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The effects of extreme heat on the learning environment
The effects of extreme heat on the learning environment
New luxury women’s clothing boutique filled with high-end brands. Located on the hill, Pearl had its grand opening on Sept. 6. “What was here before was beautiful, but it is even better now,” local Grosse Pointer Sandy Borg said.
New luxury shopping spree for Grosse Pointe
Jane Hynous' winning "I voted" sticker.
Voted to the top
The thrill is back for another ride
The thrill is back for another ride
Alexa Rimpela '26 and her friend Elsa Leal ‘26 taking their yearly picture by the “How tall this fall” sign.
A haunted garage Halloween
Breaking News: Power outage strikes again
Breaking News: Power outage strikes again
Grosse Pointe North High School, where Grosse Pointe School's District Administration is housed.
Grosse Pointe Schools Operating Millage Renewal passes
Q&A: Grosse Pointe Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
Q&A: Grosse Pointe Schools Operating Millage Renewal Proposal
Photo Credit: Dr. Michael Jon Dean
GPPSS Superintendent steps down
Grosse Pointe School’s Board members and administration at the June 20 school board meeting. (Julia Roeder ’25)
BOE votes to approve 2023-2024 budget, including teacher cuts
Chaperone Challenges and Lockdown Laws During this Homecoming Season
Chaperone Challenges and Lockdown Laws During this Homecoming Season
Safe and Sound
Safe and Sound
The marching band practices their set behind the bleachers of the football field. These weekly practices help the band perfect their craft in order for them to bring classic football energy to the stadium every game.
Strengths and struggles of South’s marching band
A "wall of fame" can be found within a select number of south classrooms. These boards display the class top performers.
A legend’s gallery
All in the details
All in the details
Photo of American Red Cross flyer from the National Honor Society blood drive this past year
March: a month of donating
Infographic by: Sophia Fowler
The internet’s worst nightmare: “Cancel culture”
Living differently: How students are being affected by COVID-19
Living differently: How students are being affected by COVID-19
Out of school, out of sight: A look at lesser-known extracurriculars
Shooting for the stars: A look at women in male-dominated fields of STEM and media
Maddison Duff' 23 racing at a Girl's Track Meet.
Five minutes with track star Madison Duff
Cierra Rice the new girls' track coach.
Five minutes with new Girls’ Track Coach Cierra Rice
The referee lifts Wyatt Hepner's '25 arm in victory after defeating his opponent in an intense match.
Five minutes with silver medalist wrestler Wyatt Hepner
Richie Barnwell ‘24 poses for a photo at the Gaylord Opryland Convention Center in Nashville, TN for the Heart of America Showcase choir competition on March 11, 2023.
Five Minutes with Student Tech Crew Manager Richie Barnwell
Five minutes with the One Acts directors
Five minutes with the One Acts directors
Megalopolis, produced by Francis Ford Coppola, released on Sept. 17, 2024. Photo credits to Lionsgate Films.
Francis Ford Cappola proves he is senile in his new movie “Megalopolis”
POP PRINCESS As she plays her hit song, Juno, Sabrina Carpenter strikes a pose for the crowd.
Please Please Please come back to Detroit
TAKING IT IN A viewer enjoys two handmade water jugs originating in Iraq around 1,000 years ago. These jugs are some of the largest pieces of the collection, but only begin to show the beauty of the exhibit.
Looking beyond the frame
Village welcomes new Italian hot spot
Village welcomes new Italian hot spot
Album cover courtesy of Coldplay
Mesmerizing Moon Music
Summer Bucketlist
Summer Bucketlist
SUPERB STAFF Hailing from Venezuela, Papelon Market Cafe is staffed by enthusiastic workers and management who want to ensure every customer leaves with a positive perception of Venezuelan cuisine.
Arepas & tequeños & empanadas, oh my!
Raving or raging
Raving or raging
The trader joes chip experience
The trader joes chip experience
Hot Lavender Oat Milk Latte
New likable lavender drinks at Starbucks
Courtesy of IMDb.
It Ends with Us ended her career
Inside Out 2, June 14: At the end of Inside Out, Riley and her emotions have learned to work together and accept their new life in San Francisco, but Riley's mind once again becomes chaotic when new emotions like anxiety show up. Now they must learn to work together again as they follow Riley into her teenage years.
Five of the most anticipated movies in summer 2024
The fall and rise of the movie industry
The fall and rise of the movie industry
Photo courtesy: IMDB
Dune: Part Two, a cinematic crusade beyond expectations
Po, the Dragon Warrior, is ready for a new challenge in a new city.
Get ready “four” Kung Fu Panda
Suki Waterhouse sparkles with new album
Suki Waterhouse sparkles with new album
Charli xcx's sixth studio album, BRAT. This album's cover fits her theme of a solid backround cover with one simple word. (Spotify)
Charli xcx: BRAT summer
Ruby Verlinden, 24, and Jack Webber, 24, are seen beaming broadly during prom dinner.
Post prom recap
Room Under the Stairs, new album release from Zayn
Room Under the Stairs, new album release from Zayn
Billie Eilish’s new album will hit you hard and soft
Billie Eilish’s new album will hit you hard and soft
Ellie Sahutske ’26 and other cast mates, Jolina Hutchinson ’25, Allie Thomas ’25, and Zach Neme ’26 take notes from director Dan DeMarco during rehearsal for South’s fall play, Our Town.
