The Tower Pulse
New Apple updates spark excitement from students.
IOS update, do students really want the change?
Surveillance video shooting shows Thompson walking down the street as an armed gunman wielding a suppressed pistol fired three shots to his back.
Three shots heard across the country
The Lady Blue Devils' meetings were pushed up earlier in the year.
Lady Devils head start
Assistant Principal Parravano appointed as South’s interim principal
Assistant Principal Parravano appointed as South’s interim principal
Members of Thrive Youth Council gather for their meeting to share ideas and discuss upcoming projects. (Photo courtesy of Gina Gabel).
New Thrive youth council arising
Assistant Principal Parravano appointed as South’s interim principal
Assistant Principal Parravano appointed as South’s interim principal
The board members pictured during the Dec. 9, 2024 meeting, hearing community members voice their opinion. Left to right; Trustee Ginny Jeup, Trustee Terrance Collins, President Sean Cotton, Superintendent Dr. Andrea Tuttle.
Board voted to review report
(Julia Roeder)
GPPSS election results
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
Class ranks contraversy
Class ranks contraversy
Students resort to AI for inspiration rather than their own ideas.
Students vs. Robots
Pushing towards a degree
Pushing towards a degree
Image courtesy of Andrea Tuttle.
Snow day secrets
How South's college admission process has changed over time
How South’s college admission process has changed over time
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
Mr. Finney relaxing after a long day of excited Art and Design.
Five minutes with art teacher Alexander Finney
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
Image courtesy of IMDb.
Has Gladiator II broken past sequel stigma?
Getting ready for the Grammys: predictions
Getting ready for the Grammys: predictions
From TikTok to the Big Screen
From TikTok to the Big Screen
High Pointe Burger Pointe Jointe opened up on Fisher, a perfect new spot for South students to enjoy lunch.
A smashing new lunch option
The end of an era
The end of an era
High Pointe Burger Pointe Jointe opened up on Fisher, a perfect new spot for South students to enjoy lunch.
A smashing new lunch option
Wendy's Krabby Patty presents an underwhelming result despite the hype.
A Krabby Patty disaster
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
Image courtesy of IMDb.
Has Gladiator II broken past sequel stigma?
Image courtesy of IMDb.
Wonderfully Wicked
Image courtesy of Disney Movies.
Moana 2 makes a splash
Image courtesy of IMDb.
A Christmas story told in August goes as expected
Image courtesy of IMDb.
The woman behind the cooking legacy
Getting ready for the Grammys: predictions
Getting ready for the Grammys: predictions
The end of an era
The end of an era
Photo courtesy of Variety.
Shawn Mendes’ new image
Are people tired of the same Christmas songs?
Are people tired of the same Christmas songs?
Don Toliver's performance delights an eager crowd.
Don Toliver Detroit show rocks the city
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
Lucy's letters
Lucy’s letters
Joshua Sonnenberg '25
Different pathways to success
Fanning and Chalamet featured in the film.
Don’t think twice about Timothee Chalamet’s performance
Josh Sonnenberg '25
The Drastic Impacts of the January 6 Insurrection Four Years Later
Why are Malls Fading?
Why are Malls Fading?
Joshua Sonnenberg '25
Different pathways to success
The right way to be Influenced
The right way to be Influenced
Josh Sonnenberg '25
Upping the price tag on education
Josh Sonnenberg '25
Political discussion in the classroom
Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South
Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South
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
Lucy Tull ’25 (left) and her teammates performing a defensive corner during a tight scoring game. (Photo courtesy of Leon Halip).
The end of a long time played sport
Sports success drives Detroit to a bright future
Sports success drives Detroit to a bright future
The Detroit Red Wings take down the New York Islanders on Nov. 21. The win came in come-from-behind fashion as after being held scoreless for the entire game up to his point, the Red Wings scored two goals in the final five minutes of the game to win 2-1.
Time to act for the Red Wings
"The Thunder" is among the Neighborhood Club team's selections.
Where friendship meets basketball
Michigan football is on the rise
Michigan football is on the rise
Girls’ basketball falls short
Nadeem Haurani ’27, is laser-focused as he races to a 2nd place finish in the home stretch of the 200 Freestyle.
Boys Swim and Dive dominates the competition at the first meet of the season
Creating room for extracurricular activities
Creating room for extracurricular activities
Perfecting practicing
Perfecting practicing
Revolutionizing reading
Revolutionizing reading
Creating room for extracurricular activities
Creating room for extracurricular activities
Perfecting practicing
Perfecting practicing
Revolutionizing reading
Revolutionizing reading
Being led to leadership
Being led to leadership
Less can be more
Less can be more
Girls’ basketball falls short
Nadeem Haurani ’27, is laser-focused as he races to a 2nd place finish in the home stretch of the 200 Freestyle.
Boys Swim and Dive dominates the competition at the first meet of the season
Neil Honablue ’25 gets his hand raised by the referee after winning his match. He would go on to be undefeated during the meet.
Blue Devil wrestlers show grit in quad meet sweep
An overflow of students studying takes over the Blue Devil Learning Center.
Blue Devils Learning Center replaces Afterpoints
Marty Wayman ’28 defends against L’Anse Creuse center, angling the player away from South’s goalie, allowing for another strong breakout for the Blue Devils.
Blue Devils boys hockey dominates over L’Anse Creuse
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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Joshua Sonnenberg '25

