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Students Jessica Knobbe (11), Gelian Pondoc (11), Lior Birka (11), Emily Wong (11), Caden Kim (10), Ethan Lau (10), Thaniskaa Piruthiviraj (10) and Henry Dong (10) work in Jennifer Meyer's AP Physics class on May 6.
Dept. of ED cut: what comes next?
Madeline Qian, News Editor • May 9, 2025

As is typical of new presidential administrations, there have been plenty of changes to the US government at all levels, federal and state alike,...

Senior Ty’Riana Cartwright smiles big as senior Sydney Segal places her crown on her head.
GLITZ, GLAMOUR, AND MUSIC
Rayne Madison, Staff Reporter • May 9, 2025

Two weeks ago, students swapped their textbooks for tuxedos and graphing calculators for glamor. A Starry Night was this year’s theme for Prom...

Picture of the pool during school hours.
Big Renovations Coming Soon
Julia Enz, Staff Reporter • May 9, 2025

For 64 years, Parkway Central has proudly been a place for tradition, growth, and support for its students. This fall, though, students returning...

Views of DEI by demographic based on race and gender, information from Pew Research Center.
DEI’s presence in education
Cecilia Tremont, Staff Reporter • April 4, 2025

Equality and personal liberty are two of the many foundational principles of which the United States were created on. However, it was not until...

Students pose for a picture during the scavenger hunt as a way to bond with their cabin and learn problem solving skills.
A memorable experience
Amanda Arst, Sports Editor • April 4, 2025

Sixth grade camp is a time that counselors and students look forward to each year. The week consists of many team building activities to help...

Books for the English department, which is a part of the department budget.
New County Policy Impact School Funding
Esther Wang, Design & Feature Editor • February 26, 2025

In Oct. 2024, Saint Louis county launched the Senior Property Tax Freeze Program. This program is authorized by RSMo Section 137.1050 and adopted...

Excellent Spirits on Display
Excellent Spirits on Display
Diego Perez Palomino, Managing Editor • February 21, 2025

The Spirit of Excellence ceremony celebrates the achievements of students of color who maintain a 3.5 GPA, recognizing their hard work and dedication....

FBLA members celebrate their accomplishment at district leadershipo conference on Feb. 5. Photo courtesy of Serena Huang
Suits and Speeches
Esther Wang, Design & Feature Editor • February 19, 2025

Standing straight up, wearing suits and blazers, speaking up to a panel of professional judges, sophomore Tharun Piruthiviraj adjusted his suit...

A picture of the refreshments and blood donation space in Gym C on Nov. 14.
NHS hosts fall blood drive
Madeline Qian, News Editor • January 27, 2025

Have you ever wondered if there was some way that you, as an individual, could give back to your community? You probably have, and quickly became...

The supply of tampons in the school nurse’s office; all of which are non-organic tampons and therefore higher in lead concentrations, opposed to arsenic.
Toxic Tampons Pose Long-Term Risk
Madeline Qian, News Editor • October 28, 2024

During a busy summer, including the release of the Brat album, Biden dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Kamala Harris, the 2024...

The cast of "Little Women" discuss during rehearsal.
Play Facilitates Connection
Landon Chen and Cecilia Tremont October 28, 2024

When choosing this year's fall play, Theatre teacher Alex Moore wanted to elevate one simple thing. He wanted to amplify the voices of women...

Alan Conway (12) tutors Steven Luera (11) during academic lab.
“High School Tutors STL” Tackles Standardized Testing Pressure
Diego Perez Palomino, Managing Editor • September 30, 2024

In a proactive response to the renewed emphasis on standardized testing by universities, two seniors Zeidan Reza and Alan Conway, have launched...

Brayden Chen (12) plays Brawlstars, a popular mobile game created by Supercell, during lunch. Anant Bhagat (12) scrolls through Tik Tok during lunch.
Do Phones Have a Place in High School?
Landon Chen, Editor-in-Chief • September 27, 2024

Unlike most teenagers, sophomore Ethan Lau has only had a phone for a few days.   “I just got my phone five days ago because my parents...

League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis helps register 17 and-a-half year olds so they are eligible when they are 18 to vote during lunch at Parkway Central.
The Value of Your Voice
Amanda Arst, Sports Editor • September 27, 2024

As the 2024 election approaches, the world awaits the results of November 5. Those who were too young to vote in 2022 have the opportunity to...

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