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"The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug" review

“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” review

Brendan Riehl, Staff Writer January 16, 2014

Disclaimer: What follows are specific plot details and spoilers of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.”  The review contains spoilers regarding the movie.  Do not read this review if you have not...

Parkway Superintendent Dr. Keith Marty, who makes the final call on snow days, explains what factors are a part of the decision.

How are Snow Days decided?

John Watson, Editor in Chief December 18, 2013

For students and teachers, snow days begin with a phone call early in the morning that starts off with the all too familiar phrase “Due to the inclement weather...” For third year Parkway Superintendent...

Helen Wojdoyle plays the bass in the orchestra concert on Dec. 12. The orchestra practiced in class every day for over a month, playing sections of songs. “I love to watch the symphony orchestra and how they play. They get so into their songs and it’s lovely to see,” Wojdoyle said.

Sing and string

Rachel Osborne, Retired December 16, 2013

With holiday season approaching, both the orchestra and the choir are preparing for their final performance. They played a mix of secular holiday music and everyday music. The choir performed on Dec. 10,...

Drama teacher Amie Gossett instructs her students.

Gossett for upcoming Teacher of the Year

Tori Downar, Staff Writer December 16, 2013

Receiving a “Monday Memo” from Principal Jeremy Mitchell on  Nov. 4, every teacher was asked to nominate a colleague for the 2014-2015 Teacher of the Year Award.  Each nomination included a two or...

Sophomore Jacob Cupps taking a rare moment to check his Facebook news feed. "I prefer Twitter and Tumblr over Facebook because I can be anybody I want to be on those sites. On Facebook it's a lot of drama all the time, so it's not as fun," he said.

Facebook’s new Privacy settings redefine borders for teens

Kayla Everett, Retired December 13, 2013

Facebook has modified their privacy policy to expand the amount of information shared with other Facebook users and anonymous Internet browsers. As of the fall of 2013, the company relaxed their teen privacy...

The sound of St. Louis: Concerts to attend this holiday season

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2013

With the holidays approaching, one unconventional way to get out and celebrate is to attend a concert. This month’s local concert calendar holds a variety of music styles, ranging from pop icons such...

Senior David Peck in the middle of a butterfly stroke during a meet.

Boys and Girls Swimming inducted into the Missouri Hall of Fame

John Watson, Editor in Chief December 10, 2013

The Parkway West swim program, both boys and girls, were selected for induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. West will be joining the likes of Stan Musial and Dan Dierdorf as only the fourth...

Student Response to the Snow Day: Storify

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief December 6, 2013

There was no school on Friday, Dec. 6 due to weather conditions.  See how students spent their day off.   [<a href="//storify.com/PathfinderStaff/snow-culture-anticipations-and-reactions-to-the-sc"...

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” review

Austin Oakes, Editor in Chief November 26, 2013

Disclaimer: What follows are specific plot details and spoilers of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.”  The review contains spoilers regarding the movie.  Do not read this review if you have not watched...

American Music Awards Recap: Storify

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief November 25, 2013

Storify is a collection of online media used to cover a given event, namely, the American Music Awards. This storify contains a variety of tweets from different sources pertaining to the night. [View...