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

OK Boomer: what separates generations?

Emlyn Polatty, Social Media Lead March 2, 2020

From ‘boomers’ to ‘zoomers’, each generation brings something unique to the table, and in a time of dire issues, collaboration among generations is a must. Why then does intergenerational animosity...

A century of African American culture

Autumn Bobo February 28, 2020

A surge of music, style and opportunity over the past hundred years have allowed black culture to flourish and truly immerse itself into American culture as a whole. A number of defining events since the...

Since the pivotal Iowa caucuses, Bernie Sanders has shown a steady increase in voter support. This trend is expected to carry over into the upcoming South Carolina primaries.

Bernie Sanders picks up speed in Nevada caucus

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader February 26, 2020

Following a decisive win in the Nevada caucuses last weekend, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has begun to build significant momentum in his campaign.  According to a report by Politico, Sanders came in...

February 14th is a loved holiday all around the world. But its history is a lot richer than the chocolates that are being consumed in its commemoration.

From Rome to romance

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader February 13, 2020

Ah, Valentine’s Day: a time for red roses, chocolate hearts and teddy bears. Oh—and Roman celebrations of fertility. As you might expect, Valentine’s day hasn’t always been the commercial holiday...

Homecoming Royalty vs Homecoming Queen

Annie Leow, Managing Editor January 27, 2020

Basketball homecoming took notes from football homecoming this year and brought something new to the table. With a newly instated “Homecoming Royalty” title, the court has officially opened to all...

At zoos, people are given the opportunity to interact with animals. Close-knit encounters with animals promote education by providing children opportunities to learn about wildlife conservation.

The argument in favor of zoos and animal captivity

Alice Willard January 24, 2020

Fresh air, warm sunlight and clear skies surround you as you walk through the zoo, observing the animals living peacefully in replicas of natural habitats. Zoos, a safe domain for the world’s creatures,...

The new Shelby County Schools grading policy divided grades into five categories, each with a minimum assignment number. Participation, for example, is worth 5% of students’ overall grade, and teachers must have a minimum of four homework assignments per quarter.

District implements new grading scale policy

Caitlin Tate and Emlyn Polatty January 6, 2020

Two weeks into the 2019-2020 school year, Shelby County Schools implemented a one size fits all mandatory grading scale. While some see the new consistency as beneficial, the lack of individuality within...

Hallmark is known for its holiday movies that have become a seasonal trademark. This year, over 40 new films were released to the channel.
Pop Quote: “The best part about watching a Hallmark movie is it really gets me into the holiday spirit. It makes me feel like Christmas,” Forrester said.

Hallmark movies mark holiday traditions

Alice Willard December 18, 2019

For some, November marks the beginning of the holiday season. A toasty cup of hot chocolate, a crackling fire and flickering candles set the mood as you turn on a movie on the Hallmark channel. “I...

Kobe Cunningham (12) exits a main building elevator in his wheelchair. There are elevators, lifts and ramps located all around White Station that make the school handicap-accessible.

Is White Station a handicap-accessible building?

Molly Yuan December 18, 2019

The average White Station student wouldn’t think twice about navigating the crowded halls or traversing the vast campus. However, for students with disabilities, mobility around the school can be a struggle. Under...

The Cons of taking away likes on Instagram

Sophia Campbell, Writer December 18, 2019

Instagram removing likes has its benefits, but does it truly serve its intended purpose? Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, decided to remove likes to improve users’ mental health by eliminating the...

Antonio Villareal (11) browses Disney Plus for viewing options. The platform boasts over 8,500 programs with plans for expansion in the future; as of now, Disney+ encompasses original Disney channel shows and movies, Marvel, National Geographic, ESPN, Pixar and Star Wars.

Addition of Disney+ gives back students’ childhood

Autumn Bobo December 18, 2019

Faces bathed in the light of a screen are no longer limited to a traditional television showing Disney Channel. With the company’s recent release of Disney Plus on mobile devices, those who grew up watching...

Instagram is testing a new feature where the number of likes a post receives will be hidden to audience members but not the owner. The company hopes that this will allow users to be more free with what they share.

Instagram likes: should they be banned or brought back?

Justin Kouch, Viewpoint Team Leader December 18, 2019

As likes on Instagram are disappearing in an experiment on accounts all across the world, people are left with one burning question: why?  “We want your followers to focus on what you share, not...

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