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Henry Tang (11) visits a courtyard in China that contains many things to view. He sits beside a statue with a sign that mentions Fujian, meaning “happy establishment.”
A throwback in time through thrifts and threads
In Tyler the Creator’s new album “Chromakopia”, he wears a mask representing himself to display a message of hiding ones true self. He later takes the mask off and lets the truth “run free.”
Unmasking the truth — the secrets behind Chromakopia
“Abbott Elementary” is an ABC comedy series. The series centers around a group of instructors who teach at a Philadelphia public school.
Welcome to another year at Abbott
Drum majors Mia Matthews (11) and Xander Martin (12) pose with their first-place trophy. The Spartan Legion won first place in Division AA in the Whitehaven High School Battle of the Bands.
Battle of the Bands
White Station High School Key Club members give out candy to a family at the Memphis Zoo’s Zoo Boo. The family is dressed as the Gru family from the “Despicable Me” film franchise.
‘Tis the season – the holidays of fall and winter
Memphis Pride Fest occurs every June, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Since 1970, Pride Month has been celebrated throughout the United States to remember the 1969 Stonewall uprising.
‘Heartstopper’ — the waltz of LGBTQ+ acceptance
Elina Roy (9) waits on a structure she designed for Science Olympiad to 3D print in the chemistry lab. Roy was on the Science Olympiad team for White Station Middle School and plans to continue it in the high school division.
White Station STEM Clubs: what, how and why
Alexa Nalos (12) and her boyfriend Tanner Phillips pose for a picture on the sidelines of a White Station High School football game. Nalos and Phillips met during quarantine when they would play outside with their siblings, eventually hanging out together more often.
Love is all around, and so are high school couples
Zack Lageman (12) works on an unnamed painting that is part of her concentration for AP Studio Art. Lageman based the design on a convenience store she frequented with her mom.
Lageman expresses herself through art
Members of the White Station High School prayer group begin praying in the senior parking lot before the first bell. They have gathered every Wednesday for the past few months to pray for individual requests and the well-being of the school.
Prayer at the portables
Emily Zhang (12)
National Merit Semi-finalists
National Merit Semi-finalists
Winter Sports Superlatives
Demarcus Covington’s (12) tattoo is pictured above. The acronym etched into his skin stands for ‘pray until something happens.’
Blood, sweat and ink
Sammy Kheril (12) catches an important throw in order to move forward. Kheril received the ball with intent to help create a winning run.
Rugby team secures fourth place at states
The Spartan basketball cheerleaders keep the basketball teams motivated with their cheers. The team has even created its own cheers specific to White Station High School.
The heart of the crowd
(From left to right) Sarah Scroggins (11), Lucy Roaten (11) and Karolina Deleon (11) pose for a picture before they start their 5k race on December 7th, 2024 in downtown Memphis. The 5k race took less than an hour for them.
Scroggins and friends run to fundraise for St. Jude
Celeste Cruz (12) dribbles the ball during her junior year game against Kingsbury High School. The Lady Spartans won this game 9-0.
N.A.R.P. Life
The vacant parking lot, in which fluorescent lights brighten empty spaces made for the Oak Court Mall. The parking lot has been seldom used in recent times.
Retail ruins: the unfortunate death of malls
Reading classic books in school or as a hobby has become an integral aspect of many people's culture. As time progressed, perceptions of classics have also altered.
Move over old classics, there’s a new classic in town
Feminism has been a part of society for quite some time. Over time, many women have fought for their dreams, which have been limited due to societal norms of the time.
Wonders of being a woman?
Deforestation is the mass cutting of trees by humans. Mostly used to describe the negative actions created by humans, anthropogenic actions have led to deforestation, air pollution and warming oceans.
People wake up, the Earth is dying
Junior year is filled with challenges and overwhelming demands. This caused many people to stigmatize junior year as the "worst year" in high school.
Exploring the deepest and darkest trenches of junior year
Elon Musk's Cybertruck is a new electric car. Cybertrucks have an electric engine, 11,000 towing capacity and can travel up to 325 miles on a single charge.
What’s Elon Musk up to this time?
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
Daniel Gwin (11) shows off his 2020 Scholar Athlete award from the Memphis chapter of the National Football Foundation. Gwin — along with his family and coaches — met for a small ceremony in the courtyard to receive his award and scholarship information from a National Football Foundation representative.
Gwin is named the 2020 Scholar Athlete by the National Football Foundation
Tennessee law bans transgender youth from team sports
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
“My favorite memory has definitely been probably like the pep rallies or being in ROTC, definitely because you can see everyone together.” - Eleanor Gunn (12)
We asked seniors their favorite White Station memory…
A look inside The Scroll
A look inside The Scroll
Jordan Kirby (12) holds a baby lamb at Memphis Zoo. He has been volunteering at the Memphis Zoo for almost two years.
From the farmyard to the vet clinic
Emeli Moreno (12) dawns the University of Memphis’ merch, fully committing to attending its campus in the fall. Moreno plans to pursue a major in art education.
Charting their courses: local grads head to college
Yirui Tang (12) received her acceptance letter from Washington University (WashU) in St. Louis on Mar. 20 of 2024. She plans to attend WashU in the 2024-25 school year.
Spartan college choices
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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In Tyler the Creator’s new album “Chromakopia”, he wears a mask representing himself to display a message of hiding ones true self. He later takes the mask off and lets the truth “run free.”

