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At the Thursday, Nov. 18, Board of Education (BOE) meeting, parents attended to voice their concerns regarding a variety of topics. A few parents applauded at the close of each comment. Jason Moore, RSD parent, spoke up about his dislike of the materials being taught at schools. I did not feel comfortable reading what I saw, Moore said at the meeting. Rethink how this district is being led.

Under Review

Stephanie Lei (she/her) and Arpitha Sistla (she/her)
6 days ago
According to law enforcement, cybercriminals pose an increasing threat to our society. Ballwin police Detective Leo Bergin said that they continue to grow at an exponential rate. From a law enforcement perspective, cybercrimes are generally harder to solve. This higher level of difficulty stems from the fact that cybercrimes are generally not committed locally, Bergin said. The process to obtain information is often lengthy and multifaceted.

In-Depth: Digital Threat to the Real World

Aarushi Bute (she/her), Marin Ellington (she/her), Ben Hughes (he/him), and Akhila Swarna (she/her)
December 5, 2021
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a month to celebrate the contributions individuals with disabilities bring to the workplace.

In-Depth: Students, Staff Celebrate Disability Inclusion

Arpitha Sistla (she/her), Co-Online Editor
October 24, 2021
A greater emphasis on the MHS dress code this year has sparked many debates over the social, ethical and legal legitimacy of the code.

Cracking the Code

Mason Kellerman and Rue Siddiqui
September 26, 2021
Following conflict, RSD community looks to the future for a path to recovery.

Diversity in Curriculum

Waha Siddiqui, Rutaiba Siddiqui
May 29, 2021
What used to be considered an activity done by people of low-income levels out of necessity has turned into a trend for many people of high or middle-income levels. In fact, there has been a striking increase in people of middle income levels shopping at thrift stores in the past two years, according to a study conducted at Penn State University.

Thrifting Rises in Popularity

Rue Siddiqui, Social Media Editor, Online Publisher
April 29, 2021
Steve Frigo, executive director of pharmacy at Mercy Hospital prepares a COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine arrives at a facility in a box of dry ice and is immediately transferred to an ultracold freezer, where it is stored at -80 degrees Celsius. It is then thawed in a refrigerator for up to five days. Before usage, the vaccine is diluted with saline solution and is good for up to six hours.

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Begins in the Community

Waha Siddiqui and Connor Del Carmen
April 7, 2021
Sam Wakapa, sophomore, enjoys reading and playing basketball with friends as forms of self-care. Growing up as a first-generation Kenyan immigrant, Wakapa said his family rarely spoke about mental health. He became more open to these discussions with peers of the same age. The issue of mental health stigmatization in a household, he said, could affect Black students’ willingness to seek support outside of the family. “Older people in the Black community may have a harder time understanding what the younger generation goes through because of the disconnect from issues being on social media.

In-Depth: Barriers to Mental Health Care in Black Communities

Lauren Pickett, In-Depth Editor
March 19, 2021
As a result of COVID-19, masks have become necessary to wear in public spaces, students and staff notice challenges with understanding emotion and nonverbal conversation cues. Prior to COVID-19, a smirk or saying “hi” would suffice as a proper greeting; however, these once recognized facial expressions are now lost behind a mask.

Mask Usage Leads to Difficulty Understanding Emotion

Mason Kellerman, Illustrator
February 28, 2021
Students reflect on feeling peer pressure to both stay safe and follow the COVID-19 guidelines as well as being socially accepted and interacting in the high school space.

Peer Pressure In An Isolated World

Stephanie Lei and Waha Siddiqui
December 19, 2020
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