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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

Highlights From the Venice Film Festival

Jaden Juengel, Scoop Writer September 30, 2022

 The 2022 Venice Film Festival unveiled in a two-week wildfire of celebrity melodrama, showcasing a variety of new films ranging from psychological thriller “Don’t Worry Darling”, Marilyn Monroe...

Source: Simon and Schuster (Link to simonandschuster.com)

‘Dry’ Review

Safa Kamal, Scoop Writer September 30, 2022

Neal Shusterman is a young-adult fiction writer who has won multiple different awards for his books and is especially known for his series, ‘Arc of a Scythe.’ Shusterman is a dynamic speaker, and his...

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‘Never Have I Ever’ Season 3

Simona Juknyte, Scoop Writer September 30, 2022

[WARNING: this article contains spoilers] Since the release of season one in April of 2020, the show ”Never Have I Ever” has grown in popularity, releasing two more seasons since then. The coming...

Source: Warner Brothers (Link to https://www.warnerbros.com/)

Why “When Harry Met Sally” is the best romcom

Rachel Torres, Scoop Writer September 30, 2022

 Romantic comedies are an iconic and popular film genre. They take over the film industry every year with many different films. They are romance movies that make people feel as though they are in the...

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Howl’s Moving Castle: What it Means to be Human

Annie Boguslavsky, Scoop Writer September 30, 2022

Normally, over the years, it is natural for a movie’s influence to dwindle. However, even between generations, Howl’s Moving Castle has not only remained a staple of modern media but possibly increased...

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Purple Hearts: Is Money Worth Sacrificing Love?

Rumaisa Shaikh, Scoop Writer September 30, 2022

Oftentimes, people are so worried about their self-needs that they forget what is going on around them. When they face a problem they tend to do whatever they can without even thinking of how it can have...

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Laufey’s Debut Album “Everything I Know About Love” is redefining the limits of modern music

Reganne Nash, Scoop Writer September 30, 2022

A renaissance of mid 20th century jazz and classical orchestration in modern music has begun. On August 26, singer-songwriter Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir, commonly referred to as Laufey released her debut...

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The Sandman: Gothic Fairytale

Liza Boguslavsky, Scoop Writer September 30, 2022

Dreams are what hold human beings together and rule their days and nights. So what happens when the lord of dreams gets captured? When dreams and nightmares run wild, and people stop waking up?  The...

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Why should Glenbard South students join more extracurricular activities?

Emily Puchalski, Opinions Editor September 29, 2022

When walking down a Glenbard South hallway, one passes by dozens of posters and announcements advertising various clubs and sports meetings. Many entice readers by offering a fun time, new friends, and...

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Social Media Platforms Should Censor Harmful Content

Ella Pope, Opinions Writer September 29, 2022

Recently, social media outlets have reached larger audiences, with multiple platforms such as Facebook and Instagram having over one billion monthly active users. The new number of users has brought many...

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Student Debt: Should Taxpayers Be Involved?

Augusta Leimonas, Opinions Writer September 29, 2022

The phrase “no taxation without representation” was a rallying cry of many American colonists during the period of British rule in the 1760s and early 1770s. The slogan gained widespread notoriety...

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Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Science Behind Being a Better Student

Erika Hartman, In-Depth Writer September 27, 2022

As students progress through primary and secondary school, the amount of homework assigned starts to grow exponentially, but the time allotted to it does not. In order to succeed in higher education, studies...

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