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Rebecca Tang
Mar 6, 20233 min read
Anonymous Senior Reflections: A Look Back on the High School Experience
As the end of the school year approaches, I asked a few 12th graders to reflect on their high school experience. The past few years have...
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Parker Press
Mar 6, 20235 min read
Ask a Friend: Advice Column Week 1
Hello Parker Press readers! We are very excited to introduce Parker Press' new advice column: Ask a Friend. We have created this advice...
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Rebecca Tang
Feb 20, 20233 min read
In Defense of Pt 7: Celebrating Galentine's Day
Galentine's day is often associated with lonely singles coping with their misery while yearning for true love, or perhaps perceived as...
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Sydney Jones
Jan 23, 20232 min read
Printing the Future: The Endless Possibilities in the Parker School Design Lab
One of the great things about our school is the variety of classes. We have electives that cater to a wide range of interests such as...
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Kaya Long
Jan 9, 20234 min read
5 Book Recommendations for 2023
Whether you are a literature fanatic or not, it is safe to say that nearly everyone has the goal of reading more books in the new year....
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Soren Miles Fesel
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Media Sensationalism Exposed: Volcano Edition
Recently, Mauna Loa erupted. Although the primary lava flow that originated from the northeast rift zone might pose a threat to Daniel K....
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Kaya Long
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Reviewing Holiday Cookie Recipes
It’s that time of the year! Nothing can beat the familiar aroma of freshly baked cookies amidst Christmas music on full blast. Here are a...
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Soren Miles Fesel
Oct 17, 20224 min read
In Defense of Pt 6: Why Building a Mars Colony is a Bad Idea
In recent years, many people seem to have developed a fondness for the idea of building our own colony on Mars. Influenced by companies...
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Ava Harris
Sep 26, 20223 min read
The Harm Behind the Trend: Microtrends
While I don’t speak for everyone, I can confidently say that many of those reading this article right now have shopped online at least...
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Noelani Mitchell
May 16, 20225 min read
Carpe Diem: Why Dead Poet’s Society is the most important coming of age movie ever
It’s the end of 2018, October of freshmen year to be exact, and I’ve just sat down to enjoy dinner with my dad. Perusing iTunes for...
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Everett Gordon
May 16, 20222 min read
In Defense of Pt. 5: Joining the Parker Debate Team (Why you should!)
I first knew that I wanted to do debate when I gave my eighth grade salutatorian speech and felt the power of public speaking. I don’t...
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Genevieve Savage
May 16, 20222 min read
In Defense of Pt. 4: “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City”
Most people tend to wave off reality shows like “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” “The Bachelor,” and “Dance Moms” for their...
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Noah Nikolai
May 2, 20225 min read
In Defense Of Pt. 3 : Watching the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
Whether or not you are a soccer fan, it is probably safe to assume that you have heard of the World Cup. As the most popular tournament...
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Noelani Mitchell
Apr 11, 20224 min read
In Defense of Pt. 2: Writing Bad, Emo, Sappy Poetry
Recently I've come full circle in what I’d like to acknowledge as one of the most influential steps in my maturity so far. I would bet...
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Lucas Koranda
Mar 21, 20226 min read
In Defense Of Pt. 1: Stranger Things
Nowadays, it seems like everyone has an intrinsic obsession, guilty pleasure, or infatuation. Whether it’s a celebrity crush, fondness...
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Everett Gordon
Mar 21, 20224 min read
Ukraine & Tiktok: How Social Media Grants Freedom to Joke about the World’s Most Burgeoning Conflict
Adults have a common misconception about TikTok. The app that many view merely as a hub for trendy dances and flashy filters is proving...
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Violet Freeney
Mar 21, 20223 min read
The Absolutely True Influence of Banning Books in Schools
For centuries books have been a powerful tool in communication, education, and politics, and as a result the banning of books has also...
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Noelani Mitchell
Feb 28, 20224 min read
A Rant on Queerness and Identity
As we wind down from Valentine's Day into the coming of a new spring, I’ve found myself frequently stunted in reflection throughout my...
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Lucas Koranda
Feb 28, 20224 min read
February is Black History Month: Is a Month Enough?
February is Black History Month, which honors generations of African Americans who endured, overcame, and continue to overcome adversity...
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Everett Gordon
Jan 31, 20222 min read
Covid: Creator of Hypocrites
The Covid-19 pandemic is one of few things I have witnessed in my life that has affected nearly every person on earth in one way or...
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