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Glenbard South students had a blast at Theatre Fest. Source: Illinois Theatre Fest Instagram
Glenbard South attends 49th annual Theatre Fest
Get to know the students selected for IHSTF All-State production
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
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Is being vegan or vegetarian sustainable?
Should students take AP or Dual Credit classes?
Should students take AP or Dual Credit classes?
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?
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Norovirus outbreaks in the U.S.
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Raging Wildfires In California
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The Unexpected Origin of Valentine’s Day
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
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
Source: Unsplash - TikTok app on a phone’s home screen
The pros and cons of a TikTok ban
How to commit to your New Year’s resolutions
How to commit to your New Year’s resolutions
Graphic by Elise Fey
From alt-pop to southern gothic: Lana Del Rey’s 10th album is finally on its way
“Nothing Like The Movies:” Not just another book sequel
“Wicked” was released on November 22, 2024. (Source: The Cornell Daily Sun)
“Wicked” takes Broadway magic to new heights
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
Past Halloween trends

Past Halloween trends

Abbie Treado, Bottom Line Writer • October 31, 2016

Halloween has traditions dating back about 2,000 years, including costumes, masks, festivities and jack-o-lanterns. Within the past 100 years, however, Halloween traditions have changed considerably. Although...

Halloween costume trends

Halloween costume trends

Kajal Patel, Bottom Line Editor • October 31, 2016

The leaves are changing and the weather is getting chilly which means it is time for one of the best holidays of the year, Halloween. Every year, new Halloween costumes come into fashion that are based...

Halloween costume trends

Halloween costume trends

Kajal Patel, Bottom Line Writer • October 13, 2014
With Halloween approaching, some may be wondering what costume to pick. The usual witch, wizard or even vampire costume may not work anymore. If you are trying to look for something new, here are some of this year’s current trends.
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