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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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Best original screenplay

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2014

I was extremely skeptical going into "Her."  Spike Jonze's two best films ("Being John Malkovich" and "Adaptation") were both written by the brilliant Charlie Kaufman, and Jonze's last screenplay ("Where...

Best supporting actress

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2014

Lupita Nyong'o, a newcomer to cinema, has certainly made her mark with "12 Years a Slave", and she has already secured a role in the 2014 film "Non-Stop."  In her role, Nyong'o perfectly portrays the...

Best actress

Jacob Cupps, Editor-in-Chief June 22, 2014

In a year of high competition for nearly every category, Cate Blanchett is the closest thing to a lock there is.  The single greatest thing about "Blue Jasmine" is Cate Blanchett.  Her performance as...

Students react to the Rams Draft

Bobby Connor, Staff Writer May 12, 2014

The St. Louis Rams 2014 NFL draft was rated highly among professionals and peers alike. With the second overall pick in the draft, the Rams grabbed Auburn's Offensive Tackle, Greg Robinson. Many analysts...

Top five Mother’s Day gifts for high school students

Eileen Tully, Staff Writer May 8, 2014

Although you may think it’s hard to find a good gift for Mother's Day due to rising costs, there are a few inexpensive gifts that will allow you to show your mom how much you love her on this very special...

Freshmen Kyle Hidalgo and Hannah Bozue read from their textbooks with sophomore Megan Hitchcock during study hall in the cafeteria.

PWest’s Declassified Finals Survival Guide

Shannon Anderson, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2014

Finals begin in two weeks. Let the cramming begin. Here’s our top seven tips for getting the most out of your study time. (Results may vary)   1. Music Researchers at Hanover College found...

The Jenner sisters: teen fashion movement

The Jenner sisters: teen fashion movement

Tori Downar, Staff Writer April 28, 2014

Whether they are making mall appearances to introduce their PacSun fashion line or hanging out with friends at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Kylie and Kendall Jenner are always making a...

Avril Lavigne’s new video for “Hello Kitty” raises questions about racism

Marisa Drajeske, Staff Writer April 24, 2014

Avril Lavigne, characterized in the early 2000s by her red plaid and easy-to-digest pop/alternative singles such as “Sk8r Boy,” “Girlfriend,” and “I’m With You,” has released and culturally...

GSA attendance almost non-existent

GSA attendance almost non-existent

Marisa Drajeske, Staff Writer April 18, 2014

Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) is an organization that allows LGBT students to socialize and fight homophobia and transphobia, as well as allowing heterosexual students to support their LGBT peers and educate...

Lorde’s tweet sparks questions about photo editing

Tori Downar, Staff Writer April 14, 2014

Only last year the American Medical Association (AMA) implemented a policy against “false advertising” so that advertising agencies, especially with teen target markets, do not use photo editing to...