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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

Santa Fe

Santa Fe

Sohini Surapaneni, Editor for The Scoop December 16, 2018

In close proximity to town favorites like the Blackberry Market and Fire and Wine, a Mexican twist to the downtown Glen Ellyn cuisine is offered through the restaurant Santa Fe. It is not only within the...

The Grinch

The Grinch

Michaela Reif, Writer for The Scoop December 16, 2018

The tale of a green curmudgeon, determined to wreck Christmas for the Whos, is a well-known and beloved tale. First written in print by Dr. Seuss, The Grinch has been adapted into a play, 1966 television...

Is Rock Dead? And Does it Even Matter?

Is Rock Dead? And Does it Even Matter?

Edwin Svoboda, Writer for The Scoop December 16, 2018

“Rock is dead” has been a phrase thrown out by both rock naysayers and bitter “old heads” of rock music, who have the strange presumption that evolving a genre is killing it. But is rock truthfully...

Venom

Venom

Noemi Orrantia, Writer for The Scoop December 16, 2018

Venom, directed by Ruben Fleischer, premiered October 5 of this year, and has already hit 172 million dollars in the United States alone and has peaked the interest of all types of people, from movie lovers...

And Then There Were None

And Then There Were None

Michaela Reif, Writer for The Scoop December 16, 2018

As Halloween approaches, there’s no better time for a thrilling murder-mystery novel. Agatha Christie is the best selling-author of all time, and coined the “Queen of Crime,” she’s best known for...

The Three Chipotles

The Three Chipotles

Sohini Surapaneni, Editor for The Scoop December 16, 2018

As classic fast food that caters to vegetarians and meat eaters alike, Chipotle Mexican Grill is quite popular. Chipotle offers customers the chance to make their own burrito, burrito bowl or tacos and...

Thom Yorke: Open Again

Thom Yorke: Open Again

Edwin Svoboda, Writer for The Scoop December 16, 2018

Thom Yorke, frontman for the legendary alternative rock band Radiohead, has released yet another single, “Open Again”, from his forthcoming solo record Suspira which appears to also be the soundtrack...

In Defense of Kanye West

In Defense of Kanye West

Tommy Powers, Writer for The Scoop December 16, 2018

“I feel kind of free… I thought this country said I couldn’t be me.” -Kanye West, during a freestyle on Saturday Night Live   2018 has been a very interesting year for Kanye West,...

The Other Side of the Wind

The Other Side of the Wind

Tommy Powers, Writer for The Scoop December 16, 2018

Orson Welles is a fixture of American cinema. He studied drama at Harvard, worked on countless theatre and radio productions, directed thirteen feature films and won two Oscars. His debut picture, Citizen...

Wrestling Season 2018-19 Preview

Wrestling Season 2018-19 Preview

Ryan Vozza, Sports Editor December 13, 2018

The Glenbard South 2018-19 wrestling team has had big shoes to fill following a very successful season last year. Led by head coach Derrick Crenshaw, the team will only be returning with six wrestlers....

Girls Gymnastics 2018-2019 Season Preview

Girls Gymnastics 2018-2019 Season Preview

Jonathan Shlaefke, Sports Writer December 13, 2018

On Wednesday, December 5, the girls gymnastics team will go to Oswego for its first meet of the year. After Addison Trail could not attend the meet on the 25th of November, the Raiders will begin their...

Dance Competion Preview

Aliyah Edelstein, Sports Writer December 13, 2018

The Glenbard South Dance Team has competed three times so far in the 2018 season. Its first competition was at Wheaton North High School, its second was at Andrew High School, and its third was as Oak...

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