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The Wildcat Roar

The Student Newspaper of Westminster Christian Academy

The Wildcat Roar

The Student Newspaper of Westminster Christian Academy

The Wildcat Roar

The MIzzou Sexual Harrasment case has sparked a major debate on the importance of Freedom of speech.

The Death of The Freedom of Speech

Bennie Anderson, 800 Sporting Online Editor & Podcast Host February 12, 2019

The society that we live in has become so focused on making sure that we appease the masses. We’ve come to try and accept and make everyone feel safe, which is a good practice.But at what cost? While...

is education fostering creative thinkers.

Thinking Outside The Bubble

Lea Despotis, Design Editor November 26, 2018

In a bold assertion in my previous article The over-committed, over-pressured, almost-college student, I claimed that students today are under siege. Plagued by the demands of excessive pressure and over-commitment,...

Junior, Allison Hardin, watches the Kavanaugh hearings on YouTube.

Opinions Vary on Kavanaugh Hearings

Ava Hollman, Staff Writer October 30, 2018

In the afternoon of August 27, a hearing was held for Judge Brett Kavanaugh in his alleged sexual harassment of Dr. Christine Ford. Dr. Ford leaked the details of the high school harassment only days before...

Lets Talk About It

Let’s Talk About It

Rebekah Sems, Feature Editor October 5, 2018

Mental health is a topic not many people are comfortable talking about. However, the issue of mental disorders impact a wide range of people and should be addressed more openly in schools, especially Christian...

The near extinct Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich.

A Lament for George W. Bush’s Favorite Sandwich

Ava Hollman, Staff Writer October 2, 2018

Peanut Butter and Jelly, a timeless school-lunch favorite. The rich, creamy peanut butter coupled with the tangy, gooey jelly is enough to make any adolescent smile with delight. Unfortunately, some students...

In A World Where TV Rules

In A World Where TV Rules

Ashley Mollenhoff, Opinion Editor September 25, 2018

TV has become noticeably more popular as time goes on, from Netflix shows to Hulu and even television itself. The general people are known to cling back to their comfort show than to sit down and watch...

One of the main problems that students cite is stress.

The Over-pressured, Over-committed, Almost “college” student

Lea Despotis, Design Editor September 21, 2018

Have you ever talked with parents about their high school experience, ACT exam, or college applications? Chances are, they did not spend four years of high school and seven days a week completely consumed...

Many Westminster students went to the PGA Championships to see their favorite golfers.

Well Worth the Wait

Isabella Francois, Managing Editor in Chief September 5, 2018

  While sitting in traffic in the Westminster parking lot that caused my normal 10 minute commute to cross country practice take around 40 minutes, I, like many other students and staff, wondered...

Sleep or School?

Sleep or School?

Rebekah Sems, Feature Editor August 31, 2018

Sleep is an important and fundamental part of every person’s life and is especially crucial in the lives of teenagers and students. Unfortunately, the early start time of school does not allow for students...

Sometimes You Get What You Pay For

Sometimes You Get What You Pay For

Luci Hilboldt, Staff Writer April 4, 2018

In St. Louis alone, there are 175 private high schools. The average tuition for all St. Louis Private schools is $16,809. Many parents insist they put their children in private schools for the religious...

A Lost art

A Lost art

Caroline Hinrichs, Staff Writer April 3, 2018

Everyone enjoys music. Although we may appreciate different styles and genres, music is constantly in the background of our lives whether we are driving to school, doing homework, or sitting in a restaurant....

The Fall of Snapchat

The Fall of Snapchat

Nicole Chelew, Staff Writer March 21, 2018

Whether it’s Kylie Jenner’s tweet bashing the app or the new update, Snapchat’s popularity is rapidly declining. Recently after Kylie Jenner tweeted, “Sooo does anyone else not open Snapchat anymore?...

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