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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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The Student News Site of Parkway Central High School

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All content by Wesley Henshaw
The performance of a new coronavirus vaccine is tested at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia, but the finished product remains in production. In the meantime, doctors on the front lines of the coronavirus fight are looking to drugs that are already approved for treating other diseases. (Monica Herndon/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Quest for the Cure

Wesley Henshaw, Editor-in-Chief
April 20, 2020
Grand Illusions host Tim Rowett showing off a series of novelty vases he has collected over the years. The channel as over 900 videos all following a very similar format and presentation style. Photo from Grand Illusions channel.

Grand Illusions: A Personal Recommendation

Wesley Henshaw, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2020
From left to right, junior Akansha Negi, junior Katie Stoner, junior Nandhini Sivabalakannan, Esmeralda Felix, Lelia Flagg, and Ryan Banta participate in a panel discussing mental health issues during the informational night on March 4. Photo courtesy of Akansha Negi.

Students Promote Mental Health

Wesley Henshaw, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2020
Photo from Pixabay.

One Billion Lions vs. “All” Pokémon

Wesley Henshaw, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2020
Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani on Mar. 11, 2019. Soleimani was assassinated on Jan. 3 by an airstrike ordered by President Trump. Wikimedia Commons.

Tensions Rising

Wesley Henshaw and Trey Williams
February 12, 2020
The “To Kill a Mockingbird” section of the book storage room in the English department. Amidst the discussion, books such as “To Kill a Mockingbird,” as well as “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” “Lord of the Flies,” and “Romeo and Juliet,” have been pointed to as examples of less diverse texts. Whether because of uncomfortable language, lack of diversity, or simply being too old, texts like these have been deemed alienating by some.

Diversifying the Discussion

Wesley Henshaw, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2019

Letter From the Editor

Wesley Henshaw, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2019

Letter From the Editor

Wesley Henshaw, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2019
Photo graphic by Wesley Henshaw.

In the Crosshairs

Wesley Henshaw, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2019
“The Gereg” by The HU. According to their website, the band has been working on this album since their founding in 2016. “Gereg” is a Mongolian word originating from Genghis Khan times. “Gereg” was apparently a diplomatic passport used during the Mongol Empire.

Mongolian Metal Rising

Wesley Henshaw, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2019
The "Joker" poster. The movie released on Oct. 4 and made $93.5 million in the U.S. and $234 million world wide in its opening weekend, breaking numerous records such as the highest gross for an R-rated movie as well as the highest gross for an October opener.

‘Joker’ Delights and Disturbs

Wesley Henshaw, Editor-in-Chief
October 16, 2019

Letter From the Editor

Wesley Henshaw, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
Through the years, various forms violent media has been the blame for acts of violence. Whether it be the concerns with violence in TV in the early 20th century, heavy metal, movies with high body counts and gory glorification, or more recently the violence seen in shooters like “Call of Duty” or in the freedom of games like “Grand Theft Auto.”

Media and Real Life Violence

Wesley Henshaw, Editor-in-Chief
September 27, 2019
Senior Caleb Tillis speaks out at the walkout on March 27.

School Discipline: Gray Area

Wesley Henshaw and Madeline Lee
May 10, 2019
Students get ready to ride Mr. Freeze.

[Photo] Physics and Calculus Classes go to Six Flags

Margaret Vierling
May 2, 2019
AP Physics students Andrew Chen (11), Zhirui He (10), and Christine Chen (10) wait in line for the Mr. Freeze ride at Six Flags. The vest Chen's wearing recorded data on the Mr. Freeze that students would then use to answer various questions afterward.

Physics, Flags and Mr. Freeze

Wesley Henshaw, Managing Editor
May 2, 2019
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[Photo] Celebrate Central: Time to reflect on actions

Alex Maisenhelder, Online Sports Editor
March 25, 2019
Carjacking occurs as you get into or while you are already in your car. It is important that you don’t just hang around. Instead, unlock your car, get in, and drive away quickly to minimize the threat.

