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Graysen Pendry presents to an audience at Chicago's first ever Youth Reproductive Justice Summit. Photo by Beckett Nikitas

Deepening the Roots

Parker Hosts Chicago’s First Youth Reproductive Justice Summit
Lula Notz February 11, 2025

Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton closed out her speech at Parker’s first Youth Reproductive Justice Summit with an African Proverb: "When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind.” On the conference day, panelists and attendees...

Junior at Junior Olympics

Junior at Junior Olympics

Ava Farhat competes at the ISF Gymnasiade Junior Olympics
Beatrix Hirsch February 11, 2025

Bahrain is 7,032 miles from Chicago. That is the distance junior Ava Farhat traveled to compete for Team USA karate in the ISF (International School Sport Federation) Gymnasiade Junior Olympics.  The ISF, according to the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union)...

AI and Academic Dishonesty

AI and Academic Dishonesty

Does Parker react too strongly to potential uses of AI?
Zoe Polsky February 11, 2025

As the written work of humans is becoming less necessary, many have made the argument that learning to write an essay properly isn’t correlated with being a successful adult. However, some teachers and administration at Parker don’t agree with this.  When...

Colonels and Romans Compete

Colonels and Romans Compete

Boys win 85-66, Girls lose 13-63 at Blue Out
Sascha Keller February 11, 2025

On January 31 the men’s and women’s varsity basketball teams took on the Latin School of Chicago’s varsity teams at UIC's Credit One Arena. This was the second “Clark Street Classic” game of the school year, the first being played on December...

Photo by Graysen Pendry

Our Street

Parker Colonel beat Latin Romans in Clark Street Classic Game
Graysen Pendry, Online Editor December 20, 2024

  On Friday December 13 the Parker Colonels beat the Latin Romans in an intense back and forth battle to become the Clark Street champions. As the scoreboard went back and forth “we were all yelling and cheering together and everyone was having...

Victory in Every Move

Victory in Every Move

The Rise of The FWP Chess Team
Chloe Deutsch, Copy Editor December 20, 2024

Founded last year, Parker’s Chess Team has since captured numerous wins and accomplishments in their field of competition. Although a small group of players, they’re committed and determined when they meet to better themselves in chess and the strategy...

A Very Colonel Christmas

A Very Colonel Christmas

Xavier Irons stars in A Christmas Carol
Jayden Patel, Opinion Editor December 20, 2024

On November 16, the Goodman Theater opened its doors for the first showing of its 47th annual production of “A Christmas Carol.” This year marked a new beginning for the show, as a new Scrooge has been cast after 16 years. However, not only is there...

Benched

Benched

Clearing the Tables
Ben Israel, Online Editor December 3, 2024

Outside of the Upper School office, three of the six tables often referred to as the “sophomore tables” were removed recently, sparking conversation among students about cleanliness, responsibility, and the shared spaces of our school. The decision...

Une Viste Très Mémorable

Une Viste Très Mémorable

Belgian students visit Chicago and stay with Parker host families
Christina Merikas, Copy Editor December 3, 2024

Four thousand, one hundred and fifty-three miles. That is the distance Parker’s recent Belgian visitors traveled. From shadowing Parker students to exploring Chicago’s downtown, Parker’s Belgian guests had the opportunity to stray from their day-to-day...

The Onion Conundrum

The Onion Conundrum

Talent Show takes a surprising turn with onion-eating competition
Annabel McIntosh December 3, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, the Performing Arts Committee hosted their annual Talent Show, filling the auditorium with the hum of anticipation. The lineup included singing acts by talented sophomores, piano performances by seniors, and everything in between....

The Student Stampede

The Student Stampede

Why Parker Students Love Going to Lincoln Park Business
Aïda Davis December 3, 2024

Lincoln Park is a vibrant neighborhood with many fun things to experience. There’s something for everyone, whether it's seeing animals at the zoo, or taking a nice leisurely walk in Oz Park. These activities, surprisingly, don’t quite seem to catch...

Elections, Reflections, and Emotions

Elections, Reflections, and Emotions

How the 2024 election impacted the Parker community
Sascha Keller December 3, 2024

On November 6, students entered Parker’s halls feeling a mix of emotions, with Principal Dan Frank holding open the door to welcome students into the building. At that point, Former President Donald Trump had a staggering lead over Vice President Kamala...

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