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Planning a future without a past

Planning a future without a past

Leah McGhee, staff writer May 14, 2026

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” a middle school teacher asks her classroom of doe eyed, sheltered and know-it-all students. Whether they want to be a lawyer, teacher, astronaut or any other...

Activism or Slacktivism?

Activism or Slacktivism?

Etinosa Egharevba, Staff Writer April 29, 2026

  Since the new age of the “woke” era, it has become almost socially required to be an “activist”. Whether it be the sudden need to change your profile picture to a black fist in support...

I Pledge Myself To You.

I Pledge Myself To You.

Laila McGhee, Staff Writer March 18, 2026

Joining greek life is the ambition of millions of young college-bound adolescents across America, with the belief that solace can be found in committing to sororities and fraternities in college. Most...

Pop The Balloon or Find... This Can’t Be Love

Pop The Balloon or Find… This Can’t Be Love

Leah McGhee, staff writer March 16, 2026

2026. Year of the horse: supposedly a year that brings passion, open communication and deeper relationships. In the words of the Rolling Stones, “Wild horses couldn’t drag me away,” the 70s classic...

Echoes of Conflict

Echoes of Conflict

Etinosa Egharevba, Staff Writer March 16, 2026

  From the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the Ethiopian regional state of Tigray, many nations overseas are undergoing devastating ethnic and resource-driven genocide. For some communities,...

Media Misogynoir

Media Misogynoir

Etinosa Egharevba, Staff Writer March 2, 2026

  Aggressive, Crazy, Intimidating, Toxic. These are labels designated to black women as a means of depicting their nature. Whether it be “Love Island” or  “Big Brother”, since their entrance...

Silence Has Consequences

Silence Has Consequences

Lucy Clemons, Staff Writer December 15, 2025

Almost 7.5 million students receive services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), but there is no federal or state policy enforcing the inclusion of disability awareness in the...

The Impact of Favoritism in Extracurriculars

The Impact of Favoritism in Extracurriculars

Edna Spruill, Staff Writer December 10, 2025

Extracurricular activities are a vital part of school life. They offer students opportunities to explore interests, develop new skills and build friendships outside the classroom. Whether its sports, music,...

Sports Have No Color

Sports Have No Color

Royalty Randell, Staff writer December 10, 2025

Women’s lacrosse has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the country, with new teams popping up at high schools, colleges and clubs every year. But beyond the shiny statistics, there is an uncomfortable...

Paycheck to Paycheck

Paycheck to Paycheck

Eve Miloshewski, Staff Writer December 8, 2025

Paid maternity is only required in seven states; in all other states, it is up to the district, including Hazelwood West High School. Giving paid maternity leave can keep teachers for longer and make the...

Out of Touch?

Out of Touch?

Nabel Hanandeh, Staff Writer December 8, 2025

The Hazelwood School District Board of Education continues to set rules meant to support academics and safety, yet students and teachers express that these school policies often have different effects...

Screenshot of the official Memorandum that lists what Hazelwood School Distract's Prop H is being used for

Extra-Curriculars vs School Generosity

Eliana Anderson, Staff Writer December 5, 2025

Where to put funding has always been a topic of debate for schools, but when the funding prioritizes others, it becomes an even bigger problem. Hazelwood West High School needs to be more intentional and...

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