[Photo] Unmasking the truth — the secrets behind Chromakopia

Katelyn Morton, Writer
December 18, 2024
“Abbott Elementary” is an ABC comedy series. The series centers around a group of instructors who teach at a Philadelphia public school.

[Photo] Welcome to another year at Abbott

Kela Fifer, Co-Leader of Social Media
December 16, 2024
“All I Want For Christmas is You” is a 1994 single by Mariah Carey, and is considered by many as one of the most iconic Christmas songs of all time. However, some argue the song is overrated.

[Photo] ‘Tis the season – the holidays of fall and winter

Joaquin Gonzalez, Writer
November 20, 2024
Elon Musk's Cybertruck is a new electric car. Cybertrucks have an electric engine, 11,000 towing capacity and can travel up to 325 miles on a single charge.

[Photo] What’s Elon Musk up to this time?

Sherlyn Gutierrez-Herrera, Writer
November 20, 2024
“Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” follows the lives of aspiring hip-hop artists and their producers and managers. The show is known for its dramatic and argumentative plot lines.

[Photo] The rise of trashy reality tv shows

Adaria Crutcher, Managing Editor
November 19, 2024
The Disney series “Jessie” follows the life of Jessie Prescott, an aspiring actress turned nanny. Jessie’s adventures helped introduce fans to the Ross kids, paving the way for its spin-off, “Bunk’d.”

[Photo] The sequel syndrome — is more always better?

Mahin Hasani, Arts and Entertainment Team Leader
September 30, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter’s single “Espresso,” released on Apr. 12, 2024, has now passed 1 billion streams on Spotify, being her first song to achieve this accomplishment. The track debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Global Exclusive U.S. chart.

[Photo] Same heat, new beats – 2024 summer music hits

Mahin Hasani, Arts and Entertainment Team Leader
September 4, 2024
Three couples wait to find out who will be the fourth and final couple to advance to the finals. Love Island USA’s season six premiered on June 11.

[Photo] A summer of love, fighting and big emotions — the entertainment of summer ‘24

Kela Fifer, Co-Leader of Social Media
September 1, 2024
Nara Smith always creates all of her dough for her pastries from scratch. This process takes a few hours to finish creating her final meal

[Photo] The real housewives of the world – Nara Smith and the trad wives

Aashrita Marpadaga, Viewpoint Team Leader
August 31, 2024
Drake and 21 Savage’s Memphis tour date was canceled twice due to venue issues. The FedEx Forum reportedly did not have enough space to execute Drake’s concert vision.

[Photo] Drake’s Memphis show cancellation is ‘all a blur’

Adaria Crutcher, Arts and Entertainment Team Leader
April 23, 2024
“Young Sheldon” is the prequel to “ The Big Bang Theory.” After the success of “The Big Bang Theory,” the creators decided to make a spin-off focused on the upbringing of Sheldon Cooper.

