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Principal says ‘No excuses’ Eagles soar at Marion Elementary School in Ritenour School District
By Alvin A. Reid The St. Louis American An eagle is more than a mascot at award-winning Marion Elementary School in the Ritenour School District. It is part of the school’s culture and mission statement. Each child is encouraged to reach their full potential and are asked to: Be Engaged; Be Accountable; Show Good Sportsmanship; Be Leaders; Embrace Diversity; and Show that you
are Success Oriented. Marion is one of the district’s most decorated schools, earning local, state and, national awards in recent years including being named: a 2018 Missouri Exemplary Professional Learning Communities School; a US News and World Reports top 25% rating among Missouri elementary schools in Missouri in 2020; and a 2021 recognition from St. Louis University
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Principal Bilal Ewing chats with students during lunch at Marion Elementary School in the Ritenour School District Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Vol. 94 No. 25 COMPLIMENTARY
Bush, Dems demand national review of school safety ‘Schools are supposed to be safe havens’
By Alvin A. Reid The St. Louis American While the 2022 school year had begun, efforts to keep students safe while in school buildings should be intensified, says Congresswoman 1st Congressional District US. Rep. Cori Bush. Bush and 30 Democratic colleagues requested in a letter to the respective Departments of Justice, Education, and Health and Human Services that a review of gun violence prevention strategies in schools and establish a comprehensive plan that meets the holistic emotional, health, and safety needs should begin immediately. “We recognize that even when law enforcement responses are functioning optimally, they cannot prevent atrocities from occurring. To that end, we urge you to break this cycle of violence and recommit to public health and safety strategies that will
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Song bird Melba Moore singing at the opening of the St. Louis Metroplolitan Urban League’s Salute to Women in Leadership Gala Friday, Sept. 9, at the Marriott Grand Hotel downtown.
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St. Louis Public Schools Board member Alisha Sonnier (left) the political director for Megan Green (center) and 8th Ward Alderwoman Annie Rice have a group hug Tue.night Sept. 13, 2022 after Green defeated Alderman Jack Coatar.
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Mayor Jones wants Hyundai, Kia to get in gear
Set Sep. 19 date for the car dealers to take steps against car thefts By Isaiah Peters The St. Louis American St. Louis experienced more than 1,200 Hyundais 2015-2021 and Kias 2011-2021 stolen in July and Aug. 2022 alone according to the St. Louis Police Department. “We’re looking at ways to hold big corporations accountable for a design issue that has led to a nearly 1,000% spike in car thefts and turned breaking the law into a viral social
SPORTS
Edwardsville, O’Fallon to tussle Friday night
The battle of the Cats will kick off at 7 p.m. Friday night at O’Fallon. Both teams are 3-0 and have scored victories over top Missouri teams this season.
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media challenge,” St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones said. Jones said automakers must recall affected vehicles and install the immobilizing technology to avoid a lawsuit. Hyundai and Kia have until Sep. 19 to take action in reducing the targeted carjackings, city of St. Louis City Counselor Sheena Hamilton said. “I hope to get some damages, and everyone else who’s suffering because it is not ethical,”
said Khadijah Amirah, a car theft victim. Amirah is a 33-year-old single mother with three children who works as a makeup artist and esthetician. Since May 2020, Amirah has worked on location, and depends heavily on her vehicle. She said her 2015 Kia Soul was stolen either Aug. 11 or 12 from her Benton Park residence. She described looking for her car out-
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Megan Green gets first win in BOA president battle She gets 53% of vote
KSDK.com While turnout for a special primary election held Tuesday Sept. 13, 2022, was low, Alderwoman Megan Green topped Alderman Jack Coatar in the first round of a two-round tussle for President of the St. Louis Board of Aldermen. Green received just under 54% (6,497) of votes cast, while about 46% (5,607) went to Coatar. Out of the 191,587 registered voters in St. Louis, about 6% cast an absentee ballot or visited one of 15 locations throughout the city. “[Tuesday], St. Louis spoke clearly. We’re ready to build a city that works for everyone. Onward to November,” Green said on her campaign Facebook page. “I am heartened by the support I got, proud of the
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LIVING IT
Community health clinics are crucial during a crisis
Formerly incarcerated, Davis finds purpose on stage
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Dr. Abbe Sudvarg, is among the community health center practitioners who rose to the challenge of serving lower income individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
There are points in the life of actor Olajuwon Davis that play out like a Shakespearian tragedy – particularly the series of events that led to him serving seven years in a federal prison.