![The current map of Russia is superimposed over a map of the USSR, its past incarnation](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-28-9.01.10-AM.png)
Say his name
Will Gonsior, Opinions Editor
• May 28, 2024
![Sophomore Zoya Hasan holds up the Pathfinder’s Gold Crown award while senior Sakenah Lajkem sulks in the corner. Lajkem was affected by the zero-sum mindset, for she believed she couldn’t be as successful as the other writers on the Pathfinder. “The zero-sum mindset creates jealousy. It makes people think they can’t succeed unless someone else fails,” Lakjem said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-23-at-12.25.37 PM-1200x796.png)
A step towards the future: Abandoning the zero-sum attitude
Ruthvi Tadakamalla, Sports Editor
• May 23, 2024
![Since the Supreme Court’s repeal of the federal law protecting a women’s fundamental right to abortion, many states have begun to restrict access to or even ban abortion. On June 24th, 2022, Missouri was one of many states to move to ban abortion. “Missouri is giving fetuses more rights than humans who’ve been on this world for many years. If someone [wants] to have an abortion because of whatever [reason], it should be their choice. You dont know why theyre in that position and you dont know why they need an abortion,” senior Mars Allendorph said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bang-1.png)
Revoked: The life-or-death nature of abortion rights
Lauren Holcomb, Staff Writer
• May 14, 2024
![Company marketing for gifts and cards during Mother’s Day and Father’s Day depicts the differences associated with the holidays. In order to capitalize on profit, large companies often include stereotype-reinforcing marketing behind parental celebration products: Mother’s Day sales typically prioritize jewelry and clothing, complete with heartfelt messages about childcare, while Father’s Day gifts tend to illustrate the father in a less serious, paternal light. “In terms of emails around those holidays, I typically get more Mothers Day [marketing] from florists or from whatever places Ive shopped at online. I tend to see more in terms of advertising and marketing,” English teacher Casey Holland said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-design-11.png)
One month apart, 60 years behind
Risa Cidoni, Editor-in-Chief
• May 13, 2024
![Frequent school shootings across the United States and subsequent lack of action have led to a chronic state of fear for many students. Recent mass shootings in schools created a new risk for students. “I’m constantly anxious about school shootings. The idea that it could happen and the prevalence of [school shootings in America] is scary. Whenever alarms go off in the school, I fear that [a shooting] might happen,” senior Carlee Priem said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Add-a-heading-27.png)
Columbine: The smoking gun of our government’s incompetence
Lauren Holcomb, Staff Writer
• May 2, 2024
![Senior Thalea Afentoullis backs her car into the senior parking lot. Though Afentoullis has two years of driving experience under her belt, she often feels concerned about her safety in the school zone. “From my experience, whenever I try to get down to the pit, [the junior parking lot], after school, I have to be very conscious. [Students] whip [their cars] out of their spots. The school could do a much better job by separating the timings at which students can leave because most [car crashes] happen after school when everyone’s rushing to get out of the line,” Afentoullis said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/68467-e1712933168328-1200x789.jpg)
Driving towards safety
Ruthvi Tadakamalla, Social Media Manager
• April 26, 2024
![The celebration of Women’s History Month, originating in 1987, marks an annual acknowledgement of women’s contributions to various fields of work. However, many female revolutionaries remain underrepresented in our history books, oftentimes overshadowed by male counterparts who could reach a greater audience because of their status. “Back then, women didnt have the voice that we do now, [but] their actions gave us the voice we have today to be able to speak up. Now, we share information to show how far we came from,” Black Student Union member and sophomore Jariyah McCalister said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/feature-photo-unsung-4.png)
Hidden figures of history: Stories of sensational women left behind in the shadows of time
Risa Cidoni, Features Editor
• March 31, 2024
![A student stands behind a peer and holds a cell phone displaying Tiktoks logo over the peers eyes.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Screenshot-2024-01-05-4.22.17-PM-e1707318780485.png)
Twenty-first century weapon: TikTok behind the screen
Will Gonsior, Staff Writer
• February 8, 2024
![Celebrities are inescapable in our day-to-day lives, constantly reminding us of whatever is newest in their lives. And for us on the receiving end, we find ourselves devoting time and effort to vie for just the tiniest sliver of their attention. “[Taylor Swift] is my favorite celebrity, and to me she means someone who is kind, smart and caring,” junior Swati Kumar said. “I feel connected to her and her music; I listen to her everyday and I find [her] very relatable.”](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Parasocial-1.jpg)
A paradox of parasociality
Samir Shaik, Multimedia Editor
• January 26, 2024
![Senior Sakenah Lajkem solves a math competition problem involving geometry. In her AP Calculus BC class, Lajkem noticed there were more female student tutors than male student tutors. “Growing up I did not really notice a disparity between male and female students, at least in school academics. In fact, teachers often joke about female students being smarter or more responsible than their male peers. But, this narrative seems to switch when looking at competitive math and pursuing STEM extracurriculars,” Lajkem said.](https://pwestpathfinder.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/FeatureimageContestMath2-1200x801.jpg)
Competitive math: Where the ‘M’ in STEM implies male
Audrey Ghosh, Opinions Editor
• January 23, 2024
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