Friday, December 3, 2021

News

Phase two of ‘Sverdrup Re-Imagined’ scheduled to start in January

Jordan Parker -
The renovations will focus on media production facilities in the School of Communications, such as a new soundstage and audio suite. Starting in January,...

COVID-19 task force member offers advice to students celebrating the holidays

Brian Rubin -
Jody Spiess encouraged students to continue mitigation practices, such as mask-wearing and social distancing, during the holiday season. With winter break just around the...

Local High Schoolers attend Youth Summit on Police at Webster

Campus Cas Waigand -
On Nov. 5, Webster University hosted a Youth Summit on Police for local high school students. Students listened to a group of panelists before...

Webster introduces new antiracist classes in multiple schools

Campus Jordan Parker -
Webster University is offering two new courses that focus on race, racism and antiracism in the arts, education and psychology. Webster University is offering...

Sun Coffee Roasters receives warm welcome at the Cyber Cafe

Campus Brian Rubin -
The new coffee company replaced Kaldi's coffee after news outlets published stories where former employees of Kaldi's alleged that racism was a problem for...

‘Webster students must unite:’ Students join together in protest

Campus Kate McCracken -
Students chanted phrases like "If they refuse to treat us right, Webster students must unite," at a protest on Nov. 16. The protest started...

Lifestyle

Old Webster Holiday Open House features Santa and carriage rides

Cas Waigand -
On Nov. 14, Old Webster had its Holiday Open House. Visitors could see Santa, stop by local shops and hop on carriage rides. If...

Webster University Orchestra To Debut Composer Jorge Morel’s Aquarelle Latino

Brady Stiff -
The Webster University Orchestra played the concerto for two guitars with a full string orchestra in a grant theatre hall. This was the way...

Campus Activities hosts ‘Black-Tie’ Casino Night at University Center

Campus Life Micah Barnes -
Prizes at Casino Night included essential oil diffusers, vacuum cleaners, a flat-screen TV and Nintendo Switch. Students got the chance to dress up to the...

Webster Art Professor Exhibits ‘In Shadows’ at the Sheldon

FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW Charlotte Renner -
Webster professor Tate Foley said his exhibit's theme is inspired by a french philosopher's idea of living in a simulation. French philosopher Jean Baudrillard...

Delta Phi Epsilon’s Fall Fest raises money for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Campus Life Kate McCracken -
Delta Phi Epsilon's president Madison Zumwalt said the sorority worked to offer fun activities for the community of Webster Groves while also raising money...

Brief: Delta Phi Epsilon to host ‘Paintsgiving’

Campus Life The Journal -
Delta Phi Epsilon is hosting a “Paintsgiving” on Nov. 4. The event begins at 9 p.m. in the Sunnen Lounge. Guests will be painting a...

Sports

Record-breaking season comes to a conclusion for men’s soccer

Kaelin Triggs -
Head coach Mike Siener said despite the loss after the first round of the NCAA tournament, the men's soccer team has had a great...

Addison Beussink dedicates her 1,000 career points to her family and teammates.

Kaelin Triggs -
Addison Beussink said her sister convinced her to play basketball in high school and college. She said she and her family continue to inspire...

Webster volleyball player repeats as SLIAC Player of the Year

Sports Kaelin Triggs -
Junior Lauren Borik led the team with 323 kills this season. However, she still credits her teammates for her award.  At the conclusion of...

National Collegiate Athletic Association offers extra year of eligibility

Sports Micah Barnes -
After COVID-19 shortened or halted seasons last fall and winter, the National Collegiate Athletic Association extended athlete eligibility to six years. The National Collegiate...

New cross country coach brings success in his first season

Sports Kelly Bowen -
After working as a coach at places like Maryville University, new head cross country and track and field coach Chris Sandefur has come to...

Soccer team chases championship after record-breaking season

FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW Kaelin Triggs -
The men's soccer team has won their last 24 conference match-ups. Players like Matt Coffey, however, said he is still taking things one game...

Opinion

Review: ‘Arcane’ is leagues above other Netflix original shows

Jordan Parker -
Riot Games’ Netflix series, “Arcane,” is both the best “League of Legends” story Riot Games has ever told and one of Netflix’s best offerings...

The system is killing people, it’s time to be politically active

Caleb Sprous -
With climate change looming and 800,000 COVID-19 deaths, I ask, “How is that working for you?” In January, Foreign Policy published a piece by Noah...

‘Santa VS The Snowman’ belongs on your holiday movie marathon

Entertainment Sean Mullins -
By all accounts, “Santa VS The Snowman” is filled with cliches. And I love every second of it. Every winter, entertainment writers revisit mainstream holiday...

‘Guilty Gear Strive’ deserved the Game Award for best soundtrack

Editorial Jordan Parker -
"Guilty Gear Strive" sells the player on the world of Guilty Gear, while delivering a timeless collection of music for the players and people...

