Posts Tagged ‘editorial’
Politickin’ me off: lack of media ethics unfair to candidates
Rather than stand at my pretend podium and unleash my personal opinions on our presidential candidates, I am instead going to criticize the way certain media outlets are doing their coverage. Our country is divided politically between Republican and Democrat. Yes, there are many divisions within these parties, but let us keep it general. Regardless…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Say all lives matter, but do they really?
By Mia Malcolm Picture it: America, 1492. Columbus sailed the ocean blue. It was such a beautiful meeting for native peoples, filled with genocide and syphilis. Fast forward about 130 years and we celebrated the first Thanksgiving, where we broke bread with Native Americans, sat with them, murdered them and stole their land. #AllLivesMatter. Picture…
Read MorePolitickin’ me off: Viva la St. Louis for raising the minimum wage to $11 an hour
I think I can speak for all college students when I say it would be really cool if we had more money. You could almost say jobs do not pay enough, even go as far as saying the minimum wage is not enough. It is funny you should say that, because something is finally being…
Read MoreEditorial: assault prevention course found ineffective
The number of undergraduate students who took Webster University’s required online sexual assault prevention course is pathetic, but not surprising. Dean of Students Ted Hoef said as of Sept. 18, 642 of the 3,002 undergraduate students completed the course. The 30-minute course had to be completed by the fourth week of classes, a deadline which…
Read MoreRolling Stone and journalist integrity
The Journal plans to learn from Rolling Stone’s mistakes.
Read MoreFerguson isn’t over
It’s The Journal’s duty as a newspaper to circulate local and relevant issues—and Ferguson continues to be both of these.
Read MoreWebster should invest in student sexual health services
Sexual health is vital to students’ well-being, as well as their academic performance. The Journal believes it is Webster’s responsibility to provide quality access to these services.
Read MoreWU should plan for shortfalls like annual events
When the university sees shortfall making an annual appearance on their calendars, they need to plan for another — not hope the next year will somehow be different.
Read MoreAdministration stands with students’ rights
The administration’s neutral presence at the campus protest Dec. 2 fostered a safe environment for students and their expression of free speech.
Read MoreLess talk, more action on zoning
If Webster Groves and Webster University agree moving forward is the best course of action, they need to start helping the council — not hindering them.
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