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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
Sofia Alcala

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer

Hello! My name is Sofia Alcala and I am a junior here at South. I love to write about sports news in and outside of the school just as much as I love playing them. I’m on Glenbard South’s volleyball, basketball and soccer teams.

All content by Sofia Alcala
Winning Glenbard Cup, 2023

Kickoff Into Girls’ Soccer Season: All Are Welcome

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer
February 8, 2024
Sharrod going in for the drive, picture taken by Sports Yahoo.

The Start of Women’s College Basketball Season

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer
November 30, 2023
Serena’s celebration during a match in the 2014 Australia Open(Source: Bradley Kanaris, Getty Images)

The Legacy of Serena Williams

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer
March 13, 2023
Jaden Fredrick and Ryan Chung pictured (picture by Caleb Walter)

Boys Cross Country State Meet

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer
December 9, 2022
The varsity girls golf team. Picture by Kara Lange.

Raider Girls Golf 2022

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer
October 27, 2022
Picture taken of 2021-22 season team, featuring returning varsity players Paige Stephenson, Emma Seamen, Amelia Lake, Kara Bistro, Megan Daca, and Sofia Alcala.

Season Outlook: Girls Volleyball

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer
September 10, 2022
NCAA Championship 2022

NCAA Championship 2022

Sofia Alcala
April 29, 2022
Baseball and Softball Start Spring Season

Baseball and Softball Start Spring Season

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer
March 25, 2022
African American Athletes in Winter Olympics

African American Athletes in Winter Olympics

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer
March 2, 2022
Spring Sports

Spring Sports

Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer
January 31, 2022
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