![Blending together a concoction for a science experiment, science teacher Joel Anderson scares his students by bringing excitement and thrill into his classroom for his annual Halloween show. It took about six weeks for Anderson to set up his classroom for the show. “It’s pure terror. I came up with this idea a couple decades ago to do something fun for Halloween. So I pretend to be this mad scientist [that creates] a Frankenstein-like creature [with the class], learning a little bit of science along the way and [then ending] with a laser show. It’s just for fun; entertainment value,” Anderson said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC_0021.JPG_-1200x800.jpg)
![Standing with girls cross country team mascot Pump the pumpkin, senior Sydney Etchason laughs with her teammates. Before the team’s senior night, Etchason undertook an odyssey to recover the pumpkin, which had been stolen by boys cross country. “We went through practice, and then a little birdie told me that it was in [senior] Emmett [Vernon's] car. I [offered Vernon] $50 to give us our pumpkin back, and we got Pump back,” Etchason said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/DSC_0002-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Voter registration is open for November’s presidential election through Oct. 9. On Oct. 2, students at West High were able to receive assistance with online registration in the library. “When I went into the library to [register to] vote, [librarian] Lauren Reusch made completing my registration very easy and clear. It’s important to learn about voting and it’s important that schools help with voter registration, because it can be confusing for first-time voters,” senior Gianna Lionelli said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Screenshot-2024-10-03-at-1.53.06 PM-1200x795.png)
![Latin students pose for a group photo in front of historical ruins in Italy. From March 13 to March 23, the Latin department traversed cities in Italy to immerse students in an educational experience of a lifetime. “I enjoyed being able to learn about the different cultures. [The trip] encouraged me to see other people's lifestyle and learn more about different histories,” senior Suraiya Saroar said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PXL_20240318_092633493.jpg)
![From Jan. 22 through Feb. 1, Parkway West High is displaying a wide array of art pieces made by students ranging from elementary to high school. All classes were represented on the displays in both the art wing and the main foyer of the school. “[Art] benefits me because in the middle of a busy day. I can just relax and have some fun doing art and it makes me happy. I think it's important that you show art in the art show so that people can get inspired by it and be inspired to create their own pieces; it’s really impactful,” sophomore Dhiya Prasanna said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image1-1200x800.jpg)
![Junior TJ Polack plays his saxophone solo at halftime for the 2024 marching band show, ‘Coloring Book.’ This year, Polack was one of two soloists in the marching band. “[Polack] is very hard on himself. [His saxophone solo] sounds amazing [and] everyone [cheers] for him; [still], somehow, he thinks it’s a bad performance and he's down. What he does is not easy. It takes a lot of confidence as a person [and] a lot of musical skill to be expressive, and he's doing an amazing job,” drum major and senior Dominic Perez said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/462488499_2973926416100522_5057718068659607183_n-1200x925.jpg)
![Sophomore Isaiah Meese smiles after his Eagle Scout Ceremony. Meese has participated in the scouting program since first grade, learning new aspects of life and growing a community of a second family. “I almost didn’t do [boy scouting], but I'm glad I eventually did start doing it. I regret that I wasn't [working towards Eagle Scout during COVID]. It might not always seem like the most rewarding thing, but if you put your time into it, there's a good chance you'll get quite a lot out of it: friends, new activities and hobbies, or just more experience,” Meese said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/IMG_1004-1200x800.jpg)
![Junior Justin Lutz arranges his collection of basketball sports cards. Lutz started his first hand at entrepreneurship with an online store on eBay, dealing and trading in the sports card market. “I was already collecting sports cards [before], so I knew a lot of these players and I understood the market. I ventured into other sports, but I really stayed with the ones that I knew the most, [like] basketball. It’s really important to focus on what you know because it's so much easier than starting completely from scratch in a market that you don't understand. Find something that you're interested in," Lutz said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-2.png)
