Monday, October 3, 2022

News

‘Dine & Discuss’ at Cyrano’s Cafe shines light on Webster Groves

Molly Foust -
In a colorfully-decorated and sunlit room at Cyrano’s Cafe, nature enthusiasts and Webster Groves locals enjoyed a Friday lunch while chatting about all things...

Students allege ‘filthy’ apartments on campus, demand answers

Jordyn Grimes -
On the night before moving in this fall semester, Webster students finished packing, rushed to the store to complete last-minute errands and tried to...

Brief: COVID vaccine no longer required for Webster students

Campus Brian Rubin -
Webster University is no longer requiring the COVID-19 vaccination for all students. This decision was announced July 29 via email from the COVID-19 Task...

Webster professor & local museum team up for movie showing at Winifred-Moore Auditorium

Campus John Farish -
Webster University history professor Warren Rosenblum hosted the first part of a two-part film series in the Winifred-Moore Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 8. The...

Student songwriters perform original music at “Songs on the Patio” event

Campus Brian Rubin -
Webster University’s Songwriting Masterclass had their first showcase of the year on Friday, Sept. 2. The “Songs on the Patio” event was planned to...

St. Louis Public Library offers extended technology and hotspot rentals

Community Anja Waugh -
The St. Louis Public Library’s (SLPL) Chromebook and hotspot rental program has just expanded. The program lets community members rent Chromebooks and hotspots the...

Lifestyle

Hunt Gallery ‘Where Were You in ’72?’ exhibition kicks off Sept. 23

Alexandria Darmody -
At Webster’s homecoming last year, Cecille R. Hunt Gallery Director Jeffrey Hughes reminisced about the past with Webster grad, Vintage Vinyl owner and KDHX’s...

Brief: Student Dance Ensemble

Eve Cohen -
Xi Zhao, adjunct faculty and artistic director of Webster University dance ensemble, choreographed the international dance performance (one of six sets) staged April 29...

Local Women’s Garden Association to host first outdoor plant sale

Lifestyle Kate McCracken -
Flowers, ferns and trees will cover the First Congregational Church parking lot on May 7 for the Webster Groves Women’s Garden Association (WGWGA) annual...

Students showcase talents at Choral Ensembles concert

Lifestyle Molly Foust -
The auditorium fell silent as the Webster University Chorale took the stage in all-black attire and began the first song of an evening full...

Localhost gaming cafe offers St. Louis community a place to play and compete

Lifestyle Jordan Parker -
Localhost, a gaming cafe located in the Brentwood Promenade, aims to get gamers out of their homes and into creating a community. “I want people...

Ukrainian band performs at The Sheldon in St. Louis

Lifestyle Molly Foust -
Incorporating a mix of traditional musical instrumentation and cultural style, Ukrainian band DakhaBrakha has been carrying a political message through music since 2004.  Recently,...

Sports

New weight room inspire athletes during training

Ben McMullan -
Opened in fall 2020, The Loks Performance Center is a new facility located on Old Orchard Avenue. It offers Webster student athletes a revamped...

Maureen Burt finds home as new assistant athletic director

Brian Rubin -
On Aug. 15, Webster University Athletics announced Maureen ‘Mo’ Burt as the new Assistant Athletic Director. The St. Louis native worked in many different places...

Jan Antonin Wdowka moves to US to golf for Webster

Sports Kelly Bowen -
Traveling over 5,000 miles to attend Webster University, golf player Jan Antonin Wdowka has one main goal he wants to achieve: to become a...

Former Webster champ returns to field as soccer coach

Sports Brian Rubin -
The 2022-2023 men's soccer team is looking for a three-peat season and at the helm are four Webster-Alums: Head Coach Mike Siener, Associate Head...

Men’s basketball will start season with new and returning faces

Sports Ben McMullan -
Webster Men’s Basketball returns this year with more experience as they prime for a return to St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) prominence.  Last...

