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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Mira Nalbandian

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief

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I am a senior, and this is my third year on staff. I joined journalism to earn a CTE credit, but I’ve found that the Pathfinder has given me a unique, independently-driven space to improve my writing, critical thinking and interpersonal skills, as well as becoming one of my biggest passions. I consider myself an ambitious person, and I have a lot I plan on accomplishing. Outside of the Pathfinder, I am a leader of our school’s feminist club, menstrual equality club, advocacy club and am a member of several other politically-based clubs. I also enjoy playing field hockey, reading and watching Gilmore Girls (and wondering how Rory got into Yale with so few extracurriculars). Similar to Rory, I want to major in political science, English or international relations. My biggest goal is to learn as much as I can about the world and the people who live here, hopefully through lots of travel and different types of food.

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The Big Six’s big media game

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2022
Surrounded by a cooler, a basket and a piano bench, freshman Matt Willock holds a NASCAR tire filled with his school supplies. As a part of spirit week, students were encouraged on Wednesday to bring in “anything but a backpack,” to carry their belongings around in for the day.
“I feel like the whole NASCAR tire idea was like a statement of my personality. [My dad] was the one that originally kind of gave me the idea to do it. It's been sitting in my room for a little bit and we were looking for stuff to use,” Willock said. “I feel like since this was kind of the first time [for ‘anything but a backpack day’], we were working out what's good to bring, but I feel like if we do it next year, it'll be a lot better. There'll be a lot more variety to what people bring.”

Photo of the Week – March 11

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
March 11, 2022
Guilty Pleasures performs at the Red Flag downtown in June. The band was competing in a battle of the bands, which they ended up winning. “There was a crazy crowd, a lot of fun. We got to meet some awesome people and cool bands. I honestly didn’t know if we were going to win — it was so up in the air [and] all the bands were really good,” junior Andrew Martin said.

Guilty Pleasures

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
December 20, 2021
A photo illustration showing a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Round two: COVID-19 booster vaccines

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2021
Critical race theory has evolved into a threat for many, when it is really a tool we can all use to better understand our world.

Debunking Critical Race Theory

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2021
Across America, states are aiming to ban critical race theory from being taught in schools.

A national threat

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2021
Critical race theory is integral to examining the education system, and the ways in which it is complicit in racism.

Critical race theory in the education system

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2021

The history of critical race theory

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2021
Critical race theory can be used to analyze situations in St. Louis, including at our own school.

The plight of the West County parent

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
October 13, 2021
Taking her lead off of second base, freshman catcher Ansley Forbes prepates to make a run to third. The JV softball team beat Fox 7-3 in their game on Sept. 10. "I think [we won] because we had great communication and offensive work during the game," Forbes said. "We all work hard and are supportive of each other. I am looking forward to the competition for this season and improving as a team."

Photo of the Week- Sept. 10

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2021
We forgot to take a photo before we ate pretty much all of our meal, so here’s a picture of a couple of empty bowls and some garnish.

Nalbandian Nosh: Summer Edition

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2021
Photo illustration depicting new mask guidelines and the uncertainty they pose.

CDC unmasks new vaccination guidelines

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
June 3, 2021
We ventured out of our house into the great unknown just to bring you this month’s food review.

Nalbandian Nosh: April/May

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
May 31, 2021
Making their way through the senior parade, seniors Zoe Rutledge, Tori Fischer and Talie Ziegler smile at the crowd. Fischer has not committed to a college yet but plans on attending the University of Kentucky to study computer science and dance. "I loved seeing all the teachers and families cheering us on and congratulating us, it just felt really good, like an 'I really made it' moment. It was one last chance to see everyone together, which was nice because we haven't had many chances at all this year," Fischer said. "[In college,] I'm super excited to just be somewhere new and make lots of new friends especially in a sorority."

Photo of the week – May 21

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief
May 21, 2021
We made it to our kitchen table for this month’s review of the Greek cuisine from Spiro’s.

Nalbandian Nosh: March Review

Mira Nalbandian, Entertainment Editor
March 31, 2021
We are back in front of the television for our review of the Jewish deli food from Protzel’s.

Nalbandian Nosh: February Review

Mira Nalbandian, Entertainment Editor
February 28, 2021
Enjoy reading our review of the Mexican food from Charro. Also featured, Mira wearing the same shirt, again.

Nalbandian Nosh: January Review

Mira Nalbandian, Entertainment Editor
January 28, 2021

“Rager teenager!” by Troye Sivan

Mira Nalbandian, Entertainment Editor
December 31, 2020
Enjoy reading our review of Chinese cuisine from Hunan Empress.

Nalbandian Nosh: December review

Mira Nalbandian, Entertainment Editor
December 21, 2020
There are many diverse holidays celebrated throughout the winter season in the U.S.

The holidays behind the holiday season

Mira Nalbandian, Entertainment Editor
December 14, 2020
Weighing her options, junior Shemaiah Saunders aims to pass the ball and cut to the basket for a shot. This season, Saunders has had to play her games while wearing a mask. "It’s difficult [with] other kids playing sports trying to breath and feel comfortable," Saunders said. "But COVID-19 hasn’t really changed much... I’ve known most of my teammates since elementary school, so it’s just cool to continue to play with them and graduate with them."

Photo of the Week- Nov. 30

Mira Nalbandian, Entertainment Editor
December 4, 2020
Enjoy reading our review of the Italian cuisine from Mia Sorella.

The Nalbandian Nosh: November review

Mira Nalbandian, Entertainment Editor
November 10, 2020
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