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The Student News Site of Parkdale High School

The Paw Print
News
ICE raids and arrests have skyrocketed in numbers since the beginning of President Trump's term.
Understand Your Rights: ICE raids loom, PGCPS responds
Edward Saravia, Reporter • March 27, 2025

For individuals in our community, a run-in with ICE may be daunting. Keep in mind that no matter your status in relation to your immigration status, people are entitled to rights and you need to know how to protect from these...

Protests against the Trump Administration have been occurring ever since the election, like the one depicted above.
Trump’s threatens to endanger free speech through banning ‘illegal protests’ against Israel
Amelia Bennett, Reporter • March 27, 2025
An advocate for both students and teachers, Ms. Coleman fought hard against her battle with cancer for years before her passing.
Remembering Ms. Marina Coleman: A Passionate Educator and a Selfless Colleague
Rachael Nzeni, Chief Copy Editor • March 5, 2025
With varying table heights and lengths and barstools and attached seats, the new Parkdale cafeteria setup is bringing some modernization to the otherwise "older" school aesthetic. (photo by Genesis Salvador Flores)
New year, new me! Parkdale brings a brand new look to the table
Genesis Salvador Flores, Chief Copy Editor • February 28, 2025
Observing a Day Without Immigrants, high school senior Vicky Sosa holds a sign outside the Grayson County courthouse in Sherman, Texas. (photo courtesy of NPR)
Businesses close, schools empty as immigrants join in ‘A Day Without Immigrants” Protest
Ailyn Ordonez, Section Editor • February 27, 2025
Features
Seven women-owned small businesses to support here at Parkdale
Seven women-owned small businesses to support here at Parkdale
Dayanna Orellana Melendez, Reporter • March 31, 2025

Looking to support a small business in Parkdale? Presenting seven small businesses you should look into. Covering Baking, Jewelry, Crocheting and more!  1.) Claudia Hidalgo Chicas...

Parkdale IB seniors take part in a questionnaire to share their own experiences.
IB Senior Q&A
Drew Fulcher, Reporter
The "Woolly Mouse" depicted in the image on the left, was genetically engineered to have similar genetics to the extinct woolly mammoth.
Is the ‘Woolly Mouse’ A Major Step Toward Mammoth De-Extinction?
Conrad Planta, Reporter
Former U.S President, Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100.
Remembering Jimmy Carter: A legacy of service and humanity
Rachael Nzeni, Editor-in-Chief
Courtesy of Google
Parkdale honors veterans in JROTC-led program
Tatiana Mendoza, Reporter
Christmas Lighting at National Harbor. (Courtesy of Google)
Looking to have a magical winter season? Check out these local events to add some sparkle to your holiday.
Ailyn Ordonez, Section Editor
Thanksgiving Delights! Exploring the Flavors of the Season.
Thanksgiving Delights! Exploring the Flavors of the Season.
Genesis Salvador Flores, Chief Copy Editor
Opinion
School Funding Woes: Broken bathrooms, outdated equipment leaves students struggling
School Funding Woes: Broken bathrooms, outdated equipment leaves students struggling
Cassara Williams, Reporter • March 31, 2025

Some days, Leticia Medina avoids using the school bathroom because the stalls are broken, the area is unsanitary, and there’s hardly any soap. As a student-athlete, its usually...

Screen Time Syndrome: Break free from cycle of addiction
Screen Time Syndrome: Break free from cycle of addiction
Jesus Vivar Reyes, Reporter
Parkdale High School continues to lock their bathrooms in an effort to prevent students skipping.
Locking bathrooms is not a solution for truancy
Geneva Cason, Reporter
With the cost of college on the rise, along with basic necessities to live, high school students may want to consider going an alternative route for their career paths. (photo courtesty of Google Images)
Four-year universities are not destined to succeed anymore
Jesus Vivar Reyes, Reporter
In 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade case that protected women's right to an abortion. Since then, states around the country have not only banned the healthcare procedure, but have gone so far as to call it "murder." (photo courtesy of Google Images)
Varying definition of the ‘beginning of life’ make the issue of abortion even more complicated
Elizabeth Diaz Velasquez, Reporter
Hateful comments and unhealthy interactions on social media are linked directly to teens' declining mental health. (photo courtesy of Google Images)
Increased social media usage is causing a mental health decline in our generation
Cassara Williams, Reporter
Many conspiracy theorists inaccurately claim that the Earth is flat and inside of a dome, but science very clearly proves otherwise. (photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)
Think the Earth is flat? Well, please, think again.
Conrad Planta, Reporter
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Columns
Cracking the SAT: A Guide for Juniors to nail the test
Cracking the SAT: A Guide for Juniors to nail the test
Rachael Nzeni, Chief Copy Editor
Student Spotlight
An excerpt from junior Jeffrey Saavedra Escamilla's book shows one of the many reasons to keep pushing: your favorite music. (photo screenshot courtesy of Jeffrey Saavedra Escamilla)
New student-created digital book offers advice, tips on importance of mental health

Trigger Warning: article mentions suicide, suicide ideation, and mental health struggles When junior Jeffrey Saavedra Escamilla reflected...

Teacher Spotlight
Mr. George and Ms. Hooks join the Parkdale admin team, each in hopes of bringing something new and fresh to the halls of PHS.
Parkdale welcomes two new administrators to the PHS Family

At the start of the 2023-2024 school year, the Parkdale family welcomed two new administrators: Ms.Teshara Hooks and Mr. Jonathan George! Ms....

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