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Hulsizer focused on students and faculty during his time as interim dean

Kate McCracken -
Michael Hulsizer said he will listen to students and faculty and find ways to meet their needs during his time as interim dean. He...

54% of schools did not have a pandemic plan before COVID-19

Kelly Bowen -
During the 2017-2018 school year, most schools did not have a written plan for a pandemic. Webster Groves School District was one of the...

Schools shift to alternative method of learning when snow hits

News Cas Waigand -
Around the St. Louis area on Feb. 15, students woke to a blanket of snow covering the ground. A list of school closures scrolled...

GameStop stocks see instability as Redditors challenge hedge funds

News Caleb Sprous -
A subreddit called r/wallstreetbets had talked about GameStop’s stock in past years. In the winter of 2020, however, retail investors began buying up the...

Counseling and Life Development office working to offer a virtual COVID-19 support group

Campus Alexandria Darmody -
One student has expressed interest in the virtual support group so far, according to Patrick Stack. The group would meet virtually on Tuesdays at...

Webster announces graduation commencement ceremony will be virtual

Announcements Jenna Jones -
The move to a virtual format is similar to that of last year's ceremony. Students will not be walking across The Muny's stage this year...

Lifestyle

Program hopes to help young adults stay sober through art

Jewell Wood -
Hope Creates was created after founder Kathie Thomas' own daughter's struggled with addiction. The program works to help others who are also in recovery...

For one graphic designer, love of music and art mixes together

Charlotte Renner -
In an assignment from kindergarten, Michael Doherty wrote, “‘I like art and moozic.'" Since then, he has been able to create art for his...

Webster students create clothing to connect with others

Headline Cas Waigand -
Webster student Taylor Zarr began thrifting and upcycling clothes out of her love for sustainability. She said her main motivation, even when sharing her...

From voice memos to EPs, student Keshon Duke has grown as an artist

Lifestyle Robby Floyd -
Keshon Duke taught himself how to play bass and drums in middle school. Now he has released an EP titled "love letter." In one of...

Webster Groves restaurants find ways to adapt in spite of pandemic

FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW Cas Waigand -
Ghost kitchens. Delivery service. Curbside services. These are just some ways restaurant owners have had to get creative in the face of the COVID-19...

Witchcraft gains popularity through TikTok

Lifestyle Kenya Rosabal and Jenna Jones -
Throughout history, witches have turned to seclusion and faced being hunted and killed. Today, Gen Z has embraced witchcraft and is sharing their knowledge...

Sports

Student-athlete works to balance two sports as seasons overlap

Kelly Bowen -
COVID-19 pushed basketball season into soccer season. For two-sport athlete Mark Moore, the scheduling issue can make balancing different sports difficult. Wake up, workout,...

Ali Spohr earns a triple-double, one of only two in DIII this year

Robby Floyd -
Ali Spohr is the third volleyball player to record a triple-double in Webster's history. For Spohr, however, the most important thing is helping the...

Webster track athlete named SLIAC Indoor Track Athlete of the Year

FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW Iland Shurn -
Jacob Ridenhour won first in the 60m dash and the 200m dash during the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Indoor Track Championships on Feb....

Webster volleyball team wins its first game of the new season

Sports Robby Floyd -
Webster's Volleyball team won its first match of the season. The team had to push back earlier matches to give more time for its...

Sporting events return

Sports Kelly Bowen -
The volleyball team won their first game against Fontbonne University on Feb. 13. The game came after months of practice and nearly a year...

Men’s basketball team aims to win big this year

Sports Luke Seddon -
Last year, Webster men's basketball beat Greenville in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament. The team's first game of the 2021 season will...

Opinion

Biden bombs Syria: Imperialism breeds American ignorance

Caleb Sprous -
We can do better than imperialism. Nearly 100 years since his death, Vladimir Lenin’s theories of imperialism still hold weight. President Biden continues to bomb...

Pokemon’s virtual Post Malone concert leaves fans wanting more

Sean Mullins -
Post Malone’s Pokemon Day virtual concert, like many virtual concerts before, wasn’t as exciting as it could’ve been. That doesn’t mean virtual concerts can’t...

Disney’s removal of Gina Carano is too little, too late

Entertainment Sean Mullins -
When Gina Carano was removed from future Lucasfilm projects this week, fans saw it as evidence of Disney finally standing up against prejudice. As...

‘Euphoria’ special episodes offer viewers deeper look at characters

Entertainment Kieron Kessler -
The special episodes serve a great purpose; to give a deeper understanding of Rue and Jules and address socially taboo topics for context outside...

‘Just say know;’ Knowledge is power when it comes to drug use

Opinion Dennis Caus -
Dennis Caus believes a new method should be put in place during conversations around drug use: “Just Say Know.” There seems to be an innate...

Why United States’ capitalism is killing us

Opinion Caleb Sprous -
If we ever want to heal, we have to recognize what the sickness is: capitalism is the virus and it is killing our society.  A...

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Announcements

Webster announces graduation commencement ceremony will be virtual

Jenna Jones -
The move to a virtual format is similar to that of last year's ceremony. Students will not be walking across The Muny's stage this year...

Majority of classes to shift to remote learning after Thanksgiving break

Announcements Cas Waigand -
As COVID-19 cases in the area rise, Webster University announced new actions to limit community spread.  Webster University will be shifting most of its St....

Webster announces new safety measures to slow COVID-19 spread

Announcements Cas Waigand -
Students returning to campus for the fall semester are expected to follow safety measures outlined in an email sent to students on July 31. President...

