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

Community Read Coming Soon

Community Read Coming Soon

Habiba Ishtiaq, News Writer August 14, 2017

Another year, another possibility for prosperity. The possibility to come together in times of hardships, in need of help and more struggles one faces. The Glenbard Parent Series has been the way to...

Chicagos deadly cycle

Chicago’s deadly cycle

Yusuf Baggia, News Writer December 14, 2016

As of December 10, 701 homicides have occurred in the city of Chicago since the beginning of 2016. The 700 mark was reached around 6:20 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30, when a 25 year old was shot in the...

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Glenbard South finals before winter break

December 10, 2016

In the 2017 school year, Glenbard South High School first semester finals will be held before winter break. To start, finals week can be one of the most stressful times of the year for high school...

Morton Arboretum Illumination light show

Morton Arboretum Illumination light show

Sarah Nardella, Writer December 10, 2016

Every year the Morton Arboretum puts up lights for the holiday season. This winter wonderland will be available to visit during November 18th until January 2nd. When you enter the Morton Arboretum, you...

Glenbard South, saving hearts one at a time

Glenbard South, saving hearts one at a time

Nicole Dede, Writer December 10, 2016

Glenbard South partnered with Young Hearts for Life to offer a free EKG heart test for anyone who wanted it. The test was done during students’ gym period in the gym on December 1.     An electrocardiogram...

Four-way talk held between Russia, Ukraine

Four-way talk held between Russia, Ukraine

Kajal Patel, Bottom Line Editor December 9, 2016

Germany and France held a four-way talk with Ukraine and Russia to help relieve the conflicts between the two countries. The talks were held in Minsk on Tuesday November 29. "Even if we don't manage to...

Glenbard South plans exciting Holiday Week

Glenbard South plans exciting Holiday Week

Olivia Bachar, News Writer December 8, 2016

Winter is coming and that means snow, hot chocolate and most importantly  holidays. To celebrate, Student Council is hosting Holiday Week 12/12 - 12/16. First off, Monday will be Lazy Pajama Day....

Christkindlmarket Chicago

Christkindlmarket Chicago

Valerie Glazier, Writer December 8, 2016

Inspired from a German Christkindlmarket in Nuremberg, Chicago hopes to bring European tradition to life. The first festival started in 1996 and has recurred every year from November 18- December 24 in...

Fired up at Weber Grill

Fired up at Weber Grill

Jessica Arnold, Editor-In-Chief December 7, 2016

Finding a good restaurant  that serves barbecue  is not an easy to do.Yet, at Weber Grill, there is no shortage. The service is timely, the atmosphere is exquisite and the food is delicious. As expected...

The Ohio State University tastes tragedy

The Ohio State University tastes tragedy

Yusuf Baggia, News Writer November 29, 2016

At 9:52 a.m. on Monday, November 28, Abdul Razak Ali Artan rammed his car into a group of students near Watts Hall of Ohio State University. After crashing his car, Artan chased students with a large knife...

Does BLM Have It Wrong?

Does BLM Have It Wrong?

Andrew Kotecki, Lenses Writer November 15, 2016

The Black Lives Matter movement has been receiving a lot of press as of late. While its original purpose was to protest police brutality and support the African-American community, the US public is still...

Are We Accepting Too Few Refugees?

Are We Accepting Too Few Refugees?

Hadiya Afzal, Lenses Editor November 15, 2016

On August 29th, the White House released an official statement that the United States had fulfilled its refugee quota of 10,000 before the end of the current fiscal year, which ended on September 30....

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