![Standing in front of the American Sign Language program’s mural, junior Brooke Hoenecke signs with freshman Darren Young. Hoenecke began cadet teaching for ASL this year alongside working towards earning her seal of biliteracy. “I was in ASL class when I received the email [that I qualified for the seal]. I was jumping up and down with my teacher and the rest of the class. One of the reasons why I took cadet teaching this year was so that I could prepare for the Seal of Biliteracy and be immersed in ASL,” Hoenecke said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/hoenecke.jpeg)
![Business and personal finance teacher Evan Stern stands in front of his classroom. After facing hardships growing up, Stern learned how to deal with them with the help of role models like his dad. “We dealt with some trauma when I was in middle school, and my dad had to be responsible for all three of us while he was working full-time. I know he had to sacrifice a lot. I'm sure it was really hard for him, but looking back on it, he did a really good job . I didn't appreciate everything that he did at the time because I was so young. Now, I'm engaged and probably going to have kids of my own in the next couple of years so I [am starting] to look at things differently,” Stern said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Untitled-7-1200x900.jpg)
![Holding his two smiling daughters in his arms, Principal John McCabe celebrates earning his doctorate degree. He attended Maryville University for two years and reached his goal of achieving a Doctor of Education: Educational Leadership degree after months upon months of hard work and long nights. “I'm not going to lie, I'm glad I have another night of my life back when I'm not at school till very late,” McCabe said. “I can spend more time with my family and with my friends [who] are here at [West]. I'm really happy about that.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/mccabefeature.png)
![Art teacher Katy Mangrich sits in her classroom, smiling for a picture. During her time in high school, Mangrich learned several lessons that she now passes on to her son. “The biggest life lesson that I learned is honesty. I wouldn't say I was the best teenager, but I learned very quickly in high school to always be forthcoming and honest with my parents because it always ended up serving me better in the long run. [My parents] might have been upset with me [and the mistake I made], but I wasn't going down the rabbit hole of a lie because that was just going to get me into more trouble,” Mangrich said. “I passed [that lesson] along to my nephew. Honesty is always your best approach; just don’t lie. I say that to my son all the time. There's no advantage to lying, [and] that's a huge takeaway [from] how my parents raised me.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screenshot-2024-01-26-10.10.12-AM.png)
![Social studies teacher Aaron Bashirian smiles in front of his classroom. Bashirian didn’t know he wanted to be a teacher from early on, but he found the choice to be a good one. “I started [teaching] because there was an opportunity for me to experiment with it. Fortunately, [teaching] was a good choice. In 2012, I became a teacher at Parkway at the Alternative Discipline Center, which is where they send suspended kids to keep being educated if they choose. I spent six years there and then I got drafted to West, [where] I've been for about six years,” Bashirian said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Untitled-35-1200x800.jpg)
![English teacher Angela Frye stands behind her desk in her classroom. Frye went through a lot of personal struggles to get to where she is today, and with each step in her life, she carries her gratitude for those obstacles. “Everything happens for a reason. I believe in [the concept of] good energy, good karma, [from] being a good person. Those are things I don't take lightly. [Struggles] build character. You really appreciate everything you have when you have to work for everything you have,” Frye said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Untitled-8-1200x800.jpg)
![Despite the numerous health and ethical concerns of energy drinks, popular influencers still flood their social media platforms with numerous posts, and drinks sell out as energy drink companies continue dropping new flavors. The energy drink industry, worth an estimated $99 billion, has maintained a large growth rate, yet is no stranger to controversy. “[The] curiosity of teens needs to be considered. Showing them other alternatives that are safer — like a small cup of coffee — or having them research and discover on their own [would be safer,]" health teacher Jessica Wheeler said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSC0038-2-1200x800.jpg)
![Senior Sally Peters stands in the history hallway, contemplating her choices in the 2024 United States and Missouri elections on Nov. 5. As a member of Diplomacy Club, Peters has discussed key candidates and issues in contemporary American politics. “[As students], we're starting to become adults. We're realizing how much the policies that are enforced and the laws that make it through the House and Senate are starting to affect us. [Opportunities such as] AP [U.S.Government] and Diplomacy Club [make elections feel] a lot more real,” Diplomacy Club vice president and senior Nidhisha Pejathaya said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Flag-1-1.png)
