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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

This is a space view of Victoria, Australia showing the moving bushfires as they spread over the continent. Photo by: NASA

Australia in Ashes

Grace Skiljan, News Editor January 27, 2020

Every year the Australian fire season rolls around during their summer caused by the hot, dry weather. This season has always been dangerous, and history shows that large forest fires are not uncommon...

Another look at Baby its cold outside

Baby, It’s Called Context

Rebekah Sems, Feature Editor January 11, 2020

At Westminster, students have become very familiar with a phrase repeated in each grade: “context is king.” Most often this phrase refers to Scripture and determining what the passage from...

Some members of the debate team before the Ladue Novice Invitational.

Champions of Speaking Fast

Maggie Lindstrom, Managing Editor In Chief January 10, 2020

This year has been very successful for the Westminster debate team. A debate team is usually set up in several pairs, and what distinguishes the varsity team from the novice team is the number...

Food is not the enemy; it can be a beautiful way to bring friends and family together.

Not So Happy Holidays

Isabella Francois, Managing Editor in Chief January 10, 2020

From decadent Thanksgiving feasts to holiday parties to Christmas dinners to New Year’s resolutions, what is supposed to be a time of joy and fun can spiral into a time of panic and self-loathing...

The debate on the enumerated right to freedom of speech in the First Amendment.

Supporting/Opposing: Freedom of Speech

Ava Bidner, Content Editor in Chief November 28, 2019

Jonathan Horn, Business and Communications Department Chair.

Teacher Speak with Jonathan Horn

Benjamin Knisley, Staff Writer November 26, 2019

Q: What do you do in your free time? A: I am a husband and father of four, which takes up most of my time, but I like being with them and coaching but also like to watch the Chiefs and Royals. But what...

Sketched by Lea Despotis. Edward Snowden from his new book Permanent Record.

Your Permanent Record: Can You Erase It?

Lea Despotis, Design Editor November 25, 2019

It was 2013 when a catalytic shock reverberated across the digital world. Notorious whistleblower Edward Snowden toppled the American intelligence establishment with a single revelation that led to his...

Unnatural hair colors at Westminster may encourage more creativity and individuality.

The Suppression of Creative Expression

Emma Harris, Content Editor November 24, 2019

At Westminster Christian Academy, hair colors that aren’t naturally occuring are banned. This means no bubblegum pink hair, no bright teal hair, and no emerald green hair — if your hair is dyed any...

Often times those struggling with a personality disorder are easy targets for demons to attack.

Where Your Demons Hide

Rebekah Sems, Feature Editor November 24, 2019

What would you do if someone were to tell you he hears voices whispering his name? You would probably take a few steps back and regard that person as crazy. In fact, hearing voices say your name is a symptom...

Me, Ava Bidner, seconds after I was born on Dec. 7, 2001.

In Response To. . .

Ava Bidner, Content Editor in Chief November 23, 2019

Dear Dr. Henneberg, My name is Ava Bidner, and I am a 17-year-old senior in high school. I recently read your article in The New York Times titled “When An Abortion Doctor Becomes a Mother,” and...

College as the path to an uncertain career.

The Road to Success

Ava Hollmann November 19, 2019

For months, seniors are focused on standardized testing, writing, and then, once everything is submitted, waiting. In every class, “Where are you applying?” and “Did you get in?” are questions...

Senior Sebastian Lacassie serves a junior kindergarten class every Thursday morning at Kirk.

Sebastian Lacassie Mentors Preschool Students Through Service at Kirk Day School

Isabella Francois, Managing Editor in Chief November 17, 2019

Westminster Christian Academy and Kirk Day School have already had a special relationship, with many sixth grade students from Kirk transitioning to Westminster for seventh grade. In order to build relationships...

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