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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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Supreme Court, college officials, educators and students in the United States are reconsidering the 57-year-old practice of affirmative action. Most universities included race as a factor in admission, but the practice fell under attack after the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) organization first sued Harvard University in 2014. “Until America is transformed into a place where racial oppression is non-existent, affirmative action must continue to be used by colleges,” alumni and current Harvard student Mira Nalbandian said.

Affirmative Action: The line between equality and equity

Audrey Ghosh, Opinions Editor • October 27, 2022

As the college application season continues, seniors all over the United States frantically perfect admission forms. Throughout this process, many students wonder how one controversial admission factor...

A graphic of the 2021-22 senior staff for the Pathfinder.

Class of 2022 seniors reflect on high school experiences

Pathfinder Editorial Board • May 13, 2022

It’s safe to say our high school experience was like no other. We lived through a pandemic, political chaos and national racial movements. Amid these times, we were lucky enough to have a semblance of...

Receiving her first injection of the Pfizer vaccine, junior Mira Nalbandian sits at St. Louis Community College. Nalbandian was able to secure the vaccine prior to other people her age because she works in the field of education as a tutor at Kumon. “I had to wait a long time outside to get the vaccine. Once I actually was ready to get the shot I was a little nervous because I don’t like needles, but my nurse was super nice and it all went smoothly,” Nalbandian said. “Even with any inconvenience, it was completely worth it. I hope everyone who has the opportunity to get the vaccine takes it because that’s the only way we can move forward.”

Photo of the Week– April 12

Sara Albarcha, Staff Writer • April 16, 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, Managing Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2021

Happy New Year Nalbandian Noshers! Entering 2021, we hoped to finally have the chance to sit down and eat our meals at a restaurant, but as this is still not a safe option, this month we picked up Mexican...

Enjoy reading our review of Chinese cuisine from Hunan Empress.

Nalbandian Nosh: December review

Mira Nalbandian, Managing Editor-in-Chief • December 21, 2020

Welcome back to the Nalbandian Nosh. As the weather gets colder and the holiday season quickly approaches, we decided it was time for some good old fashioned comfort food. By that, we mean Asian cuisine....