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The Parker Weekly

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The Parker Weekly

Kai Uemura signs his official commitment to Stanford University for gymnastics in the Draft gym.
Cardinal Kai
Ava Lin, Sports Writer • November 27, 2023

Kai Uemura, a senior at Parker and a top level gymnast, signed his commitment to Stanford University on Wednesday, November 8. Stanford is ranked...

National Red Cup Day
National Red Cup Day
Chloe Deutsch, Brief Writer • November 17, 2023

Every year on November 16, Starbucks stores from around the country give away a free red cup with a purchase of a hand-crafted holiday drink....

Deven Gupta at the boys golf State finals.
Teeing Up Success
Logan Gupta and Roshun Murthy November 13, 2023

This year, the Parker Golf team has had one of  its best seasons in the team’s history according to players, with senior and captain Deven...

Making a Racket
Miriam Johnson, Sports Reporter • November 13, 2023

On October 19-21, senior and Tennis Captain Riya Jain traveled to Buffalo Grove High School to compete in the Illinois State Tennis Tournament. Jain was the first member of the Parker Girls Tennis Team to compete...

From Set to Our Stage
Zoe Polsky, Staff Writer • November 13, 2023

 Actress and author Millie Bobby Brown recently paid a visit to Parker. Through the Chicago Humanities Festival, Brown came to the Auditorium to speak about her new book, “Nineteen Steps,” a story about Nillie,...

A Day in Parkerland
Chloe Deutsch, Culture Critic • November 13, 2023

Every fall since 1902, Francis W. Parker School has participated in the celebration of the County Fair throughout the field, hallways, and courtyard of the building. This event is a chance for students, teachers,...

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In a Pickle
In a Pickle
Roshun Murthy, Staff Writer • November 27, 2023

In Model UN, students debate world issues. In Student Government, students practice self governance. In Shakespeare Slam, students perform Shakespeare. In none of these clubs, or any other clubs at Parker,...

The chess team at an out-of-school match.
Capturing Victories
Deven Gupta, Staff Director • November 27, 2023

A recreational game has turned into a competitive Parker sport. This year, Parker’s Chess Club has transformed into a competitive team, playing in consistent matches against other schools in their league....

From the Weekly to the Spectator
From the Weekly to the Spectator
Christina Merikas, Staff Writer • November 27, 2023

“I learned everything I know about journalism from being on the Parker Weekly,” said Eden Stranahan, a member of the Parker class of 2023, a student at Barnard College, and a recent addition to the...

Smorgasboard
Smorgasboard
Zoe Polsky, Staff Writer • November 27, 2023

These 33 parents, alumni, and others hire our principal, secure financial safety, and look to the future. This is Parker’s Board of Trustees. There are positions meant for different types of involvement...

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Quiz: Plan your ideal day at school and we’ll tell you which iconic Lincoln Park spot you are
The Parker Weekly November 30, 2023

The Aliens Among Us
The Aliens Among Us
Ellery Singer November 27, 2023

There is plenty of art at Parker, stapled to bulletin boards, hanging in hallways, and decorating classrooms. Most of the art does not seem to...

Pau Ponders
Pau Ponders
Pau Maset Josa November 27, 2023

I've had quite a turbulent experience with Upper School advisories. Four years, three advisories… Freshman year, I was assigned to the former...

Call the Grammar Police
Annabel McIntosh November 27, 2023

Grammar: it’s the basis of every in-class essay, break-up text, Doordash order, and late homework email we write. The literal (adjective) fundamentals (noun) of the English language that we have supposedly (adverb)...

Cardinal Kai
Ava Lin, Sports Writer • November 27, 2023

Kai Uemura, a senior at Parker and a top level gymnast, signed his commitment to Stanford University on Wednesday, November 8. Stanford is ranked number one in the NCAA for Mens’ Gymnastics.  At Uemura’s...

