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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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Our water fountains have personalities! Some are strong and used a lot; some seem sick and need replacement, while others are just very, very old. It’s almost like they have personalities . . . Well, what if they do?

The water fountains are alive!

Ashlyn Gillespie, Deputy Managing Editor in Chief February 3, 2023

First Floor   Cafeteria: The “Hot Stuff” Some people like this water fountain, and some don’t. I think the water is warm and weird, but if you’re thirsty during lunch, it’ll do...

Senior Madeline Cohen and junior Audrey Ghosh sit at their desks in French class. Of the 12 students in the class, only four could attend, with many students reportedly attending appointments or suffering from a mysterious ailment. However, Cohen suggested an alternative theory to explain the absences.  “Senior skip day is a fun tradition that's been going on for years; I also think that it's hard for some students to skip because of their schedules or because of when the skip day is, including today. To my classmates who were actually sick, I would tell them they were lucky they were gone, and hopefully, they didn't miss too much school work,” Cohen said.

A sudden surge in senior class absences

Serena Liu, News Editor November 2, 2022
This November, a hush falls over campus. Just days ago, classes were teeming with students dressed in Halloween costumes and exuding school spirit. Now, the same classes are silent and empty.
Junior Ima Dropout tries to escape as senior Betsy Class tries to put her into a locker. Since joining the school last year, Dropout has faced adversity with honors students bullying. “When I first came here I was hoping it would be a little different from [Parkway] South. Turns out I was so unbelievably wrong,” Dropout said. “Everyone at this school is way bigger, stronger and smarter than back at my old school, and it honestly scares me.”

BREAKING: Parkway announces decision to abolish the honors track after this school year

Michael Lolley, Staff Writer February 11, 2020

“What honors classes are you in?” We’ve all heard this question before, and to most of us, it still hurts a little, even to read it. Well this question has been asked for the last time as Parkway...

Whatever your resolution happens to be, the Pathfinder has you covered.

Everything you need to be the boss of your New Year’s resolution in just seven steps

Brinda Ambal, Staff Writer January 9, 2020

Are you struggling to keep your New Year’s resolution? Never fear, try again next year. These hot tips will leave you with no choice but to give up on your goals.  Don’t commit to measurable...

Video: ASMR – Teacher Edition

Maddie Cooke and Hannah Hoffmann February 7, 2018

*This work of the Pathfinder Broken Compass is entirely satirical. According to a survey conducted by the Broken Compass, 12 out of 4 students (some people took the survey multiple times) admitted...

An artistic rendition of what the Anonymous author practices in his/her free time.

Anonymous new Assange-type creates enthralling Twitter account

Jacob Cupps August 20, 2015
"A social media mastermind has... taken the reigns of tradition into his/her own hands."
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