Our Town comes to our stage
A crimson curtain call
A crimson curtain call
March is reading month: Staff book pics
March is reading month: Staff book pics
Bad blood (Holly’s version)
Bad blood (Holly’s version)
Unraveling the string
Unraveling the string
The Devil's Den and the student section sporting blackout for a football game.
Struggles to fund school spirit
Natalie Vassel ’26 grooves to the music during a break in the game.
Strength, Stamina and Stride of the Blue Devil Dancers
South's football team practices in earnest with hopes of being MAC white champions.
Football’s high hopes for the MAC white
The Detroit Lions debuted their new blackout uniforms this season.
Honoring History with Style
October’s Motor City Magic is thriving for the Tigers
October’s Motor City Magic is thriving for the Tigers
Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South
Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South
Restricting student responsibility
Restricting student responsibility
Redefining success
Redefining success
Annabella Cecchini '26
Ignition ignorance
Preparing for the future in the present
Preparing for the future in the present
Breaking down the NFL Draft
Breaking down the NFL Draft
Chiefs vs. 49ers: Super Bowl predictions
Chiefs vs. 49ers: Super Bowl predictions
Showtime in Detroit
Showtime in Detroit
The highlight-reel of recruiting
The highlight-reel of recruiting
Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates a momentum-changing play in the backfield with defensive tackle Michael Brockers. Hutchinson played a key role in the Lions' 36-27 victory over the Washington Commanders with 3 sacks, including the first of his young career.
Brand new Lions
Lions tickets on the rise
Lions tickets on the rise
Gabby DiVita '25 representing her Nebraska D1 commit with her shirt. Photo courtesy of Olivia McMillin '25
Undivitable: Gabby DiVita committed to play D1 Volleyball
South and North's Varsity Field Hockey teams joined sides for last year's "Stick It to Cancer" game, supporting the fight against cancer.
South Field Hockey annual “Stick It to Cancer” game against North and car wash fundraiser
The Girls Cross Country Team heads to the starting line hoping for a good race. Though the race did not go as planned, the team pulled off a 7-0 win over all other teams in the MAC White. South’s top runner was Sarah Koval ’25, finishing in first with an overall time of 20:59.
Grosse Pointe South Cross Country facing new competition
LEADING OFF Jack Wiegand ’24 times up the pitcher before leading off the game. The Blue Devils would go on to score three runs this inning.
Playoff ready, Varsity baseball defeats De La Salle 7-2
South’s no. 3 doubles players Joseph Guthat ’26 and Ashton Zimmerman ’25 are some of the only upperclassmen currently on the team. Guthat says that they are focusing on matches in their region and division. They lost to North 1-6 and 4-6 with a major comeback in the second set. “It’s been a lot of fun and I’ve definitely made improvements,” Guthat said. “We had a rough start at first. Then, we started to play better, but we just couldn’t pull through."
Boys’ varsity tennis takes on North
Devils in the details- September 23
Devils in the details- September 23
Parents become their kids for Back to School Night
Griffin Szatkiewski ’25 looks on as South inches closer to the end zone.
Blue Devils overpower Romeo Bulldogs on home turf
Team Unity: Members of the girls varsity softball team gather in a huddle with their coach during a strategic moment in the outfield, showcasing determination and camaraderie.
A close game against Flushing results in Lady Blue Devil’s Victory
Devils in the details- September 23
Devils in the details- September 23
Devils in the details week of May 7th
Devils in the details week of May 7th
Tower talking stage
Tower talking stage
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 2
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 2
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 1
Tower Talk show Week April 5th episode 1
South’s no. 3 doubles players Joseph Guthat ’26 and Ashton Zimmerman ’25 are some of the only upperclassmen currently on the team. Guthat says that they are focusing on matches in their region and division. They lost to North 1-6 and 4-6 with a major comeback in the second set. “It’s been a lot of fun and I’ve definitely made improvements,” Guthat said. “We had a rough start at first. Then, we started to play better, but we just couldn’t pull through."
Boys’ varsity tennis takes on North
Parents become their kids for Back to School Night
Griffin Szatkiewski ’25 looks on as South inches closer to the end zone.
Blue Devils overpower Romeo Bulldogs on home turf
Team Unity: Members of the girls varsity softball team gather in a huddle with their coach during a strategic moment in the outfield, showcasing determination and camaraderie.
A close game against Flushing results in Lady Blue Devil’s Victory
Grosse Pointe North’s dugout right before the game. Players are out on the field warming up and ready to play.
A Rivalry Defeated
The Tower Class of 2023
The Tower Class of 2023
The Tower Class of 2022
The Tower Class of 2022
Tales from quarantine
Tales from quarantine
MAC basketball semifinal recap: Blue Devils take on Roseville
Dogs, pancakes, horses and more: Wellness week destresses post midterms

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Balancing safety and comfort

Balancing safety and comfort

Sofia Wortman '26, Staff Writer
October 20, 2024
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