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 student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The Independent

How to Effectively Study for Final Exams

How to Effectively Study for Final Exams

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief December 14, 2021

    With South’s final exams right around the corner, it is important to study efficiently and effectively in order to perform your best.     Here are multiple tips, tricks, and resources to...

Much Ado About Nothing: The Student Side

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Writer November 23, 2021

True love turns to disdain and back to love in Shakespere’s Much Ado About Nothing! The play follows the stories of Hero, played by Ella Laramore, and Claudio, played by Zach Henry, two characters who...

All About Best Buddies

Maya Page, School News Editor November 23, 2021

The 2021-22 school year marks the 15th year of Glenbard South’s very own chapter of the Best Buddies program. According to the official Best Buddies website, Best Buddies is an international nonprofit...

Mock Trial

Aminah Ghouse, School News Writer November 23, 2021

    Counsel, lay a foundation for Glenbard South’s Mock Trial club! Mock Trial is a debate club where students discuss and argue different points while imitating court procedures. Glenbard South’s...

La Semaine Francophone

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer November 23, 2021

Each year, schools across the country take a week to recognize counties across the globe that speak the French language. While countries such as France and portions of Canada are known as the main French-speaking...

Model UN: The Club for Future Leaders

Maya Page, School News Editor November 23, 2021

Every day, delegates and world leaders discuss and develop solutions to issues faced by the nations they govern. Within the walls of Glenbard South, students who are interested in one day becoming these...

Athletic Training Club

Abigail Hendricksen, School News Writer November 23, 2021

Glenbard South has a variety of different clubs that students can be involved in. One of the amazing club options is the Athletic Training club. While in this club, students will be able to shadow the...

Gratitude Goes a Long Way

Luis Irizarry-Ramirez, Writer November 23, 2021

What does it mean to be grateful? "Being thankful for what you have...and happy with what you have..Respect/Appreciation."  Is one of the answers that the Students and the Staff told the Independent in...

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Behind the curtains of Much Ado About Nothing

Arya Nade, School News Writer November 18, 2021

This fall, the Glenbard South Theater Department is donning a full production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” The play is a William Shakespeare comedy; it is a  story about love, but...

South prepares to say goodbye to beloved teacher Mrs. Helle

South prepares to say goodbye to beloved teacher Mrs. Helle

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief October 19, 2021

Mrs. Lisa Helle, Glenbard South’s longtime health education teacher, is set to retire at the end of this semester.  Helle is a favorite teacher of many and has impacted Glenbard South in many positive...

Pass the Aux: A New Club for Music Lovers

Maya Page, School News Editor October 18, 2021

A new club for music lovers has recently been introduced to Glenbard South. Pass the Aux, led by seniors Bailey Cloutier and David Ankerberg, is an organization that focuses on discovering and exploring...

Future Medical Professionals Club

Future Medical Professionals Club

Sana Muneer, Editor October 18, 2021

Are you interested in pursuing a career in the medical field? Well, look no further.  Joining Glenbard South’s Future Medical Professionals Club is the perfect way to enhance your knowledge of the...

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