Cardinals break two records in three days

Sports Brian Rubin -
The 2022 St. Louis Cardinals have broken records and changed history multiple times already this season. However, this past week, two records were broken...

Opinion

Review: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ is an ironic abuser of imagery

Alexandria Darmody -
Before reading this, be warned that you’ll see the word “ironic” a lot. Several aspects of this controversial movie made me audibly laugh in...

Are slightly polished game sequels worth $60?

Sean Mullins -
Within one week, September’s two biggest games raised discussions about how much content is enough to merit the cost of $60 sequels and remasters....

Dating apps are the worst gacha games ever

Entertainment Sean Mullins -
“Dead dove, do not eat,” a fanfiction tag derived from “Arrested Development,” warns about unspeakable horrors before audiences look regardless. This summer, my “dead...

Hookup culture: toxic, yet normalized

Editorial Lauryn Pyatt -
In the world of dating, many people only want a hookup. Some teens and young adults don’t want love or romance - just sex,...

Your engagement can start here

Letter to the Editor Rayna Friedman -
As COVID-19 becomes more of a norm in our society, there has been a well needed increase in engagement amongst communities all over the...

A good breakfast goes a long way

Editorial Katherine Laubacker -
As a busy college student, newspaper section editor and part-time junior copywriter, eating breakfast is vital to my survival. I have finally found the...

COVID-19 Coverage

School Announcements

Announcements

Webster professor Bill Barrett dies after battle with pancreatic cancer.

Cas Waigand -
Webster University photography professor Bill Barrett died yesterday at 2:30. His wife, Laurel Hayes, shared the news of his death on CaringBridge. Barrett has...

Webster organizes vaccine opportunities for students

Announcements 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...

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

‘Dine & Discuss’ at Cyrano’s Cafe shines light on Webster Groves

Community Molly Foust -
In a colorfully-decorated and sunlit room at Cyrano’s Cafe, nature enthusiasts and Webster Groves locals enjoyed a Friday lunch while chatting about all things...
Read more

New weight room inspire athletes during training

Sports Ben McMullan -
Opened in fall 2020, The Loks Performance Center is a new facility located on Old Orchard Avenue. It offers Webster student athletes a revamped...
Read more

Maureen Burt finds home as new assistant athletic director

Sports Brian Rubin -
On Aug. 15, Webster University Athletics announced Maureen ‘Mo’ Burt as the new Assistant Athletic Director. The St. Louis native worked in many different places...
Read more

Jan Antonin Wdowka moves to US to golf for Webster

Sports Kelly Bowen -
Traveling over 5,000 miles to attend Webster University, golf player Jan Antonin Wdowka has one main goal he wants to achieve: to become a...
Read more

Review: ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ is an ironic abuser of imagery

Entertainment Alexandria Darmody -
Before reading this, be warned that you’ll see the word “ironic” a lot. Several aspects of this controversial movie made me audibly laugh in...
Read more

Students allege ‘filthy’ apartments on campus, demand answers

Campus Jordyn Grimes -
On the night before moving in this fall semester, Webster students finished packing, rushed to the store to complete last-minute errands and tried to...
Read more

Are slightly polished game sequels worth $60?

Entertainment Sean Mullins -
Within one week, September’s two biggest games raised discussions about how much content is enough to merit the cost of $60 sequels and remasters....
Read more

Hunt Gallery ‘Where Were You in ’72?’ exhibition kicks off Sept. 23

Campus Life Alexandria Darmody -
At Webster’s homecoming last year, Cecille R. Hunt Gallery Director Jeffrey Hughes reminisced about the past with Webster grad, Vintage Vinyl owner and KDHX’s...
Read more

Brief: COVID vaccine no longer required for Webster students

Campus Brian Rubin -
Webster University is no longer requiring the COVID-19 vaccination for all students. This decision was announced July 29 via email from the COVID-19 Task...
Read more

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