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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 Fiona Dye lifts weights in Strength and Conditioning. Now that the Trump administration has instituted policies such as AI deregulation, tariffs and university funding freezes, women may have to work twice as hard to get half as far. "[Trump] wants America to be more divided; he wants to inspire hatred in people,” feminist club member and junior Clara Lazarini said.
Is the future female?
Will Gonsior, Opinions/A&E Editor • May 31, 2025

The United States has had a long, winding path toward gender equality. Progress in closing our nation’s stubborn gender wage gap has slowed,...

Junior Fiona Dye lifts weights in Strength and Conditioning. Now that the Trump administration has instituted policies such as AI deregulation, tariffs and university funding freezes, women may have to work twice as hard to get half as far. "[Trump] wants America to be more divided; he wants to inspire hatred in people,” feminist club member and junior Clara Lazarini said.
Is the future female?
Will Gonsior, Opinions/A&E Editor • May 31, 2025

The United States has had a long, winding path toward gender equality. Progress in closing our nation’s stubborn gender wage gap has slowed,...

As the Trump administration cracks down on immigration, it scapegoats many immigrants for the United States’ plights, precipitating a possible genocide. Sophomore Annabella Whiteley moved from the United Kingdom when she was eight. “It’s pretty scary because I’m on a visa. When my visa expires next year, I’m not sure what’s going to happen, especially with [immigration] policies up in the air, so it is a concern for my family,” Whiteley said.
E pluribus unum?
Sage Kelly, Staff Writer • May 28, 2025

I spent March 29 watching “Schindler’s List,” a movie directed by Steven Spielberg. It follows entrepreneur Oskar Schindler as he navigates...

Shifting global trade, President Donald Trump’s tariffs are raising concerns about economic stability for the U.S. and other countries alike. “[The tariffs are] going to pose a distinct challenge to the U.S. economy and a challenge to the global economy on the whole because it's going to greatly upset who trades with who and where resources and products are going to come from,” social studies teacher Melvin Trotier said.
The cost of ‘America First’
Yein Ahn, News Editor • May 27, 2025

Check your receipts, the rising prices of groceries and clothes are no accident. Behind every price increase are President Donald Trump’s new...

With constant pressures of school, extracurriculars, sports, and social events, teens have a mind that works so fast that each thought continues to pile up in their heads. Community awareness of how students feel during a school day is crucial to stabilizing their mental health. “I believe the main cause for mental health issues in schools is students feeling overworked, which leads to burnout. Schools should be aware of students' mental health to help them feel supported and not feel peer pressure from their surroundings,” sophomore Joe Wild said.
A young mind under pressure: The link between adolescent mental health and school shootings
Aminah Hilaly, Staff Writer • April 21, 2025

When an individual watches yet another school shooting recounted on the news, it causes heartache and sympathy. But the repercussions go much...

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The Longhorn Council’s Creative Coordinator and sophomore Emme Douglas takes part in the planning and organization of a LOCO activity, Trunk or Treat, on Oct. 29. “I'm a creative coordinator, so I do a lot with flyers and banners. I'm in charge of creating the spirit sashes and doing the footballs for powder puff and homecoming week,” Douglas said.
Connecting for change: Making West High a better place
Pathfinder Editorial Board May 31, 2025

The fundamental principle of popular sovereignty states that the power of the government comes from the people一 the constituents of the United...

Bright and colorful, the hallways are covered in posters and signs for Assistant Principal Appreciation Week. Soon, similar posters will be put up for Teacher Appreciation Week on May 5-9. West High teachers inspire many students and often play a role in developing personal goals and dreams. “I want to become a teacher, especially for little kids, because I remember my old elementary school teachers and how much they affected my life. I want to make a big impact on other kids' lives and make sure that they have a fun time in kindergarten while learning more,” senior Sidney Tyler said.
Action beyond appreciation
Pathfinder Editorial Board April 30, 2025

Every May, the crinkling of wrapping paper and the clinking of coffee mugs fill the air, signaling the start of Teacher Appreciation Week. Across...

Red, white and blue, the American flag holds the values of our democracy. The fight that we once endured has returned, as student journalists and senior correspondents across the country are losing their voices due to government control. “[Are] the White House and [the] government limiting free speech [and] freedom of the press? Yes [they are],” chief communications officer of the Parkway School District and former journalist Elisa Tomich said.
The fight for the first: Protecting journalists across the country
Parkway West Editorial Board March 31, 2025

Thomas Jefferson once said, “Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” Jefferson’s...

A board in the Parkway West counseling department displays pennants of selective universities. With a wide range of students interested in attending, it’s important that these schools have clear priorities when deciding who to admit. “[Washington University] had the major that I wanted, psychology, philosophy, neuroscience. That's a holistic study of the brain, and [WashU is] the only college in the world that offers that. That's the main reason I wanted to go; I got into that program,” senior Dima Layth said.
Through the looking-glass
Pathfinder Editorial Board February 28, 2025

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s UNC/Harvard decision to overturn the use of race-conscious affirmative action policies in college recruiting,...

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