Letter From the Editors, Issue 4 - Volume CXIII
The Parker Weekly November 27, 2023

Dear reader, Welcome back! New week, new Weekly, new thankful mindset. We hope your Thanksgiving Break was filled with gratitude and incredible food. The staff of "The Weekly" is extremely grateful for all the...

The Aliens Among Us
The Aliens Among Us
The stories behind two Parker art installations uncovered
Ellery Singer
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Pau Ponders
Pau Ponders
Four Years, Three Advisories
Pau Maset Josa
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Call the Grammar Police
Call the Grammar Police
Why Parker should teach grammar
Annabel McIntosh
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Cate's Call
Cate O November 27, 2023

To some, advisory is a classroom, to others it’s a twenty minute free period, or to the lucky few (and I’m one of them) it’s a family....

More Dead White Men
Arjun Kalra November 27, 2023

Parker predominantly teaches newer, generally excellent novels, many of which are seeking out diversity in the voices represented through the...

Interweb Intel
Jack Adee November 27, 2023

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, AI is here to stay. It has been a year since the first version of Chat GPT was released. It was...

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A Little Consistency, Please
A Little Consistency, Please
The Parker Weekly November 27, 2023

At Parker, teachers have some degree of freedom to teach what they see fit as long as content fits into the general purposes and goals of the...

Raise the Bar
October 6, 2023
“The Parker Weekly” Leadership

The 2023-24 school year will be ‘The Parker Weekly’s” 113th year of continuous publication.

 

Editors-in-Chief Harry Lowitz ’24, Benjamin Kagan ’24, and Hanna Bilgin ’24 currently lead “The Parker Weekly.” Kate Tabor and Eric Rampson serve as “The Weekly’s” faculty advisors.

 

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

“The Parker Weekly” Online Policy

Articles and editorials published on this website do not reflect the views of the Francis W. Parker School. Our opinions do not represent those of the school. All articles undergo a thorough publication process and are edited and reviewed by the editors-in-chief of The Parker Weekly and our faculty advisors.

 

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

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National Red Cup Day
Chloe Deutsch, Brief Writer • November 17, 2023

Every year on November 16, Starbucks stores from around the country give away a free red cup with a purchase of a hand-crafted holiday drink. Services at some Starbucks locations could get impacted, though,...

Kai Uemura Signs
Chloe Deutsch, Brief Writer • November 8, 2023

At 4 p.m. this afternoon, family, friends, and other members of the Parker community gathered together in the Draft Gym to celebrate the signing of senior Kai Uemura to Stanford University men's gymnastics....

Victorious Colonels
Ari Deutsch October 27, 2023

The Francis W. Parker boy’s soccer team, lead by veteran coach Neil Curran, has won regionals for the first time in six seasons. The big win came on Tuesday, October, 17, with a 2-0 triumph over Marine...

Meet the Staff
Mara Rodgon
Mara Rodgon
Photographer

Mara Rodgon is so excited to be a part of "The Weekly" this year as a photographer. This is her first time doing anything like the weekly but is so excited to learn and grow as a writer. When Mara isn’t writing, she is on the basketball court practicing or hanging out with her friends.

Annoshae Mirza
Annoshae Mirza
Copy Editor

Annoshae is a junior on her second year of the Weekly. She's on the Scholastic Bowl varsity team and Grape Jam, and outside of school she could talk your head off about linguistics or anthropology. She's so excited to be working as a copy editor this year!

Aragon Goldman
Aragon Goldman
Staff Writer

Aragon is a freshman, and this will be his first year on "The Weekly." In his free time, he likes to watch Down for Love.

Chloe Deutsch
Chloe Deutsch
Culture Critic & Brief Writer

Chloe Deutsch is a sophomore who is so excited to be this year's culture critic and one of your brief writers! This is her second year working with "The Weekly" after being a staff writer. When she isn't writing, you can find her scrolling on Pinterest, reading a book, or hanging out with friends.

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