AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Webster Groves churches host vigil, support same-sex marriage
Local congregations gathered on Monday, March 26 to pray for a ruling in favor of marriage equality from the U.S. Supreme Court this week. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the oral arguments of two cases that could change federal laws concerning same-sex marriage on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26-27.
VIDEO: Middle Ground: A conversation between an Israeli and a Palestinian
The constant threat of terror between Israel and Palestine is an ancient matter Webster University students Hanan Rahman, a Palestinian-American, and Daniel Movitz, a...
INTERACTIVE – Webster recruiting
An interactive info graphic on recruits for Webster athletics
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...
Playing while Black: A look into Black student-athletes’ lives
All photos in this series were taken by Vanessa Jones.
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.
MULTIMEDIA: Webster University students ‘live in poverty’ at Heifer Ranch, live in homes without...
Ten Webster University students spent half of their fall break in Arkansas in a poverty simulation to learn about world hunger. They slept in homes that exemplified poverty in different countries. They promised to pass on what they learned.
Photo Series: Inmates protest at St. Louis City Justice Center
On April 5, inmates at the City Justice Center in St. Louis protested. They broke windows and chanted as people gathered on the street...
Webster Groves restaurants find ways to adapt in spite of pandemic
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...
COVID-19 inspires need for animal companionship
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
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...
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...
Head Women’s Basketball Coach reflects on senior leadership
The Journal sat down with Head Women’s Basketball Coach Jordan Olufson and asked where the team stands and if he could reflect on the two seniors on the team — guard Kaliann Rikard and forward Courtney Pursley.
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.
Shoppers turn out for Black Friday despite pandemic
COVID-19 could not keep people from searching for Black Friday deals. Photo series by Jennifer Sarti.
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...