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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

The entire Glenbard South Choir performs “Fruitcake” at this year's holiday concert. Source: Maggie Falkenberg

“Must Be Made With Fruit”

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer January 8, 2024

The holiday orchestra and choir concert always presents numerous holiday pieces performed by talented student musicians for families, friends and community members alike. Some pieces have become an annual...

Giving Up

Amina Irfanullah November 29, 2023

Sometimes the greatest form of giving up Is believing and supporting Everyone and everything Yet removing the things you deserve most For the happiness of others. Never give yourself up for the sake...

Amelia Buehle, Creative Corner Editor September 18, 2023

Print out this crossword puzzle or stop by the library for one. Complete it by Wednesday, September 20 and turn it in to the library. One lucky winner will win one free Homecoming Dance ticket.

Lebron James goes up for a fade-away jumper to break the all time scoring record in the NBA. Source: Boston.com

Lebron James Breaks the All-Time Scoring Record

Mary Kate Pinkelman, Sports Writer March 13, 2023

Lebron James has added another record to his seemingly never-ending list when he scored his 38,388th career point against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 8th. James made history and broke Kareem...

This year's speech team at the Glenbard West tournament.

Speech Team Sweeps the Season

Kaitlyn Urbanowicz, School News Writer March 11, 2023

Glenbard South’s Speech Team, run by Mrs. Candance Vickers, is an opportunity for students to compete against nearby schools in public speaking events.  This variety of events includes informative...

The girls varsity basketball team huddling at one of their games.

Pack the Place 2023

Courtney Cardamone, Sports Writer February 7, 2023

Although Glenbard South’s winter athletics are well into their seasons, they still have much more to look forward to. One special event, “Pack the Place”, took place on Friday, January 13th, in which...

Jaden Fredrick and Ryan Chung pictured (picture by Caleb Walter)

Boys Cross Country State Meet

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer December 9, 2022

This past weekend, on November 5th, the Glenbard South boys cross country team hit the road for the IHSA State meet taking place in Peoria, Illinois. Harsh overcast the day prior to the meet challenged...

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Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Nomination and the Supreme Court Process

Matilda McLaren, Sports Editor, In-Depth Writer May 1, 2022

On February 25, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the official 116th Associate Justice seat of the United States Supreme Court. On April 7, 2022, a bipartisan collective...

2021-2022 Sports Recap

2021-2022 Sports Recap

Itzel Cruz-Davalos April 29, 2022

As the Glenbard South community approaches the end of the 2021-2022 school year, athletes are currently taking time to reflect on how they performed individually and as a team during their season’s....

Principal Advisory Board Goes Bowling

Principal Advisory Board Goes Bowling

Lily Guetzow April 29, 2022

The Principal Advisory Board was a group created for the purpose of students learning the process of change making within the school, and likewise making changes they would like to see. There are three...

NCAA Championship 2022

NCAA Championship 2022

Sofia Alcala April 29, 2022

Busted brackets, unbelievable upsets, and broken national records marked the 2022 March Madness as one of the most exciting tournaments yet. Around 9 million fans tuned in to watch their favorite college...

Flying Through the Years

Flying Through the Years

Sarah Ledford April 29, 2022

As the class of 2022 counts down the days until graduation, the seniors of the Glenbard South Badminton team are trying to savor their last moments. Even though their years of high school were impacted...

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