Different pathways to success

The Tower Staff
January 10, 2025
Disagreements and distance

Disagreements and distance

The Tower Staff
December 13, 2024
The right way to be Influenced

The right way to be Influenced

The Tower Staff
December 2, 2024
Josh Sonnenberg '25

Upping the price tag on education

The Tower Staff
November 7, 2024
Josh Sonnenberg '25

Political discussion in the classroom

The Tower Staff
October 30, 2024
Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South

Embracing all, how student representation can improve at South

The Tower Staff
October 20, 2024
Redefining success

Redefining success

The Tower Staff
May 15, 2024
Annabella Cecchini '26

Ignition ignorance

The Tower Staff
May 2, 2024
Preparing for the future in the present

Preparing for the future in the present

The Tower Staff
April 18, 2024
Urgency for transparency

Urgency for transparency

The Tower Staff
April 5, 2024
Our lives over politics

Our lives over politics

The Tower Staff
March 14, 2024
Feminism is for everybody

Feminism is for everybody

The Tower Staff,
February 27, 2024
Keeping an open mind and learning

Keeping an open mind and learning

The Tower Staff
February 8, 2024
The simple start to sucess

The simple start to sucess

The Tower Staff
January 9, 2024
The art of learning is something to be learned

The art of learning is something to be learned

The Tower Staff
December 23, 2023
The new American childhood

The new American childhood

The Tower Staff
December 11, 2023
Mmeli Honablue '24

Forming financial habits encourages future success

The Tower Staff
November 27, 2023
Keeping an open mind for the open future

Keeping an open mind for the open future

The Tower Staff
November 7, 2023
The problem with prestige

The problem with prestige

The Tower Staff
October 20, 2023
Permit or restrict?

Permit or restrict?

The Tower Staff
October 7, 2023
Caring for our classrooms

Caring for our classrooms

The Tower Staff
September 19, 2023
Gen Z and the call to action

Gen Z and the call to action

The Tower Staff
April 24, 2023
Invisible disabilities and the spectrum of kindness

Invisible disabilities and the spectrum of kindness

The Tower Staff
March 21, 2023
The long lineage of luck

The long lineage of luck

The Tower Staff
March 3, 2023
Acknowledging black history and achievements all year round

Acknowledging black history and achievements all year round

The Tower Staff
February 28, 2023
Finding a space for all

Finding a space for all

The Tower Staff
January 23, 2023
Not everyone can be a mathematician

Not everyone can be a mathematician

The Tower Staff
December 23, 2022
The ever-evolving cycle of language

The ever-evolving cycle of language

The Tower Staff
November 18, 2022
Discovering the boundary between hate and self-expression

Discovering the boundary between hate and self-expression

The Tower Staff
November 3, 2022
Down the downtrodden path of success

Down the downtrodden path of success

The Tower Staff
October 11, 2022
OFF AND OUT OF SIGHT Anthony DeLuca '25 pretends to go on his phone during class time in order to pose for the Tower.

A fresh, phoneless start in education

The Tower Staff
September 29, 2022
Real activism in a social media storm

Real activism in a social media storm

The Tower Staff
April 8, 2022

Importance of maintaining a healthy relationship

The Tower Staff
March 14, 2022

Leaving behind patterns of racism

The Tower Staff
February 18, 2022

The art of understanding

The Tower Staff
February 7, 2022

Vaping violations: how South is handling the vaping issue

The Tower Staff
January 24, 2022

Fiscal fights, waging war

The Tower Staff
December 13, 2021

Extending a hand of gratitude through the holiday season

The Tower Staff
November 22, 2021
Devils in the Details Episode 4: Week of November 1st, 2021

Devils in the Details Episode 4: Week of November 1st, 2021

The Tower Staff
November 8, 2021

Success is possible through different pathways

The Tower Staff
November 8, 2021
Devils in the Details Episode 3: Week of October 25th, 2021

Devils in the Details Episode 3: Week of October 25th, 2021

The Tower Staff
October 29, 2021

Take care of yourself

The Tower Staff
October 25, 2021

Ignore the expectations

The Tower Staff,
October 8, 2021

False facts and their fatal flaws: Why the COVID-19 vaccine is beneficial

The Tower Staff
September 27, 2021

COVID leads to new beginnings

The Tower Staff
September 20, 2021
Our responsibility against racism

Our responsibility against racism

The Tower Staff
March 11, 2021

Recognizing hard work

The Tower Staff
February 12, 2021
Tower staff says goodbye to beloved adviser

Tower staff says goodbye to beloved adviser

The Tower Staff
June 7, 2016
Cartoon by Jen Toenjes '16

Students should take time to volunteer for Relay for Life, Out of the Darkness this weekend

The Tower Staff
May 11, 2016
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