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Freshman Sydney Kinzy holds out a hand, with her ring finger painted pink in protest.

A moment of silence for silent protests

Hannah Hoffmann, TECHNICAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF January 23, 2015

Sitting down during the pledge of allegiance. Pink fingernails. Students not uttering a single word for all six hours of the school day. Anything in common here? If you said no, you are far from alone...

Parkway alumna helps victims of sex trafficking

Macky Kavanaugh, Staff Writer January 22, 2015
In efforts to spread awareness on the on-going issue, Parkway South graduate Dawn Manske created her own clothing line, Made For Freedom.
Junior Sidney Baker shows her support for the Feminist Club by purchasing a t-shirt that reads "This is what a feminist looks like". Baker was recruited to the club's executive staff as the Publicist, running the social media accounts.

Feminist Club promotes gender equality

Sohia McMorrow, Staff Writer January 22, 2015
The Feminist Club was kick-started to raise awareness about gender equality and equal rights for women.
During an after-school meeting on Jan. 20, Latin Club members participated in a trivia contest.

Latin Club Rises from “Ancient History”

Emily Dickson, CONCEPTUAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF January 21, 2015

If you stroll through the language department, you will see classrooms for four languages. Three of them, Spanish, German and French, are spoken by millions of people around the world. One of them is extinct:...

Senior Kate Sullivan stands with her mom Roxanne after being sworn into the military at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) building on Dec. 11.

Student Spotlight: Kate Sullivan

Rachel Ellis, Staff Writer January 20, 2015
On Dec. 12 senior Kate Sullivan made the decision to join the army. But it was not until recently that Sullivan chose this path.
Matt Sauer stands beside his 3D printer

Student Spotlight: Matt Sauer

Nico Stranquist, Staff Writer January 16, 2015
Junior Matt Sauer enjoys computer programming, among many other challenging activities.

“The Hobbit: the Battle of the Five Armies 3D” review

Bayleigh Williams, Staff Writer January 9, 2015
Fire, destruction, blood and tears. Sound like a guy movie? Think again. "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" is the type of movie for any audience, 13 and up. There’s a love triangle, ladies--plus a super cute elf, just saying.
Student Kennedy Silverberg takes a break from studying  to play Trivia crack .

Trivia Crack Popularity

Bobby Connor, Staff Writer December 16, 2014
The new emergence of the app Trivia Crack is becoming popular in the halls of Parkway West.
Sophomore Meamuna Paracha designs a henna tattoo.

Under cover for God’s commandment

Claire Martin, Staff Writer December 16, 2014
Three girls explain what it is like to wear the hijab.
Students aid Mrs. Annie Wayland as they put boxes of donations from the canned food drive in the back of a truck to be taken to Circle of Concern. "We’re being thankful and then we’re going into winter break where we’re reflecting as a community about how much we have. It’s just a perfect correlation for us to give back to the community and give back to those that are in need," Wayland said.

Competition of the Cans

Allie Collins, Photo Editor December 12, 2014
After three years of the annual Wayland vs. Chazen canned food drive, the event reached record highs in donations to Circle of Concern.