[Photo] The science behind ‘Young Sheldon’

Adaria Crutcher, Arts and Entertainment Team Leader
April 23, 2024
Students wear pajama pants for multiple reasons. Some reasons include its comfort, style and simplicity.

[Photo] Pajama pants culture becomes prominent

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor
April 4, 2024
Both Amy Yu (10) and Amy Zhang (11) are new to tutoring, only starting in the last two years. However, in both cases they had students improve their grades.

[Photo] Students tutoring fellow students

Megan Shipp, Viewpoint
March 22, 2024
Apple came out with another form of wireless earbuds called Beats. Beats quickly became popular for a few years due to social media influence, expert marketing and a wide variety of models and colors.

[Photo] A listening battle: earphones vs. wireless earbuds vs. headphones

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor
March 22, 2024
Yeat’s “2093” consists of three phases that transports listeners into his futuristic world. This album served as Yeat’s fourth studio album.

[Photo] “2093” – A dystopian society

Mahin Hasani, Writer
March 22, 2024
Baltimore Ravens player Lamar Jackson passes the ball. Although it is his sixth year in the NFL (National Football League) without a Super Bowl ring, he won the MVP award this year.

[Photo] Playoff picture of the 2023-24 NFL season

Addis Shiberou, Writer
March 22, 2024
Some social media apps encourage users to limit their screen time or take regular breaks from content intake. Many people wanting to reduce the time they spend on their phone make the effort to set these screen time limits for social media, gaming, and other non-productive apps.

[Photo] Taking a break from scrolling

Chitkala Alli, Managing Editor
March 22, 2024
Love is Blind first aired in 2020 and is still running with six seasons currently out. Couples propose to each other, sight unseen, and are given four weeks to decide to say yes or no at the altar.

[Photo] The reality behind reality television

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead
March 22, 2024
On Feb. 4, Killer Mike won a total of four awards at the annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

[Photo] Old beats, new streets – old school vs. new school rap

Mahin Hasani, Writer
March 19, 2024
One of Dinstuhl’s most popular Valentine’s Day treats are their chocolate covered strawberries. They are a classic chilled dessert complete with Dinstuhl’s rich milk chocolate.

[Photo] Dinstuhl’s: A delicious destination for desserts

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead
March 19, 2024
Gypsy Rose Blanchard was sentenced to ten years in prison for second-degree murder. She was released after eight years on parole.

[Photo] Twice imprisoned, now free

Jane Mercer, Podcast Director
February 9, 2024
The notorious Drunk Elephant was deemed as one of 2023’s most trendy beauty/skincare lines. Their products are loved due to their cute packaging and ingredient selection

[Photo] Sephora is under attack … by 10 year olds?

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor
February 8, 2024
“The Percy Jackson and the Olympians” book series by Rick Riordan was made into its second adaptation in 2023. Its first adaptation was released in 2013 and starred Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson.

[Photo] Transforming from the book to the screen

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead
February 8, 2024
In response to Chris Rock’s joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith at the 2022 Oscars, Will Smith walked on stage and slapped Rock. This move shocked many of the viewers.

[Photo] The histories of well-known celebrity feuds

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead
February 8, 2024
In 2022, Young Thug’s record label, YSL, was indicted with 56 charges. Young Thug, center, pleads not guilty, claiming he is innocent of all charges and that his record label is simply a label.

[Photo] Law and lyrics — Young Thug’s YSL RICO trial

Mahin Hasani, Writer
February 8, 2024
Vibrant rhythms echo through Overton Square in Memphis, Tennessee, where historic charm meets modern allure. Amidst the lively atmosphere, students find their rhythm, blending entertainment productions like concerts and comedy shows with interconnected restaurants and shops

[Photo] A student’s guide to enjoying Memphis

Shania Moore, Layout Lead
December 14, 2023
Vitalant is the largest independent nonprofit blood donation organization in the U.S. The White Station E-Board organizes a blood drive with Vitalant twice a year at White Station.

[Photo] Students donate to save lives

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor
December 14, 2023
The video game Saints Row is an open-world action game where players complete missions as gang leaders. Saints Row is one of the three games Caleb Turris (12) is analyzing for his AP research project.

