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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Sitting courtside before a junior varsity girls’ tennis match, senior Tanisi Saha rushes to finish her homework. Saha has found herself doing academic work during her athletic activities since her freshman year. “Being in sports has taught me how to stay organized and on top of my schoolwork. [With] a busy practice and game schedule, I’ve learned to manage my homework and study time better,” Saha said.

Athletics and achievement

Aminah Hilaly, Staff Writer November 11, 2025

While sports are often viewed as a means to stay physically fit, they also offer numerous additional benefits, including the development of discipline, teamwork, time management skills and improvements...

Handing out candy to excited trunk-or-treaters, President of the United Nations Children’s Fund club and junior Sara Ashok represents that group. Ashok was eager to participate in this event for multiple reasons. “I really wanted to be a part of the event because I get to help create memories for kids and spend time with my friends, spreading the things [I'm passionate about],” Ashok said.

A night of sweet fun

Rishi Pidikiti, Sports Editor November 5, 2025

On Oct. 29, Parkway West High hosted the fourth annual trunk or treat, which started three years ago in 2022 to involve more elementary school kids and give back to the Parkway West community. Initiated...

Female tennis players thrive regardless of their limitations. While there are many issues within the sport — unequal pay, no maternal care for athlete-mothers, unequal opportunities for different races and more — many activists have been advocating for change within the industry. “I hope there are a lot more milestones set along the way and a lot more improvements in [tennis],” freshman and JV tennis player Sara Ashok said.

Game, set, equality

Ruthvi Tadakamalla, Editor-In-Chief October 27, 2023

The United States Open Tennis Tournament, commonly known as the U.S. Open, was transformational for women's equality nationwide. Competitor Coco Gauff won the women’s singles division and earned a $3...

Freshman Mireya David stands in a tennis court, swinging her racket in front of her while stepping forward.

Eyes on the prize

Lia Emry, Staff Writer October 10, 2023

With girls tennis season in full swing, freshman Mireya David stepped onto the court hitting hard and precise shots in the first week of tryouts. The 14-year-old took the court by storm, winning point...

A recent scandal has rocked the world as soccer federation president Luis Rubiales has been accused of abusing his role of power by forcibly kissing star player Jennifer Hermosa on the lips on national television. The aftermath of the event has surged the media’s criticism of a divided and repressive athletic sphere, initiating a parley on the aversion to the proper respect of female success in the sports world. “In a perfect world, everyone would respect women's sports like they would men's,” health teacher Katelyn Arenos said. “Seeing these things in the media shows that we still have some growth to do to get there.”

The kiss heard around the world

Risa Cidoni, Editor-in-Chief October 6, 2023

Moments before disaster, families watch their televisions as Spain’s women's soccer team clamors and cheers at their victory over England for the coveted Federation Internationale de Football (FIFA)...