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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
The cursive alphabet in lowercase and uppercase, showing off the timeless art of calligraphy (Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Looped_cursive_alphabet.jpg)
Should cursive still be taught in schools?
(Source: https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/a44938231/starbucks-fall-drinks-2023-nutrition/)
Are Starbucks fall drinks worth the hype?
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Are energy drinks as harmless as they seem to be for Glenbard South students?
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
The mutual hatred between humans and geese
How scent triggers memories
Source: pexels.com
Free time: Is it a waste?
How does stress affect academic performance?
Source: Unsplash
Artificial Intelligence in the classroom
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
Tate McRae in her hit single’s music video “2 Hands”. Source: Beth Saravo.
What’s next for Tate McRae?
Fall drinks are back at Starbucks. Source: starbucks.com
Autumn is here, and so is Starbucks’ new fall menu
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
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
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The New Yorker; Giving Thanks to Luka Dončić

The public’s reaction to the unthinkable: The Luka Dončić trade

Samantha Sadorf, Sports Writer
March 7, 2025
Image of ‘Jeu de Paume’, An activity that developed into tennis. Source: “RaquetRivalry"

The history and significance of tennis

Samantha Sadorf, Sports Writer
October 25, 2024
Quincy Wilson during a moment of rest at the Olympics. Source: US Weekly

Quincy Wilson: The 16-year-old Olympian

Samantha Sadorf, Sports Writer
September 30, 2024
Pictured is a view of the front of Glenbard South, Image from Daily Herald website 

Favorites of Glenbard South

Samantha Sadorf, In-Depth Writer
December 15, 2022
Depiction of the Line when it’s completed-picture from: neom.com 

The Line

Samantha Sadorf, In-Depth Writer
December 15, 2022
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