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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
The cursive alphabet in lowercase and uppercase, showing off the timeless art of calligraphy (Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Looped_cursive_alphabet.jpg)
Should cursive still be taught in schools?
(Source: https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/a44938231/starbucks-fall-drinks-2023-nutrition/)
Are Starbucks fall drinks worth the hype?
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Are energy drinks as harmless as they seem to be for Glenbard South students?
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
The mutual hatred between humans and geese
How scent triggers memories
Source: pexels.com
Free time: Is it a waste?
How does stress affect academic performance?
Source: Unsplash
Artificial Intelligence in the classroom
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
Tate McRae in her hit single’s music video “2 Hands”. Source: Beth Saravo.
What’s next for Tate McRae?
Fall drinks are back at Starbucks. Source: starbucks.com
Autumn is here, and so is Starbucks’ new fall menu
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
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
Emily Bertini

Emily Bertini, In-Depth Writer

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.

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How does stress affect academic performance?

Emily Bertini, In-Depth Writer
October 2, 2025
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