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Delving Into Principal’s Advisory Board
Earth Action Network Fundraiser
Earth Action Network Fundraiser
Unaccompa-Threat Highlights
Unaccompa-Threat Highlights
Creative Writing Club Sets Their Sights on a New Literary Magazine
Creative Writing Club Sets Their Sights on a New Literary Magazine
Glenbard South Art Show
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
Best Summer of 2022 Vacation Spots
Is the World Ready for the Metaverse?
Is the World Ready for the Metaverse?
Does Social Media Normalize Toxic Behaviors?
Does Social Media Normalize Toxic Behaviors?
Does Hollywood do enough with diversity?
Does Hollywood do enough with diversity?
Perks of Being A Polyglot
Perks of Being A Polyglot
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Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Nomination and the Supreme Court Process
The Importance of Intellectual Curiosity
The Importance of Intellectual Curiosity
John Francis: Planetwalker
John Francis: Planetwalker
The Importance of Emotional Boundaries
The Importance of Emotional Boundaries
CRISPR: The real-life ‘Resurrection Stone’?
CRISPR: The real-life ‘Resurrection Stone’?
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The Permanent Effects of Fast Fashion
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‘Bridgerton’ Season Two
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A Gentleman in Moscow- One in a Million
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What’s Written Within the Stars: An Astrology Guide for Beginners
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
Emma Pekkarinen

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Writer

Hi! I’m Emma Pekkarinen and I’m a Sophomore at Glenbard South. In my free time you can find me participating in model United Nations and speech team! I also enjoy reading and baking when I’m at home.

All content by Emma Pekkarinen
Earth Action Network Fundraiser

Earth Action Network Fundraiser

May 2, 2022
Floral Symphony

Floral Symphony

March 25, 2022
Black History Month Door Decorating Contest

Black History Month Door Decorating Contest

March 3, 2022
Check-Mate!

Check-Mate!

January 31, 2022

Much Ado About Nothing: The Student Side

November 23, 2021

Orchestra Concert 

October 18, 2021
Speech Team

Speech Team

September 15, 2021
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