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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

Pathfinder

Making use of his design talent, Tyler uses Photoshop for this design, which is
the program that he is most comfortable with. He started a design for the “Make it Happen Esports Team” that was commissioned to him. “I do quite a bit of commission, I have about 1-3 commissions every week from someone. Not a lot, but I’m working on expanding commission request."

Gaming and graphic design: sophomore Devin Tyler merges his passions

Jordan Scales, Staff Writer March 18, 2021

Combining graphic design with his hobby of playing Rocket League, sophomore Devin Tyler has made video game graphic designing into a job. Tyler can make multiple styles of graphic design, including logos,...

Photo from “WandaVision" featuring Elizabeth Olsen, who plays Wanda Maximoff, and Paul Bettany, who plays Vision.

The Marvel TV show we needed all along

Sarah Boland and Mira Nalbandian March 17, 2021

Marvel has come a long way from its beginnings in the movie and television business, the Marvel universe previously existing in comic book format. When it first began to transition into film, we were told...

Wearing a cardigan and blue jeans, librarian Lauren Reusch reads a book in the library. Reusch realized she typically wore the same few pieces of clothing, and has since committed to not buying new clothes for six months. “You know your favorite pieces that make you feel good,” Reusch said. “The majority of the time I spend at home or with family I wear sweats.”

Librarian Lauren Reusch tackles surplus spending with a new retail resolution

Addie Gleason, Managing Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2021

Walking into a store, bright, colorful posters attract your attention, advertising the latest trendy style. Big numbers and percentages line the aisles as you walk by, trying to pull you in with deals...

Teaching behind a clear shower curtain, biology teacher Sally Soulier focuses on teaching her students while maintaining social distance. Soulier suffers from hearing loss and had difficulty hearing students through their masks. “It is so hard to get to know people without their faces, and students likewise can’t see me smiling,” Soulier said.

Photo of the Week – March 8

Brooke Moss, Staff Writer March 12, 2021

Tracing the players’ movements on the team, junior Grace Eschbach controls the camera that is streaming live video on LSPN YouTube channel. The livestream was utilized by those who could not watch in-person games due to the CDC spectator requirements. “My favorite part of LSPN is getting to do something that makes the viewers and athletes happy. We get to allow families and friends of the players to watch something that, at this point in time, they otherwise wouldn't be able to,” Eschbach said. “Even something simple like someone thanking me for filming them or their team is very rewarding.”

A glimpse into clubs during COVID-19

Elle Rotter, Deputy Conceptual Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2021

Students participating in after-school activities have unique options of mask-wearing or attending Zoom meetings. Although the past year has caused major changes to how school systems and student life...

Sophomore Olivia Davis practices her flexibility, form and balance at the barre.

Sophomore Olivia Davis dances with danger

Tanvi Kulkarni, Features Editor March 10, 2021

Ask any dancer and they will agree that injuries are a part of life. In this technical and strenuous art form, routine exercises often pose risks if executed incorrectly. For sophomore Olivia Davis, what...

Dribbling the ball down the court, sophomore Maddie Humme looks for an open teammate to make a play. Humme has played basketball since she was in 1st grade and she is now in her junior varsity basketball season. “Basketball is my zen. I've always made time for it. When I am on the court, I am solely focused on basketball,” Humme said. “I love being a part of a team and contributing all I have to give.”

Sophomore Maddie Humme tackles the road to recovery after a golf cart tumble

Sophia Johnson, Staff Writer March 8, 2021

Speeding down a hill and with her friend behind the wheel of their golf cart, sophomore Maddie Humme knew she was in for a bumpy ride. The cart flipped and Humme slid 20 feet stopping on hot, hard asphalt....

During third hour on Tuesday, junior Matt Givens reads on the football field during his English III class. Givens spent the time catching up on "The Great Gatsby" while enjoying the warm weather. “Mrs. Kerpash told us we’d be able to go outside because the weather was really nice and she bought footballs, frisbees and other fun things,” Givens said.

Photo of the Week- March 1

Ellie West, Staff Writer March 5, 2021

2021 Senior send-off map

2021 Senior send-off map

Paige Matthys-Pearce, Staff Writer March 5, 2021

Speaking to an in-person student, Special Education teacher Zack Jodlowski works to teach both his in-person and virtual students. Jodlowski’s class was made up of deaf, Deaf and hard of hearing students. “I think it’s important for people to know there’s a wide range of people involved in our community,” Jodlowski said.

Communication and COVID-19: The impact of masks on deaf and hard of hearing students

Sarah Boland, Staff Writer March 4, 2021

COVID-19 guidelines released by the Saint Louis County’s Department of Public Health relieve those who are hard-of-hearing and deaf from the requirement of wearing masks in public spaces. However, this...