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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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"Venom" is entertaining, and it’s not sure why

“Venom” is entertaining, and it’s not sure why

Peyton Gaskill, STAFF WRITER October 12, 2018

Sony Picture’s “Venom” is a confusing entry into this decade’s long list of superhero movies. It aims to thrill, and mostly succeeds despite its hiccups. Out of the gate, this film has several...

Senior Meghan Stanfield, junior Theresa Monteleone and senior Chloe Hershenow perform enthusiastically in Jazz Choir at the First Annual Music Department Showcase Concert. This is Stanfield’s second year in the ensemble. “Singing is my passion, and it’s so nice to come to class to just sing with all my friends,” Stanfield said. “It really helps me forget about all the chaos of the world.”

Showcase concert sets music department off on a strong start

Maria Newton, FEATURES EDITOR October 8, 2018

As parents, friends and students poured into the gymnasium, they were met with the rhythmic pounding of the Marching Band. The strong metronome, meant to keep the marchers in synchronization, was captivating. This...

“Bloom” Album Review

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor October 4, 2018

With early beginnings as a YouTube personality, Australian singer and songwriter Troye Sivan officially graduated from making videos to composing and recording his own music in 2014. Sivan released...

Album art for Eminem's album "Kamikaze"

Kamikaze review

Andrew Li, STAFF WRITER September 24, 2018

Eminem’s latest album, “Kamikaze,” was a bomb-drop out of nowhere. No one knew whether Eminem would ever drop another album, or even a song for that matter. Everyone thought Eminem was done,...

At last year’s Homecoming, juniors Anjali Shah and Ashley Chai sport their new dresses at Queeny Park. Chai bought her dress from Tobi.com for $24. “Tobi literally has the same dresses every year, so finding a dress I like for an affordable price [is the most difficult thing about Homecoming],” Chai said. “I look for websites that aren’t sketchy and brands I know I can trust.”

The cheapest places to buy Homecoming dresses exposed

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor September 21, 2018

From events like spirit week, Powder Puff, the pep rally, Taste of West, the parade and football game, Homecoming is a jam-packed time for students, parents and faculty. While this can be the most exciting...

To All the Boys I've Loved Before review

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before review

Nayeon Ryu, Video Editor September 5, 2018

Based on the best selling novel by Jenny Han, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” is a coming-of-age rom-com that makes anyone watching feel warm inside. And lonely. I definitely felt lonely. Lana...

Crazy Rich Asians review

Crazy Rich Asians review

Andrew Li, STAFF WRITER August 31, 2018

With a $30 million dollar budget, director Jon M. Chu turned it into a crazy rich movie, earning a whopping $34 million. Chu also broke the Hollywood norm with an entirely Asian cast showcased in America....

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again review

Sabrina Bohn, Managing Editor-in-Chief August 13, 2018

“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” is exactly what you would expect: cheesy dance numbers, catchy Abba songs and predictable romance sequences. A bit overwhelming if you’re a film snob, but luckily, I’m...

“Pray For The Wicked” review

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR June 28, 2018

Panic! At The Disco’s latest album “Pray For The Wicked” needs some prayers itself. The album was lackluster, choppy and while the messages that the band was trying to convey about their journey...

“The Mountain” review

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR June 14, 2018

With summer still heating up, Dierks Bentley’s latest album “The Mountain” provides a mellow sound that is perfect for kicking back at the pool. He blends music accessible to mainstream pop lovers...