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Caption: Czerchlanski has had a remarkable first year filled with passion and dedication here at Glenbard South. Source: Mrs. Czerchlanski%C2%A0
Mrs. Czerchlanski Brings Heart to Glenbard South
Lizzie Steele working on set platforms. Photo credit: Lizzie Steele
The Lovely Lizzie Steele
Titles ‘Gender Queer’ and ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ to Stay in Circulation in Glenbard Libraries
Drama Honors Society Bids Farewell to the Class of 2023
Senora Giffey smiles in front of a Pablo Picasso painting
South’s Señora Giffey Retires, Leaving a Legacy of Kindness and Strength
The introduction of the Glenbard Hour has elicited varied reactions from students. Source: Mrs. Santee
Student Opinions on the New Schedule
Senior Alizah Hashmi working with me at Osco Pharmacy
Is it worth having a high school job?
The Pledge of Allegiance: South students on standing or sitting
A prairie garden like this offers privacy to homeowners while providing shelter to local wildlife. (Good-Natured Landscapes LLC)
Reimaging Suburban Lawns with the Power of Sustainability
Source: Creative Commons
Does the Media Glorify Serial Killers?
Muslims performing the prayer of Taraweeh which is done after the 5th prayer of the day. Taraweeh is a longer prayer that involves the recitation of passages from the Quran with rakahs (or cycles of movement) ranging from 4-20. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:First_Taraweeh_in_Hagia_Sophia_02.jpg
A Holy Month: Ramadan
A memorial rock placed at the MSU campus. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2023_Michigan_State_University_shooting-5.jpg
Yet Another One: The MSU Tragedy
A visual representation of what hospital administration is demanding of these nurses. Credits: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sudden_Wealth.jpg
NOT SO FAST: Pay Up Doc
Chat GPT Logo Source: Wikimedia Commons
Chat GPT: An Alluring Technological Advance that Could Change the Face of the Internet  
View of the Chicago River dyed green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (Source: Wikimedia Commons.)
How green is the dyeing of the Chicago river?
Caption: Czerchlanski has had a remarkable first year filled with passion and dedication here at Glenbard South. Source: Mrs. Czerchlanski%C2%A0
Mrs. Czerchlanski Brings Heart to Glenbard South
Herrera stands by artwork in the GBS commons hallway. Source: Sana Muneer
The Pledge of Allegiance: Behind the Voice
Senora Giffey smiles in front of a Pablo Picasso painting
South’s Señora Giffey Retires, Leaving a Legacy of Kindness and Strength
Muneer stops for a picture in a bookstore in Boston. (Source: Sana Muneer)
Sana Muneer Takes on Boston
GBX was hosted at Glenbard East in both 2022 and 2023. (Source: sparqs.media)
Mykala Totty and Kaden Cu Represent South’s Musical Prowess at GBX
Bones and All: A Study in Romance
Bones and All: A Study in Romance
My Policeman
My Policeman
Source: IMDB
Abbott Elementary: A Show Full of Heart
Caption: After 50 years Judy Blume’s world renowned novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. is finally making its debut on the big screen. Source: https://www.itsmemargaret.movie/
Judy Blume’s revolutionary novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. now taking the silver screen!
The Menu: Not Your Typical Horror Movie
The Menu: Not Your Typical Horror Movie
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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
Opinions
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
Senior Alizah Hashmi working with me at Osco Pharmacy
Is it worth having a high school job?
Aneeqa Meah, Opinions Writer • March 12, 2023
The Pledge of Allegiance: South students on standing or sitting
Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief • March 12, 2023
A prairie garden like this offers privacy to homeowners while providing shelter to local wildlife. (Good-Natured Landscapes LLC)
Reimaging Suburban Lawns with the Power of Sustainability
Emily Puchalski, Opinions Editor • February 6, 2023
Source: Creative Commons
Does the Media Glorify Serial Killers?
Ella Pope, Opinions Writer • February 6, 2023
Muslims performing the prayer of Taraweeh which is done after the 5th prayer of the day. Taraweeh is a longer prayer that involves the recitation of passages from the Quran with rakahs (or cycles of movement) ranging from 4-20. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:First_Taraweeh_in_Hagia_Sophia_02.jpg
In-Depth
A Holy Month: Ramadan
Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer • April 15, 2023

  As Ramadan began on March 22nd, it is important to take a moment to understand what Ramadan means, what is done in Ramadan and what...

A memorial rock placed at the MSU campus. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2023_Michigan_State_University_shooting-5.jpg
Yet Another One: The MSU Tragedy
April 15, 2023
A visual representation of what hospital administration is demanding of these nurses. Credits: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sudden_Wealth.jpg
NOT SO FAST: Pay Up Doc
April 14, 2023
Chat GPT Logo Source: Wikimedia Commons
Chat GPT: An Alluring Technological Advance that Could Change the Face of the Internet  
April 14, 2023
View of the Chicago River dyed green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (Source: Wikimedia Commons.)
How green is the dyeing of the Chicago river?
April 14, 2023
Features
Caption: Czerchlanski has had a remarkable first year filled with passion and dedication here at Glenbard South. Source: Mrs. Czerchlanski%C2%A0
Mrs. Czerchlanski Brings Heart to Glenbard South
Emma Pekkarinen, School News Writer • May 15, 2023

Although Mrs. Brittany Czerchlanski is new to Glenbard South, she brings with her years of experience and an unending passion for her students.  Her...

The Scoop
Bones and All: A Study in Romance
Bones and All: A Study in Romance
Annie Boguslavsky, Scoop Writer • May 16, 2023

There is something beautiful in unorthodox love stories. While a lot of people can get a kick out of gentle, slow love, the most popular and...

My Policeman
My Policeman
Liza Boguslavsky, Scoop Writer • May 16, 2023

Released in late October of 2022, My Policeman is based on the novel of the same name by Bethan Roberts. The movie follows the story of three...

Source: IMDB
Abbott Elementary: A Show Full of Heart
Emma Pekkarinen, School News Editor • May 15, 2023

A heartwarming comedy, Abbott Elementary is the perfect watch for anyone who wants to experience all the sweet childhood memories of their elementary...

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Sports
Pelé revolutionized the game of soccer through dexterous play and a meaningful sense of sportsmanship.
David Puchalski, Sports Writer • March 13, 2023

As it is Black History Month, it is a great time to remember one of the greatest soccer players of all time, Pelé. Although Pelé experienced...

Serena’s celebration during a match in the 2014 Australia Open(Source: Bradley Kanaris, Getty Images)
The Legacy of Serena Williams
Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer • March 13, 2023

One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Serena Jameka Williams, recently withdrew from the professional world of tennis in September...

Wrestling is a collaborative sport that involves hard work and discipline.
Girls Wrestle Too!
Itzel Cruz-Davalos, Sports Writer • February 7, 2023

When most individuals think about wrestling a variety of different things may come to mind. It might be the cardio workouts, the clean dieting,...

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Stories
Amelia Buehle, Illustrator • November 16, 2022

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