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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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Vinyl collector, freshman Sadie Burgess plays “Lover” by Taylor Swift on her record player.

Record Players

Lily West, Staff Writer May 30, 2022

Most people listen to music through streaming apps such as Apple Music and Spotify, so placing the needle down on your favorite record is a refreshing change. Although they aren’t mobile, record players...

Holding the team trophy, members of the Chess Team pose for a photo. The team finished third at the Missouri State Scholastic Chess Championship  at Battle High School, Columbia, Mo. The tournament was held in-person for the first time in three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It's definitely different from playing chess solo, you have to coordinate with each other, prep each other up, and make sure that we all perform well in order to attain a trophy position,” Chess Team captain and junior Wilson Gao said. “While the effort to win is important, the more important thing is having fun.”

Moving on from winning accolades at State Chess Championship

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor/Data Analyst May 19, 2022

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...