The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The Independent

The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The Independent

The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The Independent

Illustrator: Elise Fey
The Beauty of Cringy Christmas Hallmark Movies
Ella Pope, School News Editor • January 8, 2024
The true usefulness of AP classes is of popular debate for Glenbard South students.  Source: College Board
The Efficacy of AP Courses
Augusta Leimonas, Opinions Writer • October 26, 2023
Many pet owners would attest to the mental benefits of being around animals. Source: One Green Planet
Are pets good for mental health?
Wardah Fazil, Opinions Writer • September 27, 2023
The introduction of the Glenbard Hour has elicited varied reactions from students. Source: Mrs. Santee
Student Opinions on the New Schedule
Ella Pope, Opinions Writer • April 10, 2023
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School News
Glenbard South Seniors and Some Juniors are Eligible to Vote in the Primaries on March 19th! This is Your Guide To Voting.
Emma Pekkarinen, Editor in Chief • March 18, 2024

Glenbard South seniors, and some juniors, are eligible to vote in the March 19th Illinois primary election. If you turn 18 by or before November...

Aniyah Nelson: How She Goes Above and Beyond
Kaitlyn Urbanowicz, Multimedia Editor • March 3, 2024

SOS: Why SZA Deserved the Grammy for Best Album
SOS: Why SZA Deserved the Grammy for Best Album
Abby Edwards, Scoop Writer • March 5, 2024

SZA rose to the top this year as she became one of the nine most nominated artists in Grammy history. In total, SZA has been nominated twenty...

Season one of “High on the Hog” was released on May 26, 2021 to glowing reviews.
“High on the Hog” Season Two Dishes Up Inspiration
Haley Wong, Editor in Chief • March 3, 2024

Stephen Satterfield begins and ends the second season of his starring role on “High on the Hog” staring out into the depths of the Atlantic...

Their Eyes Were Watching God: Honoring Black History Month
Their Eyes Were Watching God: Honoring Black History Month
Alishbaa Karim, Scoop Writer • March 3, 2024

Written in 1937, Their Eyes Were Watching God encapsulates the story of a Black American woman living in the early 1900’s. Although the protagonist...

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Incredible Black Athletes: A Tribute to Black History Month
Michelle Marecki, Multimedia Creator • March 17, 2024

The True MVP
The True MVP
Sydney David March 3, 2024

     There is one award that only a small number of people get per season, and that is NFL MVP.  Lamar Jackson won his second MVP award in...

Simone Biles in Rio de Janeiro
A Beaming Star
Jillian DeMayo March 3, 2024

Now, do not take this title too seriously, because she is a star everywhere: Not just on the beam, but on the floor, vault, and bar too. This...

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My Existence
Izma Khan February 9, 2024

Exist, persist, resist, insist, Why assume I seek your favor? Your opinions, a fleeting flavor, In a dystopia of wine, you persist, Reality...

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