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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

Brooklyn Moore Scoring her 1000th Point (Source: Keith Lavin on X)

The 1000th moment

Sydney David, Sports Writer March 7, 2025

Brooklyn Moore is a talented, multi-sport athlete who plays volleyball, basketball and soccer. Moore is not only an exemplary athlete but also talented in the classroom. While being involved with many...

The New Yorker; Giving Thanks to Luka Dončić

The public’s reaction to the unthinkable: The Luka Dončić trade

Samantha Sadorf, Sports Writer March 7, 2025

The basketball world was stunned by the trade of one of the biggest stars in the NBA, Luka Dončić. Throughout his career, Dončić became the star of the Dallas Mavericks and was widely known for his...

Caitlin Clark at her jersey retirement (Photo from Jeffrey Becker with YSports)

To the rafters for twenty-two

Olivia Cernauske, Sports Editor March 7, 2025

As just a 12-year-old in Des Moines, Iowa, Caitlin Clark received her first offer to play basketball at the collegiate level. The sharpshooter attended countless visits at every top basketball school in...

GBS Dance Team: The Climb to State

GBS Dance Team: The Climb to State

Alexandra Yates, Sports Writer March 7, 2025

2025 is the fourth year in a row that the Glenbard South Dance Team has qualified for State. After competing in many local school’s competitions, the Dance team proved their strength in their performance,...

Anne and Liza’s poster on go fund me to help fund their competing for worlds 
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-annie-and-liza-represent-usa-in-italy

Two of a Kind

Jillian DeMayo, Sports Writer March 7, 2025

It is a Saturday afternoon, and your friends have decided to attend the roller rink for a fun group activity. You are struggling to skate, trying to balance upon two sets of four wheels while there is...

The cover of the documentary "Simone Biles Rising" (Source: Rotten Tomatoes)

Simone Biles: On the rise once again

Sydney David, Sports Writer November 30, 2024

    Can someone so extraordinary go through the same challenges as the rest of us? Simone Biles knows all about our everyday struggles. Putting this on display, Netflix’s new documentary,  “Simone...

Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown catches Hail Mary with 25 seconds on the clock. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/10/27/chicago-bears-washington-commanders-week-8/

Bear down or Bears downfall?

Alexandra Yates, Sports Writer November 30, 2024

  From multiple touchdowns to the downfall of the team, the Chicago Bears have experienced one of their worst seasons yet, and it is easy to pinpoint the exact moment it started. The Bears had an optimistic...

Clark going up for a shot for Indiana Fever from Wikipedia

Caitlin Clark’s name to fame

Jillian DeMayo, Sports Writer November 9, 2024

On Jan. 22, 2002, a star was born. This was not just your average pop or rock star, but a basketball phenomenon. Caitlin Clark was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. Like many other stars, Caitlin’s...

South’s girls flag football team holding up a “W” after winning against Fenton 38-0. (Source: gbs_flag_football on Instagram)

Go for the flag

Sydney David, Sports Writer October 25, 2024

 How come there are so many sports in the world, but high schools only have a select few? Sports in high school are mostly limited to gender, so why does each sport not have a girls' and boys' team to...

Image of ‘Jeu de Paume’, An activity that developed into tennis. Source: “RaquetRivalry"

The history and significance of tennis

Samantha Sadorf, Sports Writer October 25, 2024

 The infamous sport of tennis, which is played and watched by millions worldwide, has a heavily debated history. Many claim that it was invented in Egypt based on the etymology of its name. Meanwhile,...

Huskie players rush off the field to celebrate the victory (Source: USA Today)

Historic Huskie win over the Fighting Irish

Olivia Cernauske, Sports Editor October 25, 2024

 11 national championships, the most players drafted into the NFL out of any school in the country, 874 Associated Press poll appearances, an array of team trophies and the fourth highest winning percentage...

Snapshot of DWTS cover courtesy of TV Insider

Take 33

Jillian DeMayo, Sports Writer October 3, 2024

This time of year is very special,  it is everyone’s favorite time of the year since Dancing With The Stars is back on live television. Dancing With The Stars is a competition in which two people are...

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