The Civitas Examiner is a newspaper largely written by high school students who participate in Civitas programs. It includes both news and opinions. The Examiner is available both in printed copy and online. Civitas is a St. Louis-based not-for-profit organization. Staff organizes Model United Nations programs and activities that promote active citizenship and world awareness for high-school and middle-school students attending public, private and parochial schools. You can contact us at [email protected]. Civitas is not associated with any school, school district, religious or political organization. Opinion presented in the Civitas Examiner do not reflect those of Civitas.
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Here’s a list of our student reporters. You can click on their name or the link in their bio to read what they have submitted to the Examiner.
| Anonymous | Click here to read articles written by Anonymous. |
| Henry B. | I graduated from Collinsville High School in 2025 and will be attending New York University to study Politics and Pre-Law. I would love to work in politics or law after I graduate college. I am a dedicated fan of Rod Blagoevich, Chinese food, and fringe religions. Click here to read articles written by Henry. |
| Alice C. | I am a rising junior and an active member of Model UN at John Burroughs School. In addition to my participation in CIVITAS, I enjoy spending my time reading books and learning about current events. Click here to read articles written by Alice. |
| Gavin D. | I am a rising Junior at Webster Groves High School, where I lead the History in Action Club, participate in Model UN, and play tennis. Click here to read articles written by Gavin. |
| Georgia E. | I am a rising sophomore at St. Joseph’s Academy, where I am an active member in Model UN along with six other clubs. I am a part of the varsity track team during the spring. I like hanging out with friends, traveling, and sleeping. Click here to read articles written by Georgia. |
| Jack E. | I’m the copy editor of Nixa High Schools Wingspan magazine, which covers a wide range of topics affecting the community. Outside of journalism, I play two instruments, the electric guitar and the piano. Click here to read articles written by Jack. |
| Augustus F. | I am a rising senior at St. Francis Borgia High School, where I serve as student body president and lead our Model UN delegation. I am also a copy editor and writer for the Civitas Examiner, where I proofread articles. Click here to read articles written by Augustus. |
| Owen F. | Went to Ladue High School and graduated this year. I enjoy reading, collecting records, traveling, nature, staying up to date on world affairs, and thrifting. In high school, I did several activities beyond Citivas such as UNICEF, Amnesty International, and Mock Trial. Click here to read articles written by Owen. |
| Hank F. | Click here to read articles written by Hank. |
| Reid F. | I graduated from Collegiate in 2025. Click here to read articles written by Reid. |
| Apurva G. | I graduated from Marquette High School in 2025 and will be attending WashU and majoring in Economics. I’m passionate about public policy, law, and economics and want to work in public policy after college. In my free time, I like to dance, play volleyball, read, and go hiking. Click here to read articles written by Apurva. |
| Annabel G. | I am a rising senior at St. Joseph’s Academy, where I will be serving as Print Managerial Editor for our newspaper, The Voice, vice president of Model UN, president of FBLA, and president of Global Education. I also enjoy playing the piano, reading, hiking, baking, and sketching. |
| Charles G. | I’m the Head of Community Engagement for the Civitas Examiner and a student at Liberty High School. I am deeply involved with Civitas and love partaking in everything they have to offer. Outside of that I play tennis, hang out with my friends, and explore random hobbies just for the fun of it. Click here to read articles written by Charles. |
| Leanna H. | Click here to read articles written by Leanna. |
| Kirill K. | I’m an incoming junior at Parkway West High School and a writer for the Civitas Examiner, where I report on U.S. government and foreign affairs. Beyond journalism, I’m involved in Model UN and am intensely interested in global political systems and election cycles. I’m also deeply passionate about world history and geography, particularly how historical events and cultural landscapes shape current international relations and geopolitical dynamics. Click here to read articles written by Kirill. |
| Navya M. | I’m a writer for CIVITAS and LHS Publications. I also love getting involved in my community and connecting with people. Outside of that, I love riding my bike, swimming, wrestling, cooking food, and bingeing Suits. Click here to read articles by Navya. |
| Emily N. | I currently serve as the editor-in-chief of the Civitas Examiner, alongside year-round involvement with the variety of Model United Nations and civic engagement programs offered by Civitas. Aside from journalism and civics, I enjoy painting, knitting, thrifting and collecting music. Click here to read articles written by Emily. |
| Diego P. | Click here to read articles written by Diego. |
| Elliot S. | Click here to read articles written by Elliot. |
| Molly S. | Click here to read articles by Molly. |
| Mira R. | I graduated from Parkway Central in 2025, and I will be a freshman at Trinity University. Outside of Model UN and Civitas, I love running, creative DIYs, and cooking/baking. Click here to read articles written by Mira. |
| Ruthvi T. | I go to Parkway West High School and I will be a senior next year. I am and will be the Editor-In-Chief of the Pathfinder for the 2025-2026 school year. I enjoy playing sports, writing about sports, speech and debate, model UN, and music. Click here to read articles by Ruthvi. |
| Liam T. | I go to the John Burroughs School. I am on the varsity track and squash teams. I do debate and MUN. I love traveling and Nature. Click here to read articles written by Liam. |
| Glennis W. | I’m the editor-in-chief of Nixa’s magazine, Wingspan where I manage a team of 18 while covering a wide variety of topics affecting her community. Aside from journalism, I compete in speech and debate, where I’m the co-chair for our speech and debate team, FBLA and DECA. I also enjoy playing the bass guitar and following U.S. politics. Click here to read articles written by Glennis. |
| Benjamin Y. | I am a rising homeschooled sophomore. I like drawing, writing, playing the Uilleann Pipes, Irish dancing, and, of course, Civitas activities! I am currently working on a documentary about the unhoused in St. Louis. Sophomore means “wise fool” in Greek. Don’t try to play a roll on bottom D. Quarters minted 1964 and earlier are worth more than 25 cents. Macaroni and cheese is a good idea. Click here to read articles written by Benjamin. |
