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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 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...

Sophomore Elizabeth Franklin stands outside of a door that is blocked off with caution tape due to nesting geese. Franklin planned on taking photos outside, but the number of students attacked by the geese has led to the outdoors being off-limits. “The geese have completely blocked us off from the outside world, and it’s interfering with our work as journalists. It’s unacceptable, and there needs to be a change,” Franklin said.

The geese take over

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer May 9, 2022
Disclaimer: The work of the Broken Compass is entirely satirical
Olivia Rodrigo brings in fans from all around the country dressed in fun, bright-colored clothes to watch her perform her debut album “SOUR” at The Factory in Chesterfield for her 12th show on her tour.

Olivia Rodrigo stuns the crowd with an amazing performance at The Factory

Ella Lynch, CJ1 Writer May 6, 2022

Excited energy filled the room as fans poured into The Factory Wednesday, April 20, waiting for Olivia Rodrigo, a three-time Grammy Award-winner who released her first 11-song album “SOUR” May 2021....

Students can make small sustainable changes in their lives, such as investing in reusable bags and thrifting.

Sustainable, attainable: Lifestyle changes for the busy student

Addie Gleason, Managing Editor-in-Chief April 8, 2022

We’ve all heard the classics. “Turn the lights off when you leave the room. Don’t leave the water running while you brush your teeth. Recycle paper instead of throwing it away.” These are all small...

Turning Red movie poster

Why “Turning Red” is turning heads

Serena Liu, Editor-in-Chief April 6, 2022

To be honest, I went into "Turning Red" with low expectations. I had seen reviews on social media accusing the producers of pandering, or panda-ring, to Asians, and movies on Disney Plus have disappointed...