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A BEU group photo. Source: Aniyah Nelson
Getting to Know BEU
The Pledge of Allegiance: South students on standing or sitting
Black History Month Door Decorating Contest
Black History Month Door Decorating Contest
BEU Art Contest: Trailblazers and Trendsetters
BEU Art Contest: Trailblazers and Trendsetters
Leadership At Its Best
Senior Alizah Hashmi working with me at Osco Pharmacy
Is it worth having a high school job?
The Pledge of Allegiance: South students on standing or sitting
A prairie garden like this offers privacy to homeowners while providing shelter to local wildlife. (Good-Natured Landscapes LLC)
Reimaging Suburban Lawns with the Power of Sustainability
Source: Creative Commons
Does the Media Glorify Serial Killers?
How traveling impacts your life
World Hijab Day
World Hijab Day
From left to right: Gladys West, Charles Henry Turner, Alice Ball, Percy L. Julian, Sophia B. Jones, Elijah McCoy, Charles Lightfoot Roman. (U.S. Navy, Public domain, DePauw University Archives and Special Collections, Public domain, New York Public Library, Ben Shannon/CBC.)
5 Black Scientists you ABSOLUTELY Need to Know
A New AP Class: African American Studies
A New AP Class: African American Studies
Vivienne Westwood at Life Ball 2011, Rathaus (Town Hall) of Vienna, Austria
The Legacy of Vivienne Westwood
Family on Smiths Plantation, Beaufort, South Carolina, circa 1862. Image courtesy of the Library of Congress and learnnc.org.
The History of African American Vernacular English
A BEU group photo. Source: Aniyah Nelson
Getting to Know BEU
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addresses protesters during his notable “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Source: Associated Press, August 28, 1963.
The Glen Ellyn Community Commemorates MLK Day
On Monday, December 5, former First Lady Michelle Obama touched down in Chicago for one of the final stops on her book tour, The Light We Carry Tour: In Conversation with Michelle Obama. Source: Michelle Obama on Instagram
Michelle Obama Returns to Chicago for The Light We Carry Book Tour
Dr.Sarah Muneer addressing FMPC members. Source: Mrs. Brittany Palmer
Dr. Sarah Ahmed: Saving Lives and Providing Insight
Felicity Abbott exploring D.C’s sights during the WJMC Conference. Source: Felicity Abbott
Felicity Abbott Takes On The 2022 Washington Journalism and Media Conference
Black Authors to Add to Your Shelf
The Return of boygenius
The Return of boygenius
Source: Tim Burton Productions
Wednesday Addams: A Cultural Reset
Source: Interview Magazine
Artistry Through Film: Damien Chazelle’s Filmography
A Beginner’s Guide to Classical Literature
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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
Opinions
Senior Alizah Hashmi working with me at Osco Pharmacy
Is it worth having a high school job?
Aneeqa Meah, Opinions Writer • March 12, 2023
The Pledge of Allegiance: South students on standing or sitting
Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief • March 12, 2023
A prairie garden like this offers privacy to homeowners while providing shelter to local wildlife. (Good-Natured Landscapes LLC)
Reimaging Suburban Lawns with the Power of Sustainability
Emily Puchalski, Opinions Editor • February 6, 2023
Source: Creative Commons
Does the Media Glorify Serial Killers?
Ella Pope, Opinions Writer • February 6, 2023
How traveling impacts your life
Wardah Fazil, Opinions Writer • February 6, 2023
World Hijab Day
In-Depth
World Hijab Day
Annika Norquist, In-Depth Writer • March 13, 2023

On February 1st, women around the globe celebrate World Hijab Day. World Hijab Day celebrates Muslim women around the world who choose to wear...

From left to right: Gladys West, Charles Henry Turner, Alice Ball, Percy L. Julian, Sophia B. Jones, Elijah McCoy, Charles Lightfoot Roman. (U.S. Navy, Public domain, DePauw University Archives and Special Collections, Public domain, New York Public Library, Ben Shannon/CBC.)
5 Black Scientists you ABSOLUTELY Need to Know
March 13, 2023
A New AP Class: African American Studies
A New AP Class: African American Studies
March 13, 2023
Vivienne Westwood at Life Ball 2011, Rathaus (Town Hall) of Vienna, Austria
The Legacy of Vivienne Westwood
March 13, 2023
Family on Smiths Plantation, Beaufort, South Carolina, circa 1862. Image courtesy of the Library of Congress and learnnc.org.
The History of African American Vernacular English
March 13, 2023
Features
A BEU group photo. Source: Aniyah Nelson
Getting to Know BEU
Enaya Siddiqui, Feature Writer • March 13, 2023

Gabrielle Seymour is a Black Excellence United member here at Glenbard South. By all means, she loves being a part of BEU. This month being Black...

The Scoop
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...

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...

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....

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Sports
Pelé revolutionized the game of soccer through dexterous play and a meaningful sense of sportsmanship.
David Puchalski, Sports Writer • March 13, 2023

As it is Black History Month, it is a great time to remember one of the greatest soccer players of all time, Pelé. Although Pelé experienced...

Serena’s celebration during a match in the 2014 Australia Open(Source: Bradley Kanaris, Getty Images)
The Legacy of Serena Williams
Sofia Alcala, Sports Writer • March 13, 2023

One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Serena Jameka Williams, recently withdrew from the professional world of tennis in September...

Wrestling is a collaborative sport that involves hard work and discipline.
Girls Wrestle Too!
Itzel Cruz-Davalos, Sports Writer • February 7, 2023

When most individuals think about wrestling a variety of different things may come to mind. It might be the cardio workouts, the clean dieting,...

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Comics
Stories
Stories
Amelia Buehle, Illustrator • November 16, 2022

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