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Raj Jaladi

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor/Data Analyst

Pronouns: he/him

Grade: 12

Years on staff: 4

What is your favorite piece of literature? "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."

Who is your hero? Ghandi.

If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? Mac & cheese.

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Loading the hands and getting ready to swing it, Senior Grant Meert is taking his place to face the pitch in the last game of the season against Marquette High School. Meert has been playing baseball since age three.“I love baseball and like with anything else in life, youre gonna have your ups and downs,” Meert said.

ATHLETES OF WEST: EPISODE 5

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor
June 1, 2023
Empowered and ready to equip peers with tools to make healthy choices, juniors Krish Bhagat, Kylie Secrest and Andre Neal, and sophomores Jacob Burch, Sienna Lorenz, Maddy Tarter and McKinlay Loveless, pose for a picture after training at Parkways Welcome Center. Attendees are PATH (Parkway Peers Advocating for Total Health) heroes who received half a day of training for NOW n L8R, a program conducted by high school students to teach eighth-grade students the value of making healthy decisions. “During training, we sign a Code of Conduct and serve as role models among our peers, for younger students and in the community. We learn to teach the eighth graders to avoid harmful substances and make good decisions throughout their high school career,” Burch said.

Lethally Laced: How can students help stop the fentanyl crisis?

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor
May 17, 2023
Dressed and ready to create melodies, junior Andrew Son and senior Nathan Zhou prepare to play at the St. Louis Suburban Music Educators Association (SLSMEA) All-District Band concert. The concert, held at Kirkwood High School, was a journey that led them to the Missouri All-State Band. “Playing with my peers not only from our school but from other schools in the district amplifies not only the music but also the enjoyment and the passion,” Son said.

Students win honors at the 2023 Missouri All-State Band

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor
April 21, 2023
Working on their next articles, senior Elle Rotter, junior Elizabeth Franklin, junior Emily Early and senior Addie Gleason edit pieces for publishing during journalism class. As members of the Editorial Board, they meet once a week to discuss school happenings, the latest news, opinion trends and analytics to decide topics meaningful for readers. “As an editor, I typically see many stories through various stages, and its amazing getting to work with so many talented writers. Our stories are typically in-depth, well-researched and well-written, and its exciting to see that a writers hard work paid off, especially when they receive a lot of engagement from the audience,” Opinions and A&E Editor Franklin said. “Id love to see more interactivity within stories on the Pathfinder. I think the Pathfinder can, and should, be a trailblazer in the interactivity arena.”

Tuning in: Our readers, viewers, listeners

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor
April 14, 2023
2023 National Merit Finalists: Starting from top left, Bennett Christofferson, Jacob Rushing, Alan Song, Ethan DeLuca, Nathan Zhou, Joseph Britt, Katherine Evans, Nikita Bhaskar, Rohan Dagubatti, Noah Schell, Owen Arneson, Mitchell Harms, Allie Byergo, Shiv Sharma, Wilson Gao

Meet the 2023 National Merit Finalists

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor
April 11, 2023
Who won the Pathfinder Bachelorette???

Who won the Pathfinder Bachelorette???

Raj Jaladi and Tyler Smith
February 16, 2023
Pathfinder Bachelorette: Valentine’s Day Edition EP. 3

Pathfinder Bachelorette: Valentine’s Day Edition EP. 3

Raj Jaladi and Tyler Smith
February 15, 2023
Pathfinder Bachelorette: Valentine’s Day Edition EP. 2

Pathfinder Bachelorette: Valentine’s Day Edition EP. 2

Raj Jaladi and Tyler Smith
February 14, 2023
Pathfinder Bachelorette: Valentines Day Edition EP. 1

Pathfinder Bachelorette: Valentine’s Day Edition EP. 1

Raj Jaladi and Tyler Smith
February 13, 2023
Now presenting, Athletes of West, a podcast featuring Longhorn athletes each session.​​ We bring you stories from the players, both on the ground and behind the scenes, covering individual accomplishments, records they set and break, endurance and fitness, sports leadership and many more. Stay tuned!!

Athletes of West: Episode 4

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor
January 26, 2023
While students use social media to connect virtually to others and access information, social media platforms use algorithms to personalize the information presented to users. “I like that recommendations make it a lot easier to find content that interests me,” junior Michael Emerson said. “But it also frightens me because sometimes it makes it hard to get off the scrolling and clicking cycle and makes me feel like I‘m glued to my phone.”

Algorithms of students’ digital world

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor
January 10, 2023
Steps to counter the risks involved with algorithms

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Junior Insang Lee takes a peek at the sample St. Louis County ballot after his English class. This was the first time Lee saw the ballot, and although he could not vote, he was curious about the offerings. “I haven’t heard of many people on this ballot, particularly the county officials,” Lee said. “But it is important to know about them and vote on them because this will affect all of us living in the county.”

Eight things students find surprising on the November 2022 Ballot

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor
November 7, 2022
Blue and Red Modern Political Campaign Planning Key Strategy Infographic

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Tips for first-time voters.

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Five Week Fantasy Football Recap

Five Week Fantasy Football Recap

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor
October 24, 2022
Junior David Hawiger poses in front of the St. Louis University Medical Center, where he had the opportunity to shadow the hospital’s medical team and research at the Pharmacology and Physiology lab. Hawiger participated in the lab’s ongoing studies to understand signal transductions induced by protein receptors in models of pain and cancer. “It was a great opportunity not only to work alongside physician-researchers but also to use lab equipment and to see and feel some of the structures you read about in class,” Hawiger said.

