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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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Erika Hartman

Erika Hartman, In-Depth Writer

My name is Erika Hartman, and I am a junior writing for in-depth. I am in several clubs at GBS including Student Council and Earth Action Network. I play basketball and tennis and love to read and bake in my spare time.

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5 Black Scientists you ABSOLUTELY Need to Know

Erika Hartman, In-Depth Writer
March 13, 2023
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Nonfiction Books to Help Quench Curiosity and Improve Aptitude

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February 3, 2023
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How to Survive Finals

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December 15, 2022
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The Benefits of Tea

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November 2, 2022
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Science Behind Being a Better Student

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September 27, 2022
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Physical Activity Helps Increase Academic Performance

Erika Hartman, In-Depth Writer
September 27, 2022
The Importance of Intellectual Curiosity

The Importance of Intellectual Curiosity

Erika Hartman, In-Depth Writer
May 1, 2022
CRISPR: The real-life ‘Resurrection Stone’?

CRISPR: The real-life ‘Resurrection Stone’?

Erika Hartman, In-Depth Writer
March 31, 2022
Is Evolution Still a Taboo Subject?

Is Evolution Still a Taboo Subject?

Erika Hartman, In Depth Writer
March 24, 2022
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The Intersectionality of Environment and Race

Erika Hartman, In-Depth Writer
March 4, 2022
Why Should Everyone Read?: The Benefits of Reading for Pleasure

Why Should Everyone Read?: The Benefits of Reading for Pleasure

Erika Hartman, In-Depth Writer
January 31, 2022
New Antiviral COVID-19 Pills are Hitting the Market

New Antiviral COVID-19 Pills are Hitting the Market

Erika Hartman, In-Depth Writer
November 22, 2021
The Scandinavian Secret to Happiness

The Scandinavian Secret to Happiness

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October 18, 2021
How does climate change affect human aggression?

How does climate change affect human aggression?

Erika Hartman, In-Depth Writer
September 15, 2021
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