![Eyes tracing his book, freshman Auggie Prsha works to translate a passage in Latin teacher Tom Herpel's classroom. Prsha decided to take Latin after hearing about the fun classroom activities, but he quickly began to see the effects of learning a foreign language in the world around him too. “Sometimes in English class, I can [recognize] some Latin words, and I notice Latin in other places [as well]. I enjoy the people [and] learning from Herpel,” Prsha said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/prsha.jpg)
![Mounting school pressure can leave many students overworked and overstressed. Schools must give students the necessary resources to help assuage student mental health issues and prevent the development of serious crises. “The biggest thing [schools] can do [to protect student mental health] is offer more time [to do work], like a study hall, or offer more support from teachers so that students don't feel stressed out and can get help in areas that they need,” senior Bhavya Gupta said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/unnamed-4.jpg)
![Like many students, sophomore Medina Nanic experiences pressure to do well in school. Through continuous success and achievements, West has developed a high academic standard for students. “Because we’re seen as one [of] the better schools, we have higher standards than the [schools] who aren’t ranked as high. There’s a lot of pressure on students to do [well] and live up to those standards,” Nanic said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/DSC_0029-2-1200x800.jpg)
![In the 1950s, the first recorded spikes in global temperatures were recorded, and ever since, Earth has been in the midst of a disastrous climate crisis, as rising temperatures wreak havoc on susceptible regions and destroy animal habitats worldwide. Junior Nidhi Pejathaya helped found West’s Sustainability Council to create a space where students can educate themselves about climate change and do their part to preserve the environment. “When you're going out of your way to recycle [or] reuse your clothes to save water, you're saving people. You're saving adults, you're saving families, you're saving children. You're saving a whole generation. Just because we don't see it doesn't mean it's not happening,” Pejathaya said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/new-editorial-feature-1200x800.jpg)
![In perfect shooting form and with eyes on the rim, junior Tyler Kuehl is about to shoot his next basket in the last game of the season against Marquette High School. Kuehl has been playing basketball since he was 5. “Even though I played basketball all my life, the game-winning shots can be pressure, it's confidence. If you're going into that shot and not thinking that you're gonna make it, it's obviously not going in. And if you believe, [it will]. That's the only way you can succeed,” Kuehl said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/unnamed-32-1-1200x1200.png)
![“Winning [the Scholastic Gold Key Regional Award for Writing] feels incredibly rewarding. I dedicated a lot of time to putting my feelings into my work, especially ‘Melanin’, which was about my experience with racism and feeling like an outcast because of my skin color [and] primarily due to living in a white/homogenous area. My memoir reflects upon a time in which I lived in a small town that had close to zero people who looked like me and how that affected my mental health, especially how I felt about how I looked. But then I moved to a larger, more diverse city where there were more people similar to me and I had this moment where I realized that my features are unique and beautiful. I feel like a lot of people of color can relate to the feeling of overcoming internalized racism. It's truly validating to see my efforts recognized by the Scholastic Writing Contest especially because it gives me a platform to share my voice. ” - Farrin Rahman, 10](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KadamO_RahmanF3-Opal-Kadam-1-1200x800.jpg)
![“Hitting that ball hard is just pure satisfaction. I’m on the varsity tennis team, and it’s funny because I actually got pressured into joining, but we actually [had] a really good season. I’ve been playing for three years now. My favorite part is definitely going to other schools and meeting other girls. Tennis is really fun and it's a good stress reliever, but something that [stresses me out] is definitely tests [at school]. When things [start to] stress me out, I just tell myself that [I] can get there because everyone will move on and [will] get there [too].” Alisha Yin, 10](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/alishayin-copy-1200x800.jpg)
