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The Parker Weekly

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The Parker Weekly

Natalie Daskal

Natalie Daskal, Political Liaison

Natalie Daskal is a junior in her third year on the staff of “The Weekly”. She currently serves as a Political Liaison. Last year Natalie was a staff writer. Outside of “The Weekly”, Natalie plays soccer, basketball and tennis, is a Model UN captain and outside of school she is the Executive Director of March for Our Lives Chicago.

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A campaign poster supporting Chicago mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot.

A Historic Choice for Chicago

All About The Chicago Mayoral Election Runoff
Natalie Daskal, Political Liaison
April 4, 2019

The United States of America: An Embryonic Democracy

Congresswoman Pressley makes first house floor speech, citing corinthians and calling US democracy “embryonic”
Natalie Daskal, Political Liaison
March 31, 2019

Parker Post-Politics

Comparing Life After Elections in 2016 and 2018
Natalie Daskal, Political Liaison
November 20, 2018

An Activist’s Effect

The Impact Activists Have Had on Politicians in the Past Weeks
Natalie Daskal, Political Liaison
October 30, 2018
Amelia Hoerr, during the girl’s soccer regional on the Parker turf on Friday May 11. Photo by Jon Rauschenberger.

Games aren’t Always Fun

Parker Spring Athletic Teams face an Increase of Games, and a Decrease of Recovery
Natalie Daskal, Staff Writer
June 6, 2018

Veteran Students Interviewing New Teachers

SIRB helps hire faculty at Parker
Natalie Daskal, Staff Writer
May 26, 2018
The Cast of Heathers lines up for a show-stopping number.

As Good As A Slurpee

Parker Sophomores Abri Berg and Isabel Olesinski Star in Devonshire Playhouse’s “Heathers”
Natalie Daskal, Staff Writer
April 8, 2018

This Entire Story is Totally True and Actually Happened

Parker Seniors Maya Sanghvi and Jessi Lieb don’t meet the after hours dress code at MIMUN V
Natalie Daskal, Staff Writer
March 30, 2018
Students process to the 17 minutes of silence on "Walkout" day.

PODCAST: The Walkout

Politics with the Parker Weekly
Students prepare for 17 minutes of silence outside of the Lincoln Park Zoo Conservatory.

Only 17 Minutes Strong

Why a Whole Day of School is Counter Productive
Natalie Daskal, Staff Writer
March 19, 2018

No, Oprah Shouldn’t Run for President!

Why Winfrey Needs to Stop
Natalie Daskal, Staff Writer
February 16, 2018
Liz Sherwood reads to a group of Lower School students in the story room of the library.

Falling Through the Rabbit Hole

Alice in Wonderland Read Aloud in the Kovler Family Library
Natalie Daskal, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018

One Hour Short

Out of School Student-Athletes Must Take P.E. Despite Extensive Hours
Natalie Daskal, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
The “Safe School Zone” sign sits just below two other instructional signs on Clark Street.

A New Day, A New Sign

“Safe School Zone” Sign Appears Just Outside Parker
Natalie Daskal, Staff Writer
October 29, 2017

The Oldest Students in the Building

Parker teachers enrolling in Upper School Classes
Natalie Daskal, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017
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