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The Parkway West Pathfinder reflects on the best stories published in 2016.

Most popular stories of 2016

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF December 31, 2016
The Pathfinder Staff reflects on the most viewed stories in 2016, from political editorials, to student talking points.

Students Remember John Glenn

Mary Claire Moriarity, STAFF WRITER December 22, 2016
Marine Aviator. Senator. Professor. Astronaut. In John Glenn's 95 years, he served his country through his numerous accomplishments.

saintmotelevision album review

Justin Cupps, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF December 22, 2016

There are very, very few albums or artists or songs that I listen to for more than eight months at a time. One of the exceptions to this is indie rock band Saint Motel, so when their new album saintmotelevision...

Junior Sydney Veltman poses with her dog, Carlee, in the photo that was submitted to the Petco contest.

Junior Sydney Veltman spreads holiday cheer to animals in need

Dani Fischer, MANAGING EDITOR-IN-CHIEF December 20, 2016

This December, holiday wishes aren’t just for humans. Junior Sydney Veltman is looking to spread holiday cheer to abandoned animals in the St. Louis area through a contest sponsored by Petco. “Our...

Brynn Haun sleeps after her rib surgery halfway through her cancer treatment.

Cancer diagnosis optimistically alters student’s perspective

Sarah Lashly, COPY COACH December 16, 2016
Ewing’s Sarcoma Cancer changed freshman Brynn Haun’s life when she was diagnosed on Sept. 27, 2014.
During the week before Thanksgiving, freshmen  Megan Kixmille and Carly Andersen practice with the StoryCorps app in preparation for interviewing their loved ones.

Students participate in StoryCorps Great Thanksgiving Listen

Grant Aden, SPORTS EDITOR December 13, 2016
The app promotes meaningful conversations with older family members by selecting and following up with interview questions about family history.

Dakota Access Pipeline remains on hold

Bridget Noonan, STAFF WRITER December 13, 2016

Protesters are battling the Dakota Access Pipeline project to keep the 1,172 mile long pipeline from crossing under the Missouri River.  Controversy arose after its approval January 2015. The pipeline...

Brooks stands in the doorway of the bus where she helped call an ambulance for a student in distress.

Freshman LaTasia Brooks calls 911 on bus to save student

Maddie Cooke, STAFF WRITER December 12, 2016
Without hesitation, Brooks turned off her music and made her phone into a life saving tool.

Donald Trump cannot be friends with everybody

Nell Jaskowiak, OPINIONS AND ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR December 6, 2016
The growing relationship between Trump and Putin cannot be ignored.
Sophomore Karly Tyree and her horse, DJ, warming up over a practice fence.

Equestrian makes it back in the saddle

Bridget Noonan, STAFF WRITER December 2, 2016
After further examination, Tyree learned that she had broken her proximal humerus, but she would not need surgery.