[Photo] Gestures, representation and dramatization: AP Research projects

Jill Allert, Writer
December 14, 2023
Jada Pinkett Smith recently released a new book titled “Worthy.” Smith visited Novel Memphis for a promotion event.

[Photo] Pinkett Smith’s local book signing

Sophia Turner, Editor-in-Chief
December 12, 2023
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.

[Photo] Minimalism and maximalism influences pop culture immensely

Aashrita Marpadaga, Online Editor
December 8, 2023
People gather outside to celebrate Gena. The services start in the evening and are held overnight.

[Photo] Winter wonders beyond American Christmas

Lei'lah Stocklin, Writer
December 8, 2023
A bronze statue of Tom Lee holds out his hand towards passers by. The statue was created by David Alan Clark in 2006 to commemorate his actions during the M. E. Norman shipwreck.

[Photo] Tom Lee Park: renovations and history

Evan Easley, Lead Copyeditor
December 8, 2023
A digital camera is on display. With the increase in the trend, devices similar to this have become widespread once again.

[Photo] Retaking the photo: The revival of digital cameras

Robin Guthrie, Writer
December 8, 2023
The photo above is the Beyhive fandom logo. Beyoncé’s Beyhive has been around for over 20 years, consisting of fans from all backgrounds and ages.

[Photo] Celebrity fandoms create outlets for fans

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead
December 7, 2023
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 album's more devilish theme.

[Photo] Doja Cat controversies

Megan Shipp, Viewpoint Team Leader
November 22, 2023
Lacrosse, squash, baseball-softball, cricket, and flag football are added to the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will take place in Los Angeles, California.

[Photo] Divergent year for Olympics 2028

Grace Amgalan, Sport's Team Leader
November 14, 2023
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure facility that houses over one million seeds in order to preserve agricultural crops in the event of a global crisis. The site was chosen for its permafrost, which would help preserve the seeds if the cooling systems within the vault were to fail.

[Photo] From the halls of White Station to the permafrost of Norway

Kate Metcalf, News and Features Team Leader
November 22, 2023
Ken Carson’s “A Great Chaos,” is his third studio album. It was released Oct. 13 and consists of 18 songs.

[Photo] Unleashing ‘A Great Chaos’

Mahin Hasani, Writer
November 13, 2023
“Barbie” dives deeper into the challenges women face in society as they get older. The movie starred Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Stereotypical Barbie and Ken.

[Photo] Movies of the summer

Adaria Crutcher, Arts & Entertainment Team Leader
November 6, 2023
The Memphis Pyramid, based on the Great Pyramids of Giza, is one of Memphis’ most notable landmarks. Because of Bass Pro founder Johnny Morris’ vision and fishing skills, the building was renovated and opened to the public as a Bass Pro shop in 2015.

[Photo] Memphis’ connection to Egypt

Sophia Marmion, News & Features Team Leader
December 12, 2023
Olivia Rodrigo announces her world tour for “GUTS”, featuring The Breeders, Chapell Roan, PinkPantheress and Remi Wolf as openers. The last time Rodrigo toured was for ‘Sour’ in 2022.

[Photo] Spilling her guts– Rodrigo’s growth in her new album

Maya Zelinski, Social Media Lead
October 24, 2023
Bella Ramsey plays the role of Ellie Williams, a teenager immune to the Cordyceps fungus infection. Pedro Pascal plays the role of Joel Miller, a man who planned to take Ellie to a revolutionary group in exchange for supplies.

[Photo] ‘The Last of Us’ turns video game to reality

Maya Zelinski, Writer
May 19, 2023
J-Hope considers J.Cole as his muse. J-Hope’s mixtape album “Hope World” was inspired by J.Cole’s album “Cole World.”

[Photo] J-Hope and J.Cole’s ‘On the Street’: the end of a chapter

Adaria Crutcher, Writer
May 19, 2023
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[Photo] The caffeine craze

Chitkala Alli, Business Manager
March 9, 2023
The spring musical for 2023 has been revealed as “Grease.” Auditions were virtually submitted by Feb. 10, and practices started soon after.

