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Photo Credit: Felicity Abbott
GBS Opinion: In Person Digital AP Exams
Staying organized during the college admissions process: advice from college freshmen.
Photo Credit: Ms. Chaloka
The Homecoming Crusade
Senior Success
Senior Success
Gender Equality Club’s first meeting of the year. Photo Credit: Lizzie Pekkarinen
Gender Equality Club
Zoos: Ethical or Not?
Pros and Cons of Gender Segregated Schools
Refocusing Prisons on Rehabilitation Can Be Extremely Beneficial
Refocusing Prisons on Rehabilitation Can Be Extremely Beneficial
Should Schools Start This Early in the Morning?
Should Schools Start This Early in the Morning?
Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse
Best Summer of 2022 Vacation Spots
Studying by scui3asteveo is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Science Behind Being a Better Student
Caption: The Pumpkin Spice Latte I taste-tested before writing this article. Video/Photo Credit: Emma Pekkarinen and Wikimedia Commons
The Pumpkin Spice Latte: A Breakdown
Caption: “The book The House of Leaves being burned” Credit: Wikimedia Commons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
The History of Book Banning
A photo of a 9/11 memorial in New York City, New York.  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=9%2F11+memorials&title=Special:MediaSearch&type=image
9/11 America: A Light at The End of the Tunnel
Hundreds of people rally in Minnesota in late 2016 to protest against hate speech and discrimination against Muslims in America. Source: Wikipedia Commons
9/11: A Grim Time for Muslims
Coach Nussbaum coaches two sports at Glenbard South. Source: Mr. Nussbaum
A Bittersweet Farewell
Ms. Austin takes on a new role at Glenbard South this year, the student support specialist. Source: Ms. Austin
Ms. Austin Begins Her South Career With Purpose and Readiness
Grimes warming up before a performance with the ILMEA All-State Honors Orchestra. Source: Sofia Grimes
Practice Makes Perfect for Violinist Sofia Grimes
Wotjun teaches world history honors, AP European history, contemporary world history and AP U.S. history at Glenbard South. Source: Mr. Wotjun
An Inspiration to Many
The view outside the College of DuPage’s Homeland Security Center exhibits American flags to pay tribute to all victims of 9-11. Source: Wikimedia Commons
The College of Dupage Commemorates 9-11 in Connection to the Homeland Security Center
Source: Barnes & Noble
‘Three Dark Crowns’ Review
The poster for “Love/Sick” created by Hans Herrera which shows the beauty and the flaws of love.
GBS Production ‘Love/Sick’: Plot and Theme
Source: Amazon
‘Call Me by Your Name’: An Exploration of Summer
Source: Rotten Tomatoes
Review on ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Source: Amazon
‘The Golden Compass’: A Guide To Storytelling
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
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

September 10, 2022
NCAA Championship 2022

NCAA Championship 2022

April 29, 2022
Baseball and Softball Start Spring Season

Baseball and Softball Start Spring Season

March 25, 2022
African American Athletes in Winter Olympics

African American Athletes in Winter Olympics

March 2, 2022
Spring Sports

Spring Sports

January 31, 2022
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