
Occasionally, when walking through Parker’s science wing, the enticing aroma of fresh baked goods fills the air. Brought back to life this...

At Francis W. Parker, sports have always been a part of the culture. This year, Senior Hudson Lin has been working hard to create a new sports...

Technology is relied on as a means of communication, academics and social connection, but phones have dark side effects that often aren’t talked...
On Monday, January 9, students entered the auditorium to see Tim Sinclair, someone who is most recognized by his voice, rather than his appearance, sitting on stage. Sinclair is the public address announcer for...
The air Thursday afternoon was buzzing as students packed up textbooks and empty water bottles from their lockers, groggily attended final winter sports practices, and eagerly anticipated the final Friday leading...
On Friday, January 27, at the girls' Blue Out game at McGrath-Phillips Arena, the Romans led the Colonels for all four quarters, and took home the victory, 75-31. The Romans started off the game strong, as they...

“I have to drink a lot of coffee to get through my classes,” junior Caroline Polsky said, explaining that she drinks two to three cups per day. This isn’t just the case for her, as the sight of a...

Phaedrus. Meaning bright. Meaning radiant. A discussion between Socrates and Phaedrus about love and the mastery of art. “Art is often what makes life beautiful,” Luca Lennon, a senior at Parker and...

Although I’ll be the first person to express my love for miniature pieces of chocolate with strange fillings, I believe Valentine’s Day should be acknowledged as more than a commercialized tradition....

On February 28, the voting citizens of Chicago filled the polling stations, waiting to participate in the 2023 Chicago mayoral election. There were nine candidates for this position – Brandon Johnson,...



From the outside, Parker seems like a liberal environment. When it comes to national culture war talking points, we come out on the right side....
As someone who’s walked the halls of Parker for the past thirteen years and come to understand how it’s structured, I want to discuss an...
Jack - YES: The question of whether Parker should employ armed security guards comes down to the safety of the children of Parker, not to...

From County Fair to 12 Days to Class Day, Parker is a school filled with history, stories, and traditions. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting restrictions, some of these have been either cancelled or postponed, including the third grade-run Thanksgiving MX. “The third graders aren't doing the Thanksgiving MX this year,” third grade teacher Amy Przygoda said. After having the MX cancelled twice due to the pandemic, the third graders are moving on from the long-standing tradition of Parker. Most high school students at Parker...

Families are getting into the spirit of the month by returning the favor to our community as the holidays approach. Our Parker community members...

Hydration at Parker ranges from sports-tipped Crystal Lake bottles, Nalgenes, S’wells, Camelbacks, and cloudy blue cafeteria cups, not including...

On Thursday, November 11, the Main Gym was filled not with athletics equipment and sports teams but with chairs, doctors, and kids. November...

A couple of weeks ago was student press freedom day. “The Parker Weekly” Editorial Board has decided to take this opportunity to take stock...
At 7:37 this morning, Parker students, parents, and faculty received an email stating “School will be closed, and classes and activities canceled on Friday, February 3 until further notice.” Specifically,...
On Thursday, February 2, the Parker cafeteria received a shipment of Arizona Iced Tea. The cans are being sold for $1.95 and according to Lead Cashier Keisha Henderson, they have caused a "frenzy." The...
On Wednesday, February 1, the Colonels lost a heartbreaker at home to the Northridge Knights, 62-61. The Knights took their first lead of the second half on a layup by Ben Hanretty with only 5.7 second...
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