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

Caption: After 50 years Judy Blume’s world renowned novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. is finally making its debut on the big screen. Source: https://www.itsmemargaret.movie/

Judy Blume’s revolutionary novel Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. now taking the silver screen!

Emma Pekkarinen, School News Editor May 15, 2023

Fifty years ago Judy Blume published a book that changed the world. Staring 11 year old Margaret, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. touched on numerous themes that had yet to be discussed openly...

The Menu: Not Your Typical Horror Movie

The Menu: Not Your Typical Horror Movie

Annie Boguslavsky, Scoop Writer April 27, 2023

Since the genre first appeared, horror movies have become a staple of modern media and human connection. Friends and families get together to watch them on Halloween, teenagers use them as a fun way to...

https://www.adorocinema.com/personalidades/personalidade-512064/

Zendaya’s Detail-Oriented Career

Jaden Juengel, Scoop Writer April 27, 2023

Zendaya, the critically acclaimed gen-Z actress, has meticulously surmounted to icon status with diverse roles ranging from ambitious acrobat in The Greatest Showman to teenage addict in the HBO drama...

Puss in Boots: Rewriting a Hero

Puss in Boots: Rewriting a Hero

Liza Boguslavsky, Scoop Writer April 27, 2023

Released in late December of 2022, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish brings back the arrogant but beloved and comedic character of Puss in Boots, along with cameos from other Dreamwork films such as the Gingerbread...

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...

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