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An assortment of Pop-Tarts, from Froot Loop flavored to red velvet.

Pop-Tart taste test

Pathfinder Staff April 9, 2021

Students taste-tested, reviewed and rated a variety of Pop-Tart flavors on a scale of 1-10, 1 being distasteful and 10 being delightful. Fourteen total Pop-Tart flavors > Plain Strawberry >...

2020 is a year remembered for its unique challenges, one of them being COVID-19. Find out how everyone is spending their time during this pandemic.

ABC’s of COVID

Elle Rotter and Emily Early January 8, 2021

During quarantine, most made changes in their daily life and found new ways to keep themselves content at home. Read about how students made the best of it and what their experiences were. A is for...

Enjoy reading our review of the Italian cuisine from Mia Sorella.

The Nalbandian Nosh: November review

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief November 10, 2020

Welcome to the first edition of the Nalbandian Nosh, our very own father-daughter monthly food review. In our family, good food is very important. My dad has been tirelessly crafting both adventurous and...

Using Procreate 5X, senior Rebecca Vierck demonstrates how attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and social anxiety can make someone feel like being watched. Vierck’s piece conveyed the alienation felt from their peers. “A lot of media representation about ADHD is built upon stereotypes. Because of the comorbidity of my ADHD and social anxiety, I tend to feel anxious to stim in front of people in fears of seeming weird,” Vierck said. “I've had to cut off friends because of their disrespect for my sensory triggers. As a child, I would have multiple breakdowns a week over the texture of dinners that I was made to eat.”

Students showcase their ‘draw dropping’ artwork

Addie Gleason, Managing Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2020

Through a combination of mediums, students from Katy Mangrich’s AP 2D Art and Design class, Ashley Drissell’s Design Arts class and Kat Briggs’ AP Drawing class made pieces that investigate cultural...

The emphasis on the Black Lives Matter movement has become stronger than ever and will continue to grow.

What can you do?

Bri Davis, Staff Writer June 11, 2020

Moving further into 2020, the death of George Floyd caused by police officers has awakened the Black Lives Matter movement. For the past two weeks, protests have been spreading all over the world, from...

Podcasts are a great way to learn, relax or laugh. If you find yourself with nothing else to do, choose one of these five and find out what you’ve been missing.

The best podcasts to listen to for people who don’t listen to podcasts

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 7, 2020

If you’re not listening to podcasts yet, you’re missing out. Since their creation 16 years ago, podcasts have only increased in popularity, and for good reason. Having something interesting to listen...

Teachers Chris Johnson, Kim Hanan-West and Tommie Rowe share their senior photos with other faculty members.

Guess the teacher by their senior picture

Susie Seidel, Convergence Media Editor May 4, 2020

In light of senior year being cut too short for the class of 2020, faculty members have commemorated their own senior year by sharing pictures, memories and advice. As many teachers reflected, it is not...

And that’s the (bubble) tea, sis

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor April 30, 2020

No, there aren’t any bubbles in bubble tea. There isn’t always tea either… Yet, the drink is traditionally made from tea, milk and tapioca “boba” pearls. Bubble tea, or boba, originated in Taiwan,...

The Pathfinder's most eligible bachelors pose, waiting for their dream date.

3. The Pathfinder: Bachelor Edition

Kathryn McAuliffe, Carly Anderson, and Susie Seidel February 13, 2020

Lonely hearts, have no fear! Celebrate this Valentine's day with one of our hunks! They’re always on the hunt for a story...storybook romance! The Pathfinder’s staff has no shortage of cuties (wink...

Freshmen Ryan Feng and Hope Green smile with the KOH poster Green made.

Girls ‘Ace’ hearts for King of Hearts

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor January 24, 2020

Hope Green, 9 Who did you ask? Green: “Ryan Feng (Fenger Banger), and he’s a freshman.” How did you ask? “Originally, I just pulled him aside at a friend’s house and asked him, but...