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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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Crime and Law students partake in a mock trial of a criminal case where the defense attorneys hope to lower the sentence and the  prosecution hopes to raise it.

Objection!

Anshu Chappidi and Talie Seers May 19, 2022

Every semester Crime and Law teacher, Nancy Sachletben, holds a mock trial where her students participate in sentencing a murder suspect. Heated trials draw attention to the class and bring new students...

Freshman Esta Kamau attends an event representing Kenya in the Magic House with her family and other Kenyans in the St. Louis Area, wearing jewelry worn by the Masai tribe of Kenya.

Freshman Esta Kamau

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2022

In 2004, freshman Esta Kamau’s parents immigrated from Kenya in search of better education and future for their children. Initially, Kamau says that her father’s decision to immigrate was extremely...

Senior Wilson Gao poses for a photo as a fifth grader in front of the Temple of Heaven, in Beijing China.

Senior Wilson Gao

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2022

Before senior Wilson Gao was born, his parents immigrated from mainland China and Hong Kong, respectively, in the 1990s in order to study.  “Their families had to work hard to support them to get...

Freshman Samir Shaik takes a photo with his friends dressed in traditional clothes during a Hindu holiday called Dusshera.

Freshman Samir Shaik

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2022

While freshman Samir Shaik’s parents immigrated from India 20 years ago in search of career opportunities, Shaik still tries to maintain contact with his family in India through technology, despite the...

Freshman Triya Gudipati takes a photo at an Indian wedding.

Freshman Triya Gudipati

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2022

After 16 years of living in the U.S., freshman Triya Gudipati’s parents finally received their green card around a year ago. Gudipati’s parents were born in India but immigrated to the U.S. in search...

Mid-season

May 5, 2022

With the 2022 MLB season in full swing, Pujols currently has seven hits, two home runs, and four RBIs, which has helped propel the Cardinal's offense, as the team is second in the NL central.  “Pujols...

Pre-season

May 5, 2022

This year is significant for the Cardinals as it is the final season for Pujol’s fellow teammates Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright, who were drafted to the Cardinals in 2004 and 2005. This group...

Pros

Serena Liu, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2022

Since 1973, the U.S. military has been an all-volunteer force of recruits dedicated to serving our country, deterring and combatting threats that endanger us and our allies. However, the military needs...

Cons

Serena Liu, Editor-in-Chief April 29, 2022

Along with visiting high schools, the military has been expanding its social media presence in an attempt to connect with Generation Z. But no matter how much recruiters make enlistment seem more like...

Freshman Poppi Wright, 5 years old, smiles for a picture with her dance teacher, Angie Klevorn, following a dress rehearsal for their annual recital. Now a freshman, Wright has performed with Klevorn for about 10 years. “My [dance] teacher has known me since I was five, so she grew up with me, and she saw how I've matured in all aspects of my life,” Wright said.

Poppi Wright

Triya Gudipati, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2022

Freshman Poppi Wright, a dancer at The Charmette Academy of Dance, finds herself greatly influenced by two important women in her life: her mother and her dance teacher, Angie Klevorn. At three years...