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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

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The perfect “boo basket”

Amelia Bartoli, Scoop Writer October 25, 2024

The TikTok craze of the season, “boo baskets.” “Boo baskets” are almost like Easter baskets, but during the autumn/Halloween season. Most of its contents include Halloween themed candies, blankets,...

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“Practical Magic”: An underrated fall movie

Sofia Arriaga, Scoop Writer October 25, 2024

“Hocus Pocus”, “It’s the Great Pumpkin” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas” are all classic fall must watches. These films create a time for family and friends to gather together, indulge...

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A review of “Past Present Future”

Maddy Govertsen, Scoop Writer October 25, 2024

On June 4, 2024, “Past Present Future” by Rachel Lynn Solomon was published. As the sequel to “Today Tonight Tomorrow”, the book follows Neil Mcnair and Rowan Roth, the protagonists from the previous...

“Short N’ Sweet” proving actually to be long n’ spicy

Aniyah Nelson, Scoop Writer October 25, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter released her 6th studio album, “Short N’ Sweet”, on August 23rd. Since then, the album has been breaking numerous records and topping the charts. The critically acclaimed pop album...

“Stick Season, Live From Fenway”: A musical masterpiece

“Stick Season, Live From Fenway”: A musical masterpiece

Abby Edwards, Scoop Writer October 25, 2024

Noah Kahan’s Live at Fenway recording of his album “Stick Season” proves that we actually will “all be here forever.” Kahan gained a large fanbase following the release of his single, “Hurt...

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Movies you did not know were Shakespeare adaptations

Nora Martinez, Scoop Writer October 1, 2024

Even though William Shakespeare was a playwright in the 1500s, his stories as well as their themes are still resonating with audiences today. You may not know that many movies we would consider modern...

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Clean girl aesthetic radiates raw beauty

Sofia Arriaga, Scoop Writer September 30, 2024

Since early 2022, the clean girl aesthetic has flourished in popularity, though at the moment it is dominating even more throughout women’s styles. To summarize, a clean girl, according to Vogue, refers...

BBC - Emma Myres who plays Pip in Netflix’s “A Good Girl's Guide To Murder”

“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” met with mixed reviews

Maddy Govertsen, Scoop Writer September 30, 2024

On August 1, 2024, the long-awaited Netflix adaptation of “A Good Girls Guide to Murder” was released. Based off of the hit series by Holly Jackson, the announcement of the show’s making was met...

“The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store”: American Progress

“The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store”: American Progress

Abby Edwards, Scoop Writer May 3, 2024

In “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride, It is no secret that Chicken Hill is a place of struggle, and in 1930, Jews and African Americans had to depend on each other to survive. The...

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Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey brought her Goddess tour to the Chicago Theater

Emma Pekkarinen and Kathy Georgieva May 3, 2024

24 year old Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey (lāy-vāy) has bewitched the world with her worldwide Goddess tour. The singer performed a sold out show at the Chicago Theater on April 28th,...

The Cast of “The Wizard of Oz” Soars into the Hearts of Glenbard South Students

The Cast of “The Wizard of Oz” Soars into the Hearts of Glenbard South Students

Matilda McLaren, Feature Editor May 2, 2024

“The Wizard of Oz” is a timeless story, but that doesn’t mean that original flair can not be incorporated into its production. I was lucky enough to attend the opening night showing of Glenbard South’s...

“GUTS”: The Most Relatable Album For Teens

“GUTS”: The Most Relatable Album For Teens

Anna Cleland, Scoop Writer May 2, 2024

“It’s a bad idea, right?”sings Olivia Rodrigo on her hit song, “bad idea, right?” This is probably one of the most relatable lines a teenager can think of. On September 8, 2023, Rodrigo released...

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