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Senior Kriti Dhaduvai opens the door to the courtyard on Feb. 13. The doors were unlocked the week of Feb. 12.

Thinking Outside the Building

Alyssa Weisenberg, Photo Editor
February 26, 2024

It’s a story that every Parkway Central student has heard when they walk by the counseling office. The courtyard is dangerous. Rotting wood planks threatened student safety. Yet through the windows,...

Student achievement scores and growth amongst the district during 2023-2024 winter benchmark.

Covering Parkway’s Issues

Landon Chen, Opinion and Entertainment Editor
February 23, 2024

On Jan.31 Parkway held its 2nd annual State of The District Address which included a district-wide recap of prevalent issues and practices Parkway is implementing at Parkway Central. The Address was broken...

Asra Khalji (10), Bassma Albitmouni (11) and Manahil Rahimi (11) praying in science teacher Ryan King’s room.

Muslim students participate in Jumua’h

Arooba Sherazi, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2024

  Muslim Students at Central High School pray every Friday in Science teacher Rayan King room due to being late for Salah (praying) when they get home. Senior Haadi Naeem decided to...

Care Coordinator Esmeralda Felix works at her desk.

A Switch In Mental Health

Landon Chen, Opinion and Entertainment Editor
January 19, 2024

Mental health has recently been a point of contention in the Parkway district, with the  new director of social and emotional support service, Cherie Magueja, proposing a fusion of the care coordinator...

Parkway buses await student riders in the transportation lot. Photo by Esther Wang

Driver Shortage Continues

Esther Wang, News Editor
January 19, 2024

Imagine walking out of school at 4 p.m., hoping to get a ride to go home. But no bus is available and the only feasible options are to either walk for an hour-and-a-half or get on the bus with all the...

Keith Herberger tries to solve a trinomial using the quadratic formula. Herberger needed lots of hints because he “Hasn’t done math in 30 years”

Does Math Even Matter?

Sasha Smith, Staff Reporter
January 17, 2024

Who cares about math anyway? What’s the point in learning how to prove a triangle is a triangle? Why do I have to take math if I don’t want to pursue a math-related job? These are common questions...

Ann Joseph (12) and Matthew Wehling (12) hold up their ribbons after the Clayton Fall Classic.

Central’s Speech & Debate Seniors Shine

Diego Perez Palomino, Asst. Copy Editor
December 12, 2023

Central’s Speech & Debate team, which was once at risk of being lost due to recent cuts in plan time, finds itself thriving after securing first place at Clayton’s Fall Classic on Nov. 18. Seniors...

L.O.UT.U.S Labs’s debut pop-up, “Exhibit A”  in Delmar serves as a place for tangible expression. The popup opened in the fall and will last until the end of December, tickets can be reserved at loutopia.city.

‘Exhibit A’ Redefines Youth Spaces

Diego Perez Palomino, Asst. Copy Editor
November 29, 2023

Loutopia, a company that serves exploration of how we can use art, nature, and technology to maximize the potential of spaces in St. Louis, has opened up a limited time pop up in Delmar named “Exhibit...

Getting into Global News

Getting into Global News

Esther Wang, News Editor
November 21, 2023

Did you know that the United States isn’t the only country in this world? And did you know that the world is growing more interconnected than ever? Believe it or not, globalization is becoming a reality—...

Guest speaker, Rebecca Rivas, a reporter for the Missouri Independent, gives a presentation on community impact on Wednesday June 28 in the Reynolds Journalism Institute.

How MU is Shaping the Future

Diego Perez Palomino, Asst. Copy Editor
October 8, 2023

Mizzou’s esteemed J-School has been preparing college students to become the best possible reporters since the early 1900’s. With the help of their week-long immersive summer camp for high schools,...

Chief Justice Russel assumed her position on July 1, becoming the third woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court of Missouri since statehood in 1821. Photo courtesy of Missouri Courts

MO Chief Justice Visits Parkway Central

Diego Perez Palomino, Asst. Copy Editor
October 6, 2023

Missouri’s Supreme Court Chief Justice, Mary R. Russell, visited Parkway Central’s third hour government classes on Sept. 19 to give a presentation over her role in government. Over 50 juniors and...

The Empower Academy mural hangs next to the door to the Empower Academy on Sept. 8.  These murals are placed at the entrances to the new academies in PCMS.

Middle School Academies

Sidney Moss, Staff Reporter
October 4, 2023

Late last year, Parkway Central Middle School announced their new academy system for students’ learning.  This change comes with new opportunities and challenges that middle school students, staff and...

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