[Photo] Lawrence’s lasting impact on Spartan theater

Maya Zelinski, Writer
March 2, 2023
While some believe affirmative action is necessary for diversity, others believe it threatens students' ability to get accepted into a school. Protesters demanded the right for education in belief that affirmative action may hinder this right.

[Photo] Affirmative action’s role in admissions debated

Sophia Turner, Online Editor
March 1, 2023
Heartstopper was released on Apr. 22, 2022, and the second season is in the making. The show tells the story of Charlie and Nick who become very close and begin dating, despite backlash from fellow classmates.

[Photo] International teen drama dynamically gain attention

Maya Zelinski, Writer
December 19, 2022
With a Wakanda Forever salute, Chadwick Boseman poses at the Emmys. After the release of Black Panther in 2018, Wakanda Forever became a symbol for Black pride.

[Photo] ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ reignites original fan favorite

Adaria Crutcher, Writer
December 19, 2022
“The School for Good and Evil” was released on Netflix on Oct. 19 and quickly climbed to the Top 10 list. The movie holds a well-known cast, including Sofia Wylie, Kit Young and Kerry Washington, to portray the book characters.

[Photo] ‘School for Good and Evil’ movie excites book fans

Maya Zelinski, Writer
December 5, 2022
Drake and 21 Savage are releasing their first collaborative album, “Her Loss,” on Nov. 4, 2022. This was the first album they fully collaborated on together.

[Photo] Drake and 21 Savage’s ‘Her Loss’ album takes the internet by storm

Adaria Crutcher, Writer
November 28, 2022
Velma, from “Scooby Doo,” was recently confirmed as a lesbian. The “Scooby Doo” company reached popularity in its early years and continues to stream and broadcast their cartoons decades later.

[Photo] Are corporations exploiting the LGBTQIA+ community?

Sophia Turner, Online Editor
November 22, 2022
GloRilla poses at the 2022 BET Awards hours before winning Best Breakthrough Artist. At the 2022 BET Awards GloRilla was invited as a performer and nominee.

[Photo] GloRilla puts a spin on the hip-hop scene

Adaria Crutcher, Writer
October 27, 2022
After being open for decades, Asian Palace closes. The restaurant’s closing affected many families who found the space familiar and comforting.

[Photo] Asian Palace closes and devastates many across Memphis

Maya Zelinski, Writer
October 27, 2022
Spotify is a music streaming service used by approximatetly 422 million users worldwide (June 2022). With a variety of plans, users pay from $0-$15.99 a month.

[Photo] Spotify or Apple Music?

Sophia Turner, Online Editor
October 25, 2022
After being released on Sept. 16, “Do Revenge” has already become a trending movie for teens. On its opening weekend, it debuted with 26 million hours viewed and was the most watched movie on Netflix in the following week.

[Photo] ‘Do Revenge’ captures attention of teens across the nation

Maya Zelinski, Writer
October 23, 2022
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[Photo] Summer entertainment in review

Renata Bayazitova and Chase Pittman, Social Media Team Leader, Arts and Entertainment Team Leader
September 27, 2022
“Judas and the Black Messiah” was released this February in theaters and on HBO Max and depicts the true story of the Black Panther Party. Lakeith Stanfield stars in this film alongside Daniel Kaluuya and several other supporting actors and actresses.

[Photo] Judas and the Black Messiah

Katie Robinson, Writer
April 26, 2021
People tend to assume being above or below a certain number on the scale or their Body Mass Index (BMI) defines their health, but this is largely inaccurate. According to dietitian Cindy Smith, BMI was created as a measure for insurance companies, and not a single dietitian was behind its creation. A low or high BMI does not guarantee that someone is malnourished or overweight because genetic makeup and muscle mass are not accounted for in BMI.

[Photo] The ins and outs of fatphobia

Michelle Le, Writer
April 22, 2021
Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady celebrate their Super Bowl LV victory together. Brady was named Super Bowl MVP for the fifth time in his seven championships.

[Photo] LV: an NFL Playoff and Super Bowl recap

Charlie Huebner, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2021
With more colleges adapting to circumstances caused by COVID-19, students can choose whether or not to send their scores.

[Photo] Test optional policies: the pros

Maadhu Krishnan, Viewpoint Team Leader
November 21, 2020
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