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The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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Is cancel culture harmful or helpful?
Augusta Leimonas, Opinions Writer • February 6, 2026
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Should schools put a ban on phones?
Augusta Leimonas, Opinions Writer • December 11, 2025
(Netflix poster for Stranger Things season five. Source: Wikipedia)
How should Stranger Things end?
Maddy Govertsen, Opinions Editor • December 11, 2025
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Is college getting too expensive?
Augusta Leimonas, Opinions Writer • November 2, 2025
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....

A picture of the Chicago skyline during winter. (Source: NBC 5 Chicago)
The heat is here to last
December 9, 2025
"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...

Lucas, Dustin, Mike and Will look for their next adventure. (Source: Andrew Liptak)
How “Stranger Things” captures fans nearly a decade later
Gabby Grasela, Scoop Writer • February 18, 2026

With tens of millions of viewers worldwide, there is no doubt that “Stranger Things” is one of the most successful shows to exist. Created...

Glen Ellyn, Illinois in the winter. (Source: Village of Glen Ellyn)
How to endure the winter slump
Lay Goetting, Scoop Writer • February 18, 2026

January, February and March mark the beginning months of each year. In Illinois, some consider them the worst months of the year due to factors...

Gaten Motazzaro, Caleb McLaughlin, Millie Bobbie Brown, Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard and Noah Schnapp at the “Stranger Things” Season 3 World Premiere on June 28, 2019. (Source: vecteezy)
What’s next for the stars of “Stranger Things”?
Maryam Imam, Scoop Writer • February 18, 2026

The cast of the hit Netflix Original “Stranger Things” is moving on after the show's final season debuted in December. All six main cast...

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The Winter Olympics: A Celebration of Snow, Ice, and Human Excellence
Syed Imthiyaz February 18, 2026

Every four years, the world turns its attention to the Winter Olympics: a spectacular display of skill, endurance and determination set against...

Sports agent’s poll about why most students enter the transfer portal
Is the transfer portal ruining college athletics?
Olivia Cernauske February 18, 2026

As Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals have emerged for seemingly every known collegiate athlete, college sports have never looked more like...

Ice, snow and glory: The Winter Olympics begin
Ice, snow and glory: The Winter Olympics begin
Maddie Raff February 18, 2026

Snow falls softly, but the competition is anything but quiet. Every four years, the Winter Olympics transform icy arenas and mountain slopes...

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

How “Stranger Things” captures fans nearly a decade later
How to endure the winter slump

How to endure the winter slump

February 18, 2026

What’s next for the stars of “Stranger Things”?

What’s next for the stars of “Stranger Things”?

February 18, 2026

The Winter Olympics: A Celebration of Snow, Ice, and Human Excellence

The Winter Olympics: A Celebration of Snow, Ice, and Human Excellence

February 18, 2026

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