Countering Carjacking

Wesley Henshaw, Managing Editor
March 15, 2019
Kanye West poses with a pair of Balenciago shoes and a jacket over the holiday season. Leading up to 2019, West took to Twitter to post about various topics in a remarkably short period of time, whether it was shopping, mental health, or his spiritual beliefs. Photo taken from Twitter account @kanyewest.

Keeping Up With Kanye West

Wesley Henshaw, Managing Editor
February 12, 2019
While many citizens recycle on a daily basis, a majority of them have no idea what happens once they put the item in the recycle bin. The world of recycling is filled with concern, laws, restrictions, and politics that many citizens are unaware of. A global effort with international discussion, recycling starts with the individual at the homefront.

Revising Recycling

Wesley Henshaw and Madeline Lee
December 14, 2018
Spanish teacher Daniel Kelty talks with students of his Spanish 3 class on what they would do in the case of various natural disasters such as floods and tornadoes on Oct. 26. The communicative approach deals more with real life application of the language, having students answer and ask questions using their language.

Communication Curriculum

Wesley Henshaw, Managing Editor
November 12, 2018
Link Leader Chelsea Baird (11) looks on as (left to right) freshmen Amarion Lorthridge, Chelsea Smith, Lily Liu, and John Mendel participate in the “Human Knot” activity during AC Lab on Aug. 31. The goal is to link arms with someone and by the end of the game untangle the entire group so everyone is standing in a circle.

Crew Creates Connection

Wesley Henshaw, Managing Editor
September 28, 2018

Beat the Heat

Wesley Henshaw, Staff Writer
May 24, 2018
God Among Games: A Review of "God of War"

God Among Games: A Review of “God of War”

Wesley Henshaw, Staff Writer
May 24, 2018
Justin Nguyen on his computer. Nguyen advises getting involved. He was a regular client of the chiropractic office he helped over spring break. Photo by Christine Stricker.

Senior jumps into IT with local business

Wesley Henshaw, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
John Kim and his parents stands outside the Cadet Chapel at USAFA. Although Kim is committed to West Point, he visited the United States Air Force Academy over spring break this year. Photo courtesy of John Kim

Seniors Go Soldier

Wesley Henshaw, Staff Writer
May 10, 2018
Photo illustration from Pixabay.

What You Need to Know About VPNs

Wesley Henshaw, Staff Writer
April 17, 2018
Prescribing the Antidote

Prescribing the Antidote

Wesley Henshaw, Staff Writer
March 23, 2018
An example of a pre-made emergency kit. Items included are jumper cables, a bungee cord, a multipurpose tool, a blanket, a safety vest, a pair of gloves, reflective cones, a “Call Police” sign, a small booklet for car care, a poncho, a first aid kit, and another emergency blanket.

Recipe For Safety

Wesley Henshaw, Staff Writer
February 12, 2018
PCH donations reach Puerto Rico on Dec. 14, 2017.

UPDATE: Delivery Plans for Puerto Rico Supplies Change, Arrive Dec. 14

Wesley Henshaw, Staff Writer
December 19, 2017
"The shelves look pretty full, right? This amount of food will fill food bags for two weeks... and then the shelves are empty again. Your ongoing donations are vital to ensure the pantry’s success,“ Diane Peterson said. Parkway Food Pantry at Northeast Middle on Nov. 7, 2017.

District Pantry Helps Those in Need for the Holidays

Wesley Henshaw, Staff Writer
December 13, 2017

How to Stay Warm in the Winter

Wesley Henshaw, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017

Peru Trip Information

Wesley Henshaw, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017
Andrea Williamson with her host family. Left to right, Maite (the sister), Eduardo (Maite’s fiance), Virgina (the other sister), Williamson, the mother and the father. (Photo by Andrea Williamson, 1997)

Spanish Teacher Shares College Trip

Wesley Henshaw, Staff Writer
November 3, 2017
Sami Qian (9) logs onto her account for the class, where she can view assignments and lessons from wherever she has a computer.

Freshmen Delve Into Mandarin Online Class

Wesley Henshaw, Staff Writer
September 29, 2017
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