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

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...

Tom Hanks played the role of the kindhearted but introverted Mister Rogers. Despite Hanks having quite the opposite personality, he was able to convey Rogerss persona through the screen.

Mister Rogers is still telling us we are special and we believe him

Annie Leow, Managing Editor December 18, 2019

In an increasingly polarized and cynical world, director Marielle Heller’s “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” offers a refreshingly wholesome story. If you’re like me, this movie was like a...

Thank u, next: Why it’s time to impeach President Trump

Thank u, next: Why it’s time to impeach President Trump

Rachel Parkison, Student Life Team Leader December 17, 2019

Thousands of pages of transcripts. Dozens of televised testimonies. One guilty president. On Sept. 24, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced an official impeachment inquiry into President Donald...

Summer work is different for each type of class; for example, English classes tend to assign books to read and analyze.

Summer work: working hard or hardly working?

Annie Leow, Managing Editor November 5, 2019

The last bell on the last day of school signifies something students spend approximately 180 school days anticipating: summer break. Let freedom ring, indeed. However, much of this newfound liberty can...

Diversity of a lifetime

Justin Kouch October 23, 2019

The unheard of transpired at White Station High School during the 2019 Football Homecoming for senior Brandon Allen (12), but this should not distract from the diversity of the entire court.  This...

Editorial: Brandon Allen winning Homecoming Royalty

October 16, 2019

On Sept. 27, one of our fellow seniors accepted the title of Homecoming Royalty. Unlike in the past, “Royalty” is gender-neutral, a sign that a new era has begun on campus and in our generation. We,...

Tina Nguyen (12) commits to Washington University at St. Louis after receiving her acceptance letter. Nguyen is a QuestBridge scholar, which grants her a full scholarship for WashU.

Choosing a college: reputation vs. financial aid

Justin Kouch May 6, 2019

With National Decision Day quickly approaching, seniors must weigh the pros and cons of each college to which they have been accepted. Should you go to college based on its clout or higher ranking or its...

Student Congress attend anti-violence conference

Hayden Thornton, Student Life Writer April 23, 2019

It is a sad reality that in 2019 school shootings and violence in schools are becoming more and more common. These tragedies leave parents, students, and administration asking how they happened and how...

How to manage stress when choosing classes

Jillian Maxwell March 19, 2019

With extracurriculars and jobs on students’ plates already, managing the stress that comes along with choosing classes should not be the main dish. “Even when there’s no work I always think, ‘Okay,...

Cons: The argument for technology in the classroom

Kathryn Todd February 26, 2019

Walk into a classroom at White Station, and you will most likely find a student using personal technology—be it a phone or laptop. Despite the obvious benefits, usage of personal technology in the classroom...

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