I wished for remakes and I regret my life’s choices

Editorial Sean Mullins -
Having loved games since childhood, there are many games I wished would get a sequel, remake or port. Apparently, I made those wishes on...

What does the Journal staff think about Marvel’s “Eternals?”

Dueling op-eds Cas Waigand, Kaelin Triggs, Sean Mullins and Jordan Parker -
After a streak of consistently popular films, “Eternals” is one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most controversial installments, with mixed reception reflected by the...

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Announcements

Webster organizes vaccine opportunities for students

Jenna Jones -
Webster will be bussing residential students to The Dome April 15 and 16. The school will then host a clinic for other students, faculty...

Second opportunity for relief funds available

Announcements Abby Frye -
Students need to apply by March 31 to be considered for the funds. Time is ticking for Webster students to cash in on the Higher...

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...

Multimedia

Photo Series: Inmates protest at St. Louis City Justice Center

Logan Nguyen -
On April 5, inmates at the City Justice Center in St. Louis protested. They broke windows and chanted as people gathered on the street...

Playing while Black: A look into Black student-athletes’ lives

Vanessa Jones -
All photos in this series were taken by Vanessa Jones.

COVID-19 inspires need for animal companionship

FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW Madyson Dixon -
Crestwood Animal Shelter broke its record for cat adoptions in 2020 with 103 cats adopted. Sarah Deneau, a pet foster parent and a supporter of...

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...

Podcast

The Journal On-Air Episode #6: The Finale includes an interview with the SGA president, graduation opinions

The Journal -
FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW
Vaccine clinics, the student government association and favorite businesses are all included in this last episode of The Journal On-Air. For one last time, the...
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Episode #5: Red Card Campaign, another chance for funding and cross-country

The Journal -
FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW
The Journal On-Air talks about the most recent news Webster has to offer. Global connections and campaigns await, as well as sports interviews and...
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News

Forensics and Debate team places sixth Nationally, Daniela Piazzi named All American

Charlotte Renner -

Second opportunity for relief funds available

Announcements Abby Frye -
Students need to apply by March 31 to be considered for the funds. Time is ticking for Webster students to cash in on the Higher...

Webster faculty helps vaccinate St. Louis community

FRONT PAGE FEATURE SLIDESHOW Charlotte Renner -
Nursing Professor Mary Ann Drake looked at her patient after vaccinating them against COVID-19. The patient had tears in her eyes; she was a...

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...

Lifestyle

Q&A: Webster business owners hopeful for return to normal after pandemic

Jordan Parker -

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...

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...

Sports

Grandmaster and former student Liem Quang Le to be next chess coach

Emily Craig -

Webster sports fans forced to support the team virtually

Headline Kelly Bowen -
This season, sporting events will look different. Fans who normally crowd the stands will have to watch games virtually via live streams. Strapped with...

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...

Latest Articles

Phase two of ‘Sverdrup Re-Imagined’ scheduled to start in January

Campus Jordan Parker -
The renovations will focus on media production facilities in the School of Communications, such as a new soundstage and audio suite. Starting in January,...
Read more

COVID-19 task force member offers advice to students celebrating the holidays

Campus Brian Rubin -
Jody Spiess encouraged students to continue mitigation practices, such as mask-wearing and social distancing, during the holiday season. With winter break just around the...
Read more

Review: ‘Arcane’ is leagues above other Netflix original shows

Entertainment Jordan Parker -
Riot Games’ Netflix series, “Arcane,” is both the best “League of Legends” story Riot Games has ever told and one of Netflix’s best offerings...
Read more

The system is killing people, it’s time to be politically active

Opinion Caleb Sprous -
With climate change looming and 800,000 COVID-19 deaths, I ask, “How is that working for you?” In January, Foreign Policy published a piece by Noah...
Read more

‘Santa VS The Snowman’ belongs on your holiday movie marathon

Entertainment Sean Mullins -
By all accounts, “Santa VS The Snowman” is filled with cliches. And I love every second of it. Every winter, entertainment writers revisit mainstream holiday...
Read more

Old Webster Holiday Open House features Santa and carriage rides

Lifestyle Cas Waigand -
On Nov. 14, Old Webster had its Holiday Open House. Visitors could see Santa, stop by local shops and hop on carriage rides. If...
Read more

‘Guilty Gear Strive’ deserved the Game Award for best soundtrack

Editorial Jordan Parker -
"Guilty Gear Strive" sells the player on the world of Guilty Gear, while delivering a timeless collection of music for the players and people...
Read more

I wished for remakes and I regret my life’s choices

Editorial Sean Mullins -
Having loved games since childhood, there are many games I wished would get a sequel, remake or port. Apparently, I made those wishes on...
Read more

Local High Schoolers attend Youth Summit on Police at Webster

Campus Cas Waigand -
On Nov. 5, Webster University hosted a Youth Summit on Police for local high school students. Students listened to a group of panelists before...
Read more

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