Tuesday, March 28, 2023

How the new Omicron variant affects 2022 study abroad plans

The Office of Study Abroad plans the spring 2022 semester study abroad trips to move forward. Students, however, are wondering if Omicron may change...

The Rep and Opera Theatre of Saint Louis to require vaccinations

Anyone attending performances will have to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. The two organizations joined 14 others in announcing the...

Webster University requires COVID-19 vaccination for students and staff

Dean of Students John Buck said the university is taking COVID-19 precautions seriously and expects everyone to do the same. Webster University faced a question...

Webster plans COVID-19 vaccination clinics

Webster students, along with the Webster community, can sign up to be vaccinated at the Luhr Building on April 24 or April 29. Webster...

Webster organizes vaccine opportunities for students

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

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II deadline extended

Students now have until April 15 at 11:59 p.m. to apply for the federal grant. On April 7, Webster University sent an email to...

Second opportunity for relief funds available

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...

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

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...

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

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

Majority of classes to shift to remote learning after Thanksgiving break

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....
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The sad irony of it all

For someone who has downplayed the virus and used it as a tool for political division, it is no wonder President Donald Trump tested...

Local fitness retailer sees 392% increase in sales of exercise equipment during COVID-19

As fitness enthusiasts began to work out at home during the pandemic, Play It Again Sports saw a drastic increase in their sales of...

Shrewsbury local hosts park party to bring community together

Caitlyn Reynolds knew something had to be done for local businesses during the COVID-19 shutdowns. Her solution? Park parties. On Saturday, Sept. 25,  Caitlin Reynolds...

As winter season gets pushed back, student athletes push forward

Webster athletes like Darieana Hunter were training for the winter season when the start date was postponed. Now, all they can do is continue...

St. Louis libraries offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing

St. Louis County Libraries offer books and other recourses for their community. Now, they are working with the St. Louis County Health Department and...

Opinion: The NFL is now essential

The National Football League will kick off their season on Sept. 10. When the sport does return, it will offer another kind of "essential...