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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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A student stands behind a peer and holds a cell phone displaying Tiktok's logo over the peer's eyes.

Twenty-first century weapon: TikTok behind the screen

Will Gonsior, Opinions/A&E Editor • February 8, 2024

In April, the Marquette Messenger published a fabulous piece arguing against a potential ban of the social media site TikTok. The article argued that economic benefits and freedom of expression should...

“Everyone here at Parkway West High School keeps telling me I am famous [from a TikTok that went viral]. They [students and staff] stop me in the hallways asking for my autograph. That takes a lot to get accustomed to, but I enjoy the noticed honor. My major at the University of Texas – Austin was a clear path. I married while in College and relocated to Little Rock, Arkansas with my husband; and later, to St. Louis, Missouri. I finished my undergraduate degree at Harris Stowe University here in St. Louis and began my first Mathematics Teacher assignment at Hanley Junior High School in the University City Public Schools. My mother, Mrs. Bernice Barbara Nash Jackson, Deceased was the greatest inspiration to become a teacher. My aunt, Dr. Myrtle Elliott Hightower, and Dr. Todd Elliott, Deceased shared in that distinction. My uncle, Dr. Elliott was a Mathematics Teacher. His love of Mathematics inspired me to show an interest in the subject. I do regret not pursuing being a High School Band Director. I love playing different instruments. I began in the Band at South Oak Cliff High School, Dallas, Texas. I have pleasant thoughts of being Majorette Captain of my High School Marching Band,” - Mrs.McNeal, math

Deborah McNeal, Math

Lia Emry, Staff Writer • March 17, 2023

While students use social media to connect virtually to others and access information, social media platforms use algorithms to personalize the information presented to users. “I like that recommendations make it a lot easier to find content that interests me,” junior Michael Emerson said. “But it also frightens me because sometimes it makes it hard to get off the scrolling and clicking cycle and makes me feel like I‘m glued to my phone.”

Algorithms of students’ digital world

Raj Jaladi, Newsletter Editor/Data Analyst • January 10, 2023

Ever wonder who is creating the “For You” page on TikTok, “Home Tweets” on Twitter or “Suggested Reels” on Instagram — all tailored and personalized just for you? The mastermind behind all...

Olivia Rodrigo brings in fans from all around the country dressed in fun, bright-colored clothes to watch her perform her debut album “SOUR” at The Factory in Chesterfield for her 12th show on her tour.

Olivia Rodrigo stuns the crowd with an amazing performance at The Factory

Ella Lynch, CJ1 Writer • May 6, 2022

Excited energy filled the room as fans poured into The Factory Wednesday, April 20, waiting for Olivia Rodrigo, a three-time Grammy Award-winner who released her first 11-song album “SOUR” May 2021....

Instead of sleeping, you might find yourself perusing TikTok or FaceTiming a friend.

You stay up late. Here’s why it’s okay.

Brinda Ambal, Conceptual Editor-in-Chief • May 6, 2020

Your house is silent. Your covers are pulled up over your head. Your face is washed over with the slightly sickening, pale glow of your phone, and your pallid complexion is fitting for the situation. You...

Back at home from college, you can find Samantha Walkoff rehearsing a short skit on TikTok done by majority of other teens around the world today. According to Sensor Tower in 2020, the TikTok app has been downloaded over 1.9 billion times worldwide. “ I'll definitely keep making TikTok videos for fun,” Walkoff said. “Now I have been using it to pass time.”

Alumna Samantha Walkoff gains fame through TikTok

Tasneem Nasufovic, Staff Writer • April 21, 2020

It was a Monday afternoon and 2018 alumna Samantha Walkoff decided to create a TikTok during her break between classes. She went about her day as normal. The next morning, when she awoke, she saw that...