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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 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...

Quincy Wilson during a moment of rest at the Olympics. Source: US Weekly

Quincy Wilson: The 16-year-old Olympian

Samantha Sadorf, Sports Writer September 30, 2024

 Imagine going to the world-famous Olympic Games and then going to algebra class the next week. This 16-year-old, Quincy Wilson, managed to do so, and even broke world records for male track and field...

From left to right, three WNBA players are pictured: Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink. Source: ABC

The WNBA season comes to an end

Gabia Judickas, Sports Writer September 29, 2024

As we wrapped up the regular 2024 WNBA season on September 19, eight of the 12 teams had started to prepare for the playoffs, which are set to begin on September 22. According to WNBA Stats, New York’s...

Katie Ledecky swims into history during the 800m Freestyle at the Olympics from AP News

Katie Ledecky: Mile Machine

Alexandra Yates September 29, 2024

Katie Ledecky swims into history during theWhen you think of the nickname, “The Greatest of All Time,” you may think of a few different athletes. You could think about the powerful Simone Biles, the...

Jordan Chiles admiring her bronze medal after competing on floor at the 2024 Paris Olympics from ABC News

The fight over bronze

Sydney David, Sports Writer September 29, 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympics had everybody on their feet wondering who would win gold and if Team USA could secure it. A particular sport that everybody was watching and waiting for was Women’s Gymnastics....

Photo from NCAA.com

Marching into Women’s March Madness

Olivia Cernauske, Sports Writer April 5, 2024

     With all the recent buzz around Women’s NCAA Division 1 basketball players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers, it should come as no surprise that the 2024 Women’s March Madness...

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