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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

The mutual hatred between humans and geese

Charlotte Edwards, In-Depth Writer October 2, 2025

Humans and geese have one of the most unusual and enticing rivalries in nature. While many animals live in harmony with people, geese and humans seem to have a mutual dislike that often turns into confrontations....

How scent triggers memories

Hannah Coppolino, In-Depth Writer October 2, 2025

Have you ever walked into an unfamiliar place and felt distinct memories rush back to you? The smell of a certain soap, the scent of a floral perfume or the fragrance that lingers in a room. You are not...

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Free time: Is it a waste?

Audra Loney, In-Depth Writer October 2, 2025

Tick. Tock. The clock is ticking… More than once, I catch myself glancing at a clock or my watch, only to be astonished by the time staring back. I look again, trying to understand. How can...

How does stress affect academic performance?

Emily Bertini, In-Depth Writer October 2, 2025

From the moment we enter high school, we are told our grades will determine our future prosperity. While this statement is supposed to motivate high schoolers to do their best and meet great academic standards,...

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Artificial Intelligence in the classroom

Sophie Sweeney, In-Depth Writer May 4, 2025

In February 2022, Roberto Mata filed a complaint against the airline Avianca due to an alleged knee injury caused by a passing serving cart. The airline submitted a motion to dismiss, causing Mata’s...

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Social Media’s Detrimental Effect on Attention Spans

Emma Cernauske, In-Depth Writer May 4, 2025

   Most Americans consume about seven hours of screen time per day, meaning that people are spending seven out of twenty four hours each day on their screens, and, assuming they sleep for around eight...

The National Library of Medicine ties together "memory, music, and emotion." (Illustrator: Zoe Price)

The healing power of music: Why we relate to music

Charlotte Edwards, In-Depth Writer March 31, 2025

Music is more than just a variety of beats and lyrics; it represents emotions, a mirror reflecting our thoughts, and sometimes, the thing that truly understands us when no one else does. Whether through...

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Why do we procrastinate?

Sophie Sweeney, In-Depth Writer March 10, 2025

It is Tuesday night. My Newspaper article, which I volunteered to write two weeks ago, is due tomorrow, and I have yet to write more than a few sentences. Despite having ample time, I have waited until...

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Norovirus outbreaks in the U.S.

Emma Cernauske, In-Depth Writer February 12, 2025

Washing your hands has been a significant step of daily life since the 1800s, but now, it has become as imperative as ever. The sickening Norovirus germs have been reported at a substantial degree, proving...

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Raging Wildfires In California

Charlotte Edwards, In-Depth Writer February 12, 2025

California is currently held captive by devastating wildfires, destroying houses, historic landmarks and places of work. The dry climate and strong winds make California more vulnerable to extreme fire...

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The Unexpected Origin of Valentine’s Day

Hannah Coppolino, In-Depth Writer February 12, 2025

Although Valentine's Day is one of the most celebrated holidays in the world, many still do not know the true meaning and origin behind it. What we often perceive as a day of love and excessive spending...

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

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, the majority of people vote in person and we have to wait...

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