Hello, my name is Sophie Sweeney and I am the editor for the In-Depth section of The Independent this year! I love long car rides, watching Gilmore Girls for the thousandth time and listening to my lengthy playlist. At South, I a...

Hi! My name is Maddy Govertsen and I am the Opinions Section Editor. Beyond newspaper, I am Co-Editor in Chief of the yearbook and participate in Key Club, student council, Future Teachers of America, orchestra, and girls tennis....

My name is Sofia Arriaga and I am a sophomore. This year I am the Assistant Editor-in-Chief and Scoop section editor. Apart from The Independent, I participate in student council, Drama Honor Society, Key Club, Future Medical ...

My name is Emily Bertini and I am a sophomore. This year, I am writing for the In-Depth portion of The Independent. At Glenbard South, I am a part of Key Club, Drama Honor Society, Political Science Club, choir and Girls Tennis....

My name is Emily Goodin, I’m a sophomore and I am writing for the In-Depth portion of The Independent. At Glenbard South, I am involved in Key Club, Girls Tennis, Political Science Club, band and orchestra. Outside of schoo...

Hi! My name is Hannah Coppolino and I am a sophomore! I am currently involved in student council, Girls Tennis, as well as being a writer for the In-Depth section. In my free time I love to watch rom-coms, play tennis and hang...

My name is Charlotte Edwards and I’m a sophomore this year! I’m a writer for the In-Depth section. I’m in tennis, band, Future Teachers of America, yearbook club, and I am the class treasurer! I also love listening to music...

Hi! My name is Kessa and I am a senior who enjoys writing and sharing fresh perspectives in the newspaper. I love staying active, helping others, and spending time with my friends. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new ideas...

My name is David Puchalski and I am a senior and a writer for the Opinions section. I participate in soccer, Math Team, Student Council and various other activities. In my free time I enjoy listening to music, working out and...

Hi! My name is Kylie LaBarbera, I am a senior, and I write for the opinions section. I’m involved in Girls Golf, Girls Track, Key Club, Yearbook, and Captains Council. I like to hang out with my friends and go shopping in my...

My name is Augusta Leimonas, I’m a senior, and I write for the Opinions section. I’m involved in tennis, Key club, Psych Club, and Student Council. I enjoy hanging out with my friends in my free time.

My name is Gabby Grasela and I am a sophomore. Apart from writing for the Scoop for the newspaper, I am a member of track and field and Christian Fellowship Club. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to Lana Del Rey, shopping,...

Hi, I’m Lay! I am a sophomore at Glenbard South and I am one of the writers for the Scoop section this year. I love writing my own stories and also enjoy stacking my bookshelves with various novels and listening to music. My...

My name is Dani Irera! I am in the newspaper club, Black Excellence United, Drama Honor Society, student council and flag football! In my free time I like to listen to music and sleep! I’m excited for this year!

Hello! My name is Amelia Bartoli. I am a sophomore and I write primarily for the Scoop! I am the Assistant Director for Treble Threat, sing in Unaccompanied Minors and participate in GBS theatre. I love to listen to music, play...

Hello! I’m Audra Loney and I am a sophomore this year, as well as a contribution to the In-Depth section of The Independent. I am a part of the Cross Country and Track teams and I play my violon in orchestra. I love reading, w...

My name is Nora Martinez, and I am one of The Independent’s section editors! I am a sophomore and, when I’m not editing, you might find me leading the yearbook as the editor in chief, or student council as the vice president...

My name is Olivia Cernauske, I’m a senior and the Editor-in-Chief this year! I play basketball and badminton, and I’m also in student council, best buddies, link crew and DECA! I like hanging out with friends, shopping, and...

My name is Fatimah Shahid. I’m a junior here at South, and I’m one of the writers for the School News Section for the Independent. I’m also a part of Principal Advisory Council, LINK Crew, Key Club, and I manage Girl’s...