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The Student News Site of Parkway North High School

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The Student News Site of Parkway North High School

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News/Features
Civics Club Hosts Voting Activists

Chloe Lancaster | December 6, 2024

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Senior Alexander Beck Earns Honorable Mention In Orchestra
Senior Alexander Beck Earns Honorable Mention In Orchestra
Leslie Ford • December 18, 2024
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Voting Activists including Harvey Ferdman and Rusti Levin speak with students involved in the Civics Club on Nov. 21. Civics Club hopes to hosts more speakers to encourage students to get involved in the political process.
Civics Club Hosts Voting Activists
Chloe Lancaster • December 6, 2024
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Raising the minimum wage is not a new idea, as Missouri is one of 34 U.S. states and territories to raise pay beyond the federal mandate of $7.25 per hour. By comparison, Missouri’s expected wage rise to $15.00 per hour is slightly above average, with the highest being $17.00 per hour in the District of Columbia.
Missouri Proposition A Passes; Minimum Wage Due to Rise
Ethan Prior • November 21, 2024
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Sophomore Nikhil Rajesh, and freshmen Toby Goodwin, Curtis Marten, and Wayne DeKinder work on an a project for social studies teacher Jeff Kenny’s class. The collaboration zone is used for classes and other activities inside the library.
School Library Offers Variety of Exciting Activities
Brian Tyler • November 20, 2024
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Miles Hines was dressed up as a Minecraft creeper for the majority of the night and enjoyed helping and seeing the kids be happy when accomplishing the activity. “I helped run the theater booth and there was a game where you stack blocks up and we helped kids learn how to play the game,” said Hines.
North Hosts 10th annual Track-or-Treat
Leslie Ford • October 30, 2024
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JV cheerleaders get the crowd riled up by including them in their routine chant. It was a great way to get students ready for the homecoming football game and dance that weekend.
North Students, Staff Host Homecoming Pep Rally
Colin Johnson • October 30, 2024
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Opinion
The album cover of GNX sees Kendrick standing in front of a Black Buick Grand National, also called a GNX. Due to the car’s rare nature, with only 547 of them being made, as well as the fact that it was made in 1987, the year Kendrick was born, many have interpreted this as Kendrick seeing himself as the car- a rapper that’s one of the last from the same era as the GNX. (Photo Credit: Dave Free)
Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” is a Beautiful Love Letter to the West Coast
Jacob Goldman • December 6, 2024
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The cover art for “Chromakopia” serves as a great introduction to the album. It highlights both the absurd and the sincere points of the album, with Tyler being framed in a subtle, deep light, but also having a very silly haircut
Tyler, The Creator’s “Chromakopia” is an Artistic Masterpiece
Jacob Goldman • November 13, 2024
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Amazon's "Like a Dragon: Yakuza" Series is a Disappointing Game Adaptation
Amazon’s “Like a Dragon: Yakuza” Series is a Disappointing Game Adaptation
Jacob Goldman • November 1, 2024
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Sports
Senior Christian Dake takes some free throws at the end of the game to put North into a two point lead in the final seconds of the game, when shooting the free throws. “I think about my routine, which I've been doing daily for years, and having confidence that my muscle memory will lead to a make. The game against Parkway South went well because we came out with a win as a team. I wouldn't change anything about this game because the most important result happened which was winning,” Dake said.
North Varsity Basketball Team Beats Parkway South
Brice Tyler • December 20, 2024
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After scoring a touchdown, the seniors celebrate on the field. After losing last year as juniors, the seniors looked to redeem themselves this year.
Seniors Win Powderpuff Game
Layla Barnett • November 27, 2024
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The varsity boys soccer team poses after their first game against Pattonville on Sept. 3. Many of the others competed together on the team last year. Photo by Leila Deskins
North Soccer Team Grows Close Despite Losses
Brian Tyler • November 6, 2024
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Winter playlist

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Matt Alonzo declares Jon Hardy safe at first base while fellow staff members look on. Both staff and students were invested in the game’s outcome, each cheering on their team.
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This week in History Oct. 28- Nov. 3
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