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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
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
Source: https://trainingmag.com/should-us-companies-adopt-a-four-day-work-week/
Should the U.S. adopt a four-day workweek?
From Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/close-up-photo-of-vegetable-salad--ftWfohtjNw
Is being vegan or vegetarian sustainable?
Should students take AP or Dual Credit classes?
Should students take AP or Dual Credit classes?
Source: Unsplash
Artificial Intelligence in the classroom
Source: Unsplash
Social Media’s Detrimental Effect on Attention Spans
The National Library of Medicine ties together "memory, music, and emotion." (Illustrator: Zoe Price)
The healing power of music: Why we relate to music
Source: Unsplash
Why do we procrastinate?
Source: Unsplash
Norovirus outbreaks in the U.S.
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
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
What makes a movie musical great?
The “Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)” album cover.
Sabrina Carpenter’s “sweet” surprise
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
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.

 

All content by Lizzie Pekkarinen
Singing Valentines performing in classes. Source: Ms. Elizabeth Hutchinson

The history of South’s most lovely tradition

Lizzie Pekkarinen, Editor
March 9, 2025
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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