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The Student News Site of Gibson Southern High School

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The Student News Site of Gibson Southern High School

The Southerner
Luke Appman

Luke Appman, Editor-in-Chief

Luke Appman is a senior at Gibson Southern High School. He is a third year writer for “The Southerner” and current editor-in-chief. Appman is captain and goalkeeper of the Titan soccer team and participates in the History Academic Team. He enjoys playing video games, reading and writing in his free time. His favorite book series is The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson, and his favorite song is “Kilby Girl” by The Backseat Lovers.

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The value of 'The Southerner' online, more than a class

The value of ‘The Southerner’ online, more than a class

Luke Appman, Editor-in-Chief
October 2, 2023
Vann Rose does a silly little dance during the lip sync battle.

Mr. Titan treats Titans to totally tubular time

Luke Appman, Editor-in-Chief
May 5, 2023
"The Last of Us" is a zombie apocalypse series on HBO Max.

‘Last of Us’ season 1 review

Luke Appman, Editor-in-Chief
April 6, 2023
Education and ChatGPT, a conundrum

Education and ChatGPT, a conundrum

Luke Appman, Editor-in-Chief
April 5, 2023
After two years of the high school's Grand March being streamed online, parents will once again fill the main gymnasium to see their kids one more time before Prom begins.

Grand March and After-Prom, what does 2023 hold for them?

Luke Appman, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2023
Mounting homework, plans for the future, quizzes, tests and so much more, the demands on students negatively impact their mental health.

A crisis unveiled: mental health in schools

Luke Appman, Editor-in-Chief
January 23, 2023
How to solve the Musk problem

How to solve the Musk problem

Luke Appman, Editor-in-Chief
December 22, 2022
Meet 'The Southerner' Online Staff - TikTok

Meet ‘The Southerner’ Online Staff – TikTok

Camden Anslinger and Luke Appman
December 14, 2022
The problem with 'Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story'

The problem with ‘Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’

Luke Appman, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2022
Dr. Bryan Perry joined the South Gibson School Corporation as its new superintendent at the start of the 2022-2023 school year. He previously served as the assistant superintendent for human resources in the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation.

Perry blessed to be new SGSC superintendent

Luke Appman, Editor-in-Chief
September 19, 2022

Students for Life begins at Gibson Southern with first meeting

Luke Appman, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2022
The epitome of generic 'Star Wars' content: 'The Book of Boba Fett'

The epitome of generic ‘Star Wars’ content: ‘The Book of Boba Fett’

Luke Appman, Copy Editor
March 18, 2022
Falling back into bad habits: censorship in schools and libraries

Falling back into bad habits: censorship in schools and libraries

Luke Appman, Copy Editor
February 14, 2022
"Hawkeye": a disappointing entry in the Marvel Universe

“Hawkeye”: a disappointing entry in the Marvel Universe

Luke Appman, Copy Editor
February 8, 2022
Titan junior Allison Hale proudly shows her scar, a symbol of her strength, and the trials she has overcome.

The woman who passed the test of life: Allison Hale

Luke Appman, Copy Editor
November 10, 2021
Freshman Jacob Scheller has brightened Friday afternoons by telling a joke of the week at the end of the day.

[Photo] Freshman Scheller brings down the house with Friday joke of the week

Claire Wisnoski, Reporter
October 21, 2021
Mark Rohrer moved from teaching math at Southridge to being a guidance counselor at Gibson Southern.

Rohrer steps into new role as guidance counselor

Luke Appman, Copy Editor
October 1, 2021
Seniors Cole Jones and Christian Eichmiller keep their masks on throughout the day, until they're in a room where they can socially distance by six feet or more.

Gibson Southern enforces masks in response to executive order

Luke Appman, Copy Editor
September 7, 2021

Lady Titans softball shutout the Mater Dei Wildcats

Luke Appman, Sports Reporter
April 6, 2021

Young lacrosse team endures struggles

Luke Appman, Sports Reporter
April 5, 2021

Less than ideal scenarios do not stop Lady Titan swimmers

Luke Appman, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2021

How the Mandalorian compares to the newest Star Wars trilogy

Luke Appman, Reporter
December 17, 2020

Ps5 vs. Xbox series x: which is superior?

Luke Appman, Reporter
November 19, 2020

GS swim team changes practice location

Luke Appman, Sports Writer
November 2, 2020
Jake Romerhausen passes the ball to an open midfielder.

Titan soccer has high hopes for postseason

Luke Appman, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2020
Titan running back Owen Bryant breaks free from a tackle.

Titan’s hold off Boonville in football win

Luke Appman, Sports Reporter
September 21, 2020
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