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The Netflix documentary “Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing” uncovers some of the unknown, horrific experiences former child content creators had as a result of their manipulative manager. Experiences like these are only becoming more common and frequent as a result of the growing nature of “kidfluencing” and child exploitation in media.
Pulling back the curtains on “Bad Influence — The Dark Side of Kidfluencing”
Jam band Leftover Salmon performing at the Overton Park Shell. They performed as part of the 2023 Free Summer Concert Series.
Summer concerts at the Overton Park Shell
Evan Easley has played viola for six years and is also learning piano. He’s taken lessons from the same teacher, Aaron Tubergin, all six. 
Warmth in tones and tunes 
Disney released “Snow White” this March, a reimagining of their 1937 classic “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves,” which was the first feature-length animated film ever made. The film has received a negative reception from fans and critics alike.
The fading magic of Disney’s remakes
Playboi Carti’s “MUSIC” is his longest and most packed project yet, with 30 tracks and big-name features like Travis Scott and The Weeknd. After years of teasing and leaks, the album finally dropped, chaotic, loud and just like Carti.
“What!” am I listening to? — “MUSIC” review
Walking into the art exhibition, observers see a display of winning works. Guests were welcomed into this art gallery with a small glimpse of student’s artworks. 
From sketch to spotlight — the Scholastic Art Exhibition 
George Richardson in the year 1993.
Do you remember your first job — paycheck and all?
Victoria Jacobs (10) shows off her handmade jewelry which she crafts with intricate beads with vibrant colors. Her interest has led her to have gathered a wide range of beads made from a host of materials.
Spartans explore diverse interests
Seniors’s future plans: Where do you see yourself in 20 years
The hots and nots of senior year
Addis Shiberou (11) and James Jin (11) discuss topics for upcoming meetings. The Politics club meets every other Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:30 in Lauren Larson’s room, E206.
WSHS’s Civics and Politics Club
During Senior Assassin, players wear flotation devices to protect them from being eliminated. Students wore floaties while working, traveling and hanging out with friends.
Senior Assassin splashes through Memphis
James Jin (11) (left) talks to former captain Jason Fang on the tennis court. The boy's tennis team won second place in regionals this year.
Tennis captains swing into new season
Charlie Russell (10) poses with NBA star, Jared McCain. Russell met McCain and other NBA draftees at a hotel in New York City.
Students take on the 2025 NBA Playoffs
Ethan Manuel and Aldair Manuel discuss plans while going out onto the field. In this picture this game was against Arlington and ended in a close game 4-4 draw.
Soccer team’s 2025 season
Raleih Chew (10) prepares to enter the football field at the game against Christian Brothers High School. He plays linebacker, while also wrestling and playing rugby.
Chew’s trifecta of wrestling, rugby and football
Coach Quinton Johnson is seen walking along the sideline during halftime against the Portland Trail Blazers. This photo was taken on Feb. 12, 2020 at FedExForum and he’s been a drummer for the Grizzline since 2018.
Grizzline, basketball coach, DJ; Quinton Johnson
From athletes to educators
The announcement phone in the main office is what’s used to make school-wide announcements. These announcements often contain important information about testing, grades and more and were recently suspended to limit the number of interruptions for AP testers.
How class interruptions — pause — affect learning
Superstitions come in all shapes and sizes; several have existed for hundreds of years and are shared in many cultures. While many have been lost to time, some linger on.
Superstitions: Totally fake… until something weird happens
Many teens have bad habits they want to quit, such as eating fast food or doomscrolling. Recently, there has been a trend of students locking in with school work and life.
Cut the junk, you’re in a funk
Block Blast!'s simple interface allows for many to play anywhere. Although seeming simple at the start, the game gets harder as the score gets higher.
Stack, blast, repeat — the Block Blast! addiction
Kyle Tingley talks directly to students to address problems posed and explain more about topics presented in class. His teaching emphasizes body language and tone to keep the classroom engaged and moving.
Beyond the classroom — an inspection of teacher mental health
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) spread through all kinds of people and relationships. Some groups are discriminated against because they can be more susceptible to certain STIs or STDs.
STD and STI cases among Memphis teens grows into an issue
Aboubacar Amadou Ide is one of two Advanced Placement Statistic teachers in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. He has been a teacher for over 26 years.
History repeats itself: Prejudice in the workplace
Former-Superintendent Feagins observes White Station High School’s student-run garden. Feagins was terminated from her superintendent position following a 3-6 vote by board members.
Superintendent Feagins ousted after nine months in office
New year, new staff, new Station: Meet your 2022-2023 additions to the Spartan staff!
Extra credit is an opportunity for struggling students to achieve their desired grade on an assignment. In today’s hectic world, there are many reasons why students might not get the best grades, making extra credit an effective way to lessen a student’s stress about school.
Extra credit: a much needed sigh of relief
JUUL e-cigarettes have high levels of nicotine with one pod containing as much nicotine as 20 cigarettes. EVALI is a serious, sometimes fatal, lung disease caused by vaping, and thousands of cases have been reported.
Administration combats the vaping crisis
Depicted are just a few kinds of the vapes that skyrocketed teenage nicotine addiction. Vapes and e-cigarettes come in many different shapes and sizes, but most commonly, they look similar to flash drives, which allows them to go unnoticed by those unaware of what vapes are.
More than just a trend: the severity of the vaping epidemic
Addis Shiberou (11) and James Jin (11) discuss topics for upcoming meetings. The Politics club meets every other Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:30 in Lauren Larson’s room, E206.
WSHS’s Civics and Politics Club
Alina Liu (12) moved to Montreal, Canada, before moving to Memphis, Tenn. She lived in Canada for four years before moving to Memphis because of her father’s new job at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
It’s time to get moving — welcome to Memphis
White Station High School’s Muslim Student Association traveled to the Tennessee state capitol to participate in a Day on the Hill. Some members were able to sit in on a mock house session and debate a bill, getting a chance to share their own opinions.
From the halls to the hill
Abby Mitchell (11) works at Blues City Thrift, a locally owned thrift store. She started thrifting with her mother and continues to thrift today.
Used and unique — a look at thrifting
Small figurines of people, animals and food are on display, all made by Shelby Thompson (11). Thompson has made a variety of these figures for her friends, sometimes even modeling them in clay form.
Thompson, the gift giving guru
Cozbia Smith is the new White Station High School band director. Band practices are held by Smith four days a week from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Spartan Legion’s overture — the rebirth of the White Station band
The Green Room Episode 2: Filler VS Passion
The Green Room Episode 2: Filler VS Passion
The Green Room Episode 1: Memphis - The Human Experience
The Green Room Episode 1: Memphis – The Human Experience
The Greenroom Episode 1: The tensions of parent-child relationships
The Spartan Experience: Discussing Courtyard Renovations ft. Corrie Metcalf
The Spartan Experience: New Decade Edition
The Spartan Experience Episode Four: Memphis Sports
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Elias Clements, Podcast Producer

