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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

McDonald’s world tour: One chain, five nations

Sravya Reddy Guda, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Follow the Pathfinder and explore the iconic fast food chain, McDonald’s, in five different countries: France, Germany, United States, India and Switzerland.

“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” has been credited as one of the most influential albums of all time. In “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,” the genres of hip hop, neo soul and R&B are blurred, but this experimentative sound is also what makes the album work so well.

Twenty-five years later: “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” is a shining beacon of once-in-a-lifetime talent

Elizabeth Franklin, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2023

On August 25, 1998, singer and rapper Lauryn Hill released her debut album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” following a series of circumstances in her life, including her pregnancy, her departure...

Boxes of Nutty Buddy Cereal, Cheerios, Peep Cereal, and Oreo-O's in a line.

Is it cereal-ously worth the buy?

Keira Lang and Ella Marcinkiewicz August 28, 2023

Cereal is one of the most common go-to’s when it comes to breakfast. It is quick, easy and delicious. It is one of the rare foods where you can pick and choose what flavor you want. But have you ever...

 Freshman Zoya Hasan smiles as she holds up Ben and Jerry’s Cherry Garcia and Raspberry Cheesecake ice cream. Hasan and freshman Sophie McCarthy found a passion for review writing during Convergence Journalism 1. “I’m funny and it gives me an opportunity to show that,” Hasan said.

Beat the heat with these refreshing summer delights

Zoya Hasan and Sophie McCarthy June 2, 2023

Summer doesn’t have to be a person's favorite season for them to be counting down the days until it begins. School is out, the sun is up every day, the pool is open and — most importantly — it’s...

Grunge icons Pearl Jam released their new live album “Deep: Touring Band 2023” April 20. The live album is gaining praise for being one of the band’s best live albums and most vulnerable records in years. Though some people are harshly critiquing singer Eddie Vedder’s mature voice, for a band that’s been around for 30 years and has gone through many changes, I think this is an impressive album from the group. (Photo from Pearl Jam)

Pearl Jam: “Deep” or outdated?

Mikalah Owens, Staff Writer May 22, 2023

From being the first band to ever publicly protest in favor of the pro-choice movement on live television on MTV Unplugged in 1992 to hanging from 20-feet rafters at concerts to being the first band to...

Three munchkins reviewed in the article sit on a table on top of Dunkin' Donuts napkins.

Munchkins: Your guide to find your munch

Sravya Reddy Guda and Allison Rueschhoff May 22, 2023

Have you ever wondered where to go when you want a sweet and bite-sized snack? We have the perfect answer for you! Visit Dunkin Donuts for some Munchkins. You’ve probably heard about this delicacy...

Thrash metal band Metallica released their 11th studio album, “72 Seasons,” April 14. While some fans are calling “72 Seasons” Metallica’s best album in a long time, the band’s new album is mediocre and more annoying than anything. The bright album cover is starkly different from the band’s other cover art with its obnoxiously loud color and doesn’t blend well with the album’s sound. (Photo from Metallica)

“72 Seasons:” yet another disappointing Metallica release

Mikalah Owens, Staff Writer May 19, 2023

After 40 years of releases and four decades of being simultaneously loved and loathed, Metallica returns with their new album “72 Seasons.”  Honestly, I’m not a big Metallica fan, but I understand...

Located in the woods, Peter Sutherland and Rose Larkin escape the cabin hideout just before they were trailed to be killed. “The Night Agent,” starring Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland, the protagonist, was released on Netflix March 23.

“The Night Agent”: A D.C. Metro bombing to a presidential coup

Samari Sanders, Staff Writer May 3, 2023

Disclaimer: This review mentions murder and contains spoilers  What started as a novel published in 2019 has become the biggest Netflix debut since the show “Wednesday” — “The Night Agent.”...

The Iced Pistachio Latte, Strawberry Acai Refresher with Raspberry Syrup, and the Iced White Mocha were selected as the top three teen drinks based off of results from snapchat polls.

Starbucks Review

Grace Garetson, CJ1 Writer May 1, 2023

Since 1971, Starbucks has established itself as a global leader in the coffee industry, with a reputation for high-quality coffee and baked goods. Today, the chain is particularly popular among teenagers,...

Diverse flavors
of Lay's potato chips from across the world.

All for crunch time

Addie Smith and Audri VanKirk April 28, 2023

Has the cold weather got you feeling like a hungry couch potato? Then stop “lay”ing around and rush to your local Pan-Asia for delicious Lay's potato chips. At an average price of $2.99, the assortments...