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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

On Saturday Feb. 8, the Parkdale community lost one of its most dedicated and beloved English teachers, Ms. Marina Coleman, who passed away at the age of 71 after a courageous battle with a rare and aggressive cancer. Ms. Coleman,...

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
California Wildfires: Everything you need to know
California Wildfires: Everything you need to know
Richard Vasquez-Cortez, Editor-in-Chief • January 29, 2025
PGCPS welcomes a new grading system.
Synergy Replaces SchoolMax Across all of PGCPS
Richard Vasquez-Cortez, Editor-in-Chief • September 24, 2024
Features
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 • January 29, 2025

The world bids farewell to one of its most dedicated public servants as former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, was laid to rest following...

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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
Election Day is coming soon! Vote now!
Election Day is coming soon! Vote now!
Richard Vasquez-Cortez, Editor-in-Chief
Parkdale Players latest production "Once on this Island."
Enchanting Debut: The Parkdale Players Unveil Once On This Island
Rachael Nzeni
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When is Pride Month? Local upcoming events and history of Pride.
Ailyn Ordonez
Opinion
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 • February 28, 2025

Many grown people have told the youth that in order to live “American Dream”, they would need to go to college and become a lawyer, doctor, scientist, engineer, etc. No disrespect...

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
Stereotypes about Black Americans are unfairly perpetuated in the media, causing for an unhealthy association between Black Americans and crime, poverty and violence that is prevalent both inside and outside of the community. (photo courtesy of Getty Images)
Media’s poor portrayal of lives of Black Americans damages the community
Geneva Cason, Reporter
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TikTok Ban: A Step in the Wrong Direction
Ailyn Ordonez, Section Editor
Stronger security protocols have become a necessary nuisance
Stronger security protocols have become a necessary nuisance
Ailyn Ordonez, Section 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
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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