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An advertisement for the event, posted on the Creative Writing Club’s Instagram account. (Source: gbs_write on Instagram)
Creative Writing Club to stage Open Mic Night
BEU in front of DuSable Black History Museum. Source: Dr. Caicina Jones
Black History Month at Glenbard South High School
Singing Valentines performing in classes. Source: Ms. Elizabeth Hutchinson
The history of South’s most lovely tradition
Glenbard South students had a blast at Theatre Fest. Source: Illinois Theatre Fest Instagram
Glenbard South attends 49th annual Theatre Fest
Get to know the students selected for IHSTF All-State production
Felicity Abbott at Glenbard South 2023 Graduation. (Source:https://www.shawlocal.com/gallery/2023/05/21/photos-2023-glenbard-south-graduation-ceremony/)
Rewording Glenbard South Graduation Ceremonies
Billie Eilish snubbed at Grammys
Billie Eilish snubbed at Grammys
Source: https://trainingmag.com/should-us-companies-adopt-a-four-day-work-week/
Should the U.S. adopt a four-day workweek?
From Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/close-up-photo-of-vegetable-salad--ftWfohtjNw
Is being vegan or vegetarian sustainable?
Should students take AP or Dual Credit classes?
Should students take AP or Dual Credit classes?
Source: Unsplash
Artificial Intelligence in the classroom
Source: Unsplash
Social Media’s Detrimental Effect on Attention Spans
The National Library of Medicine ties together "memory, music, and emotion." (Illustrator: Zoe Price)
The healing power of music: Why we relate to music
Source: Unsplash
Why do we procrastinate?
Source: Unsplash
Norovirus outbreaks in the U.S.
AP English Literature and Composition: the underdog of Glenbard South
South's student-led production stirs up wild success
South’s student-led production stirs up wild success
Life beyond Glenbard South for security guard Joe Conforti
Life beyond Glenbard South for security guard Joe Conforti
Juggling careers and motherhood: A day in the life of an athletic trainer
Juggling careers and motherhood: A day in the life of an athletic trainer
Pak posing after her final performance of The Nutcracker as The Sugarplum Fairy in her last year at West Suburban Ballet. (Source: Evelyn Pak)
Evelyn Pak: On the Path From Prodigy to Prima
Source: Fashion Magazine
Y2K fashion is making a comeback
Teen Vogue
Most memorable minutes from the 2025 Grammys
IMDB - Rachel Zegler as Snow White
“Snow White” receives more criticism than is due
What makes a movie musical great?
The “Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)” album cover.
Sabrina Carpenter’s “sweet” surprise
A few of my favorite things
A few of my favorite things
Wintertime film favorites
Wintertime film favorites
Essay Season
Essay Season
A photo of the author.
July 8th
Strange Hatchling (Part Two)
Strange Hatchling (Part Two)
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
A College of DuPage police officer monitors the intersection of College Road and Prairie Drive.

Crossing the Line: Is the College of DuPage Police Department doing its job?

Greg Kozlick, Sports & Social Media Editor • February 2, 2018

In an effort to keep college campuses safe and secure, a vast majority of universities in the United States have managed their own police departments. In fact, The Atlantic reported that over 92% of public...

Honors Orchestra sends Christmas Cheer to Seniors

Honors Orchestra sends Christmas Cheer to Seniors

Ashwin John • February 1, 2018

Ashwin John led students from the Honors Orchestra and helped spread the Christmas cheer this season by performing at Senior Assisted Living Homes during the winter! Tenants from Arden Courts and Atria...

Dancing into competition season

Karaline Solomon, Journalism Student • February 1, 2018

The Glenbard South dance team, coached by Lisa Roy, started its season on October 23. The dance team has been in the 2A division and had its first competition at Andrew High School in Tinley...

Wrestling in a tough spot

Wrestling in a tough spot

Evan Kollias, Journalism Student • February 1, 2018

  Wrestling at Glenbard South High School has not been at its best this season. With the smallest wrestling team the school has ever seen, expectations have been low. With only three wrestlers returning...

Running into State

Kat Acabal, Journalism Student • February 1, 2018

  How often do you hear your schoolmates talk about wanting to join an extracurricular, “but I don’t know”?    Glenbard South’s varsity sprinter and now varsity cross country junior...

The start of the swim season

Xander Lily, Journalism Student • February 1, 2018

    Tryouts for the Glenbard South’s boys swimming started Monday, November 20th.   “I'm pretty excited for the start of the new season on the 20th,” said swim captain Colin Janis. However,...

Wade Hardtke: The heart of Glenbard South basketball

Wade Hardtke: The heart of Glenbard South basketball

Nick Kinzel, Journalism Student • February 1, 2018

In what will be his eleventh season of coaching boys varsity basketball at Glenbard South High School, coach Wade Hardtke hopes this season will be a good one. With only three seniors on his varsity squad,...

It's not all about winning

It’s not all about winning

Bridget Baehl, Journalism Student • February 1, 2018

  The Glenbard South Special Olympic basketball team has been off to a strong start with a 4-4 record. The team has been hoping to improve its record to help the team qualify for state.    Head...

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