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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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Childish Gambino’s “3.15.20” speaks to a world in limbo

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2020

Needless to say, these are tumultuous times. Billions are quarantined as COVID-19 runs rampant. The economy is spiraling into a historic crisis. It feels like an eternity has passed since fear of World...

Starting March 25, many teachers in the Parkway district began using Zoom, a group video chatting application, as the new tool for online learning.

Five tips to focus during online school

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor March 30, 2020

School and focus? That combination is hard enough as it is. But, there are so many more distractions added into the mix when schooling takes on an online format. You can be on your phone as much as you...

See how well you know West staff by guessing their two truths and a lie.

Two truths and a lie: Teacher edition

Olivia Bradshaw, Staff Writer March 27, 2020

Think you know the teachers of West High? While some of us may be shocked to learn teachers have lives outside of school, our teachers are filled with fun stories and incredible adventures. Take this quiz...

Missouri is asking state residents to practice social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. During these times, look to simple and helpful ways to make a change for others and yourself.

The Quaran-teen’s guide to social distancing

Kathryn McAuliffe, Managing Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2020

As week one of our three week breaks winds down (yay?) cabin fever is heating up. Binge-watching an entire season of Parks and Rec just isn’t as satisfying as it was on day one. To combat the boredom...

After spring cleaning your music library, refresh your playlists with new music from Spring Has Sprung.

Spring has sprung playlist

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 13, 2020

In light of recent events, a lot of us have found that we will have more free time than expected during spring break this year. If you find yourself stuck indoors, staring at a wall with nothing to do,...

Senior Carly Anderson visits downtown St. Louis. Anderson rode the St. Louis Ferris Wheel on a foggy day, so the view was limited, however, Anderson had a positive perspective on the experience. "It’s far enough away from the Arch that you get a different view, so that it’s not two tall things with the same perspective," Anderson said.

Seven St. Louis attractions to visit over spring break

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2020

As students sit at the edges of their seats, excited to get out of school for spring break, 59.2% of freshmen say that they are staying in St. Louis for the break. However, there are many attractions,...

For this activity, I ranked seven snacks from four countries

Snack Attack: Asian snack foods ranked

Olivia Bradshaw, Staff Writer March 6, 2020

I’ll admit I’ve spent a good share of my time binge-watching Buzzfeed Taste Test Videos. I thought it would be fun to try out some of these exotic foods that many Americans have never even heard of...

Why do we still need Black History Month?

Ulaa Kuziez and Bri Davis, Staff Writer March 3, 2020

Black History Month is celebrated every February as an homage to the contributions of African Americans who have shaped American history. This celebration was started in 1915 by historian Carter G. Woodson...

Jamming out to “Don’t Stop” by DJ D-Sol, teachers Jeff Chazen, Jessica Wheeler and Katelyn Arenos get ready to ramp up the endorphins. When teacher Emily Lovercheck is not able to make it to the spin sessions, Arenos takes over leading the class with her playlist. “Music, especially with spinning, dictates how fast we go, if we add resistance [and] if we get a break. When the song speeds up, we speed up. When the song slows down, we slow down,” Arenos said. “I’m just really thankful that the school provides us with this opportunity to have a nice workout center. We are just thankful to have this space.”

Spinning at school: Teachers jam out to hits as they get a workout in

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief February 19, 2020

If you happen by the fitness center after school, you might hear a subdued pulsing of Major Lazer’s “Know No Better.” No, someone didn’t forget to turn off Z107.7. Teachers Emily Lovercheck,...

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...