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The Student News Site of Parkdale High School

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Parent-Teacher Association missing from Parkdale, creates barrier of collaboration
Parent-Teacher Association missing from Parkdale, creates barrier of collaboration
Cassara Williams, Reporter • June 3, 2025

At Parkdale, the absence of a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) has created challenges for both teachers and parents. Despite efforts to form the group, the school has yet to establish a PTA, leaving a gap in collaboration and...

Prince Cristopher and Cinderella, played by James Dubon Garcia (left) and Kenya Ibe (right) respectively, share a moment at the ball. (photo courtesy of )
The Parkdale Players perform Cinderella, wow crowds in all shows
Geneva Cason, Reporter • June 3, 2025
Parkdale Japanese Honor Society and the students from Seiko Gakuin High School enjoyed the unique opportunity of collaborating and connecting with one another during a one-day trip to Parkdale. (photo courtesy of Ms. Hooks)
Japanese Honors Society hosts Japanese students, builds lasting memories
Dayanna Orellana Melendez, Reporter • June 3, 2025
Rising tariffs leave many Americans uneasy about the effects they could face in their day-to-day purchasing (stock photo provided by Canva)
The Tariff Trap: How Trump’s import taxes could impact consumers
Jesus Vivar Reyes, Reporter • May 5, 2025
Photo by Library of Congress on Unsplash
Third term for Trump? Legal experts say it’s unconstitutional
Conrad Planta, Reporter • May 5, 2025
Features
Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was murdered at an event he was hosting, sparking outrage and mixed opinions on the polarizing political state of our country. (photo credit: NY Times)
Who was Charlie Kirk, and how is America taking his death?
Dayanna Orellana Melendez, Reporter • October 25, 2025

On Sept. 10, American right-wing political activist and podcaster Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University during an event where he would be debating college...

The 2B JROTC class participates in workouts. (photo by Arianna Fulcher).
I spent a day at JROTC, and it went much differently than expected.
Drew Fulcher, Reporter
Trade schools may be an option that students should look into if four-year universities do not seem like a good fit.
Trade school offers students alternative, beneficial option post-graduation
Edward Saravia, Reporter
Seven women-owned small businesses to support here at Parkdale
Seven women-owned small businesses to support here at Parkdale
Dayanna Orellana Melendez, Reporter
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
Opinion
Does the new PGCPS Grading Policy aim for equity but undermine academic rigor?
Does the new PGCPS Grading Policy aim for equity but undermine academic rigor?
Rachael Nzeni, Chief Copy Editor • June 3, 2025

Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) implemented a revised grading policy designed to promote equity and provide students with...

Why does Parkdale lack school spirit?
Why does Parkdale lack school spirit?
Ailyn Ordonez, Section Editor
Accessibility, streaming and more are all contributing to the slow decline of theater moving-watching (stock photo courtesy of Canva)
Are cinemas dying out?
Genesis Salvador Flores, Chief Copy Editor
The rise of A.I. could threaten pop culture
The rise of A.I. could threaten pop culture
Richard Vasquez-Cortez, Chief Copy Editor
How did Donald Trump win the election?
How did Donald Trump win the election?
Dayanna Orellana Melendez, Reporter
Too much screentime?: How social media shapes high school experience
Too much screentime?: How social media shapes high school experience
Geneva Cason, Reporter
Are zoos ethical? The cons, the pros, and the in-between
Are zoos ethical? The cons, the pros, and the in-between
Genesis Salvador Flores, Chief Copy Editor
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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
Parkdale poet announced as PG County Youth Poet Laureate
Parkdale poet announced as PG County Youth Poet Laureate

On May 3, sophomore Kaylee Joge officially took home the title of Youth Poet Laureate for Prince George's County. But what exactly does that...

Teacher Spotlight
Meet Ms. Springer, Parkdale's newest student favorite
Meet Ms. Springer, Parkdale’s newest student favorite

This year’s new drama teacher Ms. Isobel Springer has blessed her students and club member’s with her creativity and happiness, making her...

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