Local universities’ esports programs highlight absence at Webster
From the days of debate of whether video games are “real sports” to games being showcased on ESPN, the world of esports has undoubtedly grown into an industry titan. With the esports industry...
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‘Now We’re Getting Somewhere’: Webster honors David Clewell
Ben Clewell took the stage in front of his family members, friends and his father’s colleagues and former students. He took the stage after sitting and listening to people describe the impact his...
View ArticleBrief: Nursing program
The Webster University Master’s of Nursing program rose over 20 spots in the annual U.S. News & World Report 2023 Best Graduate Schools – Nursing Programs list. The success of the program has been...
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With mask requirements gone, Webster’s COVID-19 cases still remain low
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 222,000 St. Louis citizens have tested positive for COVID-19 and over 3,000 of those St. Louisans have died. Two years after the nationwide emergency was...
View ArticleLavender graduation brings colorful celebration to LGBTQ+ students at Webster
Note: This article was printed in a Journal issue on Apr. 20, 2022. Some Webster students will be swapping the Gorlok blue and gold for lavender this year at graduation. For the first time in Webster...
View ArticleGraduation back on campus for first time since 2003
On a day that would normally be full of relief and celebration, almost-graduate Jennifer Stewart’s cardboard graduation cap drooped over her eyes as she sprinted through the rain and mud toward...
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Student Leadership Awards recognize student and staff achievements
For 29 years, the Student Leadership Awards have provided an opportunity for Webster University students and staff to celebrate the accomplishments of those devoted to bettering the Webster community....
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Students notice missing ‘Black Lives Matter’ banner outside of Sverdrup
Webster University has a long history of supporting and advancing social justice issues. Still, as the spring 2022 semester began, students couldn’t help but notice that the Black Lives Matter banner...
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Students socialize at Karaoke Night & Headphone Disco
On Aug. 24 and 25, Sunnen Lounge bustled with students enjoying music, singing and dancing. Campus Activities’ Karaoke Night and Headphone Disco events saw many students, new and returning, getting...
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Offices at university offer new resources for sexual & mental health
Although access to reproductive resources, sexual responsibility education and emotional support is essential for student well-being, these services sometimes go overlooked at Webster University. The...
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Campus Activities offers free desserts during Welcome Week
At sunset on the first day of fall classes, a line of students stretched from the University Center Commons to the far side of the Crossroads Food Court, anticipating an evening of crafts, cookies and...
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Student songwriters perform original music at “Songs on the Patio” event
Webster University’s Songwriting Masterclass had their first showcase of the year on Friday, Sept. 2. The “Songs on the Patio” event was planned to be outside the Thompson Music Building, but was moved...
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Webster professor & local museum team up for movie showing at Winifred-Moore...
Webster University history professor Warren Rosenblum hosted the first part of a two-part film series in the Winifred-Moore Auditorium on Thursday, Sept. 8. The series is sponsored in collaboration...
View ArticleBrief: COVID vaccine no longer required for Webster students
Webster University is no longer requiring the COVID-19 vaccination for all students. This decision was announced July 29 via email from the COVID-19 Task Force. However, the COVID-19 vaccination isn’t...
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Students allege ‘filthy’ apartments on campus, demand answers
On the night before moving in this fall semester, Webster students finished packing, rushed to the store to complete last-minute errands and tried to calm their nerves. The email the university sent...
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Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ to make its Sargent Conservatory debut
Green Day’s “American Idiot” will make its debut on the Loretto-Hilton stage this week as the season opener for the Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University. The Tony-nominated...
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Students take hands-on learning to new level with self-made film
“You never listened, now you will,” were the terrifying words from the mind of Gleich Honors College freshman Greyson Miles. Miles takes control of his education by writing, directing and producing the...
View Article‘Where Were You in ’72?’ opens
At Webster’s homecoming last year, Cecille R. Hunt Gallery Director Jeffrey Hughes reminisced about the past with past Webster student, Vintage Vinyl owner and KDHX’s Soul Selector Tom “Papa” Ray....
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Webster unveils College of Humanities and Social Sciences with fair-like...
On Sept. 22, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences had a kickoff event to celebrate and introduce the college to students. Anyone walking by the Mary Ann Lee Plaza from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. was...
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Webster alum featured in Kooyumjian Gallery
On Friday, Sept. 30, Webster University alum Kholood Eid hosted her Gallery Talk in the newly renovated Kooyumjian Gallery. Located on the second floor of Sverdrup Hall’s west wing, the newly remodeled...
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