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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

Student Opinions: The Capitol Insurrection

Student Opinions: The Capitol Insurrection

Maya Page, News Writer January 26, 2021

The events that unfolded on January 6th, 2021 remain fresh in many Americans minds. The riot and insurrection at the U.S. Capitol building carried out by supporters of former U.S. President Donald Trump,...

New Resource Officer

Maggie Falkenburg, Nation Writer January 25, 2021

As students return to the hybrid model at Glenbard South, they will see a new face in the building. The school’s new resource officer, Detective Chiesa, is a welcomed addition to the Glenbard community....

Announcements Week 1/25/21

January 25, 2021

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Winter Sports Update

Meghan Baehl, Sports Editor January 25, 2021

The IDPH announced that beginning Monday, January 25th, sports considered low risk will return to practice. Low risk sports at Glenbard South are bowling, badminton, competitive cheer, girl’s gymnastics,...

Georgia Senate Race Decisions- What to Know About the Victors and their Values

Georgia Senate Race Decisions- What to Know About the Victors and their Values

Matilda McLaren, News Writer January 25, 2021

January 6th marked the day when the results of Georgia’s senate elections were cemented in favor of democratic candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. The collaborative rush to Georgian polls all...

Tree-Plenish

Tree-Plenish

Felicity Abbott, News Editor January 25, 2021

In recent years there have been disastrous effects of resource depletion. Glenbard South students Erika Hartman, Cammy Kucaba, and Skylar Fischer have partnered with the Key Club and the Tree-plenish company...

‘The Book of Boba Fett’

‘The Book of Boba Fett’

Zainab Talha, Scoop Editor January 25, 2021

As the last episode of season two of “The Mandalorian” came out on December 18 of 2020, fans were left at peace with a fulfilling ending, but as the post credits scene rolled out, it became clear they...

Mutating Coronavirus – how new COVID strains will affect us

Kathy Georgieva, Bottom Line Writer January 25, 2021

The pandemic is not over yet. Just as cases seemed to be getting under control, recently a new coronavirus variant has been identified in Britain. The CDC has announced that this strain of COVID is likely...

Pictured is the entrance to Glenbard South, where there is a box for students to drop off their saliva samples as they enter the building.

GBS COVID-19 Spit Test Pros and Cons

Emily Puchalski, Lenses Writer January 24, 2021

After a first attempt of returning to hybrid earlier this school year, beginning January 19th, 2021, District 87 will begin its second transition into hybrid learning. Along with numerous other safety...

Interviewing Doctors Who Received the Coronavirus Vaccine

Interviewing Doctors Who Received the Coronavirus Vaccine

Sana Muneer, Lenses Editor January 24, 2021

The COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines have recently been distributed across America. Over 15 million doses have been distributed throughout the U.S. and more than 5.05 million doses have already...

Inaguration Updates

Inaguration Updates

Gabby Jagelaite, Bottom Line Writer January 15, 2021

The date has been set for the presidential inauguration to take place on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. What can the public expect after the terrible series of events which took place just last week?  An...

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