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South’s French department celebrates National French Week
The build and paint crew hard at work. Source: @gbstheater on Instagram
“Where the Wild Things Are,” a captivating Glenbard South Production
The New Teachers of Glenbard South
Source: Glenbard South Website https://www.glenbardsouthhs.org/bell-schedules/
New year, new schedule
Source: GPS Parent Series
Michelle Zauner to Make Appearance on GPS Panel
(Source: https://www.statepress.com/article/2021/02/spopinion-schools-need-to-drop-standardized-testing)
The reality of standardized testing
(Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pickleball_Players.jpg)
The rise of pickleball: America’s fastest growing sport
Why Greek Mythology is Still Relevant
Illustrator: Elise Fey
The Beauty of Cringy Christmas Hallmark Movies
The true usefulness of AP classes is of popular debate for Glenbard South students. Source: College Board
The Efficacy of AP Courses
Source: Unsplash
The history behind Halloween
Source: Elise Fey
Why we find comfort in true crime documentaries
Glenbard South football plays their 2024 homecoming game. Source: Keith Lavin
The history of homecoming
Source: Zoe Price
Nostalgia: What is it and where does it stem from?
Source: Asma Irfanullah
Cellphones in the classroom
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
Beloved Social Studies Teacher Ms. Jeanette Purdy Retires
Ms. Skizas Receives a Harmonious Welcome Back
Aniyah Nelson: How She Goes Above and Beyond
Artist: Asma Irfanullah
The perfect “boo basket”
“Practical Magic” movie cover. Source: Practical Magic (1998) - IMDb
“Practical Magic”: An underrated fall movie
Goodreads - cover of Past Present Future
A review of “Past Present Future”
“Short N’ Sweet” proving actually to be long n’ spicy
“Stick Season, Live From Fenway”: A musical masterpiece
“Stick Season, Live From Fenway”: A musical masterpiece
Essay Season
Essay Season
A photo of the author.
July 8th
Strange Hatchling (Part Two)
Strange Hatchling (Part Two)
Strange Hatchling (Part One)
Strange Hatchling (Part One)
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The Independent
The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The Independent
Lizzie Pekkarinen

Lizzie Pekkarinen, School News Editor

My name is Lizzie Pekkarinen and I am a junior and a writer for School News. Outside of Newspaper I am involved with Best Buddies, Robotics, Math Team, Theater, and French Club. In my free time you can find me drawing, or reading.

 

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South’s French department celebrates National French Week

Lizzie Pekkarinen, School News Editor
November 11, 2024
Source: Glenbard South Website https://www.glenbardsouthhs.org/bell-schedules/

New year, new schedule

Lizzie Pekkarinen
September 29, 2024
Portrait of Ms. Kelli Lawrence. Photo credit: Ms. Jennifer Heim

The Glenbard South Theater Department Says Farewell to Ms. Lawrence

Lizzie Pekkarinen, School News Editor
May 3, 2024
AP Seminar allows students to develop their reading, writing, public speaking, and analytical skills. Source: Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash

Spotlight On AP Seminar

Lizzie Pekkarinen, Editor
April 6, 2024
Source: Photo by Clarisse Meyer on Unsplash

AP Announces New African American Studies Course

Lizzie Pekkarinen, Editor
March 4, 2024
DHS members at Theater Fest.

GBS Attends Theater Fest

Lizzie Pekkarinen, Editor
February 8, 2024
GBS Speech Team poses for a photo after their successful speech tournament.

Glenbard South Speech Members ‘Speak Now’ During Their Home Tournament

Lizzie Pekkarinen, Section Editor
January 8, 2024
The Creative Writing Club shows off their Lit Mag.

The Creative Writing Club at Glenbard South

Lizzie Pekkarinen, Editor
October 25, 2023
Lizzie Steele working on set platforms. Photo credit: Lizzie Steele

The Lovely Lizzie Steele

Lizzie Pekkarinen, School News Writer
May 15, 2023
BEU Art Contest: Trailblazers and Trendsetters

BEU Art Contest: Trailblazers and Trendsetters

Lizzie Pekkarinen, School News Writer
March 11, 2023
Unaccompanied minors traveled to senior centers. Photo credit: Glenbard South Theater Twitter.

No instruments? No problem! : South’s A Cappella Groups Shine

Lizzie Pekkarinen, School News Writer
February 8, 2023
Andrew Lullo, Breanne Crawford, and Maxine Domecka working on the treehouse and mural.

Behind the curtain of ‘When She Had Wings’

Lizzie Pekkarinen, School News Writer
December 7, 2022
This year’s Scholastic Bowl team. Photo Credit: Dr. Jones

The Raider Scholastic Bowl Team is aBUZZ for their upcoming season!

Lizzie Pekkarinen, School News Writer
October 27, 2022
Gender Equality Club’s first meeting of the year. Photo Credit: Lizzie Pekkarinen

Gender Equality Club

Lizzie Pekkarinen, School News Writer
September 26, 2022
The poster for “Love/Sick” created by Hans Herrera which shows the beauty and the flaws of love.

Behind The Scenes of Love/Sick

Lizzie Pekkarinen, School News Writer
September 9, 2022
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