!["Becoming a teacher evolved over time. I wanted to be a writer or in theater, [so] I got degrees in English and theater and wrote plays. Every important job involved working with kids. After college, I [worked on] shows with kids, and [everything] I loved came together. That's when I thought [becoming a teacher]. I went back to school [for] a master’s in education. [Being] 5-foot-2, I was a little scared to teach high school, thinking students [might] think I was younger than them, [so] I got a job at the middle [school] and loved [it]. I always wanted to teach high school, and [now I’ve finally done it]. I see [my students’] great writing, and it inspires me. I've written so much myself but haven't sent much out [yet]. I think I'll [focus on that] after I retire. This is my second year at Parkway West and my first [time] teaching high school, and it’s something I've always wanted to do. I love being [here].” – Marcy Rademeyer, English](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/KhanY_RademeyerM3-Yusra-Khan.png)
![“I’m the vice president of the Muslim Student Association (MSA), the co-president of the Women in Healthcare club, and [am also in] of ABC club, NHS first aid, the diplomacy club, and other volunteering activities [in my community.] My main goal in these clubs is to be actively engaged in the school and give back to the community. [Through these opportunities,] I’ve learned to be a better organizer and planner, especially with my roles in MSA and Women in Healthcare. I think these skills will be valuable towards the career path I choose. I’m particularly interested in the medical field, which is why I co-founded Women in Healthcare. As a freshman, I was the chief financial officer of the Muslim Student Association. This year, I’m the vice president. We’ve worked hard to improve the organization and make the club more fun and interactive for everyone. It’s been great to see the club grow, with a lot of new freshmen joining. Balancing all of these activities with my schoolwork can be challenging at times, but the whole team helps with the workload. A misconception others have about the MSA is that [there is minimum involvement.] One time I went to stamp the MSA flyers to get approved down at the office, and the woman was hesitant about it. She asked how many people actually come to our meetings, so I explained that we usually have 35 to 40 people. Parkway West includes lots of diversity and it [helps strengthen] our community.” – Yusra Khan, 10](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1f5dbf90-8b69-452a-a610-22726c8a6ed9-1200x800.jpg)
![“Sports [can] teach you a lot of things, and playing on the team can teach you leadership. When you're working with a bunch of guys, you’ve got to know what's best for the team, and you've got to do whatever is best for the team. Commitment is a big part of sports. Some days, you don't want to show up to practice, [but] you have to do it because it's what's best for the team. You just [have] to be committed. You [gain] better relationships and you make a lot of friends when you play sports. You're spending at least two hours a day with those people, so you build really strong relationships with your teammates. If you put in the work, you're bound to get better.” - Henry Wild, 12](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/4edc5735-3dad-4150-ac6f-3ee8ba65d2b5-1200x803.jpg)
All good things must eventually come to an end, and as the 2023-2024 school year finally draws its curtains closed, students reflect on all the memories that they forged this year. Likewise, it’s time for the Pathfinder to reflect on the incredible year that we’ve had. Here are some of our favorite pieces that have been posted to the site. Presenting…the 2023-2024 Pathfinder Wrapped.
“Current events and investigation award” – Story that best showcases an event or issue on campus or in our community
“The price of unequal education” by Elizabeth Franklin
In her time taking journalism at West, alumna Elizabeth Franklin has shown all of us how incredible her writing is and her natural journalism skills. In this article, Franklin sheds light on the disparity between different school districts in St. Louis City versus county in an informative and captivating way. Franklin’s distinct writing style and her ability to cover controversial issues in a unique way have made her an integral facet of the Pathfinder, and one that will be severely missed next school year.
“Vivid visuals award” – Story with the most eye-catching feature image
“Woman, Life, Freedom” feature image by Dana Zafarani, article by Will Gonsior
It’s hard not to take a second to appreciate this article’s feature image — a viscerally emotional depiction of alumna Dana Zafarani painted in the colors of the Iranian flag, with the words “Woman, Life, Freedom” written across her face. The photo is stunning and makes readers click on the story to read the incredible reporting of junior Will Gonsior, author of the article. Zafarani’s feature encapsulates the meaning behind the article in such a beautiful way, tying everything together.
“Up-and-comer award” – Stories written by new staff members who display great potential
“Stay peachy” by Yein Ahn
This article is warm and comforting, like the “Peach Fuzz” color that it celebrates. Full of vibrant, balanced interviews and creative photography, highlighted by an outstanding feature, this piece makes a fun and relaxing read. Winning a Best of SNO for sophomore Yein Ahn’s informative reporting and balanced critiques, “Stay Peachy” truly serves as a pop of color in one’s day.
