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Crew Life

Jocelyn Lee April 19, 2012

During the fall of her freshman year, Chandler Kropp remembers a presentation by the St. Louis Rowing Club (SLRC) in her P.E. class. She thought rowing looked like a cool sport, so she searched it online...

A Peaceful Picket: CHS responds to Westboro protest

Jocelyn Lee February 7, 2012

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,...

Q&A with Fred Phelps Jr. of the Westboro Baptist Church

Jocelyn Lee February 6, 2012

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...

Man on a mission: Jake Lee

Noah Eby August 25, 2011
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.

Urban Farm

Laura Bleeke May 13, 2011

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...

In-Depth: Nerd, dork, & geek

April 25, 2011

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...

In Our Shoes: Death of teammate sparks introspection, appreciation of life

Laura Bleeke March 24, 2011

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...

Bookstores struggle as e-book, online sales rise

Laura Bleeke March 19, 2011

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....

Demun Oyster Bar review

Laura Bleeke February 11, 2011

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...

InDepth: Crime in St. Louis

January 30, 2011

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...

In our shoes: Traveler appreciates the intangible

Laura Bleeke November 27, 2010

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...

Smoking ban concerns local businesses

Laura Bleeke November 23, 2010

In the United States, 27 states have enacted statewide smoking bans in all enclosed public places. Although this list does not contain Missouri more and more cities within the state, including Clayton,...

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