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Andrew Tate, 38, interviewed by the press following the Romanian court’s decision to place him under house arrest.
Andrew Tate’s legal battle trudges on
Donald Trump takes the oath of office to become the 47th president of the United States. He became the first president since Grover Cleveland in 1893 to serve nonconsecutive terms.
Checking Trump’s day-one promises
Students at the library get distracted by their phones which keep them from studying.
Ending endless scrolling
The GPPSS School Board pictured during the January 7, 2024 meeting. This was the final meeting before the newly elected board took their positions.
New board members are sworn in, while feeling loss of critical administrator
NATIONAL The United States Capitol pictured this past summer, where the the House of Representatives passed the ban on transgender athletes participating in female and male sports.
House passes ban on trans women in sports
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
Mrs. Pierce teaching her U.S. History class about historical events in the past century.
Breaking news in the classroom
Present or prep
Present or prep
Four-legged helpers
Four-legged helpers
Class ranks contraversy
Class ranks contraversy
Students resort to AI for inspiration rather than their own ideas.
Students vs. Robots
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
Photo Credit: Amazon
Beyond the pages
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
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
Historical award show’s viewing declined by 2% in 2025
Historical award show’s viewing declined by 2% in 2025
The price of passion
The price of passion
The age of biopics
The age of biopics
Snow days are worthy of protection
Snow days are worthy of protection
Daunting decisions
Daunting decisions
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
Prediction and previews for NCAAF Championship
Prediction and previews for NCAAF Championship
Image courtesy of the NFL.
The Road to Superbowl LIX
The unified basketball team all gets together for a team picture before they win their game. Photo courtesy of Evelyn Smith '25.
Basketball unifies South
The South weight room— minutes away from being crowded with 3 different sports teams.
Crammed and Jammed
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
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
The infamous Santa in Grosse Pointe’s red sleigh being pulled in the parade.
Coming together for the holidays
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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Sports favoritism at South

Sports favoritism at South

Charlotte Parent '21, Copy Editor
October 21, 2018
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