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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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Will Wood: the value of “weird” art

Liza Boguslavsky, Scoop Editor November 30, 2024

Will Wood announced his tour “Slouching Towards Bethlehem” earlier this year after a two year hiatus from music, exciting long time fans. Known for his strange and alternative music, he has found an...

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

Sofia Arriaga, Scoop Writer November 30, 2024

Mariah Carey is an American pop singer, record producer and songwriter well-known for her impressive vocal range and singing style. In the 1990s, she was considered one of the most successful female musical...

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Is shopping in person for Black Friday worth it?

Nora Martinez, Scoop Writer November 30, 2024

With Black Friday just around the corner, people are starting to get into the Christmas shopping mood early. It is the peak season to save money on holiday purchases, with major retailers offering some...

The aftermath of Grammy nominations

The aftermath of Grammy nominations

Aniyah Nelson, Scoop Writer November 30, 2024

Every year the Grammys come and go. Most of the time fan bases are left arguing about whether or not their favorite artist was snubbed. Still, before that can occur, the Recording Academy must release...

The wicked craze for "Wicked"

The wicked craze for “Wicked”

Amelia Bartoli, Scoop Writer November 30, 2024

The outfits. The glam. The excitement. That is only a snippet of what people are experiencing on the countdown to the release of “Wicked”, anxiously awaiting its debut on November 22nd after countless...

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Falling for Christmas and Hallmark’s fall from grace

Abby Edwards, Scoop Writer November 30, 2024

As the credits rolled on Netflix’s Falling for Christmas, I felt an overwhelming surge of indifference. We begin with Lindsay Lohan playing a rich woman named Sierra, who is heir to her father’s successful...

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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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