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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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Freshmen Tanya Esmiel and Jennifer Lance pose with food in the cafeteria.

So long to snacks in school?

John Watson, Editor in Chief April 25, 2014

Say goodbye to your Cheetos and Zebra Cakes. Any food sold by the school that is considered to be a side dish or snack cannot contain more than 200 calories. Starting July 1, the USDA’s updated standard...

Student Spotlight: Risa Moorehead

Student Spotlight: Risa Moorehead

Ruthie Jia, Staff Writer April 23, 2014

In order to draw attention to people with different social identities and fight oppression, senior Risa Moorehead attends several Social Justice clubs both in and out of school. “I’m in a lot of...

“How I Met Your Mother” retrospective

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief April 16, 2014

Whether you loved or hated the series finale of "How I Met Your Mother," one thing is certain — it’s quite possibly one of the most quotable TV sitcoms of the last decade. From catch phrases like “Challenge...

Editorial: Vaping on campus: why it has no place in Parkway

Editorial: Vaping on campus: why it has no place in Parkway

Kayla Everett, Retired April 14, 2014

Most high school students are not avid smokers; it’s become rare to find a full ashtray in a student’s car and to see tobacco-stained fingertips in the hallways. However, glass pens that emit delicious...

Authors and artists needed for a bilingual book drive

Shannon Anderson, Editor-in-Chief April 9, 2014

In July, Spanish teacher Kathy Blundon will be visiting Huaycán, Peru, and delivering bilingual books to schoolchildren as part of a mission trip through the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. “West...

"Captain America: The Winter Soldier" review

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” review

Brendan Riehl, Staff Writer April 7, 2014

Disclaimer: What follows are specific plot details of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” The review contains spoilers regarding the movie. Do not read this review if you have not watched the movie...

The guard performed their show "Electric Twist" at the pep rally.

Winter Guard season recap

Ruthie Jia, Staff Writer April 4, 2014

At their last competition of the season, the winter guard placed seventh out of nine teams in the Mid Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) Championships in Springfield, Missouri. Guard teams were...

Editorial: Dressing for the dress code

Editorial: Dressing for the dress code

Eileen Tully, Staff Writer April 4, 2014

After a harsh winter, spring has finally sprung! However, this means warmer weather, more flowers, more fun and unfortunately, more skin showing. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for shedding the sweats...

Orchestra and choir spring break trip

Ruthie Jia, Staff Writer April 1, 2014

As students traveled around the globe for spring break, about 40 members of the orchestra and choir headed to New York to perform. The orchestra played in a square on Madison Avenue, and the choir had...

“Noah” review

Austin Oakes, Editor-in-Chief April 1, 2014

It’s been easy to snicker at Darren Aronofsky’s "Noah". The notion of "Requiem for a Dream" filmmaker taking on a Bible epic was enough to turn some heads, and trailers framing the film as a "Day After...