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GPS celebrates 30 years. Source: GPS parent series website
GPS is for you
South students dance during the home coming dance. Source: Dr. Chaloka
Glenbard South’s night of no sleep
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
(Source: Peterson’s Test Prep)
Is college getting too expensive?
Christopher Briney as Conrad, Lola Tung as Belly and Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah. (Source: Prime Video)
The ultimate showdown: Team Jeremiah vs. Team Conrad
Taylor Swift announces new album on fiancé Travis Kelce’s podcast, New Heights.
Taylor Swift’s most controversial album yet
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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From culture to costume, the origins of Halloween
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?
Roberts gives a book talk at Glenbard East.
A familiar face returns home to Glenbard South library
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
“The Art of Loving” album cover. (Source: Pop Music)
Olivia Dean pours out her heart on new album
A photo of Downtown Glen Ellyn (Source: Discover DuPage)
Fun things to do in downtown Glen Ellyn
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
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
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Glenbard South football plays their 2024 homecoming game. Source: Keith Lavin

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