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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

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Consumerism takes over Christmas (Illustrated by Elise Fey)
Have holidays fallen to commercialism?
Olivia Weber, Opinions Editor • December 1, 2024
Glenbard South’s schedule for the 2024-2025 school year. (Source: Glenbard South Website)
How should teachers use their block days?
Augusta Leimonas, Opinions Writer • December 1, 2024
Do university rankings matter?
Ayush Shah, Opinions Writer • December 1, 2024
(Source: https://www.statepress.com/article/2021/02/spopinion-schools-need-to-drop-standardized-testing)
The reality of standardized testing
Olivia Weber, Opinions Editor • September 29, 2024
The voter turnout rates of 18-24 year olds compared to other voter groups from 1964 to 2020. (Note: the voter age was lowered from 21 to 18 in 1971.) Source: U.S. Census Bureau
In-Depth
The influence of social media on young voters
Sophie Sweeney, In-Depth Writer • December 2, 2024

The process of voting has not drastically changed throughout the course of our country’s history. We elect a new president every four years,...

Glenbard South football plays their 2024 homecoming game. Source: Keith Lavin
The history of homecoming
September 30, 2024
South's student-led production stirs up wild success
South’s student-led production stirs up wild success
Abigail Anderson December 1, 2024

If I were to crack open a dictionary, flip through the worn pages and slide my finger across the page to the word productive, the picture below...

Artist: Elise Fey
Will Wood: the value of “weird” art
Liza Boguslavsky, Scoop Editor • November 30, 2024

Will Wood announced his tour “Slouching Towards Bethlehem” earlier this year after a two year hiatus from music, exciting long time fans....

Mariah Carey is Defrosting as we speak, ready for the Christmas season to begin! Source: Mariah Carey Defrosting - Know Your Meme
Mariah Carey is defrosting
Sofia Arriaga, Scoop Writer • November 30, 2024

Mariah Carey is an American pop singer, record producer and songwriter well-known for her impressive vocal range and singing style. In the 1990s,...

Source: AP News
Is shopping in person for Black Friday worth it?
Nora Martinez, Scoop Writer • November 30, 2024

With Black Friday just around the corner, people are starting to get into the Christmas shopping mood early. It is the peak season to save money...

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The cover of the documentary "Simone Biles Rising" (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)
Simone Biles: On the rise once again
Sydney David, Sports Writer • November 30, 2024

    Can someone so extraordinary go through the same challenges as the rest of us? Simone Biles knows all about our everyday struggles. Putting...

Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown catches Hail Mary with 25 seconds on the clock. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/10/27/chicago-bears-washington-commanders-week-8/
Bear down or Bears downfall?
Alexandra Yates, Sports Writer • November 30, 2024

  From multiple touchdowns to the downfall of the team, the Chicago Bears have experienced one of their worst seasons yet, and it is easy to...

Clark going up for a shot for Indiana Fever from Wikipedia
Caitlin Clark’s name to fame
Jillian DeMayo, Sports Writer • November 9, 2024

On Jan. 22, 2002, a star was born. This was not just your average pop or rock star, but a basketball phenomenon. Caitlin Clark was born and raised...

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Wintertime film favorites
Wintertime film favorites
Haley Wong December 3, 2024

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