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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

Illustrator: Mikey Alam

The Real History of Thanksgiving

Erika Hartman, In-Depth Writer November 30, 2023

Each year, on the fourth Thursday of November, Americans of all races, religions and ethnicities come together for a day of gratitude and celebration. Plates of mac and cheese, turkey and samosas are passed...

Caption: Pictured here are the Glenbard South Superfans  Harper Bryan, Angjelos Salca, Lorenza Simbulan-Foster, Rayna Davis, Jake Bailey and Victoria Behling. Taken by: Mrs.Cooper, Provided Via: @gbssuperfansofficial Instagram account

Meet this School Year’s GBS Super Fans

Max Jones, Sports Writer November 30, 2023

Athletes, be honest, without fans, sports would not be as exciting and competitive. Glenbard South is no different. But where would our fans be without some superfans? This year, 6 seniors have stepped...

Zach LaVine has already built quite the legacy as a Bulls player. Source: The Chicago Sun-Times

‘Flight 8’ Has Taken Off

Fatimah Shahid, Sports Writer November 30, 2023

Did you know that Zach LaVine, who currently plays for the Chicago Bulls, now holds one of the same records as Michael Jordan? Zach LaVine scored a career-high of 51 points in the game against the Detroit...

South students and staff members anticipate even more success from our girls basketball team. Illustrator: Elise Fey

Aiming High

Sydney David, Sports Writer November 30, 2023

What is a sport that caught people's attention last year? Girls basketball. After having a successful season last year, they are hoping to have an even better season this year. The varsity team is led...

Scott Backovich, the founder of ENVOLVE, presents to student leaders from all four Glenbard schools. Source: Chris Strobel

ENVOLVE Student Leadership Conference

Ella Pope, School News Editor November 29, 2023

     This fall, ENVOLVE, a student leadership program created by Scott Backovich, visited Glenbard South. Through an exciting presentation filled with engaging activities, he taught students from all...

Barbie quickly become a viral sensation after trailers for the film were released in May. Illustrator: Zoe Price

Barbie: A Study in Pink

Annie Boguslavsky, Scoop Writer November 29, 2023

On July 21, Barbie (2023) made its debut, quickly becoming the #1 trending film on all streaming services. With its upbeat music, famous cast and feminist message, the movie currently stands as a cult...

Hozier at the Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago

Unreal Unearth: Journey Through Darkness

Liza Boguslavsky, Scoop Editor November 29, 2023

Born in Bray, Ireland, Hozier began his singing career at 23 with his 2013 debut hit single, “Take Me to Church”, which propelled him into international fame. While he is still widely known for “Take...

The Laufey Experience

The Laufey Experience

Kendall Ullrick, Scoop Writer November 29, 2023

Laufey is a 24 year old Grammy nominated jazz artist who I recently had the opportunity to see in concert. Laufey mainly grew up in Iceland, but is currently based in Los Angeles. Laufey began learning...

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