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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
Buhle’s submission to ArtConnectEd. (Source: Amelia Buhle)
South students prove brilliant even in darkness during ArtConnectEd Throwdown
Meet some cast and crew members of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”
Students express their appreciation for the Young Hearts for Life association after getting their hearts screened. (Source: YH4L)
Young Hearts for Life and the importance of heart screenings
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Is being vegan or vegetarian sustainable?
Should students take AP or Dual Credit classes?
Should students take AP or Dual Credit classes?
Consumerism takes over Christmas (Illustrated by Elise Fey)
Have holidays fallen to commercialism?
Glenbard South’s schedule for the 2024-2025 school year. (Source: Glenbard South Website)
How should teachers use their block days?
Do university rankings matter?
Source: Unsplash
Norovirus outbreaks in the U.S.
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Raging Wildfires In California
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The Unexpected Origin of Valentine’s Day
The voter turnout rates of 18-24 year olds compared to other voter groups from 1964 to 2020. (Note: the voter age was lowered from 21 to 18 in 1971.) Source: U.S. Census Bureau
The influence of social media on young voters
This aerial photo taken on October 10, 2024 shows the neighborhood of Punta Gorda, Florida flooded. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Hurricane Milton: The impacts and the humanitarian efforts
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
Beloved Social Studies Teacher Ms. Jeanette Purdy Retires
Source: Unsplash - TikTok app on a phone’s home screen
The pros and cons of a TikTok ban
How to commit to your New Year’s resolutions
How to commit to your New Year’s resolutions
Graphic by Elise Fey
From alt-pop to southern gothic: Lana Del Rey’s 10th album is finally on its way
“Nothing Like The Movies:” Not just another book sequel
“Wicked” was released on November 22, 2024. (Source: The Cornell Daily Sun)
“Wicked” takes Broadway magic to new heights
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)
Strange Hatchling (Part One)
Strange Hatchling (Part One)
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
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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Glenbard South students had a blast at Theatre Fest. Source: Illinois Theatre Fest Instagram

Glenbard South attends 49th annual Theatre Fest

Lizzie Pekkarinen, Editor
February 11, 2025

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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