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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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Lila Kayser

Lila Kayser

Kate Roland, CJ1 Writer • October 21, 2022

“Focus on yourself. Sometimes, we put too much energy into other people, and we forget that we have to put just as much energy into ourselves instead of doing it for other people. Make sure you're checking...

Wearing perception goggles, junior Norah Freed attempts to throw a tennis ball into a trash can. In AP psychology, students learned about the human senses and perception and how they could be altered. “When I put on the goggles, everything looked rainbow and there were blindspots everywhere. If the tennis ball was to the right, I reached to the left,” Freed said. “It was so funny watching everyone try to get the ball in the trash can. Nobody was even close.”

Photo of the Week – Oct. 21

Kelsea Wilson, Staff Writer • October 21, 2022

Distorted images of teen TV shows “Pretty Little Liars,” “Riverdale” and “Euphoria,” all of which feature adult actors and mature themes. Both “Euphoria” and “Pretty Little Liars” made it onto Teen Vogue’s “10 Best Teen TV Shows of the 2010s” list. Meanwhile, according to Mediaweek and Deadline, “Riverdale” was one of Netflix’s most popular shows across a global scale.

The distorted reflection of teens in television

Elizabeth Franklin, Editor-in-Chief • October 17, 2022

I will be the first to admit that I love trashy shows. Reality TV, vulgar comedies, stupid Hallmark movies — I will watch all of it. But in my latest binge of TV series, my focus has been on media that...

Assembling a bird feeder in the peace garden, junior Krish Bhagat sets up and writes a blog about his year-long project to create a songbird-friendly environment. A long-time lover of birds, Bhagat volunteered at the Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center and founded the Animal Appreciation Club. “I’ve written, read and taken photos of songbirds. I’d done just about everything short of doing something for the West community,” Bhagat said. “When I walked by the Peace Garden one day and saw all the songbirds flying around, I realized that I could do something that could actually make an impact.”

Photo of the Week – Oct. 14

Kelsea Wilson, Staff Writer • October 14, 2022

Checking her creation’s design, junior Natalie Sabbatini crafts a cactus clay mug in Ceramics 2. Ceramics class allows students to create projects they can use in everyday life. “It’s very therapeutic,” Sabbatini said. “I like how it’s very individual and it’s just working with yourself and your clay.”

Photo of the Week – Oct. 7

Kelsea Wilson, Staff Writer • October 7, 2022

Recent changes to Title XI of the Missouri Revised Statutes bring back questions about corporal punishment in schools. As a toddler, now-sophomore Sadie Burgess attended Eufaula, a school district with an opt-in corporal punishment system allowing parents to determine if teachers could physically discipline their children. “I don't agree with [corporal punishment]. It's a very harsh way to punish kids; some kids have behavioral issues that not everyone understands. Solving those issues with violence isn't the answer,” Burgess said.

Corporal punishment: What defines necessary?

Pathfinder Editorial Board • September 30, 2022

Years ago, corporal punishment was standard practice in classrooms worldwide. After a period of resentment against corporal punishment, a public school district in Missouri recently reinstated it, allowing...

Which new faculty member are you?

Which new faculty member are you?

Addie Gleason, Managing Editor-in-Chief • September 30, 2022

In the parking lot, freshman TJ Polack’s friends sophomores Andrew Block, Timmy Fry and Nathan Thompson lift him into the air at the homecoming dance. Students voted to keep the dance outdoors after enjoying it during 2021. “It felt like the entire crowd was cheering for me,” Polack said. “It was great. No, it was amazing.”

Photo of the Week – Sept. 30

Kelsea Wilson, Staff Writer • September 30, 2022

Clutching the ball on a quarterback run, junior Joseph Federer hustles on the field, attempting to score a touchdown. As a child, Federer grew up watching football. “An NFL player who inspires me is [quarterback] Kyler Murray. He is a very accurate quarterback and can also make tremendous plays with his feet,” Federer said.

Drive to play

Lia Emry, Staff Writer • September 27, 2022

According to junior Joseph Federer, leadership and fast thinking are two of the many traits of a successful quarterback. Since transferring from Marquette High School, the 5-foot-11 junior has thrown over...

Dressed in spirit gear, senior Hope Green is handed the golden football, representing her title as the Homecoming Queen. Homecoming week has always been Green’s favorite week of the year. “I didn’t tell anyone to vote for me. I’m just not that person. If I was going to be on [homecoming court], I’d want [people] to vote for me because they genuinely liked me as a person, and liked who I am. It meant a lot to know that I’ve made somewhat of an impression on people and that people appreciate me,” Green said.

ANNOUNCED: Hope Green is Homecoming queen

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • September 23, 2022

Principal John McCabe crowned senior Hope Green queen at the Homecoming Pep Assembly. Coronation also took place during the football game. There will be no court festivities at the dance. Green spent the...

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