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The Wizard of Oz: Interviews with the Cast
Open Mic Night performers pose with club Sponsors Michael Aye and Joshua Hepler.
Mic’d Masterpieces to Pristine Pages
Voting is a privilege and our right as citizens, and if you are 18 by the next election you are able to vote. Source: Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash
We want YOU to vote: The Importance of Voting and Being a First Time Voter
Haley Wong, Ella Pope, Annika Norquist, Michelle Marecki and Bella Ramirez were a few of the Glenbard South student journalists who attended the NISPA conference. Source: Emma Pekkarinen
Glenbard South Journalists Attend the Northern Illinois Press Association’s Annual Conference
AP Seminar allows students to develop their reading, writing, public speaking, and analytical skills. Source: Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash
Spotlight On AP Seminar
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
To Read or Not to Read: Students’ Opinions on Summer Reading
To Read or Not to Read: Students’ Opinions on Summer Reading
Many pet owners would attest to the mental benefits of being around animals. Source: One Green Planet
Are pets good for mental health?
Source: Photo by Element5 Digital on Unsplash
Glenbard South Seniors and Some Juniors are Eligible to Vote in the Primaries on March 19th! This is Your Guide To Voting.
B.B. Kings recognizable guitar - Illustrator: Amelia Buhle
B.B King’s Life and Legacy
Various hairstyles of the Black community - Illustrator: Asma Irfanullah
The CROWN Act: Confronting Discrimination Based on Hair Style and Texture in Work and School
Source: Unsplash - Aaron Burden
The Benefits of Journaling
Taken by: Kathy Georgieva
How to Combat the Cold-Weather Blues
Ms. Skizas Receives a Harmonious Welcome Back
Aniyah Nelson: How She Goes Above and Beyond
Photo by Clem Onojeghuo on Unsplash
AP Literature: A Glimpse into Current Students’ Experiences
During colder months, salt can accumulate on sidewalks- inflicting abrasive “salt burn”. Source: Shutterflock
Winter Salt Effects and Solutions
The Hiles: A Valentine’s Day Special
Something Wicked This Way Comes!
Something “Wicked” This Way Comes!
Source: IMDb
Hazbin Hotel: Musical Mediocrity
Greek Mythology Books You NEED To Read
Greek Mythology Books You NEED To Read
This year, Ramadan began on March 11 Source: https://people.com/human-interest/ramadan-everything-to-know/
The Ideal Ramadan Routine For Students: My Experience
Faye Webster released ‘Underdressed at the Symphony’ on March 1, 2024. (Source:https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/faye-webster-underdressed-at-the-symphony/)
Underdressed at the Symphony: Faye Webster’s Untraditional Take on Breakup Music
A photo of the author.
July 8th
Strange Hatchling (Part Two)
Strange Hatchling (Part Two)
Strange Hatchling (Part One)
Strange Hatchling (Part One)
Pluviophile
She was Never the Same After That
The student news site of Glenbard South High School in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

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

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Olivia Bachar

Olivia Bachar, Editor

I am a Co-News Editor on the 2019-2020 Independent this year. I enjoy theatre,  Marvel movies, and playing with my dog Winnie.

 

All content by Olivia Bachar
Update: How to further prevent coronavirus

Update: How to further prevent coronavirus

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
April 8, 2020
How to prevent coronavirus

How to prevent coronavirus

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
March 12, 2020
Spring test schedule 2020

Spring test schedule 2020

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
March 10, 2020
Save a coworker day

[Video] Save a coworker day

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
March 10, 2020
Say goodbye to Corporal Hood

Say goodbye to Corporal Hood

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
March 10, 2020
Mr. Harpalani named Educator of the Year

Mr. Harpalani named Educator of the Year

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
February 6, 2020
New juniors’ science test

New juniors’ science test

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
February 3, 2020
Winter Wonderland dance

Winter Wonderland dance

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
February 3, 2020
Freshmen phone policy revision

Freshmen phone policy revision

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
February 3, 2020
Live Life Well Week 2020

Live Life Well Week 2020

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
January 28, 2020
Valentines for Vets

Valentines for Vets

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
January 28, 2020
Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
December 9, 2019

Pancakes during PLC

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
December 9, 2019
GPS’s Take 5

GPS’s Take 5

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
November 21, 2019
Gratitude day 2019

Gratitude day 2019

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
November 20, 2019
Ed Posh Scholarship

Ed Posh Scholarship

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
November 15, 2019
New support staff

New support staff

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
October 17, 2019

Neon day

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
September 29, 2019
Hallway day

Hallway day

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
September 26, 2019
Age day

Age day

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
September 25, 2019
Jersey day

Jersey day

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
September 25, 2019
Color day

Color day

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
September 25, 2019
Raider rush endzone party

Raider rush endzone party

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
September 6, 2019
Senior Success 2019

Senior Success 2019

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
August 25, 2019

New assistant principal of instruction

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
May 29, 2019
Back to school 2019

Back to school 2019

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
May 29, 2019
New assistant principal at South

New assistant principal at South

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
May 14, 2019
SAT/PSAT 2019

SAT/PSAT 2019

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
April 8, 2019
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., looks around at his 2020 presidential campaign stop at Navy Pier in Chicago, Sunday, March 3, 2019. Over the next several weeks, Sanders will travel to Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Nevada, and California. He will then return to Burlington, Vt., for the official launch of his campaign. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bernie Sanders 2020

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
March 13, 2019
Live Live Well schedule

Live Live Well schedule

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
February 14, 2019
Valentines for Vets

Valentines for Vets

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
February 7, 2019
Thanksgiving Schedule

Thanksgiving Schedule

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
November 17, 2018
Parent-teacher conference schedule

Parent-teacher conference schedule

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
October 21, 2018
Homecoming 2018

Homecoming 2018

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
October 8, 2018

Homecoming schedule

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
September 17, 2018
Community read

Community read

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
August 21, 2018
South’s first day back

South’s first day back

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
August 15, 2018

Postcards to Stoneman Douglas

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
April 3, 2018
Chipotle Fundraiser

Chipotle Fundraiser

Olivia Bachar, News Editor
December 13, 2017
A morning with Santa

A morning with Santa

Olivia Bachar, News Writer
December 15, 2016
Glenbard South plans exciting Holiday Week

Glenbard South plans exciting Holiday Week

Olivia Bachar, News Writer
December 8, 2016
NHS hosts car wash

NHS hosts car wash

Olivia Bachar, News Writer
September 15, 2016
A summer in Rio

A summer in Rio

Olivia Bachar, Writer
August 16, 2016
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