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A nationally competing gymnast and verbally committed to Auburn, Olivia Ahern (11) poses with her multiple medals. Training since she was two-years-old, her experience with gymnastics has been a journey, but a rewarding one.

Ahern twins captivate the field and floor

Kingston Barber, Editor in Chief
October 3, 2022
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
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
Curt Rakestraw (left), Mike Stephenson and Kyle Tingley (right) host an impromptu informational meeting afterschool on Friday, Feb. 25 about the developing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. With misinformation proliferating the media and student fears growing, Tingley uses this meeting to assuage concerns of the student body and direct them to more accurate sources, such as The Associated Press (AP), National Public Radio (NPR), or even websites such as Vox.

Tingley spearheads informative meeting on Russia and Ukraine conflict

Kingston Barber , Viewpoint Team Leader
February 28, 2022
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
Introversion and extroversion are two psychological principles that describe how people act in certain situations. Knowledge of these personalities can be used to help people understand themselves and others.

Introversion vs. extroversion: how these psychological principles affect daily life

Kingston Barber, Viewpoint Team Leader
January 27, 2022
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

Renata Bayazitova and Kingston Barber
January 25, 2022
Collapsed on a comfy chair, Andy Blumberg (11) takes a quick nap in the middle of his day. Many students relate to the exhaustion from working late and getting little sleep: a phenomenon called revenge bedtime procrastination.

It’s time for revenge, not sleep

Kingston Barber, Viewpoint Team Leader
December 7, 2021
Thursday, Oct. 14, Biden signs off on a $480 billion increase to the nation’s debt ceiling, staving off a government shutdown until Dec. 3. While raising the debt ceiling is usually a simple process, the political agendas surrounding this year’s vote have made the process much more controversial.

What happens when the money runs out?

Kingston Barber, Viewpoint Team Leader
November 21, 2021
Monday, Sept. 17, Christopher Valle (12) was hit by a student speeding in the parking lot. The ambulance and police rushed to White Station as chaos ensued on campus.

Safety at school — or the lack thereof

Kingston Barber, Viewpoint Team Leader
October 3, 2021
Baseball players reach home

Baseball players reach home

Kingston Barber
April 9, 2021
Masked up, the volleyball team stays strong through uncertain times. While their season may look different from normal, they maintain optimism.

The stands are quiet, but still they play on

March 1, 2021
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