Missouri abortion bill strikes up controversy
Sabrina Bohn and Lydia Roseman
May 19, 2019
Students took to social media to voice their opinions in light of the Missouri General Assembly passing H.B. 126, a bill restricting abortion that Governor Mike Parson is expected to sign into law within a week. The bill, which would instantly become one of the most stringent abortion policies in the U...
Mail Driver Mike Keehnast receives the Light of Parkway Award for his work
Samantha Kranzusch, Convergent Media Writer
May 1, 2019
Driving from school to school picking up and delivering mail is Parkway employee Mike Keehnast's daily job. After completing his noon deliveries March 12, Keehnast was surprised to receive the Light of Parkway Award. “I was very humbled and honored to receive this award. When [the award] was pre...
Parkway Board of Education candidates plan for future of the district
Sabrina Bohn, Deputy Managing EiC
April 1, 2019
Yard signs boasting candidates’ names line the streets of Parkway’s district as the community prepares for the election Tuesday, April 2. With two seats open on the Board of Education, newcomers Pam Hill and Farida Ahsan, as well as incumbents Dr. Sam Sciortino and Sudhir Rathod are campaigning to be elected to the boar...
Kathryn McAuliffe chosen for Sophomore Pilgrimage
Olivia Arzano, Convergent Media Writer
March 31, 2019
More than 300 sophomores in the state of Missouri will be traveling together April 9 to attend the 85th annual Sophomore Pilgrimage in Jefferson City. The purpose of the Pilgrimage is to give recognition to high school sophomores who exemplify high standards of honor, courage, citizenship, scholarsh...
St. Louis youth gather downtown to demand action regarding climate change
March 15, 2019
The Youth Climate Strike US held a national walkout today, March 15, attended by students across the United States as part of a global movement; it is estimated that about one million students worldwide in 125 different countries took part, with more than 100 students in St. Louis going on strike in fr...
The Parkway Step Team plans to attend a national competition in Virginia
Irene Yannakakis, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
The nationally acclaimed step team is back at it once again. With plans to travel to Virginia next week for the Spring Showdown Step Competition, the team continues to practice to make the trip worth their while. Last year, the team got first in their division, along with first overall in this com...
Freshmen experience their first Day of Service
Ella Roesch, Convergent Media Writer
March 14, 2019
For the second annual Day of Service, the upperclassmen went off campus to give back to the community, while the freshmen class remained on campus and participated in three sessions of their choice, as well as Vivian's Pledge. The freshmen choose from 15 different speaker sessions to attend thr...
Students organize a walkout combatting environmental apathy
Maria Newton, Features Editor
March 14, 2019
A nation-wide walkout is being organized by students all over the nation, including senior Noah Wright, to pressure lawmakers to take action regarding climate change. “It is a call to action for lawmakers to address the threat of climate change. There are some specific demands, the most important...
SSJLAC attends book discussion with best selling author Nic Stone
Irene Yannakakis, Staff Writer
March 5, 2019
Sitting in the University City High School library, sophomore Tiye’ Hyler had a realization—no matter what you expect, plans and life can always change. Hyler came to this realization after hearing how best selling author Nic Stone attended college for Psychology and ultimately became a writer. “...
Day of Service inspires First Annual Month of Love
Leah Schroeder, Staff Writer
February 28, 2019
Students walk into the main entrance toting plastic bags filled with donation items, everything from school supplies to pacifiers. Boxes filled with donations line the walls outside of counseling, a result of students and staff who have helped children, animals and families in need by donating items to fo...
