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Extra credit: a much needed sigh of relief
Renata Bayazitova and Kingston Barber
• January 25, 2022
![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.](https://whitestationscroll.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/juul-pic.jpeg)
Administration combats the vaping crisis
Hannah Lam, Online Editor
• December 7, 2021
![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.](https://whitestationscroll.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/vapes.jpeg)
More than just a trend: the severity of the vaping epidemic
Jessica Sahota, Writer
• December 7, 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.](https://whitestationscroll.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/istockphoto-453851529-612x612-1.jpg)
The ins and outs of fatphobia
Michelle Le, Writer
• April 22, 2021
Eating disorders: more than skin deep
Ellie Pappas, Writer
• April 22, 2021
![COVID-19 vaccines are being used to combat the virus and the destruction that the virus has caused. For some in the White Station community, their experience with the vaccine has been beneficial for themselves and those close to them.](https://whitestationscroll.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/COVID-Vaccine-Article.jpg)
COVID-19 vaccine tested, tried and true among White Station community
Katie Stanek, News & Feature Team Leader
• February 21, 2021
![Similar to other vaccines, the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine operates by allowing the immune system to generate antibodies against the production of the virus. There is minimal risk of DNA damage or other long term effects, though short term side effects are common after receiving the vaccine.](https://whitestationscroll.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_3876-868x900.jpg)
The science behind the COVID-19 vaccines
Maadhu Krishnan, Viewpoint Team Leader
• February 21, 2021
![“I don’t mind getting sidetracked...all that stuff keeps everybody engaged,” Curt Rakestraw said. “Yeah, the bureaucracy is boring, but you never know when this maniac is going to start talking about what he saw on TV yesterday. That part is good, but it’s really hard to do that part by myself.](https://whitestationscroll.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_2739.jpeg)
At home in the classroom
Autumn Bobo, Head of Layout
• January 10, 2021
![Orchestra teacher Dr. Palmer brought in two guest speakers from the University of Memphis to help teach students about enrollment and furthering their music education after highschool. Harvey Felder, director of orchestral activities, and Heather Hampton, recruitment and enrollment officer, spoke to orchestra classes to provide students with valuable information for their futures.](https://whitestationscroll.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/u-of-m-speakers.png)
Teachers adapt to virtual learning
Alice Willard
• December 9, 2020
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