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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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Zainab Khan

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer

My name is Zainab and I’m a junior. I’ve been a part of the Norsestar staff for three years now. This year, I hope to learn new skills and become a better journalist and interviewer.

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Seniors Give Advice to Underclassmen

Seniors Give Advice to Underclassmen

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
May 7, 2021
Seniors Share Six Word Memoirs

Seniors Share Six Word Memoirs

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
May 4, 2021
A Virtual Tour of Laumeier Sculpture Park

A Virtual Tour of Laumeier Sculpture Park

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
April 1, 2021
Macako Tacos is a food stand that specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine. It’s opening days will be on March 13 and 14. After that it will be open every Saturday and Sunday until later in 2021. Each taco plate comes with three tacos and sides of rice and beans.

Macako Tacos: Authentic Mexican Tacos

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
March 10, 2021
After eight years at North, Dr. Tori Cain will be leaving to continue her career at Pattonville as the Director of Student Services. Now the search is on for a new head principal.

Parkway North Community Search for New Principal

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
March 2, 2021
Works by George Baselitz, A.R. Penck, and Franz West can be viewed as part of the latest exhibit, “Storm of Progress: German Art After 1800” at the Saint Louis Art Museum running now until Feb. 28. A major portion of the exhibit and the name of it as well, was inspired by German Jewish cultural theorist Walter Benjamin, who imagined history as a powerful storm that would launch humanity into an uncertain future. Facts like these and more were displayed on the white walls all around the exhibit.

“Storm of Progress: German Art After 1800” Illustrates Connection Between Art, History

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
February 24, 2021
“Are We There Yet?”, directed by Brian Levant, stars Ice Cube, Nia Long, and Aleisha Allen. This movie, along with other movies that Ice Cube starred in, will be leaving Netflix at the end of February to free up space for new content.

“Are We There Yet?” To Leave Netflix at the End of February

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
February 11, 2021
Taylor Swift’s “evermore" is an extension of her previous album “folklore.” “evermore” brings warm and folklorian vibes, similar to her previous album, but the experience of writing more songs in the span of 5 months was new to Swift and her team.

Taylor Swift’s “evermore” Continues Her Narrative

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
January 27, 2021
Thanksgiving Word Search

Thanksgiving Word Search

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
November 13, 2020
According to the website, thesocialdilemma.com, a 5,000 person study, showed that using social media for a long amount of time links to declines in life satisfaction and social, physical and mental health. The Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma” explores this phenomena in more detail.

The Social Dilemma: Exposing the Truth of Social Media

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
October 28, 2020

Virtual School

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
October 23, 2020
According to Nudo House’s website, the founder and owner of Nudo House wanted to create a unique and authentic ramen experience that would help bring the diversity of Japanese cuisine to St. Louis. The hours of Nudo House are from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday to Saturday, and they are closed on Sundays.

Nudo House, Authentic Japanese and Asian Cuisine

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
October 7, 2020
In Rare, Gomez was not shy about opening up about her personal experiences. She even used writings from her diary to influence and write tracks on the album.

Rare, Selena Gomez’s Newest Album About Self-Love

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
September 16, 2020
Actress and singer, Sabrina Carpenter stars as Quinn Ackerman, a determined student who is willing to do anything she can to get into her dream school even if it means competing in a dance competition, in this Netflix original dance comedy “Work It.”

Netflix’s “Work It” Delivers Music, Movement

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
September 2, 2020
Yuki Chen: “Probably Phineas and Ferb. The parts with Perry and Dr. Doofenshmirtz were really great, and I enjoyed seeing the different “inators” Doof would come up with. Also, there always seemed to be really catchy music, like “She’s Candace” and “Backyard Beach” for example.

Seniors Reflect on Their Favorite Shows

Aiden Petrofsky and Zainab Khan
May 6, 2020
Seniors Reflect on Their Most Embarrassing Moments

Seniors Reflect on Their Most Embarrassing Moments

Aiden Petrofsky and Zainab Khan
May 5, 2020
Seniors Reflect on Their Proudest Accomplishments

Seniors Reflect on Their Proudest Accomplishments

Aiden Petrofsky and Zainab Khan
May 4, 2020
Enchambered

Enchambered: Live Escape Room Adventure Review

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
April 23, 2020
The Cardboard Boat Challenge was to make a boat using only cardboard and duct tape. Whichever team’s boat completes one lap around the swimming pool the fastest wins the challenge.

