
The ultimate South vs. East game
Sydney David • March 25, 2026

What makes the Upstate 8 Conference so competitive is  the intense rivalries between all of the schools. The biggest rivalry in the Upstate...

Source: patriots.com
Seahawks soar to victory in Super Bowl LX
Maddie Raff • March 25, 2026

Under the bright lights of Levi’s Stadium, Super Bowl LX delivered a night of intensity, momentum swings and championship grit as the Seattle...

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Creative Corner
A few of my favorite things
A few of my favorite things
Haley Wong • March 17, 2025

Recent Stories
Raiders reach Super Sectionals for third time in school history
Grace Rocky saves cinema: A review of the incredible “Project Hail Mary”

Grace Rocky saves cinema: A review of the incredible “Project Hail Mary”

April 17, 2026

A closer listen to “Cloud Nine” by Megan Moroney

A closer listen to “Cloud Nine” by Megan Moroney

April 17, 2026

Top 5 things to do over spring break

Top 5 things to do over spring break

April 17, 2026

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