Homework is a controversial conversation in any school setting; some think there’s too much, and some think there’s too little. However, the reality is students are saddled with a large amount of homework; often more than they can take. Continue reading Homework overload harms students
Deadlines and dates seem to sneak up faster in December; holiday preparations and the anticipation for the end of the semester leaving students panicked when they realize finals week is sooner than appears. Continue reading Students advise on to cram for finals
Ongoing construction on Kopplin Field and the Frick Theatre is taking away already-limited parking spaces, causing an array of issues for students. Continue reading Op-ed: Parking spot painting would solve parking problems
Upon a Google search for “Thanksgiving movies,” one looking to get into the holiday spirit will be bombarded with an array of movies—few of which are actually about the holiday. Continue reading Op-ed: There should be more Thanksgiving movies
“Fast Fashion” started as a 1990s corporation trend of cheap, trendy, and poorly made clothing and has now become the third largest contributor to pollution. Continue reading ‘Fast Fashion’ isn’t just hurting your wallet: the other side of your wardrobe
Although the library serves its purpose, it is everything but inviting. Fault doesn’t lie with any one person or system, but the school as a whole. Continue reading Op-Ed: Policies repel students from library
A 2017 Pew Research center poll found that 44% of Americans believe Christmas is “More of a Religious Holiday than a Cultural One.” This number has fallen recently, with cultural shifts creating a new meaning to Christmas. Continue reading Op-Ed: Deck the Halls with Secular Jolly
Thanksgiving is full of good food, family and gratitude, but the origins of this holiday are more divisive. Continue reading Students share opinions on Thanksgiving origins
Students are taking initiative to inform teachers and staff of the harmful impacts misgendering someone may have and why it’s important to respect that person’s pronouns. Continue reading Op-ed: Speak out against mistreatment of LGBTQ+ people
It is very important in the school environment to keep everyone safe and be respectful and responsible when it comes to individual health and the health of the community. Students who feel uncomfortable without a mask should be able to easily continue wearing one and those who are comfortable taking them off should still be taking necessary precautions. Continue reading Op-ed: St. Louis county, schools end mask mandate
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Wordle is everywhere. From social media to the dinner table, it’s almost impossible to avoid the word game. Even more impossible to avoid are the claims that it’s getting more difficult. Continue reading Op-Ed: Wordle isn’t harder
With spring around the corner, and as the weather begins to warm up, students should make an effort to spend time outdoors and explore some of Missouri’s beautiful state parks.
Also Riley Fitzgerald talks to students and parents about Spring Break plans. Continue reading Voices of Webster: Op-ed: Nature improves student’s quality of life
It is clear what students want. As long as the school can maintain low COVID numbers, and keep everyone safe, students agree that going mask recommended was the correct choice. Continue reading Op-Ed: Webster Groves drops mask mandate upon decline of COVID cases
English teacher Melissa Rainey has been suspended indefinitely for her involvement in a senior flash mob to celebrate Spirit Week and its class theme of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Continue reading Op-ed: English teacher unfairly suspended
Webster Groves students are taking a stand against a controversial rule in the dress code. Continue reading Op-ed: Dress code is discriminatory
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. Continue reading Op-Ed: Graduation ceremony should have had more student input
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. Continue reading Op-Ed: Evidence suggesting video games cause violence is inconclusive
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. Continue reading Op-Ed: Trump, TikTok, and Tension–Chinese influence rises on Social Media