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Gypsy Rose Blanchard attends The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard Red Carpet Event on January 05, 2024 in New York City.
Releasing Rose
Investing in Businesses
Investing in Businesses
A visual of the acetylfentanyl synthetic opioid molecule
Opioid Overdose
Pope Francis waving outside the Vatican
Blessings for All
Just Stop Oil protesters glued themselves to the wall and then threw tomato soup at Vincent Van Goghs iconic 1888-9 art work Sunflowers, at the National Gallery on Oct. 14, 2022, in London. (Just Stop Oil/Zuma Press/TNS)
An Act Against Art
People enjoy all sorts of hobbies.
Psychological Interests
People line the St Louis streets for the parade.
St. Patrick’s Day Events
Sleep is essential for teenagers, but many struggle to get the proper amount.
Counting Sheep
Get Less Stressed
Get Less Stressed
The limbic system is the part of the brain that responds to music, translating melodies into emotions.
Moody Music
Walker Scobell as Percy in Disney’s “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.”
A Hero’s Journey
Jonathan Majors attends the 95th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 12, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
Marvel’s Mayhem with Majors
Senior Cristiano Artigas, the president of the gaming club.
Top Choices for Players
For All Time Always
For All Time Always
From left to right: Bebe Wood plays Gretchen, Renee Rapp plays Regina and Avantika plays Karen in the Mean Girls movie adaptation of the musical from Paramount Pictures.
On Wednesdays We Wear Pink
Science teacher Heather Anderson in her classroom
Decorology
Junior Amber Zhu curls up with a blanket in the hallway.
Frigid Conditions
Orchestra teacher Mieloch is seen directing the orchestra. Mieloch has been teaching for 14 years and is passionate about music. “Ever since eighth grade I wanted to be a conductor,” Mieloch said. “When I got into high school, I had a couple of really great teachers that made me want to be a teacher and I felt like ‘let’s put them together,’ and I [became] an orchestra teacher.”
Orchestra
A student working on her chromebook
The Rise of the Chromebooks Era
Librarians Shannon Grieshaber and Nina O’Daniels help students. “I really love the library because it feels like a haven for all the students,” Grieshaber said.
Benefits of the Library
The view of the Sphere as the sun sets before third practice.
Lights Out and Away We Go
Lionel Messi stands with his 8th Ballon dOr.
Lionel Messi: An Octet of Excellence
Junior Maria Ignatova competing in a wrestling match.
Toughening Up
A scoreboard of the score from World Series Game 4.
History in Houston
Albert Pujols breathes heavily as he steps up to the plate.
The Swinger with Many Dingers
A guinea pig with a large X over it indicates that guinea pigs are not good.
An Unexpected Hassle
An original character design of Fa Mulan.
Powerful Princess
Photo of the Book Thief Cover
Facts Turned to Fiction
Understanding Identity
Understanding Identity
Senior Brynin Henderson joins her fellow singers in a rehearsal for a group number.
Singing for Sondheim
Week in the Life: The Dance Team
College Application Process
Winter Car Kit
Varsity Dance Team Bonding
Halloween Spirit Week
Which Dinosaur Are You?
Which Dinosaur Are You?
What Sport Matches Your Personality?
Actor Keanu Reeves poses.
Which Keanu Reeves movie character are you?
Illustration by Addison Jett
What Halloween Costume Fits You?
What FZW Teacher are you?
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Music can have a way of changing someone’s style, which can be shown from the clothing of that person. “I try to go for a more whimsical goth and on other days I just dress like a pirate,” senior Giavanna Neely said. “I find a lot of comfort in fantasy escapism so I like to incorporate that into my daily life.”

Student Styles

Kota Melton, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Librarians Shannon Grieshaber and Nina O’Daniels help students. “I really love the library because it feels like a haven for all the students,” Grieshaber said.

Benefits of the Library

Braeden Berhorst, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Signing up Placing the pen on the pad of letter paper, senior Natalie Hendren signs up for her last, first show of high school. Signing up is one of the first steps to audition. “I feel motivated and antsy because I want to know what [role] I’m gonna get,” Hendren said.

Break a Leg

Amber Zhu, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
Custodial Stories

Custodial Stories

Chloe Mechler, Staff Writer
November 7, 2021
Being a close-knit unit has always been a top priority for the team. This makes them feel like they perform better and are a better team overall. “I always try to talk to [my teammates] in a positive manner,” Webb said. “I don’t want to come off as rude or make them think that I am superior to them, so I think coming off as a teammate standpoint is the biggest way to motivate people and get them to stay positive rather than getting down on themselves and putting themselves in a bad place.”

Practice Makes Perfect

Lauren Seurer, Publications Student
January 22, 2019
Sophomores Grace Cooper and Kylie Orbin spent the Fourth of July Downtown at the Arch. They enjoyed listening to the music and watching the fireworks. “The Arch is a great place to go because of the beautiful view,” Cooper said. “I like going up in the egg-shaped elevators.”

Travelers Guide To Exploring St. Louis

Lauren Hoffmann, Publications Student
January 14, 2019
Sporting his favorite hoodie, senior Mckay Rodabough stops mid-adventure. “In the winter I generally layer more, at least three layers on usually, an elongated t-shirt, a hoodie and then a jacket,” Rodabough said.

All Bundled Up

Natalie Rodabough, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
Speech and Debate host their first home tournament in over ten years. “The tournament is exciting for everybody,” sophomore Allison Merz said. “Everyone has been working really hard, we’re very excited.”

Debate Day

Sami Bowlin, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Hungry for domination after their loss as juniors, the seniors finally took home the win. “It’s a very bitter-sweet feeling,” senior Sydney Ivie said. “I loved both of my powderpuff experiences and wish I could play again next year.”

Rough, Tough and Powderpuff

Ella Brown, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
The varsity dance team spreads the homecoming excitement by riding in the back of a truck, throwing treats to the people lining the streets. “My favorite part was being able to celebrate the spirit of the school with my best friends and the team that I have grown so close to,” sophomore Halley Taylor said.

The Homecoming Parade

Paige Fitton, Staff Writer
October 25, 2018
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