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

Live Life Well Week 2020

Live Life Well Week 2020

Olivia Bachar, News Editor January 28, 2020

Attention students, Live Live Well Week is coming up! The week will be from February 17th through February 21st. To kick off the week, students are invited to make blankets at Ackerman Sports Center on...

Valentines for Vets

Valentines for Vets

Olivia Bachar, News Editor January 28, 2020

On February 5th, 2019, Glenbard South celebrated Valentine’s Day early with the annual Valentines for Vets. The event was after school in the commons. Students were provided with craft supplies, snacks...

Finals Schedule 2019

Finals Schedule 2019

Fatima Imam, News Writer December 13, 2019

As the first semester comes to an end, finals are coming up fast, and students need to be informed of the change in schedule during finals week. Students will be taking their final exams from Wednesday,...

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa

Olivia Bachar, News Editor December 9, 2019

On December 7, GBS held a very special event; Breakfast with Santa. The event was run by the GBS Choir. The event cost $5 and included McDonald’s pancakes with Starbucks coffee, crafts, music and Santa...

GPS’s Take 5

GPS’s Take 5

Olivia Bachar, News Editor November 21, 2019

For over 25 years, the Glenbard Parent Series, or GPS has been hosting events for students and their parents. These 50 events a year focus on helping parents understand the student experience, the effects...

From defeat to hope for the future

From defeat to hope for the future

Meghan Baehl, Sports writer November 17, 2019

With October 25th’s game being the last of the regular football season, the varsity Raiders (6-3) had no trouble vanquishing West Chicago (1-8). Having had a fairly successful season under their belt,...

Ed Posh Scholarship

Ed Posh Scholarship

Olivia Bachar, News Editor November 15, 2019

Attention Seniors! The local Ed Posh Scholarship has opened its application for this school year. The scholarship is awarded to four students who hold connections to the Village Links, living in Glen Ellyn...

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Facebook Vs Congress

Fatima Imam, News Writer November 14, 2019

  Ever since it was first created, Facebook has grown to be an extensive platform for socializing, communicating and advertising. However, there have been few regulations present to limit anyone from...

Raider rush endzone party

Raider rush endzone party

Olivia Bachar, News Editor September 6, 2019

On Friday, September 13th, Link Crew will be hosting the Raider Rush Endzone Party. The event will be freshmen only and will take place right after school in the field house. The event is a time for freshmen...

Senior Success 2019

Senior Success 2019

Olivia Bachar, News Editor August 25, 2019

During the week of August 26th through August 30th, Seniors will participate in Senior Success Week. This week, the first half of lunches will feature a multitude of information about college. Students...

Back to school 2019

Back to school 2019

Olivia Bachar, News Editor May 29, 2019

The schedule below shows the orientations and first day back schedule for the 2019-2020 school year.

SAT/PSAT 2019

SAT/PSAT 2019

Olivia Bachar, News Editor April 8, 2019

Above is the PSAT/SAT scheduled and here are some last minute study tips. Remember to bring #2 pencils, a calculator, and a school ID. During the test, remain calm and remember to answer all questions,...

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