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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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Junior Jordan Ingrham poses for a picture wearing her mask.

Jordan Ingrham

Sarah Boland, Staff Writer March 4, 2021

Junior Jordan Ingrham was born with the rare condition Goldenhar syndrome, impacting her ability to breathe due to a deformed skull and her ability to communicate. Ingrham has endured more than  20 surgeries...

Freshman Rahma Salem completes an assignment for her Spanish class.

Rahma Salem

February 3, 2021

“[The transition] was fine, but it was a little bit confusing because it's different than how you'd normally start high school,” freshman Rahma Salem said. “It's still different because I don't know...

Sophie Kucukkaya jots down notes during online school.

Sophie Kucukkaya

February 3, 2021

Similar to West, sophomore Sophia Kuckaya’s school plans were changed due to COVID-19.  “[My family was] going to move at the end of eighth grade [and] we were planning on moving out to California....

At her laptop, junior Ellie West takes notes on a pad. West is currently in Virtual Campus High. "I like to use sticky notes for individual thoughts," West said. "I like that I can put them on my wall or move them around."

Ellie West

February 3, 2021

While every new student has been affected by COVID-19 restrictions, for some, COVID-19 caused their school transition. Junior Ellie West made an impromptu plan in July to transfer from Oakville High School. “[Moving...

History of racism and voter suppression in runoffs

History of racism and voter suppression in runoffs

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2021

Georgia has a long, complicated history of voter suppression and racism that have manifested into the modern-day runoff election. Dating back to the 19th century, Georgia aimed to manipulate voting laws...

Raphael Warnock (winner) vs. Kelly Loeffler

Raphael Warnock (winner) vs. Kelly Loeffler

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2021

Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock won in a special runoff election over Republican incumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler. Warnock won narrowly, with the final results being 50.8 to 49.2 percent, ensuring Democratic...

Jon Ossoff (winner) vs. David Perdue

Jon Ossoff (winner) vs. David Perdue

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief January 13, 2021

In a narrow runoff race, Democrat Jon Ossof led the way with 50.4 points to Republican incumbent Senator David Perdue’s 49.6 points.  Ossoff is a 33-year-old CEO of Insight TWI who has never held...

“Therefore I Am” by Billie Eilish

Bri Davis, Staff Writer December 31, 2020

“Therefore I Am” by Billie Eilish is my favorite song of this year because I am a huge fan of her and any music she puts out. She makes me feel powerful and comfortable with myself when I listen....

“Lockdown” by Anderson .Paak

Zoe DeYoung, Staff Writer December 31, 2020

During the initial wave of 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests and the pandemic, Brandon Paak Anderson, operating under the stage name Anderson .Paak, decided to put his project “JEWELZ” on pause...

“I’m Ready” by Jaden Smith

Achyuta Ambal, Staff Writer December 31, 2020

In the middle of November, PlayStation came out with their new Ps5 and there’s no question about why the Ps5 and its games received so much hype. The Ps5 features a wide variety of games, but the most...