White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

 Minimalism, shown on the left, incorporates white shades and simple furniture to display an advanced and expensive look. While maximalism, shown on the right, made use of flashy artistry to create a striking statement.

Minimalism and maximalism influences pop culture immensely

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor December 8, 2023

Vibrant, multicolored, polka-dotted bows or classic, monochromatic, elegant earrings—take a pick. Minimalism and maximalism have become a form of self-expression for each generation by providing the...

From left to right, Sari Richmond (12), Elaina Chen (12), and Kate Engstrom (12) attend  Christian Brother High School’s prom. The prom was held at the Fedex Event Center in Shelby Farms on April 28.

Spartans preparing for Prom 2023

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

Gorgeous dresses, lively music and countless photos. Before the class of ‘23 dons their graduation caps, they go out to party and have fun one last time in their high school career. The 2023 White Station...

An anti-Willow poster plasters one of the walls near the main office. The White Station Environmental Alliance has protested the project and encouraged students to sign a petition to stop its construction.

The Willow Project piercing Alaska

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

Alaska. A frigid, ecologically bounteous but fragile environment. Environmental preservation laws typically protect Arctic environments, and Alaska is usually no exception. The Willow Project— the largest...

People protest for trans rights in London in September 2020. Many such protests have occurred as the trans community grows more prevalent in society.

Transgender rights: a battle for acceptance

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

Through the last decade, many new icons have flown alongside the American flag. The colors and groups they represent vary, but they are all united under that iconic rainbow flag. The public emergence of...

The CommonApp application is used by many colleges as the primary application mode. Many seniors have already made at least one application through the CommonApp for Early Decision or Early Action programs.

Early action, early decision, regular decision, oh my!

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor December 8, 2023

MIT, WashU, Brown, UTK, UM, UNC, USC, TCU; these abbreviations haunt the Class of ‘24 as the college admissions season begins. It is now “crunch time” for high school seniors, as  parents or teachers...

Doja Cat’s new look for the “Demons” music video in which she becomes possessed is displayed. The video was preceded by many sneak peeks of the albums more devilish theme.

Doja Cat controversies

Megan Shipp, Viewpoint Team Leader November 22, 2023

Starting from the beginning of time, there has been and always will be controversy. One of the recent infamous examples is Doja Cat, a pop singer famous for songs like “Kiss Me More” (2021) and “Need...

Bee club members pose with their club’s poster during the club fair September 21. Due to the new policy, Bee Club and other clubs have only been meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

New school year, new club rules

Jill Allert, Writer November 13, 2023

During the 2022-2023 school year, clubs ran every day after school, and students were free to join as many clubs as they liked. Now, for the 2023-2024 school year, new policies have been instituted that...

Kalice Woods (10) takes a selfie with Ella Marszalek (10) on Mean Girls day during homecoming spirit week. Woods’ sweater and unitard were both purchased from Shein.

Debate between quality and cost

Erin Maury, Business Manager November 1, 2023

“My top is from Shein, my pants are from Shein, my shoes are from Shein, and my jewelry is from Shein.” Shein is a popular site among teenagers where they can find clothing and accessories in any style...

According to the Pew Research Center, the demographics of the current electorate have shifted over the years, with older voters having more representation. Twenty years ago, younger voters made up the majority of registered voters.

How old politicians have resulted in a gerontocracy

Ellen Tan, Layout Team October 31, 2023

As the average age of politicians continues to rise and health issues related to age start to gain more traction on the news, people have started wondering if there should be a term or age limit for...

Products like e.l.f. Cosmeticss Power Grip Primer and Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Primer are often compared to each other, especially with the $28 difference and similar name, many influencers and consumers call the e.l.f. Costmetics’s Power Grip Primer a dupe to Milk Makeup’s Hydro Grip Primer.

The rise of cheaper alternatives: does expensive mean better?

Ellen Tan, Layout Team October 25, 2023

Whether it is makeup, shoes or clothes, one can find many products that look the same, work the same and feel the same, but are they actually the same? These products are known as dupes and have caught...

White Station joins national walkout against gun violence

Ellen Tan, Writer October 23, 2023

With an increase in the number of school shootings this year, gun ownership is becoming a contentious issue among many Americans. Guns are listed as the leading cause of death for children aged one...

The PSAT/NMSQT is now available to be taken online through the help of College Board. College Board can be used to see past test scores, AP test preparation, and provide other standardized practice tests.

The testing shift from paper to computer

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor October 22, 2023

From sharpening pencils to charging devices, paper testing has been replaced by its alternative —online testing. College Board released a statement early 2022 saying that standardized tests such as the...

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