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The cover of “Disenchanted” depicts the returning cast from the original “Enchanted” and added roles. We love this movie series, but we were shocked at the announcement of a sequel. Between reused plot lines and confusing character arcs, “Disenchanted” was underwhelming.

“Disenchanted:” the Disney sequel we didn’t need

Elle Rotter and Emily Early December 21, 2022

“Enchanted:” a princess is thrown into the harsh reality of New York City, only to find herself and fall in love along the way. “Disenchanted:” a perfect plotline ruined by Disney’s attempt...

The “if” and “what”s of the Feminist Club

Kristen Skordos, Staff Writer December 5, 2022

If you had to describe the club in three words what would they be? Luisa DAquino Lazarini: Union, diversity Nikita Bhaskar: Community Lacy Roberts: Safe, cause it’s definitely a safe space for...

True crime viewership is increasing, with one out of three Americans watching it at least once weekly. It’s time to start paying more attention to how much time we spend viewing true crime because the adrenaline it causes can easily become an obsession.

Who’s to blame? The truth behind true crime addiction

Sabrina Urdaneta, Staff Writer December 2, 2022

With Netflix’s release of the first season of “DAHMER - The Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” a glaring spotlight was put on both true crime and its effects on its audience. The show accumulated...

Sitting on fellow contestants’ shoulders, senior Christian Fleming celebrates his victory. Fleming was crowned “Mr. Longhorn” after a display of his occupation, talent and formal attire. “I really wasn’t [expecting to win]. I was just excited to come out on top. All the guys did phenomenally,” Fleming said.

A night like no other

Emily Early, Serena Liu, and Elizabeth Franklin November 22, 2022

Beams of blinding lights in hues of purple, pink and blues shine on the theater stage. The audience’s fervor bleeds into the atmosphere’s high energy, and as lively music blasts through the theater,...

Seniors Abigail Wheeler and Grace Fotheringham hand candy to a princess at the varsity cheer trunk. Fotheringham helped decorate with streamers and loved interacting with kids and seeing their costumes. I love kids, and it [was] a great way [for them] to get involved at West. It was such a cute idea, Fotheringham said.

Spooktacular Trunk or Treat trunks reviewed

Ashlyn Gillespie, Deputy Managing Editor in Chief October 31, 2022

One hundred elementary kids lined the faculty parking lot at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27. High school teams and clubs greeted cats, princesses, pirates, Ender Dragons and even Pennywise walking across...

The poster for Parkway West Dramatics Companys performance of Silent Sky. Students in the cast and crew of the production rehearsed and worked for two months leading up to the performances. Everybody in the cast and crew is challenged in some way [during the play], and being able to see the final product of [hard work] and having the audience watch it is so cool, theatre department teacher and play director Amie Gossett said.

The shining stars of ‘Silent Sky’

Elizabeth Franklin, Opinions Editor October 31, 2022

A sparkling sky of stars lights the theater as a trilling piano melody ascends into the aisles of a dark theater, the spirit of anticipation and wonder imbuing a hushed crowd. Five actors, a director and...

Including 13 new songs and seven surprise bonus tracks, musical artist Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” album engages fans across the globe. Swift released her 10th studio album on Oct. 21. In an Instagram post, Swift covered the backstory of her song inspirations. “Midnights, the stories of 13 sleepless nights, will be released Oct. 21. Meet me at midnight.

Taylor Swift’s new album leaves us in her lavender haze

Spontaneous surprises Taylor Swift fans, or “Swifties,” from around the world sat with their tissue boxes and headphones. They prepared themselves for the album of a lifetime Oct. 21. When the clock...

It’s time to BeReal. Students incorporate the newly discovered social media app “BeReal” into their daily lives, taking one picture a day to determine whether they’re real or not. “This app is a 10 out of 10. I would recommend that everybody download it,” junior Emma Nunnelee said.

The social media app BeReal uncovers the unshown

Samari Sanders, Staff Writer October 4, 2022

You are walking through the halls, and your phone buzzes. It’s BeReal time. Everyone freezes in their tracks and begins to get real with their audience.  BeReal is a social media app designed to...

As summer and an iconic era in pop culture history both end, the Pathfinder staff compiled a playlist of our top songs heading into fall.

Top hits: The publication staff’s favorite songs leading into fall

Triya Gudipati, Staff Writer September 28, 2022

From the announcement of Taylor Swift’s 10th album “Midnights” to the revival of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” on the charts in the aftermath of Stranger Things, the summer of 2022 was...

With school hitting us full speed ahead and significantly reducing free time, here are 10 local activities you can do to make the most of it.

Top 10 local activities to try throughout the school year

Triya Gudipati, Staff Writer September 16, 2022

As the school year kicks off, vacations and camps shut down for the year. I often do not know what to do when I have some free time. How do I take advantage of the glamorized high school experience without...

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