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

The More the Merrier

The More the Merrier

Luis Irizarry-Ramirez, School News Writer March 3, 2022

This year was a trial period for the BEU contest. “I was trying to follow the model of the student council's door decorating door decorating contest in December, but we had much different results,”...

Scholastic Bowlers

Maya Page, School Mews Editor March 3, 2022

On January 29th after a season spanning 5 months, the Glenbard South Scholastic Bowl team became the school’s newest Upstate 8 conference champions.       Throughout this past season, the team...

Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes

Arya Nade, School News Writer March 3, 2022

Biography Breaking shackles and battling racism. One of the earliest innovators of the literary art form called jazz poetry, Hughes is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. Hughes was born...

Creative Writing Club Field Trip

Creative Writing Club Field Trip

Matilda McLaren, School News Writer March 3, 2022

At Glenbard South, creativity is fostered through enriching extracurricular activities that encourage students to integrate academics with the fun of artistic pursuits. Creative Writing Club, sponsored...

Black History Month Door Decorating Contest

Black History Month Door Decorating Contest

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Writer March 3, 2022

To celebrate the achievements of African Americans and acknowledge the role they have played in our history that has been often looked over, this Black History Month, Glenbard South’s Black Excellence...

Unsung Heroes

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer March 3, 2022

Last year, Glenbard South’s BEU created an art contest to celebrate Black History Month. This new annual contest was created by Mrs. Harper, the Black Excellence United (BEU) sponsor, to give students...

Chipotle Clash of Champions Game Recap

Chipotle Clash of Champions Game Recap

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief February 7, 2022

    The top-ranked Glenbard West Hilltoppers boys varsity basketball team has been the talk of our town this season. With an unprecedented, undefeated record and multiple senior players committed to...

Dual Credit: Is It a Good Fit for You?

Dual Credit: Is It a Good Fit for You?

Maya Page, School News Editor January 31, 2022

Next academic year, a new English course called Dual Credit will be taught at Glenbard South. The course is open to any senior student, particularly those  interested in taking a college level course...

French Flower Fundraiser

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer January 31, 2022

February 14th has long been a day to give gifts to those you love and care for. This Valentine’s Day, the French Club will provide a way to make a special gesture. They will be selling roses (for three...

Small Acts from Glenbard Staff

Small Acts from Glenbard Staff

Luis Irizarry-Ramirez, School News Writer January 31, 2022

Elizabeth Warren, a United States senator for Massachusetts, expressed that college students today are drowning in debt, hurting our economy. According to studentloanhero.com, more than 69% of college...

Check-Mate!

Check-Mate!

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Writer January 31, 2022

Chess team is one of the many activities offered at South and is currently in the depths of its season. Several students offered their perspectives on the team. Hannah Poore, senior, says that she is drawn...

Muslim Student Association Club

Muslim Student Association Club

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief December 14, 2021

If you are a Muslim student, or a student interested in learning about different religions, MSA is the perfect club for you!  Muslim Students Association is a club centered around bringing together...

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