The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Sophomore Kristin Priest went through chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, only to find that the real problem was somewhere else in her body.

I Took Chemo for Nothing

February 22, 2017

After hearing I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, my doctor told me something that would continue to haunt my waking thoughts for months. They said I needed to “adjust to the new normal,”...

During a break from class, freshman Lilly Bucher reads “Uprooted” by Naomi Novik on a Fatboy chair.

Guide to handling newfound magical abilities and temperamental dragons

Lilly Bucher, Staff Writer February 22, 2017

The one thing that was wrong with Uprooted by Naomi Novik, was that there was nothing wrong at all. Even though fantasy is my go-to genre, this novel exceeded all my requirements for a good fairy tale....

Junior Reggie Burns transferred to West for the 2016 school year.

Junior Reggie Burns faces police discrimination

Samantha Gaddis, Staff Writer February 21, 2017

Walking home from a friend’s house, junior Reggie Burns heard the loud, air-piercing sound of a killing machine--a sound he hears on a regular basis: gunshots. Burns watched an off-duty police officer...

Pooh Bear: the cure to cancer

Sydney Kinzy, Productions Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2017
Oh, Instagram challenges str just another hat we put on to make ourselves look benevolent on the Internet.
Parkway West SPARK! students senior Suma Gondi and junior Jane Fuller participate in turtle tracking in Forest Park for the Biosciences strand with students from Parkway South. We used this radar thing to find the location of a turtle and we observed its habitat, Gondi said.

SPARK! Sets students on a pathway to success

Ellie Widowski, News Writer February 20, 2017

Shadowing professionals, participating in local competitions and getting hands-on experience are some of the reasons that Parkway SPARK! Is a common alternative education program for students. SPARK!...

Freshmen Emily Lofgren runs to maintain possession of the basketball against Wentzville Liberty High School on Dec. 15.

Freshmen girls basketball end season strong

Chris Bass, Staff Writer February 20, 2017

The freshmen girl’s basketball team claimed 17, victories and suffered one loss. They picked up big wins over teams such as Rockwood Summit, Parkway North and Wentzville. “This team was a perfect...

Quiz: Which former president are you?

Dani Fischer, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 17, 2017

Awaken, My Love! album review

Justin Cupps, News Editor February 16, 2017

In September my brother immersed me in enough rap and hip-hop that I began enjoying it as a genre. Since then, the music I listen to has been integrated with artists such as Chance the Rapper, Jon...

Cody Corbin and his father, Mike Corbin, stand at their booth at the Surf Expo in Orlando, FL.

Cody Corbin displays skateboard line at Orlando showcase

Nate Kronert, Convergent Media Writer February 16, 2017

Refine Skateboard Company Co-founder, Cody Corbin, spent Jan. 26-28 in Orlando, FL showcasing his skateboard line at the Global Watersports and Beach Lifestyle Tradeshow. The expo displayed the world...

Dima Berry plays on the JV water polo team.

Throwback Thursday: Dima Berry

Tyler Hannegan, Staff Writer February 16, 2017

Pathfinder: What is one of your happiest memories? Berry: One of my happiest memories was going to Costa Rica for vacation with my family. The weather was mild, warm and very sunny.  I went on the...

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