The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

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The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The Official Student News Site of Parkway West High

Pathfinder
The celebration of Women’s History Month, originating in 1987, marks an annual acknowledgement of women’s contributions to various fields of work. However, many female revolutionaries remain underrepresented in our history books, oftentimes overshadowed by male counterparts who could reach a greater audience because of their status. “Back then, women didn't have the voice that we do now, [but] their actions gave us the voice we have today to be able to speak up. Now, we share information to show how far we came from,” Black Student Union member and sophomore Jariyah McCalister said.

Hidden figures of history: Stories of sensational women left behind in the shadows of time

Risa Cidoni, Editor-in-Chief • March 31, 2024

Behind every great man is a great woman.  The saying is one we’ve heard countless times before. Rephrased and redefined repeatedly, the moral of the quote remains the same: a man who serves his accomplishments...

During Women’s History Month, people worldwide celebrate women’s contributions to history, society, culture and literature. Literature can have many impacts on how we think, how we feel and what we believe in; specifically, these works of literature have impacted society and the treatment of women.

Memoirs, movies and mementos

Elle Rotter, Addie Gleason, and Amelia Burgess • March 15, 2023

From Jane Austen to Suzanne Collins, Anne Frank to Margot Lee Shetterly, fictional characters to their profound writers, this list combines some of the most amazing tales told by women over time. Books...

A graphic containing pictures of members of the West Community with the influential women in their lives.

The influential women of our lives

Triya Gudipati, Editor-in-Chief • April 7, 2022

March was Women’s History Month, recognizing the innovative, trailblazing and inspiring women. What started as a local holiday in Santa Rosa, Calif. transformed into a global, month-long celebration,...

The women of West pursue success in their fields and endeavors.

Women of Parkway West

Addie Gleason, Managing Editor-in-Chief • March 17, 2022

Proclaimed initially “Women’s History Week” in 1981, Women’s History Month celebrates women’s achievements throughout history. Women faced, and still face, various forms of oppression in day-to-day...