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 introduction of the Glenbard Hour has elicited varied reactions from students. Source: Mrs. Santee

Student Opinions on the New Schedule

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer April 10, 2023

Glenbard South has recently announced a new change in the bell schedule with the addition of a new period two times a week called the Glenbard Hour. This new schedule creates a chance for students to get...

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Is it worth having a high school job?

Aneeqa Meah, Opinions Writer March 12, 2023

The ‘help wanted; sign in front of the fast food restaurant is enticing and it’s hard not to imagine the different things you would be able to buy with the money you would earn.    You...

The Pledge of Allegiance: South students on standing or sitting

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief March 12, 2023

When the Pledge of Allegiance is broadcasted over the intercom during the second period every morning, Glenbard South students have different instinct reactions.  Some bound up out of their seats,...

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Reimaging Suburban Lawns with the Power of Sustainability

Emily Puchalski, Opinions Editor February 6, 2023

The modern suburban grass lawn began as a symbol of upper-class British wealth but has since become a recognizable mark of middle-class America. These manicured lawns already cover more than 2% of the...

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Does the Media Glorify Serial Killers?

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer February 6, 2023

The Netflix series, Dahmer-Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story first premiered on September 21, 2022, telling the story of infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.    Within a month of premiering,...

How traveling impacts your life

Wardah Fazil, Opinions Writer February 6, 2023

A French born American diarist, Anais Nin said, “We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.” Traveling is a way to see all the beauty in this world, whether it be...

Z-Library banning causes a frenzy among readers

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief December 14, 2022

Z-Library, a popular book pirating site, was recently shut down, sending book lovers into hysteria. The shutdown occurred after the reading community on the social media app TikTok, nicknamed Book-Tok,...

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How Important is the Thanksgiving Turkey?

Claire Gelber, Opinions Writer December 7, 2022

The Thanksgiving Turkey is an American tradition that has deeply rooted ties to American culture and values. Turkeys are often the centerpieces at family gatherings during this holiday season and are an...

Accepting Mediocrity over Striving for Perfection

Accepting Mediocrity over Striving for Perfection

Mary Kate Pinkelman, Sports Writer December 7, 2022

Nobody is perfect. It is okay to make mistakes. Just do your best. These phrases are heard everywhere throughout life. Whether it’s for a kindergartener who did not read the sentence correctly or a high...

Do students feel safer with the new security measures?

Aneeqa Meah, Opinions Writer December 7, 2022

It’s always in a school’s agenda to ensure the safety of the students and staff at all times. As of this school year, Glenbard South has enacted a few new security protocols to better protect the students....

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Homecoming 2022: Inside or Outside?

Ava Benes, Opinions Writer October 28, 2022

This year, the annual Glenbard South homecoming dance was held in the traditional way, inside the field house. Although this is how it was conducted similar to past years with one glaring exception, last...

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Idolizing Celebrities Is Extremely Harmful

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer October 28, 2022

With the current ability to have constant access to see what celebrities are doing, more and more people find themselves becoming fans of more people. While being a fan of someone is not necessarily a...

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