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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

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

The Independent
Simona Georgieva

Simona Georgieva, Sports Editor

My name is Simona Georgieva, I am a junior, and one of the editors for the Sports section . I participate in French Club. In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, listening to Lana Del Rey, and watching true crime documentaries.

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The Music of Lana Del Rey: A Gospel of Heartache

The Music of Lana Del Rey: A Gospel of Heartache

Simona Georgieva, Sports Editor
April 5, 2024
Mitski’s Album Cover

The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We: A Meticulous Masterpiece

Simona Georgieva, Sports Editor
November 29, 2023
Picture of a bright super blue moon on August 30, 2023 Taken by: Kathy Georgieva

The Meaning Behind the Super Blue Moon

Simona Georgieva, Sports Editor
September 25, 2023
Vivienne Westwood at Life Ball 2011, Rathaus (Town Hall) of Vienna, Austria

The Legacy of Vivienne Westwood

Simona Georgieva, In-Depth Writer
March 13, 2023
Family on Smiths Plantation, Beaufort, South Carolina, circa 1862. Image courtesy of the Library of Congress and learnnc.org.

The History of African American Vernacular English

Simona Georgieva, In-Depth Writer
March 13, 2023

The World’s Favorite Feline Fighters

Simona Georgieva, In-Depth Writer
December 15, 2022
Bare shelves of infant formula at a Safeway store in Monroe, Washington, Source: Wikimedia Commons, License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

America’s Ongoing Baby Formula Shortage

Simona Georgieva, In-Depth Writer
September 27, 2022
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