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

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

The Independent

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Light Up Your Holiday Spirit At The Morton Arboretum

Olivia Weber, Scoop Writer November 29, 2023

Lights! Camera! Illumination! If you are looking for something to do this holiday season, then the Morton Arboretum is the place for you! Each year, thousands of people make their way to the Morton Arboretum...

Hozier at the Huntington Bank Pavilion in Chicago

Unreal Unearth: Journey Through Darkness

Liza Boguslavsky, Scoop Editor November 29, 2023

Born in Bray, Ireland, Hozier began his singing career at 23 with his 2013 debut hit single, “Take Me to Church”, which propelled him into international fame. While he is still widely known for “Take...

The Laufey Experience

The Laufey Experience

Kendall Ullrick, Scoop Writer November 29, 2023

Laufey is a 24 year old Grammy nominated jazz artist who I recently had the opportunity to see in concert. Laufey mainly grew up in Iceland, but is currently based in Los Angeles. Laufey began learning...

In Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Miles Morales’ entire world is turned upside down. Illustrator: Amelia Buhle

Across the Spider-Verse: Re-Examining the Hero

Haley Wong, Editor in Chief November 29, 2023

Miles Morales has saved the world, and no one seems to care. Sure, the world adores Spider-Man, whoever he may be, but as long as Miles’ true identity must remain secret, he is simply an underpaid, unrecognized...

Bewitched Album Cover

Laufey’s New Album has ‘Bewitched’ the World

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor November 29, 2023

24 year old Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter Laufey (lāy-vāy) has enchanted the world with her sophomore album, Bewitched, which debuted on September 8 of this year. Surpassing all-time records for...

Autumnal food table spread (Source:https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/kitchen/best-thanksgiving-meal-delivery)

‘Tis The Season… For Fall Comfort Food!

Olivia Weber, Scoop Writer October 25, 2023

The autumn season is a time when the leaves begin to change, when big sweaters make their way out of the depths of the closet, when the crisp scent of your favorite candle floods your bedroom and, best...

Hocus Pocus is the perfect Halloween movie to watch if you don’t want to be too afraid of the dark after watching! Source: Emma Pekkarinen

Halloween Movie Recommendations For Those Easily Spooked!

Emma Pekkarinen, Editor in Chief October 25, 2023

It is Halloween night, and what a better way to celebrate the season than to put on a scary movie? While some enjoy the addicting thrill of horror movies, others are left cowering under a blanket the second...

Graphic of some recent fall fashion fads created by Amelia Buhle.

Fall Fashion Fads

Kaitlyn Urbanowicz, Scoop Writer October 25, 2023

As with nearly every other season, the fall of 2023 has seen the rise of various fashion fads. According to an article in Vogue, some of the most popular emerging trends are power dressing, metallics,...

“Riverdale”: From Start to End

“Riverdale”: From Start to End

Aniyah Nelson, Scoop Writer October 25, 2023

*The following article contains spoilers for all seven seasons of “Riverdale”* After 6 years, 7 seasons and 137 episodes, Riverdale has finally come to an end. Many long-time Riverdale watchers...

Jane Eyre was published on October 19, 1847. Source: Simon and Schuster

The Forbearing Novel of Jane Eyre

Amina Irfanullah, Scoop Writer October 25, 2023

Jane Eyre’s life has never been simple or even close to content. Her parents passed away when she was at an early age, and her uncle adopted her but also passed away after a couple years. She suffered...

Gong’s sixth novel, “Foul Heart Huntsman,” was released on September 26, 2023. Source: Simon & Schuster

“Foul Heart Huntsman:” Another Victory for the Young Adult Genre

Abby Edwards, Scoop Writer October 25, 2023

When it comes to young adult fiction, no one does it like Chloe Gong. Her writing is always fresh, always new and always exciting. Her books tackle mature topics, yet still maintain the action-packed appeal...

The release Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) saw the addition of seven new tracks. Source: Apple Music

Stick Season: Modern Folk

Emily Cascio, Scoop Writer September 27, 2023

Noah Kahan’s Stick Season and its extended release, Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever), released, respectively, on October 14, 2022 and June 9, 2023 . Stick Season is Kahan’s third studio album,...

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