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St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

South St. Louis County News

St. Louis Call Newspapers

Letters to the editor

Medicaid expansion is matter of life and death, cancer survivor says

June 22, 2021

To the editor: June is National Cancer Survivor Month. I was diagnosed with breast cancer after my annual mammogram. My life changed forever that day in October 2018. But, I am one of the lucky ones...

Letters to the editor

Responsibility and independence should be taught, not a ‘free ride’

June 22, 2021

To the editor: What is our job as parents to teach the next generation? Isn’t it responsibility and independence? Certainly not “free ride” or “we’ll take care of you forever.” I have to...

Letters to the editor

Student: More screen time is a problem overlooked during pandemic

June 3, 2021

To the editor: My name is Alex Kilker and I am a junior at Lindbergh High School. This year in my human anatomy class, I have been studying the effects of screen time on people’s overall heath. After...

Letters to the editor

Students can go overboard with energy drinks, warns of health issue

June 2, 2021

To the editor: Hello. My name is Avery Meyer and I am a student at Lindbergh High School. In my anatomy class I have been studying the effects of energy drinks on people’s overall health. After my...

Letters to the editor

Collaboration on flood impact needs creativity, long-lasting solutions

June 2, 2021

To the editor: Since retiring from teaching about 20 years ago, I’ve volunteered to help conserve natural resources and encourage sound management of the watersheds in our region. Over the years, I’ve...

Letters to the editor

Lindbergh research project outlines risks, benefits for energy drinks

May 5, 2021

To the editor: My name is Jordan Breitenstein, and my science partner Kelsey Fraley and I have researched to what extent energy drinks affect the overall health of students at Lindbergh High School in...

Letters to the editor

Virtual teachers should not be paid as much as ones in a classroom

April 29, 2021

To the editor: Are our taxes being used to pay teachers when they’re not teaching? Each public school teacher is paid based on contracts they sign with their school districts, prepared and signed for...

Letters to the editor

Reader’s lessons learned from Noah’s Ark honor Dr. Fauci’s birthday

April 29, 2021

To the editor: Happy 80th Birthday, Dr. Fauci. Here are some lessons learned from Noah’s Ark: 1. Don’t miss the boat, just wear a mask. 2. We’re all in the same boat. 3. Don’t listen to critics. 4....

Letters to the editor

Study about race shouldn’t be used to reflect on Lindbergh’s children

April 28, 2021

To the editor: I read with a certain amount of shock the statement that was recited by the organization LEAD (Lindbergh Equity and Diversity) on Jan. 28 in the St. Louis Call. I quote: “White kids...

Letters to the editor

The Prop S vote is a symbol of the community’s support for schools

April 28, 2021

To the editor: Strong school systems are paramount to a successful community. On April 6, voters overwhelmingly came out in support of the Mehlville School District: 80.1 percent approved Proposition...

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