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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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 come into the forefront as the season of love sweeps through White Station. While commonly under scrutiny, these bonds can prove to be bountiful.

Valentines in Sparta: The beauty of blooming romance

Jessica Sahota, Writer
February 25, 2022
On the first day of the 2021-2022 school year, Superintendent Joris Ray made the rounds and welcomed students from multiple schools in the district. His “Reimagining 901” plan has driven the board and the district in a new direction after returning from a fully virtual school year.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools rebrand

Alice Willard, Head of Layout
February 25, 2022
The sign printed with “All vehicles are subject to search on school property” is posted outside of the main building near the front parking lot. Many students and teachers walk past the sign daily without thinking much about it, but according to Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA): Title 49 - Education: “All vehicles are subject to search on school property.”

Locked in: opinions on school gates

Lena Zeng, Writer
February 22, 2022
Members of the Amnesty Club place their painted handprints on a banner in solidarity of the gun violence crisis. The group received recognition from Amnesty International USA for their efforts in breaking the cycle of gun violence.

America’s most dangerous city

Alice Willard, Head of Layout
January 27, 2022
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