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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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Senior Alina Dunder works with a teammate to decorate her coach's room for his birthday.

Alina Dunder

Brinda Ambal and Drew Boone November 5, 2019

Staying true to her values, senior Alina Dunder has never let the impacts of social media influence her lifestyle. Instead of looking to others for cues, Dunder chose to look within herself when she...

Junior Anna Butler listens to music as she works on a piece in her AP studio art class.

Anna Butler

Brinda Ambal and Drew Boone November 5, 2019

Junior Anna Butler believes it is in her best interest to abstain from social media for now. In middle school, Butler participated in various platforms of social media. However, her transition to high...

Freshman Ashlynn Gillespie reads about algebra outside of her class.

Ashlynn Gillespie

Brinda Ambal and Drew Boone November 5, 2019

Despite her parents restricting her social media to keep her safe, freshman Ashlynn Gillespie feels she should have the opportunity to participate. Social media restrictions are not the only limitations...

Freshman Ibrahim Kuziez works to organize materials in engineering class.

Ibrahim Kuziez

Brinda Ambal and Drew Boone November 5, 2019

Even though his parents are fairly active on social media, freshman Ibrahim Kuziez has yet to see the benefits of using social media outweigh the consequences. Kuziez instead places higher importance...

Before the homecoming dance, senior Madi Foppe and friends pose in front of a lake outside of the Butterfly House. They invited Foppe after meeting during the pep rally. “I had never been to homecoming,” Foppe said. “It made me feel like a kid again.”

Meet Madi: Senior and Make-A-Wish ambassador

Zoe DeYoung, Staff Writer October 7, 2019

Whether it be chance or fate, the Longhorn Council decided all funds this year will be supporting the Make a Wish Foundation and the wish of someone who will start walking the halls alongside us for the...

A student holds up two cans of the popular beverage.

New vending machines spark controversy

Kathryn McAuliffe, Managing Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2019

With school back in session, students are in search of snacks. The familiar vending machines are now replaced with sleek machines stocked with Pepsi products, including Mountain Dew Kickstart.  This...

The above photo shows various items that represent some of the costs of senior year.

Students speak up about the cost of senior year

Lydia Roseman, News and Sports Editor September 30, 2019

Public education is free, right? Not exactly. The local taxpayer provides the funding for the education itself, but there is a litany of items and events, especially for seniors, that cost money–and...