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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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Walking down Baxter Road towards Parkway West Middle School, members of the St. Louis community take part in the Parkway Black Lives Matter walk. Participants kneeled at the end of the walk for eight minutes and 46 seconds to honor George Floyd and all those lost to racism and hate. “It was a wake up call. It was really reassuring to see the outcome and how many people came out to support the cause,” sophomore Lauren McLeod said. “I think that it brought attention to a lot of the racial injustice that often gets swept under the rug, and overall, I think it was one of the beginning steps to a long journey of getting racial equity in schools.”

Black Lives Matter and how we can create change

Lilly Francis, Staff Writer • August 17, 2020

As the news and social media booms with awareness and activism towards the Black Lives Matter movement, communities across the country are taking steps to support the ongoing fight against racism.  “I...

Wearing a shirt in support of the protest, senior Cam Redmond shares his voice through his clothing. Redmond attended a protest held at West to support Black lives. “Crazy things that have been happening in our world have made me want to be a part of the voice that Black lives and other races matter and we all should be equal,” Redmond said.

The killing of George Floyd will change society forever

Tre Bell, Staff Writer • July 14, 2020

As I scrolled through Instagram on May 25, I came across a sickening video of an African American man named George Floyd, laying on his stomach in handcuffs as a police officer kneeled on the back of his...

The emphasis on the Black Lives Matter movement has become stronger than ever and will continue to grow.

What can you do?

Bri Davis, Staff Writer • June 11, 2020

Moving further into 2020, the death of George Floyd caused by police officers has awakened the Black Lives Matter movement. For the past two weeks, protests have been spreading all over the world, from...

A parody of the “Jurassic Park” logo, created using Font Meme.

“dinosauce313” and an allegedly botched College Board sting operation

Tyler Kinzy, Managing Editor-in-Chief • May 22, 2020

Based on his tone, you would have thought he had just busted a wanted crime boss.  “It's not worth the risk of having your name reported,” he warned. Instead, he had found high schoolers. The...

Instead of sleeping, you might find yourself perusing TikTok or FaceTiming a friend.

You stay up late. Here’s why it’s okay.

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • May 6, 2020

Your house is silent. Your covers are pulled up over your head. Your face is washed over with the slightly sickening, pale glow of your phone, and your pallid complexion is fitting for the situation. You...

Preparing to go to her job as a bagger at Schnucks, Davis puts on her face mask and gloves. While most students are staying home, Davis goes out each day as an essential worker.

The life of a teenage pandemic worker

Bri Davis, Staff Writer • April 20, 2020

I step outside of my house with my mask on, ready to go. Ready to go to the same place I’ve been going since quarantine started: Schnucks. It was a job that I applied for before this all started. I had...

Finding a new routine during social distancing can mitigate mental health barriers.

Speak to Silence: Quarantine and loss of routine

Susie Seidel, Convergence Media Editor • April 13, 2020

As a second semester senior, you could say I have my routine down. I attend school and interact with my friends and peers, I go to practice or the gym for a workout, I come home, complete my homework and...

This graphic illustrates how a growth mindset allows you to expand your abilities.

Exploring a growth mindset under quarantine

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • April 7, 2020

Under the St. Louis City and County stay-at-home order, we all now have plenty of time on our hands. We have all also invariably experienced a little bit of disappointment. Your season might be canceled....

Whether you are at a loss for what to do during the ‘stay-at-home’ act, or you feel stressed about the Covid-19 situation, helping out your community is a perfect way to keep occupied and reduce any stress or anxiety you may feel.

Quaran-time to give back to the community!

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief • April 3, 2020

In efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, St. Louis has issued a stay-at-home order, effective until April 22. While this order will greatly reduce the impact the virus will have on St. Louis citizens,...

Illustration created at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The coronavirus outbreak and the challenges that lie ahead

Ridwan Oyebamiji, Features Section Editor • March 25, 2020

When the coronavirus outbreak first made headlines worldwide, the tone around the disease almost felt like a joke. Not many people judged the severity of the situation correctly because the disease originated...

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