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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
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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
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The Independent
All content by Maggie Falkenberg
Open Mic Night performers pose with club Sponsors Michael Aye and Joshua Hepler.

Mic’d Masterpieces to Pristine Pages

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
April 6, 2024
The 2024 Art Show Poster

The Diverse Artistry of Glenbard

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
February 8, 2024
The entire Glenbard South Choir performs “Fruitcake” at this year's holiday concert. Source: Maggie Falkenberg

“Must Be Made With Fruit”

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
January 8, 2024

First Friendsgiving for the Raiders

Maggie Falkenberg, Social Media Manager
November 27, 2023
Glenbard South’s rented chiller parked at school. Source: Maggie Falkenberg

South’s Air Conditioning Scare

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
September 26, 2023
A Great Night of Art

A Great Night of Art

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
April 11, 2023
Theatre Fest

Theatre Fest

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
February 7, 2023
The creative writers of room 311 reply to the prompt “fall”. Photo Credit: Maggie Falkenberg

The Creative Corner of 311

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
October 27, 2022
French Club Leaders Colin Luangrath, Bryn Showalter, and Kathy Georgieva. Photo Credit: Maggie Falkenberg

Oui Will Rock You

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
September 26, 2022
Band members reviewing basics at Band Camp in August. Photo Credit: Mr. Wallace

Marching Into a New Year of Music

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
September 9, 2022
Unaccompa-Threat Highlights

Unaccompa-Threat Highlights

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
May 2, 2022
Generation Leadership

Generation Leadership

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
March 25, 2022

Unsung Heroes

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
March 3, 2022

French Flower Fundraiser

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
January 31, 2022

La Semaine Francophone

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
November 23, 2021
Fall Choir Concert

Fall Choir Concert

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
October 13, 2021
French Club

French Club

Maggie Falkenberg, School News Writer
September 15, 2021

‘Ratatouille’ cooking competition

Maggie Falkenberg, Nation Writer
April 30, 2021

Math Team

Maggie Falkenberg, Nation Writer
March 24, 2021

‘Rewind and Revive’

Maggie Falkenburg, Nation Writer
February 21, 2021

New Resource Officer

Maggie Falkenburg, Nation Writer
January 25, 2021

Key Club holiday fundraiser

Maggie Falkenburg, Nation Writer
December 3, 2020

French Club

Maggie Falkenburg, Nation Writer
November 4, 2020
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