Junior David Hawiger explores a career in the medical field

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor
October 24, 2022

Athletes of West: Episode 3

Raj Jaladi
June 3, 2022

Athletes of West: Will Bonnett Ep.2

Raj Jaladi
June 1, 2022
Athletes of west (900 × 600 px)

Athletes of West: Episode 1

May 27, 2022
Holding the team trophy, members of the Chess Team pose for a photo. The team finished third at the Missouri State Scholastic Chess Championship at Battle High School, Columbia, Mo. The tournament was held in-person for the first time in three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Its definitely different from playing chess solo, you have to coordinate with each other, prep each other up, and make sure that we all perform well in order to attain a trophy position,” Chess Team captain and junior Wilson Gao said. “While the effort to win is important, the more important thing is having fun.”

Moving on from winning accolades at State Chess Championship

Raj Jaladi, Multimedia Editor
May 19, 2022
With banners up in the air, a diverse group of students, teachers, parents and alumni rally to end racism. On June 14, 2020, more than 1,000 people marched from West High campus onto the streets of Clayton Road and Baxter Road before an 8 minute, 46 second moment of silence at West Middle School in memory of George Floyd. “Im proud of our students and the Parkway community, for their maturity, ability to speak up when they see something wrong and challenging us to do more and do better,” Dr. Charlotte Ijei, the districts Director of Pupil Personnel and Diversity said.

Equity Task Force discusses the next steps for diversity and inclusion

Raj Jaladi, Multimedia Editor
May 4, 2022
A graphic depicting scholarships offered to students interested in studying abroad.

Journey to Oxford: Alumnus Abdullah Kuziez receives the Marshall Scholarship

April 21, 2022

Exclusive Highlights of The Senior VS Faculty Game

Raj Jaladi, Multimedia Editor
March 4, 2022

From Novice to Pro in Chess

Raj Jaladi, Multimedia Editor
January 12, 2022
Experience a Day in My Life: A Day in Silence

Experience a Day in My Life: A Day in Silence

Raj Jaladi, Staff Writer
January 11, 2022

“Run It” by DJ Snake

Raj Jaladi, Staff Writer
January 5, 2022
Infographic of steps Meyer lists for people to be mindful of while working or interacting with students in the DHH program.

Navigating the world in silence

December 16, 2021

Chazen vs Wayland Canned Food Drive (Press Conference)

Raj Jaladi and Drew Boone
December 15, 2021

Before the battle: Jeff Chazen and Annie Wayland’s canned food drive pregame interviews

Raj Jaladi and Drew Boone
November 30, 2021
Behind the screen, senior Drew Boone scans through his emails for the day. Boone promptly deleted a scam email congratulating him on winning the lottery and requesting details of his bank account in order to have the $5 million prize money transferred over. “Although I liked the money, I know I can’t win a lottery that I never entered,” Boone said.

Ransomware Cyberattacks on schools are on the rise: What can we do?

October 31, 2021
Focusing in, sophomore Brian Wright looks through the eyepiece of his microscope to observe a species of microorganisms. During Biology lab, Wright used a microscope to study the structure of a fungal cell and its similarities with plant cells which provides hints to evolution. ”It was amazing making connections about how we may have evolved from tiny single-cell organisms,” Wright said. “I found microscopes interesting because you can observe things that you can’t regularly see, and dive into the depths of our nature.”

Photo of the week – Oct. 15

Raj Jaladi, Video Editor
October 15, 2021

High school bachelorette seeks to find homecoming date: Season Finale and Recap

Drew Boone and Raj Jaladi
October 5, 2021

High school bachelorette seeks to find homecoming date: Season 1 Episode 3

Drew Boone and Raj Jaladi
September 26, 2021

High school bachelorette seeks to find homecoming date: Season 1 Episode 2

Drew Boone and Raj Jaladi
September 23, 2021

High school bachelorette seeks to find homecoming date: Season 1 Episode 1

Raj Jaladi and Drew Boone
September 17, 2021
Preparing to run to the next base, senior Elliot Krewson watches the next pitch to the batter. Krewson has been playing baseball since he was 3 years old. Winning a game, especially when your team is struggling, is a great feeling. However, winning isnt all about the win, Krewson said. “Its about gaining that momentum and just getting closer with the team because when you arent having a good season, you need little things like that to boost the team.

From Longhorns to Big Greens: senior Elliot Krewson’s college admissions journey amidst the pandemic

Raj Jaladi, Staff Writer
January 22, 2021
Preparing to execute another deal, junior Kayvon Rezaei examines his stock market portfolio. Rezaei has been trading stocks for over a year and spends time after school every day analyzing graphs and making trades. “The best part about doing the stock market for me is when you work hard and earn the money,” Rezaei said.

Students ride the highs and lows of the stock market during the pandemic

Raj Jaladi, Staff Writer
December 23, 2020
Warming up for his night under the Friday night lights, senior and first-year kicker Matt Cosgrove plants his foot and is ready to kick. Cosgrove tried out for kicker after seeing other soccer players kick their senior year. “We had Harry Skordos kick for us a couple of years ago, and on the same day Harry came out Matt’s older brother came as well, but he didn’t end up kicking for us,” head Football coach Jeff Duncan said.

[Photo] Matt Cosgrove: from Division I volleyball player to football kicker

November 4, 2020
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