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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 student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

The Independent
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The Independent
Wardah Fazil

Wardah Fazil, Opinions Writer

Hi my name is Wardah Fazil and I’m a junior  at GBS. I’m involved with Link Crew, principal advisory, key club, and much more! I love to read and I can’t wait to write for the newspaper this year!

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Many pet owners would attest to the mental benefits of being around animals. Source: One Green Planet

Are pets good for mental health?

Wardah Fazil, Opinions Writer
September 27, 2023

How traveling impacts your life

Wardah Fazil, Opinions Writer
February 6, 2023

Pros and Cons of Gender Segregated Schools

Wardah Fazil, Opinions Writer
September 10, 2022
How did the Harlem Renaissance affect art and literature?

How did the Harlem Renaissance affect art and literature?

Wardah Fazil, Opinions Writer
March 3, 2022
Does life exist anywhere other than earth?

Does life exist anywhere other than earth?

Wardah Fazil, Opinions Writer
January 31, 2022
Should we study Latin in the present day?

Should we study Latin in the present day?

Wardah Fazil, Opinions Writer
November 21, 2021
Why are mental health issues so hard to talk about?

Why are mental health issues so hard to talk about?

Wardah Fazil, Opinions Water
October 18, 2021

Should there be use of technology in the education system?

Wardah Fazil, Opinions Writer
September 15, 2021
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