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Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, has spent over 15 years making his mark as a singer, songwriter and producer. But now, he’...
02/28/2025

Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, has spent over 15 years making his mark as a singer, songwriter and producer. But now, he’s closing this chapter with his final album “Hurry Up Tomorrow.”

Check out Devyn Heron’s review of his farewell on The Journal’s website — link in bio!

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Story by Devyn Heron
Photo courtesy of Republic Records
Graphic by Styx Nappier

Emily Wilson just joined the 1,000-point club at Webster — only the 11th player in school history to do so. With another...
02/27/2025

Emily Wilson just joined the 1,000-point club at Webster — only the 11th player in school history to do so. With another milestone on the horizon, she’s giving it her all. Check out the link in bio to hear more about her journey, goals and what keeps her going!

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Story by Sriram Chidambaram
Photos contributed by Marianthe Meyer
Graphic by Styx Nappier

Our special edition is coming soon…
02/26/2025

Our special edition is coming soon…

The University Center has revamped its dining options once again, retiring the one-semester-old Greenlight. In its place...
02/25/2025

The University Center has revamped its dining options once again, retiring the one-semester-old Greenlight. In its place, Hissho Sushi has arrived, offering a dedicated stall for your poke bowl creations. But will it last? Click the link in our bio to learn more!

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Story and photos by Jaci Bethel
Graphic by Styx Nappier

Okay but who DOESN’T like being let out early? 💖———Comic by Ethan Nieroda
02/14/2025

Okay but who DOESN’T like being let out early? 💖

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Comic by Ethan Nieroda

“Hours later, as I was rewatching scenes from Lynch’s films and kept seeing countless Instagram stories about his passin...
02/11/2025

“Hours later, as I was rewatching scenes from Lynch’s films and kept seeing countless Instagram stories about his passing, I started crying.”
Ethan Tarantella had never been this depressed by a celebrity death. In this article, he explores how David Lynch’s death has impacted the Webster film community. Read more at the link in our bio!
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Story by Ethan Tarantella
Photo courtesy of Reuters

I’m a little SOUR that Olivia Rodrigo hasn’t announced any new projects yet… ———Comic by Ethan Nieroda
02/07/2025

I’m a little SOUR that Olivia Rodrigo hasn’t announced any new projects yet…
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Comic by Ethan Nieroda

In a previous version of this post, we misattributed Saidazimkhon Olloyorkhonov’s accomplishments to Saeed Alshahrani. I...
02/07/2025

In a previous version of this post, we misattributed Saidazimkhon Olloyorkhonov’s accomplishments to Saeed Alshahrani. It has now been corrected to Saidazimkhon Olloyorkhonov. We regret this mistake and will be diligently working to prevent this from happening again.

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Original story by Jaci Bethel
Graphic by Styx Nappier
Photos courtesy of Maddy Griffin

This week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting included discussions on student activism, funding strategies an...
02/06/2025

This week’s Student Government Association (SGA) meeting included discussions on student activism, funding strategies and new club approvals. Chancellor Tim Keane made a rare appearance to share insights on the university’s strategic planning. The next open-body meeting will be on Feb. 18 in the Sunnen Lounge at the University Center.
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Story by Jaci Bethel
Graphic by Styx Nappier
Photos contributed by Maddy Griffin

The Film, Television and Video Production program is emphasizing and updating its film production policies. These polici...
02/05/2025

The Film, Television and Video Production program is emphasizing and updating its film production policies. These policies cover a variety of different guidelines and some mirror the Media Center’s requirements. The publication of these new and updated policies, according to associate dean of the School of Communications Aaron AuBuchon, is an ongoing process. 

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Story by Chloe Sapp and Styx Nappier
Graphic by Styx Nappier and Joe Clever
Photo by Zoe DeYoung

POV: You’re a Gorlok Guide.
01/23/2025

POV: You’re a Gorlok Guide.

We’re celebrating the city of the arts! Our special edition theme this semester is “An Ode to the Arts.” If you’re inter...
01/22/2025

We’re celebrating the city of the arts! Our special edition theme this semester is “An Ode to the Arts.” If you’re interested in contributing, click the link in our bio.

Webster University’s fiscal year 2024 audit, conducted by independent agency Forvis Mazars, shows the university no long...
01/10/2025

Webster University’s fiscal year 2024 audit, conducted by independent agency Forvis Mazars, shows the university no longer holds a “going concern” label. After recent efforts to cut costs and a growth in enrollment, Webster’s finances are on track to becoming cash-positive for the first time in 11 years.

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Story by Jaci Bethel
Graphic by Joe Clever
Photos by Chloe Sapp and Vanessa Jones

Enjoy something so much you could create a whole presentation about it? Join us for our first meeting of the semester … ...
01/09/2025

Enjoy something so much you could create a whole presentation about it? Join us for our first meeting of the semester … Slideshow Night!

Taylor Swift is Spotify’s no. 1 most-streamed artist this year, but our comics artist is the real mastermind. Who was yo...
12/06/2024

Taylor Swift is Spotify’s no. 1 most-streamed artist this year, but our comics artist is the real mastermind. Who was your top artist?

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Comic by Ethan Nieroda

Kendrick Lamar shocked the music world by dropping his newest album “GNX” on Nov. 22 without any notice, yet again steal...
12/05/2024

Kendrick Lamar shocked the music world by dropping his newest album “GNX” on Nov. 22 without any notice, yet again stealing the spotlight of the music scene.

To read Griffin Wiebelt-Smith’s review of the album, click the link in our bio.
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Story by Griffin Wiebelt-Smith
Photos courtesy of Interscope Records (slide 1) and Dave Free (slide 2)

As the winter months grow warmer, the climate crisis has become a topic of concern for many students. But becoming more ...
12/05/2024

As the winter months grow warmer, the climate crisis has become a topic of concern for many students. But becoming more eco-friendly is a choice that anyone can make, even if it is only a small step, like cutting out single-use plastic.

To learn more about action being taken in the community, click on the link in our bio.

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Story and photos by Jaci Bethel

Some days our humble little newsroom feels more like an aquarium with all the people looking at us work (Don’t worry, we...
11/27/2024

Some days our humble little newsroom feels more like an aquarium with all the people looking at us work (Don’t worry, we still love to wave to anyone passing by!)
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Comic by Ethan Nieroda

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The Web, Webster's first consistent news source, launched 100 years ago. In celebration of student journalism, we're "dusting off the cobwebs" with the newest edition of The Journal. Video by KP Benton

Hey, Webster! It’s time to Show Us Your Journal! With the arrival of our Special Edition, we’d like to spread some holiday cheer. Grab a copy of The Journal and send us your best photo by Dec. 15! The reader who submits the winning photo (as voted on by our team of editors and reporters) by tagging us on any social media platform will receive a personalized swag bag filled with goodies! Let the games begin and enjoy student journalism!

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The first edition of the semester is out now! Read about a Webster student working to help Afghan refugees, the "Comeback Tour" and Webster University's vaccine requirement. https://websterjournal.com/readprintedition/Issue77.1.3.pdf

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