Superintendent John Simpson told the Webster-Kirkwood Times that the graduation ceremony on Friday, May 14, this year will be identical to last year’s in order to fit COVID-19 regulations.
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Evidence suggesting video games cause violence is inconclusive
People play video games when they are bored and stuck at home. This brings back the question of if video games cause real life violence. There has been talk about how video games cause violence, since 1990, however that may not be the case.
Op-Ed: Trump, TikTok, and Tension–Chinese influence rises on Social Media
Donald Trump, President of the United States, showed his support for a deal on Sept. 19, that Oracle and Wal-Mart, two American companies, have made with Chinese company ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok.
Op-Ed: St. Louis enjoys Halloween joke tradition
St. Louis is one of the only cities that still tells jokes on Halloween, but some Iowan cities like Des Moines and Ames tell jokes too, according to the Daily News
Op-Ed: Woman, Warrior, Legend–Ginsberg’s legacy will be remembered
Ruth Bader Gingburg will go down in history as one of the most significant women’s rights and gender equality pioneers the world ever saw.
Op-ed: Greta Thungberg speaks up about reality of future
People have been talking about Greta Thungberg and her statement about climate change. She spoke at the conference in Washington about climate change. She spoke in front of many world leaders and people who talk/deal with climate change.
Op-Ed: Cancel culture causes controversy
Jaden Fields Junior Editor With the population of media services like TikTok, teens becoming famous is easier than it’s ever been. The surge of accessibility has thrusted many young influencers into the spotlight. Being in the spotlight can be an… Read More ›
Impeachment should be larger focus in classrooms
On Dec. 18, 2019, President Donald Trump was impeached, becoming the third president in history to be accused of violating their oath of office.
This is a historic event, and, regardless of what your political leanings are, Trump is only the third president ever to be impeached, and the trial will have a profound effect on the future of America.
Op-Ed: Students should adopt Chiefs as football team
Emily Stisser Entertainment Columnist In lieu of the Ram’s heartbreaking departure, many St. Louis football fans were left just as they were about 30 years prior when the Cardinals left, betrayed and teamless. Following the community-wide anger of the Rams’… Read More ›
Op-ed: Webster hockey’s potential popularity comeback
Only 35 of the 961 Missouri high schools have hockey teams. Webster is one and the players are thankful. There’s one problem. Not many viewers show up to the games.
Op-ed: Teachers share opinions on All Write being shortened
All Write was shortened to three days this year. The decision was made last year. The usual five-day festival’s abridgment was a surprise to students, but those involved say the problem is funding.
Op-ed: Attend St. Louis Women’s March
Attend the St. Louis Women’s March on Jan. 19, beginning at Market Street and 18th Street at 10 a.m.
Op-Ed: Stay Sustainable, shop local this holiday season
During the frenzy of the holiday season, opting for sustainability, affordability and mindful shopping often falls between the cracks. Here are some recommendations of how to stay sustainable this holiday season, while supporting local women-run businesses.
Acceptance pressure transforms admissions process
The college admissions cheating scandal, progressively lowered acceptance rates and thousands of dollars spent on private test tutoring and college consulting are just a few effects of the extreme college admittance pressure students face today. When will the increasing standard of severity regarding the college process end?
Op-ed: Major corporations called to protect customers, stand out
Over a month ago, a mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart left 22 dead, 24 injured and an entire community broken.
The domestic terrorist attack, carried out by a white gunman, occurred on the morning of Aug. 3.
In response to the tragedy, Walmart made the executive decision to remove all violent imagery and video from all locations on Aug. 9.
Op-ed: Classroom decorations affect students learning abilities
Classroom decor is a valuable part of every students’ education. The amount of comfort, decorations and seat arrangement can all either help distract or focus students on their work.
Sleep deprivation has lasting effects on high school students
Elise Wilke-Grimm News/Opinion Editor High school students suffer from sleep deprivation everyday, sometimes without even noticing it. Lack of sleep directly affects the brain’s ability to retain memories, hold focus and concentration, and depletes motivation, according to med.stanford.edu. According to… Read More ›
Smartphones create issues for students
Elise Wilke-Grimm News/Opinion Editor Portable devices have become very common in everyday life and in education. This can be positive but also negative. Limiting use of cellphones in school, students’ minds can be focused on the task at hand. Phone… Read More ›
Detention fails to meet expectations
I’ll admit I’ve never been great with time management. For six consecutive years my dad gave me a watch for my birthday, hoping I would learn to better manage my time. What he kept forgetting is that I’m also incredibly disorganized, so I was not only still consistently late, but also consistently losing watches.
Social media normalizes stimulant misuse
One direct message, swipe up or snapchat, all it takes to get access to hard and prescription drugs such as Adderall, Oxycodone or Ritalin.
Op-ed: Sex education must be inclusive
All students deserve equal access to proper and thorough sex education, but LGBTQ students have been tossed aside by sex ed programs in schools.
Op-ed: School’s active shooter school protocol should be updated
Most schools in the U.S. aren’t prepared for school shootings. 2018 had about 113 students/faculty members killed/injured during school shootings. There needs to be an updated plan for these incidents.
