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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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With school being virtual, this is a guide to staying motivated and productive at home.

Dealing with homework during distance learning

Fatema Rehmani, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • December 9, 2020

Given the many difficulties of 2020, we have neglected one particular tragedy for students: all our work is homework, the majority of that being independent assignments. As we advance in our academic careers,...

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...

Picking apples with the family, freshman Presley George and her brother Henry George enjoy a day at Eckert's Farm. Going pumpkin picking is a great way to celebrate Halloween, and P. George and her family were able to have a safe, healthy day. "The pumpkin patch and apple orchard at Eckert's Grafton Farm are spread out, and you could do both things while distancing. The closest you get to others is when you are on the wagon ride, but if you are just a few people on the wagon, you should be able to social distance safely, and have fun," P. George said.

Halloween ideas to lift your spirits

Sara Albarcha, Staff Writer • October 23, 2020
This Halloween has the potential to be one of the best we've experienced in a while. Halloween is on a Saturday, which means a day full of candy, costumes, and work free fun is a possibility. To ensure a safe, and health conscious day, here's a compiled list of the best activities for a haunting Halloween 2020.  
"Nectar," released Sept. 25, is Japanese singer-songwriter Joji's second studio album.

Joji is back, and he brought more bops for emo teens

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief • September 29, 2020

Since the release of his debut album “BALLADS 1” in 2018, Joji has been a mainstay in every teen sad boi hours playlist. If you’re under the age of 20 and haven’t blasted “SLOW DANCING IN THE...

After receiving feedback from her friends about what they wanted to see on the cover of the school planner, senior Maddy Truka combined her own ideas with friends' to create it. Truka was to hoping to represent diversity in her design. “[Planners] help to just keep track of anything your teacher may assign that’s not listed up on the board like usual,” Truka said. “Also, class set up may be more difficult and there is definitely more work to do so it’s important that students are organized now more than ever.”

Five tips for online school

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • September 23, 2020

As we near the halfway mark of the first quarter, students and teachers are adapting to the approach and offer advice on how to make the most of this time. Take Breaks  The five minute passing...

Take this quiz to get to know our new editors virtually and see which one you are most like!

Quiz: Which editor are you?

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief • September 15, 2020

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An arrangement of the cover art for the albums discussed herein.

Top five albums to come out of quarantine

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief • August 24, 2020

COVID-19 may have prompted some musicians to postpone albums or cancel tours, but that’s not to say the past several months have been devoid of good music. Below are my top five albums that have been...

This illustration represents how you can enjoy your summer while still learning and preventing the dreaded “summer slide.”

How to stave off the “summer slide”

Paige Matthys-Pearce and Brinda Ambal • May 27, 2020

The “summer slide” refers to how long breaks from school, like summer vacation, lead to students getting out of practice. Due to extended online learning, some experts believe summer learning loss...

Wearing a mask helps protect not only you, but also those around you.

No mask? No problem: here is a six step at-home mask tutorial

Sara Albarcha, Staff Writer • May 26, 2020

The CDC recommends people wear masks in public spaces to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Now that you have used your time at home to clean out every closet, perhaps you can recycle a Longhorn t-shirt into...

With warmer weather on the horizon, obeying the stay-at-home order is getting more difficult. There are many ways to enjoy the almost-summer weather.

How to make the most of summer weather in quarantine

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief • May 18, 2020

As temperatures rise, the sun comes out and summer feels closer and closer, it can be hard to keep from wishing that you were catching sun by the pool. While the current stay-at-home order prevents us...

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