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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
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?
(Source: https://www.statepress.com/article/2021/02/spopinion-schools-need-to-drop-standardized-testing)
The reality of standardized testing
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
“Wicked” was released on November 22, 2024. (Source: The Cornell Daily Sun)
“Wicked” takes Broadway magic to new heights
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
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
Best holiday drink

Best holiday drink

Brian Porreca, Scoop Writer • January 26, 2015

The winter holidays have been full of many wonderful things. The lights, the songs and the smells. However, one topic brought up every year has been the best holiday drink? There have been many choices...

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Valentine’s schmalentines

Ariana Dolce • January 26, 2015

February 14 is a day couples and admirers faun over one another, showering lovers in flowers, chocolates, jewelry and stuffed animals. Inevitably, there are single people in this world as well. According...

Movies coming out this holiday season

Movies coming out this holiday season

Laurel Bacote, Editor • December 13, 2014

Christmas time is finally approaching, and it is time to deck the halls. The holiday season is primarily well known for its seasonal foods, music, and cheer, but it is also a popular time for families...

A latte cheer

A latte cheer

Shea McGee • December 13, 2014

Starbucks Coffee 91 Danada Square East, Wheaton, IL, 60189 1-(630)-260-9900   I visited the Starbucks in Wheaton Town Square last Saturday to take part in its “Happy Hour”: buy one holiday drink...

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