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

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‘Call Us What We Carry’: An Unflinching Look at Our Society

Abby Edwards, Scoop Writer February 2, 2022

Many of us know Amanda Gorman as the woman who spoke words drenched in honey and hope at the presidential inauguration of 2021. Gorman is most known for her poem, The Hill We Climb, that she read to the...

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Dawn FM Review

Rachel Torres, Scoop Writer February 2, 2022

The Weeknd’s latest album, Dawn FM, is the fifth album by the Canadian music artist.  Since The Weeknd “died” after his last album, where he took his final joy ride in Sin City, he is now in purgatory. ...

Source: Twigge

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Book Review

Evelyn Pak, Scoop Writer February 2, 2022

A Romance novel mixed with a little bit of historical and psychological fiction “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” written by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a fictional telling of an old Hollywood star...

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Cobra Kai Kicks the Competition

Felicity Abbott, Editor in Chief February 2, 2022

*Cobra Kai Seasons 1-4 Spoilers* In 1984 the hit movie The Karate Kid made 91.1 million in the box office creating an enormous impact on the world. Most thought the franchise was done after the 2010...

Source: Moviefit

“Don’t Look Up:” A Warning in Satirical Disguise

Haley Wong, Sports Writer February 2, 2022

Humanity is fascinated with the end of the world. Ever since the beginning of time, mankind has pondered upon their grand finale. Movies, TV shows, books and many mediums alike have attempted to predict...

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Review on Alex Dimitrov’s ‘Love and Other Poems’

Jaden Juengel, Scoop Writer February 1, 2022

Subject Matter Alex Dimitrov’s novel, Love and Other Poems, is spellbindingly sensual, unraveling in whimsy layers of rage-ridden requiem and compelling reverie. Dimitrov avails New York as his muse,...

Source: Marvel

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” Review

Amina Irfanullah, Scoop Writer February 1, 2022

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” is a fictitious movie following the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man after his identity has been revealed. Peter Parker’s life along with his friends’ lives are now open...

Source: IMDb

A Reader’s Thoughts on ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief February 1, 2022

2022 will be a magical year, as it is the 20th anniversary of the beloved classic movie, ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’.  In honor of the anniversary, members from all eight Harry Potter...

Review on Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse Chicago

Sienna Marshall, Scoop Writer February 1, 2022

I went to Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse over winter break with my family. It was a 10/10 experience. The restaurant is the InterContinental Hotel on Michigan Ave. It is the perfect location, with the city...

Source: South China Morning Post

Simu Liu: Marvel’s Newest Star

Sarah Ledford, Sports Writer February 1, 2022

    In recent years, Marvel has been opening its screens to more diverse characters. When Simu Liu was cast as the lead in the hit movie, ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’, it was a huge...

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‘Free Guy’ Review

Felicity Abbott, Editor in Chief February 1, 2022

An excellent blend of comedy, romance and action, Free Guy makes a perfect selection for movie night. Movies like Free Guy, that attempt to combine comedy and sci-fi, are very high risk high reward. When...

What the heck is Wordle?

What the heck is Wordle?

Emily Puchalski, Opinions Editor January 31, 2022

Lately, many people are finding themselves asking: What is Wordle? How do you play? Where did it come from? Not so long ago, I too was pondering these questions as an ill-informed Wordler. But since then,...

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