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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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New Courses on the Block

New Courses on the Block

Madi Michajliczenko, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • March 10, 2022

Sixteen requests, four alternates. For years, students have logged into Infinite Campus to register for the following year’s courses. While the registration period has passed, several new courses have...

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?

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor/Data Analyst • October 31, 2021

Cyberattacks are no longer an activity of high-profile companies and national security but have become a daily reality for schools. According to an FBI's Alert, 57% of all reported ransomware attacks in...

Examining his code, senior and CyberSecurity club Vice President Kesava Viswanadha works to secure images as preparation for the CyberPatriot competition. Viswanadha has been a member of Cyber Security club for three years. “We get to deal with real life scenarios and troubleshoot and aim to make types of operating systems cyber secure,” Viswanadha said. “It matters and is important because so many people today get scammed or trapped when they’re not cybersecure.”

CyberSecurity Club boots up for international competition

Kathryn McAuliffe, Managing Editor-in-Chief • October 25, 2019

Routers humming, screens aglow and fingers typing, CyberSecurity Club prepares for their upcoming international competition Saturday, Oct. 26. As part of CyberPatriot, an international organization dedicated...

Cyber-security is very important to an increasingly digital world. This guide, by the president of the Cyber-Security club, will help you to stay safe on your digital devices.

The ultimate guide to cyber-securing yourself

Sri Jaladi, President of Cyber-Security club • April 29, 2019

Cyber-attacks are on the rise, invading every nook and cranny of the world and its activities: from countries, companies to schools; from grandmas to toddlers; from the Clinton-Trump presidential race...