Monday, June 5, 2023

The heroic life and traumatic death of Tom Palozola

Tom was thought of as the strong one. The one who was the rock for everyone around him. Tom Palozola committed suicide after a battle with post-traumatic stress disorder. This is his story.

‘They call me the little Indian princess’: Immigrants’ children face identity crisis

Children of immigrants learn to incorporate the cultural identities of both their country of origin and the new homes of their families.

Avatar vs. Legend of Korra: the Feminist Debate

Hands down, Korra would beat Aang in a fight. Women simply cannot be heroes without the inevitable debate of who is better: the male protagonist...

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...

St. Louis couples marry as an act of protest

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

The organization met on Oct. 17 to protest the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett

North Webster residents keep black history alive in the community

Members of the North Webster community are keeping the history of the area alive by displaying and discussing the town's black history.  The north Webster...

Kirkwood and Meacham Park residents still feel separate 10 years after shooting

Meacham Park residents remember Kirkwood shooter as a friendly neighbor. They are also aware of some of the social issues that may have led to his actions.

Webster community expresses themselves through face coverings

Whether supporting sports teams, displaying school pride or creating coordinated outfits, students and staff at Webster University are finding ways to get creative with...

Niel DeVasto: Grandfather of the Gorloks

Outgoing Sports Information Director Niel DeVasto has spent his professional life dedicated to Webster University. He helped start Webster's athletic program and form the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Webster alumnus makes Major League Baseball debut

On Aug. 23, Josh Fleming will pitch for the Tampa Bay Rays. The alumnus holds seven baseball records at Webster University. Webster alumnus Josh...

Webster announces death of Beijing Language and Cultural University representative

On Oct. 7, police informed Webster University of Qiang "David" Liu's death. This morning, Webster University's Chancellor and President released a statement on the death...

COVID-19 affects Webster Groves, the first few weeks in photos

On March 11, Webster University announced all classes would move online until April 3 in response to the coronavirus outbreak. However, as the situation...

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...

Webster students look to start first eSports team

Webster University students and professors look to create the school's first ever competitive eSports team with a hope that it will grow to compete with the best teams in the area.