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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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The Independent
Augusta Leimonas

Augusta Leimonas, Opinions Writer

My name is Augusta Leimonas and I’m a freshman. I play tennis for Glenbard South. In my free time, I enjoy baking, riding my bike, and hanging out with my friends.

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Student Debt: Should Taxpayers Be Involved?

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September 29, 2022
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