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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
Sana Muneer

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief

My name is Sana Muneer, and I am one of the Editor in Chiefs of the Glenbard South Independent! In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing, and jamming out to Taylor Swift. Check out my book reviews Instagram page, @sm.reads.books !!

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The Pledge of Allegiance: South students on standing or sitting

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2023

The Pledge of Allegiance: A Historical Lense

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
March 12, 2023

Governor J.B. Pritzker signs Illinois assault weapons ban

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
February 8, 2023
South Students ‘just keep swimming’ through AP Psychology

South Students ‘just keep swimming’ through AP Psychology

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
February 8, 2023
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

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
February 7, 2023
Source: HarperCollins (Link to https://www.harpercollins.com/)

‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’: just my cup of coffee

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
February 5, 2023

Z-Library banning causes a frenzy among readers

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
December 14, 2022
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

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2022
Glenbard South’s Newspaper Editors present to the District 87 Board of Education

Glenbard South’s Newspaper Editors present to the District 87 Board of Education

Sana Muneer, Co-Editor in Chief
December 7, 2022
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Taylor Swift announces 2023 tour with two shows at Soldier Field

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
November 2, 2022
Johnson will surely be missed at Glenbard South. Source: Barber Jc Photography (John C. Hall Jr.) Website: www.barberjcllc.com

South Students Remember Ms. Johnson

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
October 13, 2022

Staying organized during the college admissions process: advice from college freshmen.

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2022
Source: Elle

Meet Me at Midnight: new Taylor Swift album announcement shocks fans

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
September 8, 2022
Source: Goodreads

A crucial read and watch during Black History Month: The Hate U Give

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
March 7, 2022
Dance Team Senior Spotlight

Dance Team Senior Spotlight

Sana Muneer, Editor In Chief
March 2, 2022
Chipotle Clash of Champions Game Recap

Chipotle Clash of Champions Game Recap

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
February 7, 2022
Source: IMDb

A Reader’s Thoughts on ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
February 1, 2022
SAT vs. ACT

SAT vs. ACT

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
January 31, 2022
Muslim Student Association Club

Muslim Student Association Club

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
December 14, 2021
How to Effectively Study for Final Exams

How to Effectively Study for Final Exams

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
December 14, 2021
Source: Amazon

These Violent Delights & Our Violent Ends

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
December 13, 2021
The Enneagram Personality Test

The Enneagram Personality Test

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
November 22, 2021
Disney Romance is Overrated and Toxic

Disney Romance is Overrated and Toxic

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
November 21, 2021
South prepares to say goodbye to beloved teacher Mrs. Helle

South prepares to say goodbye to beloved teacher Mrs. Helle

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
October 19, 2021
All About ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’

All About ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’

Sana Muneer, Editor in Chief
October 18, 2021
Future Medical Professionals Club

Future Medical Professionals Club

Sana Muneer, Editor
October 18, 2021
A sweet new bakery is in town

A sweet new bakery is in town

Sana Muneer, Co Editor-in-Chief
September 16, 2021
‘Shadow and Bone’: New Netflix adaptation

‘Shadow and Bone’: New Netflix adaptation

Sana Muneer, Lenses Editor
April 30, 2021
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue: An Unforgettable Book

‘The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue’: An Unforgettable Book

Sana Muneer, Lenses Editor
March 24, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman speaks at the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2021 in Washington, DC. During todays inauguration ceremony Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Amanda Gorman: About Her and Her Speeches

Sana Muneer, Lenses Editor
February 22, 2021
Interviewing Doctors Who Received the Coronavirus Vaccine

Interviewing Doctors Who Received the Coronavirus Vaccine

Sana Muneer, Lenses Editor
January 24, 2021
How COVID-19 Changed Christmas

How COVID-19 Changed Christmas

Sana Muneer, Lenses Editor
December 17, 2020
The Inauguration Process: What Happens Next?

The Inauguration Process: What Happens Next?

Sana Muneer, Lenses Editor
December 2, 2020
Coronavirus. Symptoms, spreading, transmitting and restrictions concept. Chart with keywords and icons. Hand with pencil

The Second Rise of COVID-19

Sana Muneer, Lenses Editor
November 4, 2020

Superintendent’s Message on Shift to Hybrid Learning

Sana Muneer, Lenses Editor
October 5, 2020
The 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions

The 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions

Sana Muneer, Lenses Editor
September 11, 2020
Remote Learning Pros and Cons

Remote Learning Pros and Cons

Sana Muneer, Lenses Editor
August 16, 2020
Doctors Response to COVID-19

Doctors’ Response to COVID-19

Sana Muneer, Lenses Writer
April 10, 2020
New Phone Policy

New Phone Policy

Sana Muneer, Lenses Writer
March 23, 2020
A Royal Departure

A Royal Departure

Sana Muneer, Lenses Writer
February 2, 2020
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