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By Jocelyn Lee; With Laura Bleeke Despite the early hour and cold temperatures, hundreds of people filled the green space of Centennial Plaza on Monday, Feb. 6. Comprising the crowd were students, parents, teachers, church members, and other community members drawn from across the St. Louis area. American flags, unicorn costumes, rainbow apparel, and Catholic [...]
By Jocelyn Lee and Laura Bleeke How do you feel about the response to your protest against CHS? I love [the response from CHS]. It shows how far gone this country is. And it puts a spotlight on what we’re saying. What message are you trying to send to the high school? [We’re sending] the [...]
Aug
25
2011
Man on a mission: Jake Lee
The Globe talks to Senior Jake Lee about his unique summer experiences. He went on mission trips to Puerto Rico and Haiti – a five week experience.
May
13
2011
Urban Farm
Five countries, ten blocks in St. Louis city, and 11 refugees. Ten city blocks have been transformed into mounds of dirt for a small farm in South St. Louis. The farm is used as an outdoor classroom for St. Louis refugees to learn about agriculture in the United States. The Botanical Heights Community Garden in [...]
Apr
25
2011
In-Depth: Nerd, dork, & geek
Defining the roles The terms “nerd,” “dork,” and “geek” are used so frequently in everyday conversation that it is often unclear what the words themselves mean, or if they even have definite meanings. The words have become cultural slang and social labels, so much so that they are perhaps constantly changing to fit the needs [...]
When asked to give words of wisdom, people often say “Live life to the fullest” or “Each time you fall, just get back up” or “Hardships make us strong.” I never really took any of these clichéd sayings seriously because I thought they were just that —cliché. But looking back on the events of the [...]
Mar
19
2011
Bookstores struggle as e-book, online sales rise
Paper books, like paper newspapers, are falling out off fashion. An increased interest in digitalized books, chain bookstores, and online competition has challenged small, independent bookstores for years. And now, it is testing large, national bookstores as well. Even though these book superstores have historically been successful, stores like Borders have been struggling financially recently. [...]
Feb
11
2011
Demun Oyster Bar review
DeMun Avenue, a small street between Clayton Road and Wydown Boulevard, is home to a small, budding shopping district. Recently, this quiet street has become home to a few new shops and restaurants, including its newest addition, DeMun Oyster Bar. The small restaurant is an antique chic dining room, with a large crescent bar that [...]
Jan
30
2011
InDepth: Crime in St. Louis
St. Louis, for the past five years, has continually sustained its place among the top five most dangerous cities in the U.S. as according to the CQ Press. But what exactly do those numbers mean? “Nobody really knows how they did it,” Philippa Barrett, Chief Misdemeanor Officer at the office of the St. Louis Circuit [...]
I used to love those little stands full of touristy pamphlets and maps in hotel lobbies. They were a myriad of brightly colored advertisements for tour buses, plays, and “family friendly” restaurants—an assortment of activities that would allow any tourist to “see the city”. I would stand in front of the brochures and pick out [...]
