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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 student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The Independent

Opportunities to get involved

Ellie Hecker, Nation Writer September 18, 2018

If you are a student who wants to get involved in school and join a community, here are a few of the many clubs at Glenbard South: Black Education United Advisor: Carmen Teague Email: [email protected] Club...

Homecoming schedule

Olivia Bachar, News Editor September 17, 2018

This year’s theme is cities. Freshman are Los Angeles, Sophomores are Miami, Juniors are New York, and Seniors are Honolulu.   The dress up days are as follows: Monday- Pajama day Tuesday-...

Spamalot: Behind the Scenes

Olivia Kempfe, Nation Writer September 16, 2018

The fall musical is the event that will kick off the school year’s theater trilogy, consisting of Spamalot, 30 plays in 60 minutes for the winter show, and Figments for the spring show. This musical...

Buy it or bag it?

Buy it or bag it?

Kylie Miskovic, Bottom Line Writer September 15, 2018

Enough sleep, efficient study habits, and good nutrition—these all contribute to success in high school. But here’s the real question; how are schools providing the best, most nutritional lunches to...

Why you really need a nap

Why you really need a nap

Mint Sungvornyothin, Bottom Line Editor September 15, 2018

One study has found that napping at least three times a week for 30 minutes has resulted in a 37% lower death rate. Due to a busy schedule, many overlook the benefits of napping. Although a simple nap...

“Senseless” inconvenience

“Senseless” inconvenience

Mikayla Jacoby, Lenses Writer September 15, 2018

   This summer, Glenbard South caught up on a much-needed renovation of the girl’s locker room. Not only did the school get new lockers and showers, but a new bathroom as well, complete with the new...

Murder Turns Political

Murder Turns Political

Natalia Santis, Lenses Editor/Writer September 15, 2018

      On Tuesday August 21, 2018, the body of a missing woman was found after weeks of searching. Instead of concerning themselves with the large-scale prey on women that our society faces, the public...

Raider restroom renovations

Raider restroom renovations

Jonathan Shlaefke, Lenses Writer September 15, 2018

The words “WHERE EXCELLENCE IS TRADITION” are scribed across the inner walls of the Glenbard South Raider Stadium restrooms. Unfortunately, it requires a lengthy wait to read the high school’s motto....

Should self-driving cars be used regularly?

Should self-driving cars be used regularly?

Reagan Rude, Cutting Edge Writer September 14, 2018

    The idea of an autonomous car, a vehicle that is capable of sensing its environment and navigating without human input, is no longer an idea that solely belongs to science fiction...

Facial Recognition Technology

Facial Recognition Technology

Shayan Malik, Cutting Edge Editor September 14, 2018

“The science of today is the technology of tomorrow,” said Edward Teller. Now, what exactly did Teller mean when he said this? Maybe that our lives are always changing because of the advancements...

Scouting Raiders in Upstate 8

Scouting Raiders in Upstate 8

Ryan Vozza, Sports Editor September 14, 2018

           This year’s fall season marks history for the Raiders at Glenbard South as it will be the school’s debut season in the Upstate 8 Conference. The Raiders just recently left its...

Raiders get running start

Cameron Rodgers, Sports Writer September 14, 2018

The Raiders girls’ cross country team ran remarkably well in the first meet of the season at the Morris Early Bird Invitational, Wednesday, August 22. First up,  junior varsity runners Kylie DeNardo...

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