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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
Lili Olson

Lili Olson, Scoop Writer

My name is Lili Olson and I’m a sophomore. I am a part of the theatre program, key club, and gender equality club. My hobbies include baking, reading, and hanging out with my friends.

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Source: Interview Magazine

Artistry Through Film: Damien Chazelle’s Filmography

Lili Olson, Scoop Writer
February 5, 2023

Jordan Peele Does It Best

Lili Olson, Scoop Writer
November 4, 2022

[Video] Students Concerned about Saving the Environment Join Earth Action Network (EAC)

September 14, 2022
Source: University of Queenland

The Permanent Effects of Fast Fashion

Lili Olson, Scoop Writer
May 4, 2022
Source: USA Today

Renaissance Man: How Donald Glover Did It All

Lili Olson, Scoop Writer
April 5, 2022
Image above is a mural that was inside the Indy Airport, created by the collaboration of the Madam Walker Legacy center and artist Tasha Beckwith.

How Madam C.J. Walker Built Her Empire

Lili Olson, In-Depth Writer
March 4, 2022
Why Do I Need To Sleep?

Why Do I Need To Sleep?

Lili Olson, In-Depth Writer
January 31, 2022
Holidaze: How to Cure Your ‘Seasonal Sadness’

Holidaze: How to Cure Your ‘Seasonal Sadness’

Lili Olson, Scoop Writer
December 13, 2021
Source: Spotify

What About ‘The Walters’?

Lili Olson, Scoop Writer
November 24, 2021
Source: UDress Magazine

Why I Thrift (And You Should Too!)

Lili Olson, Scoop Writer
October 19, 2021
Source: IMDb

Not ‘All That’: An Honest Critique of Netflix’s Newest Romcom

Lili Olson, Scoop Writer
September 16, 2021
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