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Yard sign design from Friends 4 Glenbard Schools in support of the referendum. Photo acquired from yes4glenbard87.com
Voters Approve District’s Ambitious Referendum in Nail Biting Primary
Katherine Schlueter, Editor-in-Chief • April 15, 2024

By 1.64 percent of the vote, Glenbard Township voters have approved District 87’s request for $183 million in additional tax revenue. This budget expansion will allow the...

Unofficial results as of March 20. Graph acquired from dupageresults.gov
Referendum Left in a Stalemate, Yes Holds Slim Lead
Katherine Schlueter, Editor-in-Chief • March 20, 2024

Glenbard Township voters were left divided on District 87’s $183 million dollar referendum, by a margin of less than 1 percent. After the polling ballots were recorded,...

Art by Heide Brazier
District Seeks $183 million in Budget Referendum
Katherine Schlueter, Editor-in-Chief • March 11, 2024

In the March 19 primary, District 87 will request $183 million in tax dollars from Glenbard Township residents for facility upgrades. Combined with $129 million from the district’s...

Photos provided by Melissa Johnson
A Leap into the Dance Team
February 23, 2024
GBX Promotional Poster.
GBX Music Festival: A Good Idea With Great Potential
Will Lafontaine, Entertainment Editor • April 19, 2024

On March 15th, the 3rd annual GBX District Music Festival was held at Glenbard East, the event is intended to showcase student musicians. Guest indie alternative artist Sen Morimoto...

(photo provided by Hairo)
‘Vintage Fuego co.’ - West Student Runs Successful Vintage and Streetwear Business
Sam Schoettle, Editor • March 15, 2024

Glenbard West senior Hairo Cano finds and resells thrifted pieces to turn impressive profits under the name Vintage Fuego.  When explaining...

Art created by Narwa Shaik.
Quality Time With Tiny Humans
Ammarah Azmi, Staff Writer • February 29, 2024

Child Development is one of the many fun elective courses offered at Glenbard West, under the family and consumer science department. This class...

Photo provided by Mrs. Rangira.
State Success for the Speech Team
Katherine Schlueter, Editor-in-chief • February 23, 2024

The Glenbard West Forensics team excelled at the IHSA Speech State Tournament over the weekend of February 17. Senior Olivia Pauer earned 4th...

Photo provided by Mr. Peterselli.
From Student to Principal: the Journey of Mr. Peterselli
Sam Schoettle, Editor • February 22, 2024

After decades of hard work and dedication, Glenbard West’s very own Mr. Ben Peterselli became Principal of the very school he attended not...

GBX Promotional Poster.
GBX Music Festival: A Good Idea With Great Potential
Will Lafontaine, Entertainment Editor • April 19, 2024

On March 15th, the 3rd annual GBX District Music Festival was held at Glenbard East, the event is intended to showcase student musicians. Guest indie alternative artist Sen...

Fire and Fantasy: ‘Fourth Wing’ Hype Debunked?
Fire and Fantasy: ‘Fourth Wing’ Hype Debunked?
Nawra Shaik, Staff Writer • March 22, 2024

If you’ve been around Book Tok anytime since April of 2023, then you’ve probably heard of Fourth Wing. This fiery new fantasy series by Rebecca...

(photo provided by Hairo)
‘Vintage Fuego co.’ - West Student Runs Successful Vintage and Streetwear Business
Sam Schoettle, Editor • March 15, 2024

Glenbard West senior Hairo Cano finds and resells thrifted pieces to turn impressive profits under the name Vintage Fuego.  When explaining...

Image via Getty Images
“Dark Matter” : Pearl Jam’s New Project to Release
Sam Schoettle, Editor • March 8, 2024

90s grunge all-stars Pearl Jam are set to release their 12th studio album, “Dark Matter”, on April 19th of this year.  The album will...

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The Play That Goes Wrong Gets Everything Right
Blake Noble, Sports Editor • March 7, 2024

Featuring hilarious one-liners, stellar choreography, and immaculate set design, The Play That Goes Wrong kept audiences captivated with its...

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