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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
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Alizah Hashmi

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer

Hi, my name is Alizah Hashmi and I'm a senior writer for In-Depth. I am part of FMPC, NHS, and Newspaper. Some of my hobbies include playing badminton and knitting.

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MLK: A Man Never Forgotten

MLK: A Man Never Forgotten

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
February 3, 2023
Joe Biden with former president Barack Obama in 2015. SOURCE: Wikipedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joe_Biden_and_Barack_Obama_walking.jpg

Controversy Sparks in the White House

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
February 3, 2023
PICTURE CITATION: Wikipedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Depression_man.png

A Fight Within: Potential New Therapy for Mental Illness

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
December 15, 2022
Picture of an isolated sample of patient cell (green structure) completely infected by COVID-19 particles (orange cells). https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=covid&title=Special:MediaSearch&go=Go&type=image

Another Threat?: Possible Emerge of Resistant COVID Variant

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
December 15, 2022
Adnan Syed (front) and Hae Min Lee (behind Syed) pictured with a group of friends in 1998 - SERIAL

23 Years Too Long: Adnan Syed’s Conviction

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
November 2, 2022
Example of the type of medication that was laced with cyanide back in the 1980s. The normal white shape of the pill made the disguise easier and effective.

Chicago Tylenol Murders

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
November 2, 2022
A photo of a 9/11 memorial in New York City, New York.  https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?search=9%2F11+memorials&title=Special:MediaSearch&type=image

9/11 America: A Light at The End of the Tunnel

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
September 27, 2022
Hundreds of people rally in Minnesota in late 2016 to protest against hate speech and discrimination against Muslims in America. Source: Wikipedia Commons

9/11: A Grim Time for Muslims

Alizah Hashmi, In-Depth Writer
September 27, 2022

Catastrophic Flood: Pakistan Underwater

Alizah Hashmi and Alishbaa Karim
September 10, 2022
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