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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

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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 5th 2024 you are eligible to vote in this election. The...

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AP Announces New African American Studies Course

Lizzie Pekkarinen, Editor March 4, 2024

In the spring of 2025, all high schools in the United States will be able to offer AP African American Studies. According to AP Central, this course teaches students history stretching from early African...

Caption: Student Zaria Taylor painting her canvas. Source: Ms. Jamea Harper.

Black Excellence United Club Illustrates Black History Month With A Painting Party

Emma Pekkarinen, Editor in Chief March 4, 2024

On February 15, in room 31, Black Excellence United hosted a painting party for students and staff to commemorate Black History Month. The club brought in a professional artist to teach students and staff...

African American Literature

Ella Pope, School News Editor March 3, 2024

In the fall of 2021, the Glenbard district ran the first semester of its new English elective: African American Literature. The course was designed by Mr. Brian Melton, an English teacher at Glenbard North,...

The 2024 Art Show Poster

The Diverse Artistry of Glenbard

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer February 8, 2024

This year, Glenbard South took its turn hosting the annual District 87 Art Show. Students walked past a multitude of different colors, styles and scenes in the commons hallway, as well as handcrafted pieces...

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AP Literature: A Glimpse into Current Students’ Experiences

Emma Pekkarinen, Editor in Chief February 8, 2024

In room 100, the bell rings and students find their seats. However, this is no ordinary English class - it  is the only section of AP English Literature and Composition at Glenbard South. The class, taught...

DHS members at Theater Fest.

GBS Attends Theater Fest

Lizzie Pekkarinen, Editor February 8, 2024

On January 11th-13th, 14 Drama Honors Society members attended Theater Fest, at Illinois State University.    Theater Fest is one of the largest state-wide theater conventions for high school students...

“My favorite pictures are the ones from our crazy bench! It really captures how much everyone supports each other whether it’s on or off the court.” Said Mizwicki. Source: Allie Mizwicki

The 7:00 Time Slot, A Historic First For The Glenbard South Girls Basketball Team

Emma Pekkarinen, Editor in Chief February 8, 2024

Pack the Place, a night of Raider pride and celebration marked a historic first for the Glenbard South girls’ basketball team. For this year’s Pack the Place, senior Allie Mizwicki advocated for and...

All-State Theater and Music Broadcast

Kaitlyn Urbanowicz, Multimedia Editor February 8, 2024

The entire Glenbard South Choir performs “Fruitcake” at this years holiday concert. Source: Maggie Falkenberg

“Must Be Made With Fruit”

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer January 8, 2024

The holiday orchestra and choir concert always presents numerous holiday pieces performed by talented student musicians for families, friends and community members alike. Some pieces have become an annual...

GBS Speech Team poses for a photo after their successful speech tournament.

Glenbard South Speech Members ‘Speak Now’ During Their Home Tournament

Lizzie Pekkarinen, Section Editor January 8, 2024

On Saturday December 2nd, Glenbard South hosted its home Speech competition. The theme was Celebrities, with of course an emphasis on Taylor Swift, now named Time magazine Person of the Year. “If you’ve...

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