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

Let us figure out what speech is really permitted.

What Speech is Allowed?

Elijah Schmidt, Editor-In-Chief December 9, 2021

“It’s my right to Free Speech!” Too often has every American heard those words spoken. Personally I have heard these words come from my own tongue many times over. So I decided to research what our...

Most fad diets are simply unsustainable trends which hurt a person more than helping them in the long run.

Should Diets Be On The Table This Christmas?

Anna Grace Likes, Editor-In-Chief December 9, 2021

During the stretch of fun family holidays from Thanksgiving to Christmas, food is shared just as much as family stories. From turkey and stuffing to homemade Christmas cookies, the food consumed in November...

the mind and memory

Memories are Forever until Forever Ends

Lucy Knerr, First Year Newspaper Staffer December 8, 2021

Life is full of experiences, both great and terrible. Both have incomprehensible effects on the human mind. However, for whatever reason, bad experiences seem to have a greater impact than those that could...

Heres some statistics for mens mental health.

Suffering in Silence – Men’s Mental Health Mistreatment

Maddox Rosenberg, Image Editor November 18, 2021

We have all been taught about depression in health class, but you might not have known that many of your classmates are likely struggling with it. Depression is a detrimental mental illness that, if not...

What information on social media is true, and what information on social media is all a lie?

Social Media Blinds us from the Truth

Christina English, Staff Writer November 18, 2021

Social media is a way to connect with people all around the world; whether you have met the person face-to-face or not. It is also a place where you can follow different celebrities and see what is happening...

How to help power through and work through SAD.

Seasons Too Short to be Sad

Sayva Phillips, staff writer November 18, 2021

This time of the year can be exciting and heart warming or depressing and dull. Truly there is no in between. Either you are excited for Christmas and you are already in the holiday spirit starting November...

What is the difference? well, lets see.

Re-Recorded (Taylor’s Version)

Anna Grace Likes, Editor-In-Chief November 18, 2021

Taylor Swift is a hallmark of any Gen-Z or millennials childhood. From the country accent in her debut album Taylor Swift, to the rebellious stage of Reputation, to the calm, indie vibes of Folklore, Swift...

evangelical church of the 21st century.

Christianity isn’t a political party.

Lucy Knerr, First Year Newspaper Staffer November 18, 2021

For hundreds of years, the church and state have been tied at the hip to some degree. Spiritual organizations were able to influence certain political decisions and vice versa. There has been a natural...

All of these classic novels are part of the WCA curriculum.

The Classic Hate for Classics

Anna Grace Likes, Editor-In-Chief November 16, 2021

European and American literature seems to be a common theme from 7th grade all the way through college level English classes. Read it. Write it. Simple as that.  Any book which is considered a classic...

A collection of snap stories and other photos from the student body about the pre-halloween problem.

Juniors Sent Home for Wearing Onesies

Anna Grace Likes, Editor-In-Chief November 7, 2021

Thursday night, Westminster juniors encouraged their friends and peers to wear a onesie for their Friday dress down. A message was sent out in the class GroupMe urging juniors to wear their favorite onesie...

Halloween is mostly bad for our society.

The Pitfalls of Halloween

Elijah Schmidt, Editor-In-Chief October 29, 2021

One night of darkness, demons, and ghouls. When superstition meets reality and kids have more cavities than snot in their noses. Personally I believe that Halloween has grown to have more drawbacks than...

Everyone is hanging by a thread in the eyes of social media. So what will happen?

Accountability: are we taking it too far?

Lucy Knerr, First Year Newspaper Staffer October 29, 2021

Recently, a beautiful thing has arisen within internet culture: holding accountability.  The most recent generation has taken it upon themselves to call out others for offensive behavior that could...

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