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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Junior Fiona Dye lifts weights in Strength and Conditioning. Now that the Trump administration has instituted policies such as AI deregulation, tariffs and university funding freezes, women may have to work twice as hard to get half as far. "[Trump] wants America to be more divided; he wants to inspire hatred in people,” feminist club member and junior Clara Lazarini said.

Is the future female?

Will Gonsior, Opinions/A&E Editor May 31, 2025

The United States has had a long, winding path toward gender equality. Progress in closing our nation’s stubborn gender wage gap has slowed, but it recently seemed to be only a matter of time until we...

As the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, it scapegoats many immigrants for the United States’ plights, precipitating a possible genocide. Sophomore Annabella Whiteley moved from the United Kingdom when she was eight. “It’s pretty scary because I’m on a visa. When my visa expires next year, I’m not sure what’s going to happen, especially with [immigration] policies up in the air, so it is a concern for my family,” Whiteley said.

E pluribus unum?

Sage Kelly, Staff Writer May 28, 2025

I spent March 29 watching “Schindler’s List,” a movie directed by Steven Spielberg. It follows entrepreneur Oskar Schindler as he navigates the Holocaust in Nazi Germany and attempts to profit off...

Shifting global trade, President Donald Trump’s tariffs are raising concerns about economic stability for the U.S. and other countries alike. “[The tariffs are] going to pose a distinct challenge to the U.S. economy and a challenge to the global economy on the whole because it's going to greatly upset who trades with who and where resources and products are going to come from,” social studies teacher Melvin Trotier said.

The cost of ‘America First’

Yein Ahn, News Editor May 27, 2025

Check your receipts, the rising prices of groceries and clothes are no accident. Behind every price increase are President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, policies that are rewriting the rules of international...

With constant pressures of school, extracurriculars, sports, and social events, teens have a mind that works so fast that each thought continues to pile up in their heads. Community awareness of how students feel during a school day is crucial to stabilizing their mental health. “I believe the main cause for mental health issues in schools is students feeling overworked, which leads to burnout. Schools should be aware of students' mental health to help them feel supported and not feel peer pressure from their surroundings,” sophomore Joe Wild said.

A young mind under pressure: The link between adolescent mental health and school shootings

Aminah Hilaly, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

When an individual watches yet another school shooting recounted on the news, it causes heartache and sympathy. But the repercussions go much deeper when you are a high school student. As a student, watching...

A discarded Starbucks gift card sits among crumpled tissues and trash in front of a Palestinian scarf, symbolizing the ongoing boycott against the company. The controversial ongoing war between Israel and Hamas saw support from various corporations, including Starbucks, which faced backlash after involving itself in a tweet by Starbucks Workers United expressing solidarity with Palestine. “If you continuously buy Starbucks knowing they don't align with your moral values, then you are going to be dehumanized to that. The point of the boycott is showing Starbucks that these groups of people are not with them,” junior Zoya Hasan said.

Starbucks: A brewing crisis

Yusra Khan, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

A leadership shake-up On Sept. 9, 2024, Starbucks CEO Laxman Narashiman stepped down after only 17 months of leading, with former Chipotle boss Brian Niccol taking his place. For some, this sudden resignation...

As the digital age grows, so does the use of music streaming platforms which make music easier to access. But even with how popular many streaming platforms are, the payment of emerging artists who share their music has stayed below a liveable wage.

A digital age: Music streaming platforms are killing artists

Opal Kadam, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Apple Music. Deezer. Spotify. Tidal. YouTube Music. These are some of the most popular music streaming platforms in the 21st century, and rightfully so. These platforms have revolutionized how we listen...

Some of the most deadly instances of gun violence have occurred in schools, communities and other ‘safe spaces’ for students. These uncontrolled settings give way to the need for gun regulation, including background and mental health checks. “Gun control comes about with more laws, but there are a lot of guns out there that people could obtain illegally. What is a solution that would get the illegal guns off the street? We have yet to find [one],” social studies teacher Nancy Sachtlaben said.

Lives on the line: Gun violence’s impact on America

Ruthvi Tadakamalla, Sports/Newsletter Editor January 24, 2025

On Nov. 23, as Christian Brothers College junior Colin Brown and his father drove home from a hockey game on Interstate 55, a stray bullet hit and killed Brown. Brown’s tragic death sent shockwaves of...

The activewear brand Lululemon’s logo stands proudly in the store, inviting customers to explore the clothing line’s latest collections. On October 15, sophomore Jordan Jackson went to the store to buy a gift for her friend. “I had walked in and walked right out. Tell me why I was looking at their Belt Bags and it was almost $40,” Jackson said.

The Lululemon effect

Ayah Zayed, Staff Writer January 22, 2025

These days, it seems like everyone wears some form of activewear in their daily wardrobe. But one fashion giant stands out beyond the rest: the highly popular activewear brand, Lululemon. Trends about...

Students line up to put their phones in the hanging phone organizer before art class starts to ensure no distractions. This routine is often used in classes to encourage discipline. “Most of my classes make me put my phone up right before class starts, and some of my teachers even take attendance by looking at whose phone is in which box. I think it is kind of useless, but my teachers think otherwise,” sophomore Natalie Cochran said.

More harm than help

Niharika Vaidya, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

In the modern day, phones are useful for many things –– communication, navigation, educational aids, and unfortunately, distraction. Debate over phone policies being enforced in school has been ongoing....

Making up a large portion of the film industry, many popular movie remakes and sequels have been released recently. Similar to film remakes, theater teacher Amie Gosset often uses play adaptations of famous movies for theater productions. “It’s challenging because people have an idea of what the film is, whether it’s an iconic film or one they really liked. [Consumers] come in with a preconceived notion of how the [film] should be. Then, [they] are either surprised because they like the new version or disappointed because it’s not what they’re used to.”

Rewind and replay

Yein Ahn, News Editor December 20, 2024

From Mean Girls to Wicked, Moana 2 to Gladiator 2, Hollywood has recently been thriving off of movie remakes and sequels. In fact, of 49 movies scheduled for release in 2024, more than half of the films...