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The poster for Parkway West Dramatics Company's 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, Editor-in-Chief 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, Editor-in-Chief 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, Editor-in-Chief 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...

"Abbott Elementary" cast in a promotional photo. From left to right: Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Chris Perfetti. Promotional posters are available for free use.

ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” blends sharp humor with real struggles

Elizabeth Franklin, Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2022

Making her debut appearance as creator, Quinta Brunson’s “Abbott Elementary” is a show about the good, the bad and the in-between of educating students, in which a group of teachers tries to make...

The Pathfinder has posted hundreds of stories throughout the 2021-2022 school year for the community to read. These stories are this year’s fan favorites, from bachelorette shows to wacky traditions.

Pathfinder “fan favorites” of the 2021-2022 school year

Addie Gleason, Managing Editor-in-Chief June 2, 2022

The school year is coming to an end. Lockers are cleared out, friends are saying goodbye and everyone’s cramming to get their missing assignments turned in. Amid yet another atypical school year, students...

A review on some of retro technology’s favorite items, including record players, cameras and VHS tapes highlights the return of vintage technology.

A Guide to Retro Technology

Lily West, Staff Writer May 30, 2022

Shuffling through records to find the greatest hits, using a vintage camera to capture memories, rewinding a classic movie on VHS: what’s the appeal? Why are popular items from over 30 years ago coming...

This picture represents all the shows and characters you can hope to find in this review.

Top 10 cartoons to watch this summer

Kaelin Kerpash, CJ1 Writer May 26, 2022

Are you feeling nostalgic or need an escape? Do you love cartoons? Hopefully, this will connect you to some childhood memories and bring back your elementary school day nostalgia. 10) “Spongebob...

An assortment of Oreo Flavors, from Mint to Toffee Crunch.

Flavors galore: Oreo taste test and ranking

Ava Griswold, Yearbook Editor-in-Chief May 12, 2022

Oreos have been around since 1912, yet they have incorporated over 50 new flavors. I was up for the taste-testing challenge and began my journey exploring the following six flavors: Original Birthday...