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A political cartoon depicting the American government’s reaction to the climate crisis.

Climate Won’t Wait—We Shouldn’t Either

How do national energy policies reach our classrooms and campuses?
Haowen Liu, Logistics & Training Managing Editor • November 3, 2025

Ignoring the voices of scientists has been a pattern in the recent Administration’s actions, and the climate crisis is no exception. Instead of advancing solutions to the crisis, recent rollbacks show...

Teachers across the state are protesting for improved wages and resources, arguing that they "deserve more than apples." (Illustration by Zoey Lin)

The Erosion of American Literacy

Why investing in teachers is the key to national competence and freedom
Annalise Whitmer, Reporter • October 30, 2025

One in five U.S. adults are functionally illiterate. Through the years, the average U.S. adult’s reading, math and problem-solving skills have gotten worse. In order to solve the U.S. education crisis,...

Globe Perspective

Globe Perspective

Staff Editorial, Reporter • October 3, 2025

Phones are something that have become interwoven into our everyday lives, especially for teens. Phones are used by teens for everything from texting with friends, checking social media, to scheduling conferences...

A 1910 illustration of the editorial room for the German-American newspaper Westliche Post, which was once been the most popular newspaper in Missouri. Most people in recent immigrant communities no longer readily access American news sources that are tailored to their needs and cultural differences.

The Missing Immigrant Journalist

Compared to past waves of immigration, recent immigrants mostly face a lack of reliable US news sources tailored to their cultural needs. What could that mean?
Caleb Park, News Editor  • May 3, 2025

At the turn of the 20th century, St. Louis was rapidly growing in part due to the waves of migration to the city. Groups such as German, Italian, Polish, and Chinese Americans settled in the area for job...

U.S. military personnel escort alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and the MS-13 gang recently deported by the U.S. government to be imprisoned in the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) prison, at the El Salvador International Airport in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador April 12, 2025. Secretaria de Prensa de la Presidencia/Handout via REUTERS

The Slippery Slope to Silence

What begins with deporting the “worst of the worst” may end with punishing protestors and silencing journalists
Adam Watson, Multimedia Editor • May 2, 2025

Within the last few months, President Donald Trump has begun deporting what his administration deems as the most dangerous illegal immigrants to a mega prison in El Salvador, a nation run by the self-described...

Garland by Globe seniors Riley Zimmerman, Maddie Jeans, Lavanya Mani, April Kim, Caleb Park, Robert Gabel, Charlie Meyers, Micah Lotsoff and Hansini Mahajan.

Pro/Con: Graduation Traditions

Should we bring back graduation traditions?
Madeline Jeans, Vera Ewing and Claire Linnenbringer • April 28, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an announcement about an investment from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 3, 2025.

Abandoning Allies: The Cost of Trump’s America-First Foreign Policy?

Trump’s second term reshapes U.S. foreign policy, cutting aid, sidelining NATO, and threating global alliances.
Adam Watson, Multimedia Editor • March 4, 2025

In Donald Trump's first term, he took a markedly different approach to foreign affairs than most modern presidents, pulling away from Europe and NATO, increasing relations with Russia and Saudi Arabia,...

Asylum seekers arrive at the B and M Brownsville-Matamoros International Bridge, to attend their appointment with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), on the day of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, in Matamoros, Mexico Jan. 20, 2025.

The Economic Case for Welcoming Immigrants

Filling Labor Gaps and Boosting Productivity
Adam Watson, Multimedia Editor • January 29, 2025

The 2024 presidential campaign saw the emergence of “Mass deportation now!” as a rallying cry. This policy will likely cripple key sectors of the U.S. economy by creating severe labor shortages in...

Pro/Con: The Absence Policy

Pro/Con: The Absence Policy

Exploring the impact of new rules
Micah Lotsoff and Robert Gabel • December 17, 2024

Without breaks, students slog to get through the periods.

The Breaking Point

Why Banning In-Class Breaks May Do More Harm Than Good
Lavanya Mani, Peer Engagement Editor • December 16, 2024

There's no feeling like fresh air to jolt your brain back into action after hours of intense academic work. Eighty-five minutes of calculating derivatives or analyzing complex themes makes even the most...

While phones can distract students from their schoolwork, does this distraction reveal something significant about the students themselves, or is it more a reflection of the social media companies behind these devices?

It’s Not Our Fault

Bethany Lai, Editor-in-Chief • December 5, 2024

INTRO I support anti-phone policies. I understand the reasoning—phones should be tucked away during class. But during a free period? If I want my phone, I should have it. I don't need to stuff it...

Photo courtesy of Ellison Lutzeler

Election Perspectives: Ellison Lutzeler, 10

Vera Ewing, Reporter • November 5, 2024

What issues matter to you the most in this election? Why? I care about the environment. How do those issues connect to your life and the lives of those you care about? I want to be a zoologist....

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