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

Students bundle up and chat in front of the trees as the weather changes and the trees begin to change color. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) differs from major depressive disorder in that it occurs at the same time each year and affects people of all ages and genders.

As days get shorter, seasonal depression kicks into full force

Ellen Tan, Writer October 25, 2022

From the warm summers to freezing winters, the shift in weather can also translate into behavior shifts which can affect one’s personal or academic life. This phenomenon is also known as seasonal...

This feature, unique to BeReal, allows users to see how many times a friend retook a photo before deciding to post. While this was meant to promote posting the first photo a user takes, many have begun to slowly ignore this notion and use retakes, enforcing the idea that BeReal posts may not be as real as they seem.

BeFake

Sari Richmond, Managing Editor October 6, 2022

A person approaches you on the street at a random time and demands you take a photo. Do you obey? Probably not. Most people do not like being told what to do — so why do 2.7 million people in the U.S....

 Bright yellow parking passes hang from the rearview mirrors of almost every student’s car on campus. This measure was instituted in an effort to monitor that only approved students are driving to school every day. That is, those with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Parking passes: increasing security on campus

Chitkala Alli, Business Manager October 3, 2022

Getting on and off of campus is no easy feat, a fact known to almost all White Station students. On top of that, getting in and out of parking lots every morning and afternoon is an unavoidable fiasco...

Often, students receive homework help and studying advice from their older siblings. This can be seen as an advantage that students without older siblings miss out on.

First is the worst, second is the best… or is it?

Chitkala Alli, Business Manager September 22, 2022

Coming into high school is an anxiety-inducing experience for almost everyone. The unknown can be terrifying, and overdramatized TV shows only amplify freshman fears. But, what if the next four years weren’t...

 Due to the revisions to Policy 5014 and Policy 5015, Memphis Shelby County Schools has switched to a 10-point grading scale. This adjustment gives students a buffer for getting an A and 10 more points before they fail.

Students give new grading scale an A+

Kingston Barber, Editor in Chief September 13, 2022

Some knew it as the scourge of the earth, others as the final straw; the horror that haunts every overachiever’s dreams: the infamous 90 — a B. However, with the turn of the 2022-2023 school year,...

Laying down on the bed and daydreaming is something children of tiger parents could only dream of doing. Many tiger cubs are forced into supplementary classes by their parents and spend hours each weekend over grueling math problems or drilling arpeggios on the violin.

A tiger cub’s roar: tiger parenting experiences at White Station

Lena Zeng, Writer May 19, 2022

It is almost 11 p.m. on a school night. On the dinner table, there are papers spread everywhere. Papers filled with indecipherable scratchwork. An eagle-eyed gaze pierces the soul. The same line is barked...

From one senior to another…

Alice Willard, Head of Layout April 5, 2022

Hey rising senior, It’s almost time for you to tackle the infamous, mythical beast: senior year. All your hard work has led to this moment. You are finally the big-dog on campus, and it’s your turn...

As the war in Ukraine continues to rage, the lives of many students are disrupted. With families from all over Europe represented in the student body, a battle within the hearts of many students is also being waged while the fighting occurs in Ukraine.

Effects of the Russia-Ukraine war felt thousands of miles away

Kingston Barber, Viewpoint Team Leader April 4, 2022

Families flee in masses, overwhelming nearby countries. Messages are monitored and media censored as Russia goes off the grid. Childhoods explode into shrapnel and ugly, devastating craters as bombs tear...

Getting ready to transition to her next class, Annabelle Hulgan (11) presses the elevator button to go down to the first floor. At White Station, there are two elevators — one located in the Main Building and the other in the Freshman Academy.

Let’s roll: accessibility at White Station

Lena Zeng, Writer March 31, 2022

The crunch of wheels pressing onto wood. The grit of determination. Sweat trickles down one’s cheek. The ship is ready to set sail — the destination being the end of an unstable, unforgiving ramp....

The increasing usage of “beauty” filters has contributed to a culture of body image issues that have evolved into issues such as body dysmorphia. With this disorder, a domineering obsession with one’s appearance forms despite having a skewed view of themself.

The ‘beauty filter’ epidemic

Jessica Sahota, Writer March 31, 2022

Due to the personal nature of this subject, sources opted to remain anonymous and will be referred to as Source A, B, C, and D. As facial recognition software continues to evolve, so do the basic appearance...

While the traditional and optional programs have many differences, students from each can still come together to enjoy various activities during and after school. Kathy Lam (11) and Macaya Wright (11) maintain a close friendship despite coming from two different programs.

White Station students navigate divide between traditional and optional programs

Kingston Barber, Viewpoint Team Leader February 27, 2022

Two kids. Best friends. All through elementary and middle school, they shared everything — time, secrets, a few test answers. But as they entered high school, one thing stood between them: optional and...

High school relationships are usually short and sweet. Although some can last, most of them plummet fast.

High school relationships — proceed with caution

Renata Bayazitova, Social Media Manager February 27, 2022

High school relationships can be a whirlwind of romance and drama. Most students dream about having them: walking through the hallway holding hands, surprising each other with notes inside their lockers...

Load More Stories
Donate to White Station Scroll
$550
$500
Contributed
Our Goal