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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

Source: Goodreads

“Legendborn:” A New Age of Magic

Haley Wong, Feature Editor April 27, 2023

Bree thought she could find a home in UNC’s residency program for gifted high schoolers, but that was before her world turned upside down. Now, she would do anything for the home she shared with her...

Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal co-star in the HBO adaptation of The Last of Us.
https://www.hbo.com/the-last-of-us

Review: The Last of Us

Jaden Juengel, Scoop Writer April 27, 2023

HBO’s viral thriller, The Last of Us, dissects the mutilated layers of post-apocalyptic America, entrenched in grotesque authenticity. Originally a survival video game designed by Neil Druckmann and...

Lessons in Chemistry cover (Source: Amazon)

Lessons in Writing a Stellar Novel

Felicity Abbott, Editor in Chief April 26, 2023

Set in the 1950s, Lessons in Chemistry follows a female chemist, Elizabeth Zott. Zott’s story begins with her in graduate school and follows her all the way through to motherhood, stopping to tell side...

Source: Penguin Random House

“Dear Martin”: A Necessary and Captivating Read

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Editor April 14, 2023

New York Times Bestselling author Nic Stone visited Glenbard South on March 14th. Stone spoke to students about her new book, Chaos Theory, while touching on various topics, such as mental health, relationships,...

The album cover for Good Riddance, Abrams first full length album. Source: Pitchfork

Fans Are Definitely Not Saying “Good Riddance” to Gracie Abrams

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Editor April 14, 2023

Known for her, at times, sickeningly honest, bedroom pop ballads, 23 year old Gracie Abrams has amassed an impressive following. After releasing two EPs, minor, released in 2020, and This Is What It Feels...

Black Authors to Add to Your Shelf

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Editor March 16, 2023

During African-American History Month it is important to recognize the historical and continued impact African-American individuals have made on the world. One area to celebrate is the world of literature....

The Return of boygenius

The Return of boygenius

Emily Puchalski, Opinions Editor March 12, 2023

Jaws dropped, tears were shed, and shrieks were heard worldwide on January 18th, 2023 when the indie supergroup, boygenius, announced their official comeback.  Superstar artists, Julien Baker, Lucy...

Source: Tim Burton Productions

Wednesday Addams: A Cultural Reset

Jaden Juengel, Scoop Writer February 5, 2023

The Addams Family was originally released as a satirical television series in 1964, following a wittily gothic lineage of eccentric misfits. The series dissected the mystical lives of Morticia and Gomez...

Source: Interview Magazine

Artistry Through Film: Damien Chazelle’s Filmography

Lili Olson, Scoop Writer February 5, 2023

Damien Chazelle is a name that reverberates around Hollywood. Chazelle is a director, producer, and screenwriter who is accredited with Whiplash, La La Land, and other notable films. His projects include...

A Beginner’s Guide to Classical Literature

Kathy Georgieva, In-Depth Editor February 5, 2023

Literature is an incredibly significant part of history; it has altered and influenced people, cultures and our world at large. Appreciating and learning to enjoy classical literature, although sometimes...

The Guest List

‘The Guest List’

Faliha Khan, Scoop Writer February 5, 2023

Lucy Foley’s The Guest List is a riveting novel foreshadowing a gruesome murder during a wedding in a peculiar location. The guests’ stories are weaved together as their history and motives eventually...

Source: HarperCollins (Link to https://www.harpercollins.com/)

‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’: just my cup of coffee

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief February 5, 2023

Hidden in the quiet back alleys of Tokyo resides an old, pensive cafe. Often empty, with the occasional visitor or two, there’s more to Funiculi Finicula than the delicate pastries and delectable beverages...

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