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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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Throwback Thursday: Mary Kiesel, special school district teacher

Throwback Thursday: Mary Kiesel, special school district teacher

Kjell Hagen, Staff Writer May 12, 2016

Pathfinder: Where did you go to high school? Kiesel: I went to Parkway West High School. How was high school similar/different to high school now? It was much bigger when I was here and there...

Food for the Trail

Peyton Gaskill, STAFF WRITER May 11, 2016
When you’re carrying all your food on your back, every ounce counts. Luckily, there are a variety of lightweight meal solutions out there; three options include: dehydrated meals, homemade meals and Meal Ready to Eats (MREs).

Blues advance beyond the first round of playoffs

Hasan Baig, Staff Writer April 29, 2016
The St. Louis Blues have finally accomplished a feat that they have failed to do for the past three seasons: getting through the first round of the playoffs.
Seniors Matt Pilgrim, Collin Basler, Nick Balestra and Hasan Baig enjoy Game 1 of the Blues vs. Blackhawks playoff series.

Postseason not-so-blues

Hasan Baig, Staff Writer April 21, 2016
After another strong season by the St. Louis Blues, finishing 49-24-9, fans are hoping for their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. However for the last 48 years, Blues fans have been left disappointed with early exits from the playoffs.

Walt Davis

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR April 21, 2016

Singing, dancing and artistry attract tourists along the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, CA. There are no shortage of vendors trying to capitalize on the tourists. Canadian born Walt Davis sets up his...

Lenny Hoops

Mary Galkowski, Staff Writer and Convergent Media Writer April 21, 2016

  From growing up as a country boy in Savannah, GA, to performing at the Apollo Theatre in New York City and now living in Los Angeles, CA, Lenny Hoops performs on the Santa Monica boardwalk...

A group of 19 journalism students from Chicago, Tampa and St. Louis gather to master   the techniques used at Los Angeles Magazine which is run by editor Mary Melton.

Mary Melton

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR April 21, 2016

The Los Angeles Magazine has been running for 60 years, and with the help of Editor-in-Chief Mary Melton, is still going strong. The monthly magazine is printed and available online with content from food...

While reading the LA magazine, Jill Spector recommends good restaurants for juniors Natalie Rath and Ashley Avery. Spector has lived in LA all her life and cares for her 81-year-old dad and her children. “My parents have been there to help people and that is what I grew up seeing. They inspire me to help others and continue with my job as a social worker,” Spector said.

Jill Spector

Sydney Kinzy, PHOTO EDITOR April 21, 2016

Since she was a toddler, geriatric social worker Jill Spector has always liked helping people. “It has been in my blood my entire life, since I was a toddler. I’ve always loved taking care of people,”...

Dispersed Camping

Peyton Gaskill, STAFF WRITER April 11, 2016
Dispersed camping is camping in a national forest outside of established campgrounds. There are a couple of rules for where you can set up camp, but generally they are pretty loose. While there is no clean water or bathrooms provided, experienced campers will find the freedom of dispersed camping very appealing. The best part: it’s 100 percent free.

Taking a stroll to Bassett Street Brunch Club

Emma Ratliff, Sports Editor/ Staff Writer March 31, 2016
All the way in Madison, Wisconsin, Emma and Kyla tried out the local restaurants, and the Bassett Street Brunch Club stood out above the rest.