Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School

The Voice

  • First Day of School: August 17, 2026

The Voice

The Voice

Studying for her math quiz, Maddie Karr ‘27 uses Flint, May 12.
Opinion
Sparking Creativity or Waning Interest: Flint at MICDS
Alexandra Smith, Staff Writer • May 12, 2026
Sneaking a photo in, Catherine Dawson ‘26 captures art student Luca Becker ‘26 for her end-of-year ALT Journalism article.
A Senior Experience: ALT Classes Conclude
Siboney Oviedo-Gray, ALT Journalism Student • May 7, 2026
Discussing Speech and Debate, Karthik Krishnaswamy ‘26 interviews Neel Goriparthi ‘27 outside of Hearth on a professional dress day, April 21. The Upper School dress code was “Professional Dress” due to the Cum Laude induction.
Dress Code: A School Necessity or Outdated Norm?
Shaan Patel, ALT Journalism Student • May 7, 2026

A debate has arisen regarding the dress code, with some members of the community questioning the necessity of it, and others saying that it is...

Surrounded by college pennants in the College Counseling office, Jackie Giljum ‘26 views her acceptance to Texas Christian University on her computer, April 17. Giljum plans to attend TCU next year, majoring in criminology on the pre-law track.
Decisions, Deferrals, & Deadlines: The Class of 2026 faces higher than ever application numbers
Claire Hofer, ALT Journalism Student • May 5, 2026

Throughout this year’s college admissions cycle, the Class of 2026 has faced low acceptance rates, high rates of waitlists and deferrals, and...

Using ChatGPT, Daniel George, French teacher, designs a lesson plan on April 23.
Artificial Intelligence at School: Asset or Obstacle?
Jaxon Abernathy, ALT Journalism Student • April 30, 2026

At MICDS, AI is often at the forefront of academic discussions. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Flint are names that float around the hallways....

Colorful block day and 9-day schedules hang on the wall as Lewis Adkins ’26 works on a Spanish 550 assignment in the academic center. MICDS has 15 different daily schedules, excluding special schedules, and these papers are a frequent sight across campus.
Opinion
Between the Blocks: Community Discusses the Schedule
Shil Penilla, ALT Journalism Student • May 7, 2026

As MICDS approaches five years since the implementation of the current daily schedule, debate over the quality of the schedule has continued....

Dining al fresco from the Dining Hall, Sebastian Harris ‘26, talks with Riley Crawford '26, and Jason Stokes ‘26 on April 21.
Spotlight: Kitchen Staff
Gigi Koster, ALT Journalism Student • May 5, 2026
Scrolling LinkedIn during class, Owen Kizer ‘26 focuses on gaining connections and networking with his peers April 22.
LinkedIn: The Rise of Networking
Ramya Mariappan, ALT Journalism Student • May 6, 2026

An increasing number of MICDS students are building LinkedIn profiles before they graduate high school. Once considered a platform for experienced...

Wearing flip flops, Avery Henriksen ‘26, Lexie Kummant ‘26, and Amelia Mackin ‘26 chat in Upper Stem.
Flip Flop Fad: The Growing Popularity of Flip Flops in the Upper School and the Debate Surrounding Them
Charlotte Medler, ALT Journalism Student • May 6, 2026

Over the past two years, flip flops have become increasingly more popular at MICDS. What began as a Girls Varsity Lacrosse initiation, has spread...

Discussing their schedules in the hallways, Lexie Kummant ‘26 talks with Charlotte Medler ‘26. Both Kummant and Medler are carrying Longchamp Le Pliage Original L Tote bags.
Longchamp Bags Take Over Hallways, Replace Backpacks
Lakshmi Madala, ALT Journalism Student • May 6, 2026

Longchamp tote bags have become a common sight this school year, with students across multiple grades using them instead of traditional backpacks....