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“Its On Us” helps prevent and report sexual assault
Webster students and faculty provide awareness about the “It’s On Us” campaign by changing their Facebook profile pictures in support of sexual assault victims and bystander intervention.
Read MoreBanned Books event allows students to openly read challenged books
The Banned Book Read Out event attracted students from evolutionists to the religious onto the quad to read passages from books that some consider controversial.
Read MoreKeeping Up With “Keeping Busy”
Cydney Lucio knew she was gay at the age of 13. While watching an episode of “The L Word” with her mom, she went to the bathroom after a scene where two women kissed. Lucio looked into the bathroom mirror and said to herself “Cyd, you’re gay. You’re pretty gay.” Lucio recalls the details of…
Read MoreWebster University cross country newcomer adapts quickly, breaks records
Track and cross country newcomer is making a name for herself while turning in fast times and setting new records.
Read MoreUniversity hosts Garden Glow for centennial celebration
Susan Klein and Sherry Sullivan graduated with the class of 1994. They have been friends since their second day at Webster University, when they met on the fourth floor of Maria Hall. Klein and Sullivan attended Webster’s centennial homecoming celebrations together. “I think it is a lot of fun, it is a great opportunity to…
Read MoreThe Novel Neighbor opens in Webster Groves
One of Holland Saltsman’s biggest dreams was to open a bookstore. This dream finally became a reality when she opened The Novel Neighbor in Webster Groves on Sept. 15. The store sells new books and local art, offers art classes and has a resident artist on hand. Saltsman thinks her unique approach to a bookstore…
Read MoreInternational Graduate Students Seek Better Education at Webster
Collette Cummings, associate dean of students and director of Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs (MCISA), said degrees in the U.S. are highly coveted in other countries. She said many students will come to the states for higher education and return home with skills that will help them improve their communities. Webster University graduate student…
Read MoreWebster University’s Third Annual Wellness Fair Attracts Record Number of Students
Wunmi Osiyemi was one of many students to win a prize drawing at the third annual Wellness Fair, which took place Wednesday in Grant Gymnasium. Osiyemi won a 30-minute free massage at Massage Works, but there were plenty of other prizes like jump ropes, emergency fitness kits and two grand prizes; Forerunner 10 watches. This…
Read MoreEducational zoning debate continues after heated public hearing
At a public hearing on proposed educational zoning, Webster University discovered the only thing holding up the Interdisciplinary Science Building (IDS) from moving forward, was the university itself. Webster Groves Director of Planning and Development Mara Perry said the university had been sent a letter requesting documents needed to start the conditional use permit (CUP)…
Read MoreThe Webster Sports Roundup: A look at the season so far
The best of every active Webster sports at a glance, including updates, photos and highlights from the best moments of the season so far.
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