On Saturday Mar. 28, thousands of people holding prominent signs lined the streets of St. Louis, MO. Many St. Louisans even stood proudly on overpasses around the city, as they participated in the planned...
Lack of sleep among teenagers is becoming a growing problem as researchers like Mary Carskadon continue to link poor sleep habits with declining mental health. Experts at Centers for Disease Control...
For some students, the genocide in Gaza, Palestine, is just another headline they scroll past. For others, it is deeply serious and impossible to ignore.
Students at Hazelwood West High School are...
First impressions may last for just moments, but for developing minds, certain aspects and their first reactions are crucial to shaping their understanding of certain things. High school students can often...
Everywhere—in restaurants, airports, and bus stops—people sit with heads down, screens aglow, endlessly scrolling. Conversations halt for notifications, and quiet moments disappear in the constant...
Hazelwood West High School has been filled with immigrants throughout the years. These immigrant students play a big role at West, and West has had a positive impact by having these students at their school.
Having...
The end of class bell rings as the teacher asks for tests to be collected. Mutters fill the room: ‘Bro, I am gonna kill myself, that test was horrible.’ All while the dings and chirps of phone notifications...
The USC Ice Bucket Challenge is a reimagining of the viral ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Ice Bucket Challenge that took social media by storm in 2014. Originally launched to raise awareness for ALS,...
Holiday consumerism leads to increased waste, financial strain, and a shift in focus from core values to material possessions. Some people will argue that it has also indirectly contributed to holiday...
In the intricate tapestry of life on Earth, many species are teetering on the brink of extinction. From the majestic Amur leopard to the gentle giant panda, the list of endangered animals is alarmingly...
Yesterday, students promptly loaded onto their buses at 2:15 p.m., listening to music, talking with their friends and gazing longingly out of the bus’s windows. Today, they sit in the noisy cafeteria...
On Feb. 26, 2025, Instagram Reels became host to a wide range of graphic videos, particularly those involving highly violent or sexual circumstances. Most users were unable to scroll through just...
