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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

The Independent

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(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
Why Greek Mythology is Still Relevant
Erika Hartman, In Depth Writer • April 6, 2024
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
Source: Unsplash
In-Depth
The history behind Halloween
Emma Cernauske, In-Depth Writer • October 27, 2024

There is one spooky event that represents every October: Halloween. Almost everyone spends their Autumns obsessing over the most thrilling holiday....

Glenbard South football plays their 2024 homecoming game. Source: Keith Lavin
The history of homecoming
September 30, 2024
Source: Asma Irfanullah
Cellphones in the classroom
September 30, 2024
Juggling careers and motherhood: A day in the life of an athletic trainer
Juggling careers and motherhood: A day in the life of an athletic trainer
Robert Gates Jr., Feature Writer • October 25, 2024

For Jessica Erwin, balancing her career as an athletic trainer and motherhood is no easy feat. Even still, she manages to find a rhythm that...

Artist: Asma Irfanullah
The perfect “boo basket”
Amelia Bartoli, Scoop Writer • October 25, 2024

The TikTok craze of the season, “boo baskets.” “Boo baskets” are almost like Easter baskets, but during the autumn/Halloween season....

“Practical Magic” movie cover. Source: Practical Magic (1998) - IMDb
“Practical Magic”: An underrated fall movie
Sofia Arriaga, Scoop Writer • October 25, 2024

“Hocus Pocus”, “It’s the Great Pumpkin” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” are all classic fall must watches. These films create...

Goodreads - cover of Past Present Future
A review of “Past Present Future”
Maddy Govertsen, Scoop Writer • October 25, 2024

On June 4, 2024, “Past Present Future” by Rachel Lynn Solomon was published. As the sequel to “Today Tonight Tomorrow”, the book follows...

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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...

South’s girls flag football team holding up a “W” after winning against Fenton 38-0. (Source: gbs_flag_football on Instagram)
Go for the flag
Sydney David, Sports Writer • October 25, 2024

 How come there are so many sports in the world, but high schools only have a select few? Sports in high school are mostly limited to gender,...

Image of ‘Jeu de Paume’, An activity that developed into tennis. Source: “RaquetRivalry"
The history and significance of tennis
Samantha Sadorf, Sports Writer • October 25, 2024

 The infamous sport of tennis, which is played and watched by millions worldwide, has a heavily debated history. Many claim that it was invented...

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Essay Season
Essay Season
Amelia Buhle, Illustrator • September 30, 2024

Caitlin Clark’s name to fame
The history behind Halloween

The history behind Halloween

October 27, 2024

Why we find comfort in true crime documentaries

Why we find comfort in true crime documentaries

October 27, 2024

“Where the Wild Things Are,” a captivating Glenbard South Production

“Where the Wild Things Are,” a captivating Glenbard South Production

October 27, 2024

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