Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Moms Demand Action fights for stricter gun laws in Missouri

Erica Jones’s daughter was murdered in a drive-by shooting. Then she took a stand against gun violence.

Kings and queens take the spotlight at circus-themed Drag Ball

Drag Ball celebrated its 21st year with a circus theme. As two senior prepare to leave, they look back on the learning experience the annual tradition has been.

VIDEO: Webster men’s basketball team rides four-game win streak into playoffs

After the season almost ends on a last-second free throw, the Webster University men’s basketball team rides a four-game win streak into the conference championship tournament. Some of the seniors have three postseasons under their belts and said they have the rest of the team focused.

A look at Webster’s ‘Adorn Or Disfigure’ art show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIpZAUMp7J8   Student David Pulphus has 7 art pieces at Webster's Student Art Show, Adorn Or Disfigure. One of his pieces talks about discrimination in society...

Greenville downs Gorloks for first conference loss

Webster came into their rematch against Greenville College 9-0, they left with their first conference loss of the season.

Welcome back, Gorloks!

"It always makes me feel welcome. I feel more like I am home here." Students taking part in campus activities during their first week of...

Student with Cerebral Palsy Overcomes Obstacles

Ava Roesslein says Webster does a lot to help her with mobility but one day Roesslein was put in a tough position when she reached the top floor of Webster Hall.

VIDEO: King of the Quidditch pitch: Brandon McLaughlin is the Missouri Representative of the...

The blurb is "As the Missouri representative of the International Quidditch Association, Brandon McLaughlin, senior film production major, helps other schools start their own teams.

Drag performers bring story time to Emerson Library

Three drag queens came to Webster University's Emerson Library April 23 to read stories and dance along to hit songs with children and their parents.

VIDEO: Webster student, Kevin Hamilton, drives crowd wild at Drag Ball

Webster University's 17th annual Drag Ball took place on Saturday, March 23. This year's event found a new crowd favorite in freshman dance major Kevin Hamilton. It was hosted again by local drag queen Tyler Cross, also known as Siren.

BBB warns students of spring break scams

With spring break right around the corner, the Better Business Bureau is working to make sure college students are aware of the risk that comes with booking a trip through untrustworthy resources.

Webster students share favorite black historical figures for Black History Month

From revolutionary Nelson Mandela to athlete Michael Jordan, students at Webster Univeristy share the historical figure from black history that have stuck with them.

Leiden students join Amsterdam women’s march

LEIDEN, Netherlands – The recent Women’s March on Washington was organized as a worldwide response to rising far-right rhetoric around the world. Groups of Webster students from the Leiden campus attended the march in Amsterdam.

Former East St. Louis police chief combats gun violence

Michael Hubbard knows how a bullet sounds flying past his head. Despite any dangers he has faced, he loves his city of East St. Louis.

Trash to cash

Webster’s recycled materials travel from Webster Groves to north St. Louis, prepped for sale.

City of Kirkwood remembers and reflects on shooting 10 years later

Charles Lee Thornton went on a shooting spree at the Kirkwood City Hall on Feb. 7, 2008, leaving six dead. The city will gather to remember the victims 10 years later.