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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

Girl watches the beginning scenes of the Barbie movie on a tv.

Making Barbie-Land Real

Sadie Schmidt, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

“Men hate women. It's the only thing we all agree on." This line comes directly from a 2023 film that has grossed over 1.34 billion dollars worldwide. Can you figure out the film? I’ll give you a hint:...

Image with closed sign using photos of the american flag, dollar bills, and Capitol building, to show a government shut down.

How Far Can we Kick the Can

Sadie Schmidt, Staff Writer November 8, 2023

The United States government was hours away from shutting down on the night of September 30th. While this may sound like a plot straight out of a dystopian novel, it is unfortunately very real. To...

A college diploma being thrown into a fire.

The College Diploma: Expensive Kindling

Gideon Schwamb, Staff Writer November 3, 2023

Many students consider a college education to be the only way to get a steady, fulfilling, and worthwhile job. However, after going to college and getting an education, finding a job suited to that education...

Image of a girl reading The Crucible surrounded by other controversial books such as Heart of Darkness

To Ban a Book

Sadie Schmidt, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

If you’ve taken any Westminster English classes, it's likely that you have come across a book with some controversial content. To name a few, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Crucible, and Heart of Darkness,...

A student taking a standardized test pays the price.

The “Cash Cow” that is Standardized Testing

Elise Snyder, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

During the month of October, juniors at Westminster took the ACT, a popular standardized test that can be necessary for college applications. However, very few students are unaware of the true corruption...

A student tries to decide between going to the dance and staying home in cozy sweatpants.

Is Hoco a No-Go?

Elise Snyder, Staff Writer October 7, 2023

Haunted by the memory of last year’s cramped dance floor and insufficient number of chairs, many students are opting to skip the homecoming dance. Those who choose to go are faced with high ticket prices,...

A women looks at black and white polaroid image of a past homecoming queen.

No Queen?

Sadie Schmidt, Staff Writer October 5, 2023

One of the most popular school traditions is homecoming weekend. For many schools this means parades, football games, a dance, carnivals, and other unique opportunities. However, one of the most noteworthy...

A student takes advantage of Veracrosss directory system to access fellow students personal information.

“Vera-Stalking” Needs to Stop

Elise Snyder, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

One of the main resources used by Westminster, Veracross, has a directories feature where almost every student or faculty member can be searched up. Along with the name of the person and their school picture...

A person looking devastated sits atop of a food pyramid.

But It’s All-Natural!

Sadie Schmidt, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Perhaps you are one of the 50% of Americans who every year resolve to eat healthier. You travel to your favorite local grocery store in search of better foods to add to your diet. You see vibrant boxes...

A gun sits ominously at the center of the frame.

If It’s Good Enough at School, It’s Good Enough at Home

Gideon Schwamb, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

Imagine an unknown person, entering your home in the dead of night. In the event of a break in, what would you do? Do you ponder escape, mapping the quickest route to your door? Do you grab your phone,...

Artistic representation of a dancer fearful to look in the mirror.

Dancing Into an Eating Disorder

Carissa Mitchell, Staff Writer September 21, 2023

Most dancers can attest that it is difficult to look into the mirror because what they see is not what they want to see. Comparison and jealousy are frequent roots for negative self image and eating disorders...

A girl throws trash behind her into the 9/10 Commons at WCA.

I Don’t Get No Respect

Elise Snyder, Staff Writer September 16, 2023

Westminster is being grossly disrespected by students and perhaps even faculty who leave messes behind them wherever they go. These unnecessary cleanups cause extra work for our already busy, understaffed...

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