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

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

The Independent

Featuring a star-studded cast, “Leave the World Behind” draws all of its horror from human nature. (Source: filmstarts)

“Leave the World Behind:” A Lesson in Dystopian Despair

Haley Wong, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2024

The Sandford family is stuck in a rut. Married couple Amanda (Julia Roberts)  and Clay (Ethan Hawke) have gotten lost in the monotony of work and childcare. Their children (Farrah Mackenzie, Charlie Evans),...

“None of This Is True” by Lisa Jewell: A Masterclass for the Perfect Thriller

“None of This Is True” by Lisa Jewell: A Masterclass for the Perfect Thriller

Emma Pekkarinen, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2024

“None of This Is True” by Lisa Jewell is the thriller novel of the season, brimming with suspense and twists that make it compulsively readable and deliciously entertaining. Josie Fair and Alix Summers...

Red, White, and Royal Blue was released on July 22, 2023. Illustrator: Elise Fey

Red, White, and Royal Blue: The Book vs. The Movie

Emily Cascio, Scoop Writer February 8, 2024

The film, “Red, White, and Royal Blue” was released to Amazon Prime streaming on August 11, 2023. Based on the novel by Casey McQuiston, the film follows Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez) and...

A Memoir of a Nation

Amina Irfanullah, Scoop Writer February 8, 2024

The memoir “Educated,” written by Tara Westover, is truly a piece of literature worth remembering and reading. Her story reveals the underside of the United States: the people who are often overlooked,...

“These Violent Delights: Nominee for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2020)” - Source: GoodReads

Chloe Gong’s “These Violent Delights” Defies All Expectations

Alishbaa Karim, Scoop Writer February 8, 2024

As someone who rarely dabbles in YA fiction, I was skeptical when my friend first recommended “These Violent Delights” The main reason I read it anyway was because the cover looked beautiful. If you...

Winter is the perfect time to get together for a movie night! Source: ABC 7

Winter Classics for the Whole Family!

Liza Boguslavsky and Annie Boguslavsky January 4, 2024

Winter: the season of candy canes, holiday spirit, hot cocoa in front of a fire. Nostalgia and cold weather force us under the blankets on the couch, craving quality time with our families. But when you...

Bridgers, Dacus, and Baker announced “the rest’s” release through a series of Instagram posts on September 25.  Source: Genius

Leaning Into Discomfort With boygenius’ “the rest”

Haley Wong, Editor in Chief January 4, 2024

Before the members of indie rock band boygenius were chart toppers, they were in a book club. Exchanging novel recommendations over email soon became impassioned sessions of lyrical analysis and musical...

“Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” premiered at the McAninch Arts Center on November 16, closing on December 17. Illustrator: Amelia Buhle

“Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley”- An Onstage Winter Wonderland

Emma Pekkarinen, Editor in Chief January 4, 2024

Jane Austen wrote numerous novels- “Emma,” “Sense and Sensibility,” “Persuasion”-but none is more beloved than Pride and Prejudice. Since being published in 1813, this novel has drawn in readers...

The finale of “Dancing With the Stars” was certainly full of surprises! Source: IMDb

“Dancing With the Stars?” More like Dancing With the Icons

Aniyah Nelson, Scoop Writer January 4, 2024

The latest “Dancing With the Stars” finale was definitely one for the history books. To start with, its producers nearly put the audience into cardiac arrest when they kept the two most loved duos...

Barbie quickly become a viral sensation after trailers for the film were released in May. Illustrator: Zoe Price

Barbie: A Study in Pink

Annie Boguslavsky, Scoop Writer November 29, 2023

On July 21, Barbie (2023) made its debut, quickly becoming the #1 trending film on all streaming services. With its upbeat music, famous cast and feminist message, the movie currently stands as a cult...

Mitski’s Album Cover

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

Simona Georgieva, Sports Editor November 29, 2023

On September 15, 2023, the indie-rock sensation, Mitski, released a new album that captivated fans everywhere. This album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, quickly climbed the charts in the U.S.,...

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