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Students Cash In Turning Favorite Hobbies into Jobs

Students Cash In Turning Favorite Hobbies into Jobs

Daniel Roman
May 6, 2016

Driving past Waterway, you see an array of teenagers washing a never ending line of cars. As you walk into your local Noodles and Company, you see a friend working the register. Even while picking...

Six Part Story: Chapter 6

Daniel Roman
May 6, 2016

Mark Ziegler woke up from unconsciousness with a bump, hitting his head on a low ceiling. He panicked, hyperventilating and completely unaware of where he was. “Where am I?” he screamed. The...

Senior's Jazz Comp Wins Big: Larimore Finds Success in Mizzou's "Creating Original Music Project"

Senior's Jazz Comp Wins Big: Larimore Finds Success in Mizzou's "Creating Original Music Project"

Daniel Roman
May 6, 2016

    Every year, the University of Missouri holds a “Creating Original Music Project”, part of Mizzou’s New Music Initiative. Aiming to recognize Missouri students with a passion for music,...

Trends Over Time

Trends Over Time

Daniel Roman
March 11, 2016

  The obsession with keeping up with the “cool thing to do” and staying in touch with the world has constantly impacted the way we live our lives, especially through the influence of popular...

Faces of PCH: Emily Currington

Faces of PCH: Emily Currington

Daniel Roman
March 4, 2016

     Sophomore Emily Currington suffers from Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS) hypermobility, a disorder which affects shallow joints and which causes dislocation.      “It affects mostly my...

Assessing the Assessments: Standardized Tests Bring Differing Opinions

Assessing the Assessments: Standardized Tests Bring Differing Opinions

Daniel Roman
December 17, 2015

Plagued by the questions, “How will this help us in the ‘real world?” and “Do my grades even matter?” Students and teachers are equally frustrated by the education system that places more...

The Disappearance of Katherine Greene: Part 3

The Disappearance of Katherine Greene: Part 3

Daniel Roman
December 17, 2015

He awoke from the inky blackness of sleep, still dazed but somewhat regaining his composure. Hall’s mind raced to a thousand conclusions about his situation, but as minutes passed he began to remember...

6-Part Serial: The Disappearance of Katherine Greene

Daniel Roman
October 8, 2015

Continued from excerpt in The Corral     ...After locating the building in the photo and observing it, the pair decided not to look too much into it, not finding much there initially, but they...

Classic film modernizes to audience

Daniel Roman
May 10, 2013

F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby sold out various showings on its May 10 release date, and modernized the classic tale. With music from 2013 and computer generated images, The Great Gatsby came to...

Flushing out water usage

Daniel Roman
May 9, 2013

On average, Central uses 700,000 gallons of water per month, hitting 1 million during the fall sports seasons. The school participates in several water saving methods, including dual flush toilets, rainwater...

Senior Jasmine Hayes spends time with her son. She is able to graduate despite missing six weeks  of her junior year. Photo courtesy of Jasmine Hayes.

Before you go: Balancing baby

Daniel Roman
May 7, 2013

Running summer track since sixth grade, senior Jasmine Hayes has made her mark statewide in the long jump and triple jump, winning both events last weekend at the Conference Championships. With...

Freshman wins whitewater championship

Daniel Roman
April 9, 2013

Freshman Danielle Sartori adds one more to her plethora of sports she has played this year, including volleyball, cross country, winter conditioning, and track. Danielle placed first in her age group in...

Mental illness treatment, not guns should be considered

Daniel Roman
March 14, 2013

Since the tragedy at Newtown, the issue of gun control has been in high heat. Some think teachers should be allowed to carry guns on them at all times. Others say guns should be restricted to only those...

Stanfields work together for decades

Stanfields work together for decades

Daniel Roman
March 14, 2013

Today he’s a substitute teacher, but 14 years ago Mr. Jim Stanfield and his wife owned a manufacturer’s representative business called Te’Cera Group. This company contracted with small factories...

Students participate in district Cook-Off

Students participate in district Cook-Off

Daniel Roman
March 8, 2013

While most students attended the Varsity girls basketball game on Wednesday, March 6, several others participated in a cook-off at Parkway North.   Seniors Matt Sanders, Brian Peoples, and junior...

Masterworks showcases combined music groups

Masterworks showcases combined music groups

Daniel Roman
February 12, 2013

[wzslider]Once a year the orchestra and choir have a chance to perform together at the Masterworks concert. On Feb. 5 at Manchester Methodist Church, Concert Orchestra I and II performed Farandole from...

Fashion Forward: Sydney Smotherson

Fashion Forward: Sydney Smotherson

Daniel Roman
January 31, 2013

Sophomore Sydney Smotherson designs and makes her own clothes. She works with designers from Lifetime’s Project Runway to get feedback and guidance for her aspiring future in fashion. Q: What inspired...

AMC Fork and Screen revolutionizes movies

Daniel Roman
December 13, 2012

Buttery popcorn , boxes of candy, and uncomfortably cramped seating define the movie-going experience. At the AMC West Olive theater, these preconceived ideas are challenged by their new Dine-In auditoriums....

'Life of Pi' succeeds in book and theaters

‘Life of Pi’ succeeds in book and theaters

Daniel Roman
December 13, 2012

Piscine Molitor “Pi” Patel grows up in Pondicherry, India where his father owns a zoo. Pi spends most of his time learning about the animals and their habits. When they decide it would be best to sell...

Athletes shouldn’t be required to take PE

Daniel Roman
December 13, 2012

High school students that play sports should not be required to take a Physical Education course. I run cross country in the fall, condition all winter, and run track in the spring. It’s a waste of space...

A sixth grade student at Northeast Middle sorts his trash after lunch. Middle and elementary school students are taught which materials go in which bins. Photo by Julia Goldman.

Parkway makes environmentally conscious changes

Daniel Roman
October 29, 2012

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, the Parkway School District has made several changes which have affected the way students go about their day. Some ways are cutting down on light usage...

Students ride in the homecoming parade during the homecoming pep rally in the 70s. Photo Courtesy Mrs. Taylor.

Homecoming Evolution

Daniel Roman
September 25, 2012

  In the dark night, a bonfire crackles and blazes as students show their pride on the Friday before the homecoming football game. These are experiences a student would have had in 1978. However,...

Sophomore Elizabeth Leath prepares to hit the ball from the fairway. “This year I would be really pleased to finish in the top 15 at state,” Leath said. Photo by Catherine Melvin.

Girls golf team doubles in size

Daniel Roman
September 24, 2012

Having doubled in size, the girls’ golf team is escalating this season. “Our program is expanding [because] girls are having fun and bringing their friends,” Assistant Coach Bev Palmer said. Every...

"Bully" Leaves Shocking Impressions

“Bully” Leaves Shocking Impressions

Daniel Roman
May 8, 2012

The documentary, “Bully,” follows the lives of students and their families across the country. It observes the students closely when they are at school and at home. It also gives background on students...

Athletes fuel for success

Daniel Roman
April 7, 2012

Everyone knows that if you eat healthy then you’ll be healthy, but athletes’ nutrition has always been important. People in this day and age are becoming more and more unhealthy, so what does that...

Titanic Centennial Weekend

Titanic Centennial Weekend

Daniel Roman
April 5, 2012

The sinking of Titanic was devastating to the world in 1912 with the loss of 1,500 lives and the largest movable object in history. There have been countless movies and books produced in honor of the fabulous...

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