“A lifelong journey” by Sage Kelly
With considerable care evident in his writing, freshman Sage Kelly quickly established himself as a fantastic new addition to the Pathfinder. As his first published story, Kelly’s accomplishment of earning a Best of SNO for “A lifelong journey” was quite an impressive feat. The story follows junior Dominic Perez’s journey in music. Kelly masterfully incorporates emotional quotes into the article to develop a descriptive foundation of Perez’s character — the greatest feat to accomplish when it comes to writing a feature.
“Dynamic duo award” – Best partnership project
“Get a taste of this!” by Zoya Hasan and Keira Lang
Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, sophomores Zoya Hasan and Keira Lang have proven to be a difficult duo to beat. Their teamwork especially shines in this Best of SNO awarded piece about the anticipated return of Taste of West to the school post-COVID-19. Writing this piece demonstrated their commitment to journalism and covering the events that matter at school, which the Pathfinder is incredibly thankful for.
“Athletes to watch in the 2024-2025 season” by Matthew Thomas and Owen Ulmer
Another duo that works magic when put together consists of sophomores Matthew Thomas and Owen Ulmer, who channeled their mutual love for sports to create this article about up-and-coming athletes at West. With eye-catching photography and a visually-focused story template, “Athletes to watch in the 2024-2025 season” offers a fresh new perspective to the Pathfinder about the athletes that make our school great.
“Masterclass in multimedia award” – Projects that showcase excellence in video production and editing
“Staring into the sun” by Cindy Phung and Samir Shaik
The past year also welcomed a new, fan-favorite member to the Pathfinder team: the drone. In the capturing film of “Staring into the sun,” juniors Cindy Phung and Samir Shaik showcased their excelling multimedia skill, incorporating action-packed clips alongside informative interview footage into a dramatic recounting of the 2024 solar eclipse. Best of all, the video was the Pathfinder’s grand unveiling of the famous drone, where overhead shots captured a field full of a thousand students, and ended with a stunning picture of the total solar eclipse.
“STEMing the tide” by Emily Early
Earning the Pathfinder’s first multimedia Best of SNO of the 2023-2024 school year, “STEMing the tide” offers a peek into West’s Women in STEM club. Using a mixture of both creativity and skill, alumna Emily Early was able to capture emotions and stories in this video that allow the audience to live in the environment that the video creates.
“Funny bone award” – Projects that’ll make you crack a smile
“I have no data, I must scream” by Lauren Holcomb and Serena Liu
When we proposed a satire piece on the infamous AT&T outage of 2024, we were half-joking. Little did we know, alumnae (and comedians) Lauren Holcomb and Serena Liu would pick up the story and deliver a hilarious article, filled with sarcastic jokes and a mildly concerning interview from alumnus Will Brown, within the span of that day. This duo got all of us to laugh about an event that was, at the moment, quite frustrating — for that, we applaud them.
“Best of Homecoming Spirit Week” by Esta Kamau and Sakenah Lakjem
Few people exude as much confidence and hype in front of a camera as junior Esta Kamau, who was the face of the Pathfinder’s video coverage of Homecoming Spirit Week. Paired up with talented videographer and alumna Sakenah Lajkem, the duo was able to film, edit and post one video per day for the entire week, an enormous feat. However, it all paid off in the end, as the audience got to look at the insane lengths that some students went to in order to fit the theme. Together, Kamau and Lajkem delivered us a much-needed dose of school spirit.
“Innovation in interactivity award” – Stories with the best incorporation of interactive media
“Worth its weight in blood: The problem with palm oil” by Lauren Holcomb
As always, Holcomb’s writing in this piece is stunning — mixing together balanced critiques with empirical evidence that creates a very distinct mood throughout. However, where this article especially shines is in its use of interactive features — three of them, to be exact. Holcomb’s interactives allow the reader to become more immersed in the topic of the story and directly link with its content.
“The ‘active’ in activism” by Risa Cidoni
Genial.ly user extraordinaire and junior Risa Cidoni certainly made a splash with this piece that discusses the differences between performative activism and legitimate activism. Cidoni expanded our interactive horizons with this piece, creating four different interactives with four different platforms — Genial.ly, Datawrapper, Visme and Flourish. These interactives add a new dimension to the story that allows the reader to learn information in an aesthetically pleasing way and makes the article a sizable amount stronger.
