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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

Billie Eilish snubbed at Grammys

Billie Eilish snubbed at Grammys

Kessa LaBarre, Opinions Writer March 8, 2025

The Grammys are widely considered to be the most prestigious awards in the music industry. Presented by the Recording Academy, these awards recognize excellence in various categories, including producing,...

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Should the U.S. adopt a four-day workweek?

Yusra Shaikh, Opinions Writer March 8, 2025

For over 100 years, the majority of people in the United States have worked five days each week. This schedule was created when most jobs involved hard, physical labor and when technology was not as advanced...

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Is being vegan or vegetarian sustainable?

Yusra Shaikh, Opinions Writer February 10, 2025

Vegan and vegetarian diets are not only good for the environment but they are also highly sustainable for human health. These diets provide all the nutrients people need, help prevent chronic illnesses...

Should students take AP or Dual Credit classes?

Should students take AP or Dual Credit classes?

Yusra Shaikh, Opinions Writer January 9, 2025

As high school students continue to grow and exceed in their studies, they are often informed about the class choices for the upcoming school year. Many underclassmen tend to be more inexperienced than...

Consumerism takes over Christmas (Illustrated by Elise Fey)

Have holidays fallen to commercialism?

Olivia Weber, Opinions Editor December 1, 2024

Consumerism takes over Christmas (Illustrated by Elise Fey) The holidays are about spending time with loved ones and celebrating the values we hold near and dear to our hearts, right? As the world becomes...

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

In education, timing can be a luxury and a challenge. While it sometimes allows for the completion of assignments, other times it seems as if there is not enough time to finish all of these tasks during...

Do university rankings matter?

December 1, 2024

University rankings are lists published by sources like the U.S. News that order all of the country’s universities based on how valuable the education they provide is. The U.S. News Rankings are one...

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The reality of standardized testing

Olivia Weber, Opinions Editor September 29, 2024

Standardized testing: the age-old enemy of countless students. With colleges and universities seemingly only interested in this one number, it can feel like the course of your future is riding on this...

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The rise of pickleball: America’s fastest growing sport

Augusta Leimonas, Opinions Writer September 29, 2024

In recent years, pickleball has taken over the courts, attracting people of all sorts. What started as a joke in 1965 has now spread all over the world, with 48.3 million players across the US, as stated...

Why Greek Mythology is Still Relevant

Erika Hartman, In Depth Writer April 6, 2024

Take a moment to ponder everything you know about Greek mythology. Maybe you can recall a couple of the Greek gods, such as Zeus, Artemis or Aphrodite, or perhaps you can recite the entirety of Homer’s...

Illustrator: Elise Fey

The Beauty of Cringy Christmas Hallmark Movies

Ella Pope, School News Editor January 8, 2024

Each year, the Hallmark Channel brings in close to one million viewers, the majority of which come from the month of December. Many people are quick to judge Hallmark movies, calling them boring and unoriginal....

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

Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered at over 23,000 high schools. AP classes give students the opportunity to earn college credit, thus saving money (not to mention, AP courses give students a leg...

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