Say hi to Elias Clements. This senior is in his second year of journalism. Elias’s passion lies in any form of art, including music, visual art, and writing. This artistic mission is why he loves writing for The Scroll, specifically under the Arts & Entertainment section. Elias is also a build captain of the robotics team, Spartabot Team #5045, where he pursues a career in mechanical engineering. Outside of long robotics meetings and writing sessions, he can be found doing scratchboard art, sinking into an underground rap binge, or exploring new places with his friends. 

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Cocaine Bear’s poster is truthful to the madness and ridiculousness of the movie. Having earned $24.1 million in its first weekend, the film experienced a success greater than anticipated.

There’s cocaine in the air: A review on Cocaine Bear

Elias Clements, Podcast Producer
May 15, 2023
Skateboarders gather at the MLK Memorial in Memphis. They skated around the plaza in remembrance of Tyre Nichols’s long time love for the sport.

The ripple of Tyre Nichols

Elias Clements, Podcast Producer
March 6, 2023
Pictured here is the album cover, where SZA faces the broad ocean on a diving board. This setting symbolizes her teetering on the fence of dropping into the suffocating emotion or sitting to reflect on the emotion instead.

Review of SZA’s reputation-solidifying album ‘SOS’

Elias Clements, Podcast Producer
January 30, 2023
A Reflection on Avatar: Way of the Water

A Reflection on Avatar: Way of the Water

Elias Clements, Podcast Producer
December 30, 2022

“What were your favorite Christmas traditions as a kid?”

Elias Clements, Podcast Producer
December 19, 2022
The cast of “12 Angry Jurors” receive a shower of flowers and applause after the last showing on Nov. 5.

A review and reflection of “12 Angry Jurors”

Elias Clements, Podcast Producer
November 28, 2022

The Greenroom Episode 1: The tensions of parent-child relationships

Elias Clements, Sophia Turner, and Nima Aflaki
November 7, 2022
Evan Green’s (11) most recent graphite pencil drawing depicts a young monkey’s skeleton. He took the reference photo at the Pink Palace Museum, a common source for his unorthodox concentration.

Drawing the bane of a bone’s story

Elias Clements, Podcast Producer
October 26, 2022
Joseph Collins (10) found his happiness in music even as a toddler. His dad would always bring Collins along during his studio sessions.

The Story of Lil Joe Collins

Elias Clements, Writer
October 17, 2022
David Donlon (12) is captured playing a gig at Cincinnati with joy on his face from finally being photographed as a professional performing artist. The School of Rock tour spent time and energy making their setup appealing to spotlight their artists.

Spartans on School of Rock summer tour

Elias Clements, Writer
September 28, 2022
Sulan Rochelle (10) and Owen Keeton (12) rehearse a conversation in the musical. The emotion sparks out from Keeton during this interaction between such contrasting character types of Sarah Brown and Sky Masterson, respectively.

Guys and Dolls, betting on a great comeback

Elias Clements, Writer
May 23, 2022
As team 5045 moves into their first competition, members prepare their bot for the fight. They come back round after round with something new to fix.

[Photo] Spartan robotics making a comeback

Katie Robinson, Viewpoint Team Leader
May 19, 2022
Elias Clements (11), Jared Rawlings (12), Viviana Figueroa (11) and Kathy Lam (11) watch as Justice Clark (11) hangs from a tree at the Cancer Survivor Park. This group gathered to break away from the stresses of hybrid schooling during the spring of 2021.

Where to unwind in Memphis this spring

Elias Clements, Writer
February 25, 2022
All around downtown Memphis you can find how many artists express their creativity and love for this city on every other wall.

Paint splatter on Memphis

Elias Clements, Writer
February 1, 2022
Experiences of a woman in high school wrestling

Experiences of a woman in high school wrestling

Elias Clements, Writer
December 23, 2021
In the game "Hades," players venture into the may layers of hell as Zagreus, the son of Hades. The goal of the game is to escape Hades.

2021 video game review: the hits and misses and anticipated titles

Elias Clements, Writer
November 8, 2021
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