Students share opinions on Thanksgiving origins
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
Category: Op-Ed
Op-ed: Speak out against mistreatment of LGBTQ+ people
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
Op-ed: St. Louis county, schools end mask mandate
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
Op-Ed: Wordle isn’t harder
Graphic Created with Custom Wordle by Maren DeMargel
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
Voices of Webster: Op-ed: Nature improves student’s quality of life
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
Op-Ed: Webster Groves drops mask mandate upon decline of COVID cases
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
Op-ed: English teacher unfairly suspended
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
Op-ed: Dress code is discriminatory
Webster Groves students are taking a stand against a controversial rule in the dress code. Continue reading Op-ed: Dress code is discriminatory
Op-Ed: Graduation ceremony should have had more student input
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
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. Continue reading Op-Ed: Evidence suggesting video games cause violence is inconclusive
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. Continue reading Op-Ed: Trump, TikTok, and Tension–Chinese influence rises on Social Media
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 Continue reading Op-Ed: St. Louis enjoys Halloween joke tradition
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. Continue reading Op-Ed: Woman, Warrior, Legend–Ginsberg’s legacy will be remembered
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. Continue reading Op-ed: Greta Thungberg speaks up about reality of future
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 … Continue reading Op-Ed: Cancel culture causes controversy