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Metal exposure in tampons exposes the negligence of the menstrual product industry

Rea O'Neal, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

It’s estimated that 52-86% of people who menstruate use tampons for their menstrual cycles, every 29 days on average, according to a study published by Science Direct. It’s a statistic that makes sense...

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The Respect and Demands of a Midwest Princess

Ryan Neighbors, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

Famous Pop Star Chappell Roan was an unknown artist until recently, not releasing much music until 2023. Her hit album "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess,” was well received when she performed...

The entrance to the Rock Bridge baseball and softball complex.

Weighing the Pros and Cons of School and Club Sports

Crew Norden, Staff Writer May 22, 2024

I have been an athlete for my whole life. I began organized sports at 3 years old , and have played travel or club sports since I was six. I started school sports when it started being offered in 8th grade....

Flags in the counselors office, represent college choices in the United States.

Navigating college recruitment first hand

Crew Norden, Staff Writer May 20, 2024

Ever since I could remember, my dream has been to play baseball at the highest level. As a young kid, I never imagined how hard it would be to play at a Division 1 (D1) collegiate level.  From going through...

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Inadequate district funding metrics perpetuate anti-Blackness, segregation in schools in the Greater St. Louis area

Shubha Gautam, Co-Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2024

A “Garden of Eden” found its place in the center of St. Louis County, and its name was Howard-Evans Place. The neighborhood housing dozens of middle-class Black families lay on twenty-two acres of...

Parasocial relationships highlight importance of healthy consumption of media

Parasocial relationships highlight importance of healthy consumption of media

Jenna Lin, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

There exists a widely accepted truth of modern life: the Internet is everywhere and unavoidable. As the popular saying goes, unless you “live under a rock,” it is nearly impossible to escape its digital...

Term limits on state legislatures hinder government effectiveness

Term limits on state legislatures hinder government effectiveness

Ryan Tunks, Staff Writer December 14, 2023

Term limits are a popular institution in the U.S., with 16 states having them for state legislatures, and over 80% of Americans saying they would like to see them implemented in Congress. Term limits bar...

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Barbie’s ideal ‘dream world’ needs to change

Natalya Horstmeier, Staff Writer November 1, 2023

When the Barbie movie started, the first thing that was introduced was “BarbieLand.” BarbieLand is a “dream world” where there is no patriarchy or misogyny and everything is run by women. Almost...

A bathroom sink cluttered with beauty products, including makeup, hair tools, and fragrances.

Social media’s influence on beauty standards fuels overconsumption, impossible financial expectations

Maya Bensaoud, Staff Writer October 4, 2023

Over the past decade the world has witnessed a significant transformation in the realms of beauty and fashion, and it is not exactly because of  evolving tastes or innovative products.  The rapid...

Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system

Transphobia remains a pressing issue in the American education system

McKenna Parker, Staff Writer September 30, 2022

Content Warning: Transphobia, suicide, anxiety, depression The 2015 National School Climate Survey sampled transgender youth across the nation to unveil that 75% of transgender middle school and high...

Flooding in Pakistan: A precursor to uncontrolled climate change

Flooding in Pakistan: A precursor to uncontrolled climate change

Fatimah Yousuf, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

Quotes are translated from Urdu to English by Fatimah Yousuf.  The wave of humidity that hit me after going through the doors of Jinnah International Airport in Karachi engraved a memory in my skin...

Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade creates unsafe abortions, exacerbates racial and economic disparities

Decision to overturn Roe v. Wade creates unsafe abortions, exacerbates racial and economic disparities

Zay Yontz, Features Editor May 20, 2022

A Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) draft surrounding abortion laws under the court case Roe v. Wade was leaked May 1. The opinion document voted to strike down the SCOTUS case Roe v. Wade, a...

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