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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The ReCAP: Oscar-Nominated Movies

The ReCAP: Oscar-Nominated Movies

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor • February 7, 2020

The ReCAP host Emma Caplinger sits down with Pathfinder Editor in Chief Sabrina Bohn to discuss some of their favorite movies of the year, including Little Women, Marriage Story, and Star Wars: the...

Outside of the cafeteria, junior Ulaa Kuziez hangs up a sign advertising the voter registration event organized by Feminist Club. Other methods of registering include online or at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), but Wednesday, Jan. 29, students will have the opportunity to register at school during both lunches. “By being registered to vote, [students] will be able to take part in the political process and make a difference,” Kuziez said. “It's important that students reclaim that power and use it for good.”

Feminist Club organizes voter registration drive

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2020

In a few months, registered voters will have the opportunity to take part in the primary presidential elections and the 2020 presidential election. The primaries will take place March 10 and the presidential...

History teacher Brent Wildhaber describes his experience building a barn and shows off his work during the process.

The ReCAP: History teacher Brent Wildhaber builds a barn

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor • January 17, 2020

 Students may know history teacher Brent Wildhaber from U.S. or World History class, or maybe from Cross Country practice, but do they know that he is also taking on quite the project outside of...

Sophomores Mira Nalbandian and Anna Newberry prepare to sell stickers during first lunch to support the ALIVE program. Nalbandian was grateful for the opportunity to support a cause that was important to her. “If you see other people supporting something, it makes you feel better by supporting it because nobody likes to be alone when they're doing something,” Nalbandian said. “If you have a bunch of people who buy stickers and you can see the stickers, you will think this is a cause that matters, and it's okay to support it.”

Feminist Club sells stickers to support ALIVE

Leah Schroeder, Managing Editor-in-Chief • December 13, 2019

Sharing a message of equality, Feminist Club is raising funds to support the Alternatives to Living in a Violent Environment  (ALIVE) organization, a domestic violence shelter for women in the St. Louis...

ReCAP host and Senior Emma Caplinger stands outside the University of Minnesota Twin Cities student union Sept. 7.

The ReCap: Big Decisions

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor • October 8, 2019

Students, especially upperclassmen, are constantly being forced to make decisions. Whether small, like choosing courses for next semester, or of gravity, like applying for college, students’ day-to-day...

During Red and Blue night on August 27 the boys’ Cross country team came together for their first race of the season. Before racing against each other, the team captains divided the teammates into red, white and blue teams. “My teammates definitely motivate me to get better, whether it's through giving encouragement or making plans to train together,” senior Dawson Ren said. “I'm really glad to have such awesome teammates, and I've grown really close to them. Racing with them is another joy, because we can spur each other on during competition.”

Cross country team comes together by practicing in the off-season

Jacob Stanton, Staff Writer • September 6, 2019

Waking up with the sun, athletes on the boys and girls cross country teams unite at 6 a.m. to begin their weekly practices in hopes of improving for the upcoming fall season. “The thing about running...

Senior Emma Caplinger studies a to-do list of summer assignments at the Town and Country Crossing Starbucks. Students have the entire summer to complete their homework, although most wait until the end of summer break. "Having other people working around me makes me feel better about doing my homework during the summer," Caplinger said. "Usually though, I just scroll through Instagram for a few hours and do it all the night before school starts."

Best ways to avoid summer homework

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor • August 1, 2019

Every year I promise myself I’ll start my summer homework earlier than the week before it is due, and every year, I disappoint myself. To all my past English teachers, I’m so sorry for the rushed essays...

Pacing together, sophomores Leach Selm and Emily Sipp compete at the Paul Enke Invitational at Sioux Passage Sept. 15. Sipp and Selm have both qualified to compete with the state team. "Even if you're having a bad day, the team is always there for you," Selm said. "That's what I love about this sport."

Girls cross country team poised to podium at state

Maria Newton, FEATURES EDITOR • November 1, 2018

The varsity girls cross country team is preparing for their state meet Oct. 3. Sophomore Leah Selm, junior Emma Caplinger and seniors Natalie Butler, Chloe Hershenow and Claire Smout are returning members...

Listen in to the ReCap as we focus on social studies teacher Brent Wildhaber and his experience building a barn.

The ReCAP: Behind the scenes of the March 14th walkout

Emma Caplinger, Arts and Entertainment Editor • March 13, 2018

Running down the street, freshman Emma Caplinger trains for upcoming cross country summer camps.

Track and cross country girls face catcalling

Sabrina Bohn, Managing Editor-in-Chief • May 23, 2017

Catcalling, commenting or yelling at women passing by, is a widespread problem among the girls who run track and cross country.   “They tell me and my teammates to run faster, they comment on our...