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Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder

Junior Will Gonsior lies down on a pile of money, an opportunity gained by allowing the Pathfinder to use his name, image and likeness. Accusations of corruption and misconduct have revealed just how easily the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) lets money pile up where it doesn’t belong. “[The NCAA] is a business, so they're trying to win games. No matter the sport, they're trying to be the most successful that they can,” varsity football coach and physical education teacher Jeff Duncan said.

Foul play: Amateurism or a collegiate cartel?

Will Gonsior and Ruthvi Tadakamalla January 8, 2024

With over 1000 participating colleges and almost half a million young adults under its umbrella, the National Collegiate Athletics Association pledges to inspire and support its “student-athletes.”...

Seniors wait to sign their letters of commit to the school of their choosing. For senior Tommy Mohan, he still cannot believe he was able to get to this level. "As a little kid, that’s who you look up to and then now that you actually are what you looked up to, it’s like unbelievable," Mohan said.

Seniors commit to their choosing on College Signing Day

Ridwan Oyebamiji and Lydia Roseman November 13, 2019

  Having played baseball since he was four years old, continuing the sport in college was almost a no-brainer for senior Jason Reilly. Reilly committed to play baseball for Westminster, following...

In a home game versus Parkway Central, senior Brian Loomis blocks for a run.

Senior Brian Loomis commits to Missouri State for football

Will Cremeens, Staff Writer February 2, 2016
Loomis committed to Missouri State University on Dec. 21, making his dream a reality.
NCAA kicks Baylor running back out for finding housing

NCAA kicks Baylor running back out for finding housing

Liza Tarakanova, Staff Writer May 5, 2015
“Who is the NCAA to take someone’s dream from them because they can’t afford to live?”