Category: Feature

By Marissa Frazier Based on the last available reports done in 2018 and 2019, around 1.4 million adults have attempted suicide, and 47,511 adults have died from suicide. In fact, suicide is the second leading cause of death between the ages of 10-34 in Missouri. Despite these numbers, nothing is being done about it, nor … Continue reading Let’s Talk About It: Suicide

By Julia Florian Thanks to Covid, we now have a new normal.  Over the span of two years, we have had more protocols come out than ever before.   First, it started off with quarantining.  Have you ever seen the movie Songbird? Would a movie like this, where everyone is scared by the government, come … Continue reading Thanks to Covid

By Julia Florian Have you ever wanted to go shopping really bad, but didn’t have the money?  Well, I have a great suggestion; thrift shopping.  Instead of going to big outlet stores, with prices through the roof, go to some local thrift stores.  You will find just what you want but at a way better … Continue reading The Joys of Thrift Shopping

By Macy McKinney How are we supposed to get out of high school and figure out what we are going to do for the rest of our lives?  I remember in high school, every single day was like a job. Having a lot of the higher authorities telling us that we HAVE to know what … Continue reading Getting Life Figured Out

By Ruthie Cordia At the beginning of this spring semester I decided to take a class called Theater Appreciation. In February that class started a unit over costume design. The instructor Grace Austin had us read a bit, take a quiz, and then told us that next class we would make trash dolls. As for … Continue reading Theater Appreciation Students Make Trash Dolls

By Julia Florian With the summer getting closer I’m sure a lot of you are going to be looking for summer jobs.  Well, I have a great suggestion for you, lifeguarding.  The Washington City Pool just rebuilt theirs and it’s amazing. You get to spend your day in the sun by the pool while making … Continue reading Looking for a Summer Job? Jump Into the Pool

By Marissa Frazier On February 3, many towns surrounding Franklin County sent out a statement warning that all vehicles should use off-road parking if possible. This snow storm was the worst we’d had this winter, and according to the City of St. Clair, Missouri Facebook page, crews would be making multiple passes down each road … Continue reading Lack of Workers Causing Snow Problems