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The Negative Effects Of Book Banning In The Classroom

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With an attempt to keep the innocence of children, book banning presents many negative effects for teachers, students, and classrooms. Book banning has a long history throughout the world. Books are continuously challenged and banned at local schools and libra... More »

Adoptee Suicide

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Trigger Warning: Talk of suicide and murder of a child Image from: https://intercountryadopteevoices.com/2021/05/29/we-need-to-talk-about-adoptee-suicide-now/ Suicide is an already taboo topic, but there is an even less known group affected by suicide. You may... More »

The Mental Health Advocate We Need: Jazz Thornton

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Image: Jazz Thornton, wearing a Voices of Hope Sweatshirt that is black The image is from https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0oxnXk6IpZT1NmaIGGDpLw Jazz Thornton, a 27-year-old New Zealander, has faced vast adversity throughout her life. She dealt with sexual a... More »

Interview with a STLCC Transfer Student

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Maryville University is a go-to school for many transfer students, resulting in a diverse student body. Transferring schools can be a big deal to some, and a passing thought to other. Today, I am speaking with a third year Maryville transfer student who wishes... More »

Interview with a Maryville Transfer Student

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Being a transfer student can be exciting, but it can also be daunting. Between changing locations, areas of study, friends and routines, switching schools can be hectic and difficult. So, why do students transfer? Today, I am talking with Valentine about his e... More »

Game Nights- Let’s get Villainous

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Last time on Game nights we discussed the charming game of Adventure Mart, Today I must ask a question. Do you use antlers in all your decorating? is one of your mottos “Be Prepared”? Do you have friends on the other side? Are you the greatest criminal mind? T... More »

The Silent Killer Amongst College Students

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Trigger Warning: Discussion about Suicide           From Pexels website, a girl sitting in the middle of the street.  https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-sitting-on-road-3125006/ What is your major?  The question that college students are asked on a regular bas... More »

Game Nights – Adventure Mart

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Last article I discussed my intent and interest in different games you can play at family game nights, so you are not stuck playing Monopoly for the fifth time. This week I’ll be discussing the rather fun, colorful and silly, Adventure Mart. This game, made by... More »

Game Nights

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Game night has been a family tradition for such a long time. Sit down with parents and siblings, order dinner, and test your skill and luck, start arguments over how someone has an extra $100 in monopoly, or trying to argue if house rules are actual rules. But... More »

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The Ultimate Guide To Book Banning

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Popular authors such as George Orwell, J.K. Rowling, Toni Morrison, and Mark Twain all have novels that are placed on the banned book list. These popular household names wrote books that many children have read in school or in their free time. All of these aut... More »

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Maryville Soccer Player Spotlight – Mirza Hasecic

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Mirza Hasecic, a Saints soccer star, has had a fantastic season last year at Maryville University. Hasecic was named to the United Soccer Coaches’ first team for the 2021 season at the end of the season, one of many accolades the senior midfielder has earned d... More »

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Mental Health Mindfulness During Finals Week

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 Welcome Saint’s students and staff. Hope finals and wrapping up the spring semester is going well for you. Mindfulness is something you should practice all the time, but it can be incredibly helpful in times of stress, such as finals week. I know finals week ... More »