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Webster Groves restaurants find ways to adapt in spite of pandemic

Cas Waigand -
Ghost kitchens. Delivery service. Curbside services. These are just some ways restaurant owners have had to get creative in the face of the COVID-19...

Witchcraft gains popularity through TikTok

Kenya Rosabal and Jenna Jones -
Throughout history, witches have turned to seclusion and faced being hunted and killed. Today, Gen Z has embraced witchcraft and is sharing their knowledge...

Shoppers turn out for Black Friday despite pandemic

Headline Jennifer Sarti -
COVID-19 could not keep people from searching for Black Friday deals. Photo series by Jennifer Sarti.

St. Louis couples marry as an act of protest

FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW Kate McCracken -
Cupcakes and pride flags were passed out on the steps of St. Louis City Hall the week of Oct. 12. Lot's Wife Trans and...

St. Louis Women’s March rallies downtown to protest Supreme Court Nominee

Headline Charlotte Renner -
The organization met on Oct. 17 to protest the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett

PHOTOS: St. Louis Wheel celebrates its first birthday at Union Station

Headline Charlotte Renner -

Podcast

The Journal On Air: Episode #3

The Journal -
FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW
Let's talk about the most recent edition of The Journal. The hosts speak about the news of COVID-19 vaccinations, the second impeachment of former president...
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The Journal On Air: Under the Microscope Episode #1

The Journal and Cas Waigand -
the journal on air
Susan Polgar qualified for what is now the World Chess Championship in April 1986. When Polgar qualified, however, the competition was called the Men's...
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News

Webster students explore their financial aid options

Kate McCracken -

‘Let’s get to work;’ Alumni serve in Biden administration

FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW Jenna Jones -
Gen. Lloyd Austin III will be making history as both the first Black Secretary of Defense and Webster alum in a cabinet position. Jesse...

Winghaven campus to close May 31

Campus Charlotte Renner -
Webster's Winghaven campus will close not close its doors for summer break in May. Instead, it will be closing forever. A decrease in enrollment...

Stimulus checks cause confusion among college dependents

News Abby Frye -
Katie Bajaras couldn't afford her antidepressants at one point of the COVID-19 pandemic. She's one of many college students deemed ineligible for help from...

Lifestyle

Witchcraft gains popularity through TikTok

Kenya Rosabal and Jenna Jones -

LGBTQ+ students find support on campus while encouraging growth

Headline Abby Frye -
Senior John Wallis credits some of his comfortability with coming out to Webster. Yet, he wants to see Webster continue to have tough conversations...

K-SHE legend shares his expertise with students

Headline Abby Frye -
School of Communications student media coordinator Jim Singer found his passion for radio at a young age. He wants to help the next generation...

Webster student starts her own small business

Headline Kara Blacksher -
Junior Kayla Calac has made $5,000 in the past five months from selling homemade products.  Junior Kayla Calac processed about 20 orders last week, and...

Sports

Webster sports fans forced to support the team virtually

Kelly Bowen -

Webster Classics: Volleyball team dominates with winning streak

Headline Michael Langston -
Abby Sanson and her team were extremely focused in their 2009 season. They had a winning streak on the line and they weren't going...

Loks Performance Center offers new spot for athletes’ training

Headline Kenya Rosabal -
The Loks Performance Center is long-awaited and has lived up to its hype according to student-athletes. Webster University has a new training center for Gorlok...

‘Cross-country dad’ Dan Graber is named women’s cross-country coach of decade

Headline Kelly Bowen -
Coach Dan Graber has worked at Webster for only seven years but still has been named cross-country Coach of the Decade after receiving the...

Latest Articles

Hulsizer focused on students and faculty during his time as interim dean

Campus Kate McCracken -
Michael Hulsizer said he will listen to students and faculty and find ways to meet their needs during his time as interim dean. He...
Read more

Biden bombs Syria: Imperialism breeds American ignorance

Opinion Caleb Sprous -
We can do better than imperialism. Nearly 100 years since his death, Vladimir Lenin’s theories of imperialism still hold weight. President Biden continues to bomb...
Read more

Program hopes to help young adults stay sober through art

FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW Jewell Wood -
Hope Creates was created after founder Kathie Thomas' own daughter's struggled with addiction. The program works to help others who are also in recovery...
Read more

Student-athlete works to balance two sports as seasons overlap

Sports Kelly Bowen -
COVID-19 pushed basketball season into soccer season. For two-sport athlete Mark Moore, the scheduling issue can make balancing different sports difficult. Wake up, workout,...
Read more

For one graphic designer, love of music and art mixes together

FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW Charlotte Renner -
In an assignment from kindergarten, Michael Doherty wrote, “‘I like art and moozic.'" Since then, he has been able to create art for his...
Read more

Ali Spohr earns a triple-double, one of only two in DIII this year

Sports Robby Floyd -
Ali Spohr is the third volleyball player to record a triple-double in Webster's history. For Spohr, however, the most important thing is helping the...
Read more

Webster track athlete named SLIAC Indoor Track Athlete of the Year

FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW Iland Shurn -
Jacob Ridenhour won first in the 60m dash and the 200m dash during the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Indoor Track Championships on Feb....
Read more

54% of schools did not have a pandemic plan before COVID-19

Community Kelly Bowen -
During the 2017-2018 school year, most schools did not have a written plan for a pandemic. Webster Groves School District was one of the...
Read more

Pokemon’s virtual Post Malone concert leaves fans wanting more

Entertainment Sean Mullins -
Post Malone’s Pokemon Day virtual concert, like many virtual concerts before, wasn’t as exciting as it could’ve been. That doesn’t mean virtual concerts can’t...
Read more

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