“Excellence in entertainment” – Stories that contain the best reviews of music, TV and popular culture
“Like every other teen drama: “My Life With the Walter Boys” by Ruthvi Tadakamalla
In this review of a popular Netflix teen drama, sophomore Ruthvi Tadakamalla combined her love for journalism with her love for shows. This article highlights Tadakamalla’s writing ability and style like no other, allowing her criticisms to shine and carry more gravity throughout the piece. Tadakamalla digs deeper than just the surface-level plot in this piece, electing instead to take a look at the intricacies of its story, the mark of a true journalist.
“30 years later: The albums of 1994” by Mikalah Owens
Music buff and alumna Mikalah Owens offered up a brand-new column to the Pathfinder this past school year: “Mikalah’s Music Corner.” Throughout the year, she reviewed different punk and rock albums, while also writing about topics that matter to her in them. This story, a charming retrospective on the albums that made the year 1994 so great for music, epitomizes everything that is great about Owens’ writing: descriptive and informative, narrative and engaging.
“Twenty-five years later: ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ is a shining beacon of once-in-a-lifetime talent” by Elizabeth Franklin
Recently named Apple Music’s No. 1 album of all time, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” is no stranger to glory, solidified as one of the most influential albums in hip-hop and R&B. To write an analysis of such an extraordinary album requires an extraordinary writer — one like Missouri student journalist of the year Elizabeth Franklin. The review relives the magic touch of the 25-year-old album in intricate song descriptions, emotional inferences and a definitive stance on the permanence of the album. Franklin’s writing reminds us again of the intention of music: to connect and to tell stories.
“Emotional masterpiece award” – Story that’ll make you shed a tear
“The gift of a lifetime” by Lia Emry
All of West was heartbroken after learning about the passing of Jaydon Woodall, then a senior at West. When alumna Eileen Meara planned to honor Woodall’s memory at one of West’s home football games, alumna Lia Emry was quick to report. “The gift of a lifetime” has it all — emotional quotes, great photography and an overall somber yet celebratory tone. Emry’s writing allows us to remember and appreciate Woodall for all that he was and is one of the many ways his legacy will live on at West.
“Opinions that matter award” – Stories that properly balance informed statistics with stirring critiques
“Competitive math: Where the ‘M’ in STEM implies male” by Audrey Ghosh
Alumna Audrey Ghosh has never been afraid to shed light on topics that might normally go unseen. In this article, she does just that, writing about the gender disparity and bias against women in many top math competitions around the country. Using powerful quotes from women here at West as well as statistics from reliable sources, Ghosh creates a spirited article that advocates for positive change to be made in the world.
“We can’t shake off climate change,” by Lauren Holcomb
Nobody is more fearless than Holcomb: targeting establishment politicians and global corporations is standard Pathfinder fare, but going after pop superstar Taylor Swift? That’s something few of us would have the bravery to do in our wildest dreams. Holcomb highlighted Swift’s habit of frequently using or loaning out her private jet, resulting in a high carbon footprint that eclipses those of other celebrities. She urges readers not to pass over a scandal that feels like it lasted a mere fortnight. The signature wit and thorough research that go into every Holcomb article are in full force here, making this a good read for Swifties and environmentalists alike. After all, rooting for an anti-hero is nowhere near as exhausting as Swift says it is.
“Fan Favorite of the Year” — Story we all kept coming back to
“Silent pandemic” by Serena Liu
Former Editor-in-Chief Liu is no stranger to journalism excellence. Time and time again, her pure technique in opinionated writing takes to emotional spaces. However, we’d have to say that “Silent pandemic” is certainly one of Liu’s most outstanding pieces of work. Exploring the intricacies of mental health within Asian American communities, Liu weaves complexity into conversation as she discusses the effects of stigmas in the Asian American world. Her use of a Juxtapose interactive showcases her innovative technology skills, her sense of voice displays argumentative expertise and her use of personal narrative blends fact and purpose. “Silent pandemic” is more than a story — it’s the representation of so many silent voices, and beautifully so.