North Participates In Cardboard Boat Challenge

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
March 25, 2020
The hydroponic plants, including basil, parsley and others, are currently growing in Dr. Wendy Freebersyser’s room. The students grow them in recycled water bottles and cans until they can be planted in the green house on Service Day.

Hydroponic Agriculture Grows at North

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
February 11, 2020
Leonardo Da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 in Anchiano, Italy. His inventions and notes on art, science, mathematics, engineering, physics and anatomy are all displayed at the exhibition until April 19.

Science Center Exhibit Illuminates Da Vinci’s Life, Work

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
February 6, 2020
Disney Plus is a platform that offers all the classic movies from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and more all in one streaming service. The app is $6.99 a month and up to four people can use it at a time.

Disney Plus Review

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
December 19, 2019
With the end of the semester just ten days away, students have been spending time keeping up in their classes while also studying for finals. Senior Caylah Johnson studies in the library at North during first lunch.

Review: Where is the Best Place to Study for Finals?

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
December 11, 2019
Junior Alex Smothers donates blood on Oct. 28 at 12:00 pm in the upper gym. After the students finish donating blood, they are given snacks, time to rest, and free t-shirts.

Students Participate in Semiannual NHS Blood Drive

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
October 31, 2019
Wish was founded in 2010 by two entrepreneurs named Danny Zhang and Piotr Szulczewski. It is an online platform that offers cheap deals for customers to buy the exact same or similar products that sell for a lot more money in regular stores.

Wish Review

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
October 2, 2019
Latin and English teacher Adam Stiller juggles yellow tennis balls in his classroom. The juggling club meets every Tuesday in room 1500.

Stiller Starts North’s First Juggling Club

Zainab Khan, Radical Reviewer
September 16, 2019
Meet Sophomore Tanisha Patel

Meet Sophomore Tanisha Patel

Zainab Khan, Personality Perfectionist
May 17, 2019
Meet Art Teacher Carlynn Forst

Meet Art Teacher Carlynn Forst

Zainab Khan, Personality Perfectionist
May 3, 2019
Freshman Hannah Abbas completes registration for summer school classes for the 2019 summer. Students are able to sign up through an email, as well as in the guidance office by the end of the school year.

Students Sign Up for Summer School Classes

Zainab Khan, Personality Perfectionist
May 1, 2019
Meet Freshman Joelle Johnston

Meet Freshman Joelle Johnston

Zainab Khan, Personality Perfectionist
March 29, 2019
Meet Senior Sydney Eikmann

Meet Senior Sydney Eikmann

Zainab Khan, Personality Perfectionist
March 8, 2019
Meet Sophomore Mary Gilmour

Meet Sophomore Mary Gilmour

Zainab Khan, Personality Perfectionist
February 22, 2019
Orchestra Program Performs At Winter Concert

Orchestra Program Performs At Winter Concert

Zainab Khan, Personality Perfectionist
February 14, 2019
Meet History Teacher Jeff Kinney

Meet History Teacher Jeff Kinney

Zainab Khan, Personality Perfectionist
February 8, 2019
Finals week is very stressful for students. If students find themselves overwhelmed, they can reach out to their academic lab teachers and school counselor for guidance.

Finals: How to Prepare and Feel Less Stressed

Zainab Khan, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
Freshman Class Show Uniqueness With Monthly Crown Tradition

Freshman Class Show Uniqueness With Monthly Crown Tradition

Zainab Khan, Staff Writer
October 23, 2018
The PNH girls cross country team poses for a picture while they wait to begin their race. “I’m pretty used to winning. It definitely wasn’t like that in the beginning. I remember the first year or two, when I started running, I got last place in everything,” said freshman Tabitha Bevans.

Girls Cross Country Wins Big At First Varsity Meet

Zainab Khan, Staff Member
September 19, 2018
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