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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

Though it may seem daunting as a Christian, it is proper and necessary to explore the way in which God intended sex to bless a husband and wife.

“Let’s Talk About… it.”

Ava Hollmann March 4, 2020

Sex. Now that I’ve captured your attention, let’s talk about one of the most awkward subjects in Christianity, and frankly conversation as a whole. But the sensitivity of the topic should not deter...

The overwhelming amount of debt at Westminster.

What’s the Deal with the Debt at Westminster?

Isabella Francois, Managing Editor in Chief March 3, 2020

In order to truly understand the financial situation at Westminster, we have to go back to the beginning, when the first ideas of transitioning to the campus we are at today came about. Around 2002, the...

Go Get That Sticker!

Ava Bidner, Content Editor in Chief March 3, 2020

Every four years in November, the country is filled with anticipation, tension, and uncertainty as Americans anxiously wait to see who will win the presidency, who will be chosen to lead our country for...

What Even is the Coronavirus?

Rebekah Sems, Feature Editor March 3, 2020

Here is a quick rundown of what we know so far. I did some of my own research to clarify what the disease is and how dangerous it actually is. First of all, the coronavirus is actually “a large family...

Coronavirus: By The Numbers

Coronavirus: By The Numbers

Lea Despotis, Design Editor March 2, 2020

How to Not Panic When You’re in Front of a Class

Maggie Lindstrom, Managing Editor In Chief February 23, 2020

Arrive on time.  Arrive to class early to mentally prepare for the presentation. Being able to mentally prepare for the presentation can help with confidence. Arriving on time and early helps you prepare...

Sophomore Jack Villa helped lead the tug o war team to victory.
Photo by: The Foundation Yearbook

Sophomore Boys Beat Senior Boys in a Shocking Tug O’War Upset

Isabella Francois, Managing Editor in Chief February 21, 2020

During the Tuesday Spirit Week Assembly, the 10th and 12th grade boys faced off in a consultation round of tug 0’ war, with the whole school watching in anticipation. The senior boys were the...

Clayton Francois on his motorcycle during the first unofficial WCA Spirit Week. He rode his motorcycle through the school.

The Story of Spirit Week

Ava Bidner, Content Editor in Chief February 19, 2020

Seas of each color of the rainbow, students decked from head to toe in their class color, paint and glitter adorning their faces. Hours upon hours spent during late nights in the Arena and blue...

Four studies that point to the inadequacies in hospice care.

When a Multibillion-Dollar “Death” Industry Captures the Living

Lea Despotis, Design Editor February 1, 2020

In a gripping anecdote published in the New York Times, reporter Karen Brown exposed the heartbreaking account of her father’s death: the story of how a supposed painless exit was countered by a devastating...

Hughes poses for a picture in his classroom. Photo by: Maggie Lindstrom

A Man of Many Talents: Mr. Hughes

Maggie Lindstrom, Managing Editor In Chief January 29, 2020

Without a doubt, every teacher at Westminster cares deeply about all their students. Westminster is known for having a wide variety of long-lasting teachers, and most teachers here have a comprehensive...

An infographic showing the two common paths for high school students after high school: college or a gap year.

Don’t Go to College!

Rebekah Sems, Feature Editor January 28, 2020

The beginning of the second semester can be surreal for seniors in high school as the reality of graduation sets in. This can be overwhelming and exciting for several reasons, and while plenty of seniors...

Michael Lee, Matthew Culligan, Alyssa Pritchett, and Hannah Stevenson participate in a Hamilton dance workshop. Photo by Isabella Francois

Members of the Newly Formed WCA Thespian Society Travel to Kansas City for a Conference

Isabella Francois, Managing Editor in Chief January 28, 2020

Over the weekend of Jan. 17, when most WCA students were enjoying their long weekend due to a snow day on Friday, WCA theatre students were traveling to Kansas City, MO, for a theatre convention put on...

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