“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...

  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...

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...

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...

  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,...

  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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...