The Student Newspaper of Westminster Christian Academy

The Wildcat Roar

The Student Newspaper of Westminster Christian Academy

The Wildcat Roar

The Student Newspaper of Westminster Christian Academy

The Wildcat Roar

The Evolution of Style

The Evolution of Style

Ellie Jones, Features Editor April 1, 2022

We may be almost two decades past the original millennium,, but it can be weird to think of anything set in the 2000s as a period piece. From movies set entirely in the decade, like 2018’s Lady Bird,...

Being vulnerable is one of the most difficult things to do.

Embodying Vulnerability

Christina English, Staff Writer March 28, 2022

Navigating the social aspects of high school is hard. People can make friendships one day, and then break them some days later. People can be peer pressured into making horrible decisions. They can feel...

I talked to 5 members of companies upper management to get their tips on hiring.

Here’s the Deal on Hiring

Anna Grace Likes, Editor-In-Chief March 28, 2022

Hiring new employees is a tedious process which is difficult for both the interviewer and interviewee. Often, CEOs, presidents, and directors need to make tough decisions between one candidate and another–but...

CollegeBoard and ACT Inc. are the 2 major companies which control the majority of college admissions.

College Board Controls You

Anna Grace Likes, Editor-In-Chief March 28, 2022

Students in the college application and admissions processes are more highly-dependent on CollegeBoard and ACT’s resources than they even realize. What is the company that makes over $1 billion in...

Asking People Ages 6-71 Their Best Life Advice

Asking People Ages 6-71 Their Best Life Advice

Anna Grace Likes, Editor-In-Chief March 24, 2022

“What’s your best piece of life advice?” It’s a simple question, but would you know your answer? Based on one’s experiences, this answer changes vastly depending on the person answering it. Everyone...

World extinction is near, so what can we do to prevent it?

At Doom’s Doorstep

Elijah Schmidt, Editor-In-Chief March 1, 2022

The end of the world, a fascinating concept that many have tried to pinpoint. But this year is looking to be full of doom and gloom, at least according to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists.  The Bulletin...

What are WCA seniors thinking right now?

Stayin’ Alive

Ellie Jones, Features Editor March 1, 2022

As most seniors are perfectly aware, the last semester of high school can seem like a drag at times. “Senioritis” is a real condition felt by millions of seniors around the world. It is almost like...

There are multiple causes that have led to the decreasing population of koalas in the wild.

Catch You Later, Koalas?

Christina English, Staff Writer March 1, 2022

When someone thinks of things that symbolize Australia, they will most likely think of at least three things: kangaroos, The Sydney Opera house, and koalas. Something that not a huge group of people know...

Medication for mental health is still stigmatized, but its okay if you need it.

You need medicine to make you okay? That’s okay.

Emma Harris, Content Editor February 16, 2022

Our society has come a long from the 1950s, the ’70s, and even the ’90s regarding mental health. Different disorders are understood far better, treatment is more advanced, and the attitude regarding...

Weed can prevent the necessary development of the brain and destroy your body

The Effects of Weed on the Brain

Emma Harris, Content Editor February 15, 2022

According to GoodRx, Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in the U.S., making it no surprise that many young people use it. A survey in 2020 found that 11.4% of 8th graders had used cannabis in...

Having a chronic illness makes everything harder. Its a big burden to carry.

What It’s Like To Have A Chronic Illness

Emma Harris, Content Editor January 28, 2022

I’m technically an adult. I’m eighteen now. But never in my life have I felt more like a child, unable to perform the simplest task, unable to fix or help myself. I’ve heard it gets better, but right...

St. Louis’ Very Own: David Steward and the legacy of worldwide technology

Lucy Knerr, First Year Newspaper Staffer January 22, 2022

In recent years, no CEO in the Saint Louis area has been quite as influential as David Steward, one of the highest paid African American CEOs in the country.  Steward, the founder of WorldWide Technologies,...

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