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

The Independent

Something Wicked This Way Comes!

Something “Wicked” This Way Comes!

Liza Boguslavsky, Scoop Editor April 6, 2024

Inspired by the original “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”, as well as based on the 1995 book adaptation by Gregory Maguire, “Wicked” is an award-winning, record-breaking and universally beloved musical....

Source: IMDb

Hazbin Hotel: Musical Mediocrity

Liza Boguslavsky, Scoop Editor April 6, 2024

The “Hazbin Hotel” pilot was released in October of 2019, and in the four years since its release on YouTube, has garnered over 104 million views. Once the pilot dropped, fans awaited further development,...

Greek Mythology Books You NEED To Read

Greek Mythology Books You NEED To Read

Erika Hartman, Scoop Writer April 5, 2024

BOOOOOM. That was Zeus’ lightning bolt striking you down for not reading my companion article on ‘Why Greek Mythology is Still Relevant.” Anyways, now that you have read the other article, you can...

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

Alishbaa Karim, Scoop Writer April 5, 2024

  During the holy month of Ramadan, nearly two billion Muslims around the world embark on a 30-day-long (sometimes 29) fast from Fajr (the first prayer of the day, a little before sunrise) to Maghreb...

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

Olivia Weber, Scoop Writer April 5, 2024

The indie rock and bedroom pop artist Faye Webster has once again stunned her audience with the release of her new album, “Underdressed at the Symphony”. Rising star Faye Webster’s recent album perfectly...

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

At the center of every sad teenage girl’s playlist is none other than the iconic, eleven-time Grammy nominee, Lana Del Rey. Lana Del Rey has been a prominent figure in the music industry ever since her...

My friends and I hosting a Jane Austen-themed picnic.

Springtime Book Recommendations

Kathy Georgieva, In Depth Editor April 5, 2024

Spring: a season of budding flowers, breezy mornings and outdoor picnics. Here are some classic and contemporary novels to accompany your springtime reading and keep you entertained for those rainy April...

Concert Culture

Kendall Ullrick, Scoop Writer April 5, 2024

Every year millions of people attend concerts, however in recent years the concert environment has drastically shifted as concerts have reached an even more heightened popularity. 2023 was a major year...

Source: Goodreads.com

Two Memorable Memoirs: “I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir” and “It Won’t Always Be Like This: A Graphic Memoir” by Malaka Gharib

Emma Pekkarinen, Editor in Chief April 5, 2024

It is always a good time to work towards achieving your Goodreads yearly reading goal, and picking up a graphic novel may seem like the perfect way to easily add a few more books to your “Read”...

Emily in Paris: What Will Season 4 Bring?

Emily in Paris: What Will Season 4 Bring?

Anna Cleland, Scoop Writer April 5, 2024

“Camille didn’t come back from Greece to revive our relationship…she came back to tell me that…she’s pregnant,”Gabriel of “Emily in Paris” said as o ne of the major cliffhangers at the...

Source: Goodreads

The Most Underrated Contestant For Glenbard South’s March Book Madness: “Yellowface” by R. F. Kuang

Emma Pekkarinen, Editor in Chief April 5, 2024

R. F. Kuang is the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of “The Poppy War” trilogy and “Babel: An Arcane History,” and made her thriller debut with “Yellowface”  in 2023.  “Yellowface”...

Ramadan

Amina Irfanullah, Scoop Writer April 5, 2024

Every year for one month, Muslims around the world fast for a month, or 29-30 days. This month is called Ramadan and many Muslims at Glenbard South also observe this month while being in school. Many...

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