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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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Students say phones are the epitome of entertainment and distraction

Ashlyn Gillespie, Deputy Managing Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2022

According to freshman Emily Kate Beach, many students try to find the balance between school and their phones.  “When you finish your homework, it would make sense to be able to use your phone. If...

Teachers are fed up and searching for solutions

Ashlyn Gillespie, Deputy Managing Editor-in-Chief January 14, 2022

According to the Addiction Center, phone addiction is as serious of a problem as any other addiction. This behavior has been named “nomophobia,” or the fear of being without a device. Because phones...

“Nothing New” by Taylor Swift feat. Phoebe Bridgers

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief January 5, 2022

Yes, I know I’ve already written about this song. It’s just that good. I tried to branch out; I tried to listen to something else, but frankly, I don’t listen to a ton of new music that’s not Taylor...

“Glad You Exist” by Dan + Shay

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief January 5, 2022

“Glad You Exist” was the sweet, simple song that we all needed coming out of the disaster that was 2020. Released Feb. 5, this song was the third single from the band’s fourth album Good Things....

“2055” by Sleepy Hallow

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer January 5, 2022

2021 was revolutionary for the hip-hop game. Ranging from Lil Nas-X to Eminem, all the greats dropped a new album, single or cover with help of the extra quarantine downtime. With so many recognized artists...

“SUN GOES DOWN” by Lil Nas X

Serena Liu, Editor-in-Chief January 5, 2022

Lil Nas X both figuratively and literally gave birth to his first studio album, Montero, Sept. 17. But months before the album’s full reveal, the artist released the lead single: "Montero (Call Me by...

“All Too Well (10 Minute Version) [Taylor’s Version] [From the Vault]” By Taylor Swift

Emily Early and Anna Claywell January 5, 2022

For 10 minutes and 13 seconds, Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well” transports us back to 2012. Swift's re-recordings have been a huge success. For those unaware, Swift wasn’t allowed to own her own music...

“brutal” by Olivia Rodrigo

Tanvi Kulkarni, Features Editor January 5, 2022

2021 has been an unusual year in music for me as I branched away from listening to mainly American hits to exploring Spanish, Korean and Bollywood music. Along with these new genres, I've been connecting...

“The Fall” by LoveJoy

Emma Iswarienko, Staff Writer January 5, 2022

When the band Lovejoy announced that they were going to release an EP, fans were ecstatic after their debut EP Are You Alright was released in May of this year. Not even a year after their debut, they...

“Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X

Elizabeth Franklin, Editor-in-Chief January 5, 2022

Bellowing, majestic horns kick off this masterpiece before the low, smooth voice of Lil Nas X graces the energetic beat. In his 2021 song, “Industry Baby,” he’s calling out everybody, and most importantly,...