LGBTQ+ students find support on campus while encouraging growth
Senior John Wallis credits some of his comfortability with coming out to Webster. Yet, he wants to see Webster continue to have tough conversations...
Tattoos of Webster
In the spring of 2016, The Journal set out to create a gallery chronicling the different tattoos that students and employees at Webster have on their bodies. Every tattoo holds significant meaning to those that get ink, and The Journal wants their stories to be heard.
Webster student Fahima Band Ali fundraises for Afghan refugees
Fahima Band Ali said moving to the United States from another country is difficult. She immigrated to the U.S. in 2017 and is now...
Webster students enjoy in-person connection at ‘Comeback Tour’
Webster University hosted the "Comeback Tour" as students returned to campus. Students like Leah Dwyer believed the in-person atmosphere helped bring a sense of...
Creations
Underclassmen dance majors embrace performance opportunity
Webster University underclassmen dance majors had the opportunity to perform their own choreographed pieces in “Creations: A Student Choreography...
Witchcraft gains popularity through TikTok
Throughout history, witches have turned to seclusion and faced being hunted and killed. Today, Gen Z has embraced witchcraft and is sharing their knowledge...
Webster student Anika Wagner places third at National Irish Dance Competition
Anika Wagner noticed an Irish dancing school when she was just 7 years old. Now, she is setting her sights on placing in the...
VIDEO: The Ghost that Haunts Webster University’s Loretto Hall
Webster alumni and current employee Billy Ratz tells of his experiences with a ghost on the top floor of Loretto Hall.
Dean of Students encourages on-campus involvement
During Welcome Weekend, dean of students John Buck gave a presentation to incoming students. He encouraged them to join at least one organization on...
Opinions on tattoos differ by religion
Though religions take various stances on tattoos, Webster students sometimes do not take their beliefs into account.
Student finds quiet places to take Zoom classes
Commuter student Logan Nguyen takes an online class the same day as an in-person class. Over the first few weeks, Nguyen explored places to...
Stephanie Beatriz closes out the Virtual Headliner Series
Stephanie Beatriz spoke with Webster students virtually on April 12. The "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star talked about representing LGBTQ+ and Latina communities in entertainment.
On April...
From voice memos to EPs, student Keshon Duke has grown as an artist
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...
Q&A: Webster business owners hopeful for return to normal after pandemic
Three business owners in Webster Groves reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their businesses.
One year after the COVID-19 pandemic halted normal...
Conservatory produces ‘Urinetown: The Musical’
"Urinetown: The Musical" ran from April 29 through May 3. COVID-19 caused challenges as the Conservatory prepared for the musical, but it also presented...
Stress Relief Week events met with low student turnout
No students signed up to attend Human iPod Night during stress relief week, and only a handful attended the nail painting event. Student event...
Winter Opera St. Louis’ ‘Suor Angelica’ brings Webster alumni and faculty member together
Webster alumna Journee Carter was excited for the opportunity to collaborate with others during "Suor Angelica."
Webster Alumna Kat Rubush graduated with a Bachelor...