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Buhle’s submission to ArtConnectEd. (Source: Amelia Buhle)
South students prove brilliant even in darkness during ArtConnectEd Throwdown
Meet some cast and crew members of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”
Students express their appreciation for the Young Hearts for Life association after getting their hearts screened. (Source: YH4L)
Young Hearts for Life and the importance of heart screenings
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
Consumerism takes over Christmas (Illustrated by Elise Fey)
Have holidays fallen to commercialism?
Glenbard South’s schedule for the 2024-2025 school year. (Source: Glenbard South Website)
How should teachers use their block days?
Do university rankings matter?
(Source: https://www.statepress.com/article/2021/02/spopinion-schools-need-to-drop-standardized-testing)
The reality of standardized testing
(Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pickleball_Players.jpg)
The rise of pickleball: America’s fastest growing sport
The voter turnout rates of 18-24 year olds compared to other voter groups from 1964 to 2020. (Note: the voter age was lowered from 21 to 18 in 1971.) Source: U.S. Census Bureau
The influence of social media on young voters
This aerial photo taken on October 10, 2024 shows the neighborhood of Punta Gorda, Florida flooded. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Hurricane Milton: The impacts and the humanitarian efforts
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
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
Beloved Social Studies Teacher Ms. Jeanette Purdy Retires
Artist: Elise Fey
Will Wood: the value of “weird” art
Mariah Carey is Defrosting as we speak, ready for the Christmas season to begin! Source: Mariah Carey Defrosting - Know Your Meme
Mariah Carey is defrosting
Source: AP News
Is shopping in person for Black Friday worth it?
The aftermath of Grammy nominations
The aftermath of Grammy nominations
The wicked craze for "Wicked"
The wicked craze for “Wicked”
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)
Strange Hatchling (Part One)
Strange Hatchling (Part One)
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
Arya Nade

Arya Nade, School News Writer

I’m Arya Nade a senior and a writer for the School News section. Outside of newspaper I’m the Executive Board Secretary, FMPC Board Secretary, and one of the Master Carpenters for DHS. In my free time I explore new photography techniques and watch movies or shows.

All content by Arya Nade
Dr.Sarah Muneer addressing FMPC members. Source: Mrs. Brittany Palmer

Dr. Sarah Ahmed: Saving Lives and Providing Insight

Arya Nade, Feature Writer
December 13, 2022
Photographer: Mrs. Brittany Palmer

Dr. Sarah Ahmed: Saving Lives and Providing Insight

Arya Nade, School News Writer
December 7, 2022
Photo Credit: Ms. Chaloka

The Homecoming Crusade

Arya Nade, School News Writer
September 26, 2022
Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes

Arya Nade, School News Writer
March 4, 2022
Langston Hughes

Langston Hughes

Arya Nade, School News Writer
March 3, 2022
Poster by Hans Herrera

Behind the curtains of Much Ado About Nothing

Arya Nade, School News Writer
November 18, 2021
On a Different Note

On a Different Note

Arya Nade, School News Writer
October 18, 2021
Red vs. the Wolf

Red vs. the Wolf

Arya Nade, School News Writer
September 15, 2021
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