White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

A publication by the students, about the students, and for the students of White Station High School

White Station Scroll

Planned Parenthood is one of multiple health centers where many reproductive health concerns can be explored. The organization offers birth control, contraception, STD testing and much more for free or at a reduced cost.

The reality behind the most stigmatized form of contraception

Jessica Sahota, Writer January 27, 2022

Due to the personal nature of this subject, one source opted to remain anonymous and will be referred to as Source A.   One of the most effective forms of contraception is birth control —...

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

Some may have only heard about extroversion and introversion in passing as a quirky conversation starter or some middle schooler’s brief obsession, but it is much more than that. It is a way to know...

Extra credit is when students are offered the opportunity to complete optional work in exchange for additional points in order to boost their grades. The cherished assignments are quick to receive love from students, but teachers should consider the effects of extra credit before giving it out.

Extra credit: the academic crutch for students

Lena Zeng, Writer January 24, 2022

It is the first day of school. On the class syllabus is a phrase underlined and bolded. Moans and groans can be heard in the classroom. This phrase can send shivers up and down one’s spine: “No, you...

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

It is 1 a.m. and after hours of homework, it is finally time to get some rest. Or is it? Instead of going to bed, many choose a lifestyle of dark under eye circles and caffeine, delaying sleep for some...

People gather in a rally against anti-Asian hate in the Chinatown-International District of Seattle. Over the past year, it has been reported that anti-Asian hate crimes have increased by nearly 150%.

Words have weight: casual racism at White Station

Lena Zeng, Writer December 7, 2021

“You’re being too sensitive!” “You can’t take a joke!” “You’re acting like a snowflake!” These are just some of the common phrases that are often told to people who take offense to racist...

Grace Goodson (left front) and her co-worker at Baskin Robbins manage the cash register and display the day’s bounty. Freezers full of ice cream await their scooping and readiness to serve customers.

Fast food families

Alice Willard, Head of Layout December 7, 2021

Whether it be out of necessity or for enjoyment, many upperclassmen take on the responsibility that comes with starting their first jobs. Students like Ford Abney (12), who works at Torchy’s, start jobs...

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

The United States is trillions of dollars in debt. 28.9 trillion to be specific. And each year Congress votes to raise the debt ceiling, putting the U.S. further in debt in order to spend more money on...

Aditi Mishra (11) poses with her immigrant visa. Mishra and her family immigrated to the U.S. from Nepal in November 2011.

International Spartans’ journeys to citizenship

Jessica Sahota, Writer November 14, 2021

Pizza, burgers and fried chicken. Odd obsessions with football. Welcome to the United States: land of the free, home of the brave. To many, the U.S. is a beacon of hope and opportunity. Upon arrival, however,...

Sarah Cameron (10) does SEL during fifth period choir class. SEL is a program recently adopted by SCS schools to help students with social emotional leaning skills.

Social Emotional Learning: helpful or unnecessary?

Renata Bayazitova and Chitkala Alli November 10, 2021

Social Emotional Learning or “SEL” helps students learn life skills that are important to know in social situations. For example, SEL teaches students how to deal with their own feelings, how to work...

Facebook connects nearly 2.85 billion people worldwide, but what impact does it have on its users? On Oct. 5, whistleblower Frances Haugen came forward and revealed critical information about Facebook’s mismanaging of privacy, hate speech and mental health.

Facebook crashes for hours: what happened?

Chase Pittman and Lena Zeng November 5, 2021

Monday, Oct. 4, millions across the globe were confused as apps owned by Facebook refused to load, preventing many from communicating with friends, family and loved ones. This came soon after Frances Haugen,...

The student section, who is decked out in their cowboy gear, lets out a roar of excitement to cheer for the football team at the White Station vs Collierville game on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. With this close proximity and eruption of movement comes the question of whether or not masks should be worn at games.

Mask off, mask on: student opinions on masks at football games

Lena Zeng, Writer October 20, 2021

It’s Friday evening. That means it’s time to get ready for the weekly football game. Wallet? Check. Phone? Check. Face Mask? With the rise of cases in Tennessee, the debate of whether masks should...

The 2021-2022 dress code policy is updated with new restrictions. Students have expressed their strong opinions against it, but others find the regulations reasonable for a school environment.

Discriminatory dress code policy angers students

Renata Bayazitova, Social Media Manager October 4, 2021

White Station High School has long been known for its diversity of ethnicities, religions and sociopolitical backgrounds of students. It is often applauded for its talented group of administrative staff...

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