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The Parker Weekly

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The Parker Weekly

Abri Berg

Abri Berg, Culture Critic

Abri Berg is a senior and is returning to “The Weekly” for her fourth year on staff as the Culture Critic. Previously, she has served as a staff writer. In her free time, Abri enjoys performing in musicals, traveling, skiing, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.

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Edvard Munch’s 1910 painting “The Scream,” available for viewing online via the Google’s Arts and Culture website virtual museum tour of the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway. Photo courtesy of Munch Museum.

Five Cultural Activities You Can Do During the Quarantine

Bonus: Getting Out Of Bed Is Optional!
Abri Berg, Culture Critic
April 12, 2020

From A to B and (I’ll Be) Back Again!

Abri Berg, Culture Critic
January 30, 2020
David Alex works with the cast on the play “Adrift.” Photo courtesy of The Daily Herald.

Parker Substitute Teacher x Local Chicago Theater

David Alex’s “N” premieres in Chicago
Abri Berg, Culture Critic
November 26, 2019
A look at some of the drinks available from Philz Coffee. Photo by Spencer O'Brien.

Philz Coffee Review

What to Order at Philz Coffee and How To Do It
Abri Berg, Culture Critic
October 31, 2019
Isabella Gomez-Barrientos and Will Ehrlich practicing lines during rehearsal.

Fall Play Preview

Eight Upper Schoolers take the stage to perform “The Water Engine”
Abri Berg, Culture Critic
October 10, 2019
Virgil Abloh: “Figures Of Speech.” Photo courtesy of Abri Berg

MCA Launches Virgil Abloh’s “Figures of Speech” Exhibition

Trendy designer attracts a younger audience to attend art museums
Abri Berg, Culture Critic
September 5, 2019
Junior Abri Berg (right), seen here posing with a new-found friend, is halfway through her time in Zaragoza, Spain. Photo courtsey of Abri Berg.

Four Months Too Fast

Mid-Year Thoughts and Aspirations for the Future
Abri Berg, Staff Writer
January 31, 2019

Un Día en Mi Vida

“A Day in My Life” as an SYA Spain Student
Abri Berg, Staff Writer
November 20, 2018
Berg prepares to board the plane to Spain. Photo courtesy of Jane Berg.

El Primero Mes

An Overview of my First Month Living Abroad in Spain
Abri Berg, Staff Writer
October 4, 2018
Banner used to advertise the event to alums, photo courtesy of the Parker website.

Coming Back Together

Parker Hosts Annual Alumni and Friends Reunion On the West Coast
Abri Berg, Staff Writer
November 21, 2017
Varsity volleyball players celebrate a serve at their Homecoming game.

Keys to the House

Homecoming 2017 Festivities In Review
Abri Berg, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017
New English teacher Pedro Gonzalez stands in his fourth floor classroom.

A New Face Joins the English Department

Parker Welcomes Pedro Gonzalez into the Community
Abri Berg, Staff Writer
September 4, 2017

Distraction or Concentration?

The Fidget Toy That's Spinning the World into Debates
Abri Berg, Staff Writer
June 10, 2017

Summer Jobs for All!

Freshmen Work Together to Create Job Fair
Abri Berg, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017

We Need Our Space!

How the Library Renovations Will Affect Us
Abri Berg, Staff Writer
March 17, 2017

White Out Game 12/2

Exciting Night Ends with Girls' Victory and Boys' Loss
Eric Ingall and Abri Berg
December 9, 2016

Chicago Humanities Festival at Parker

Parker Hosts Speakers for Eighth Consecutive Year
Abri Berg, Staff Writer
November 29, 2016
Molly Weinberg and other Chicago teenagers perform improv skits as part of the Second City Teen House Ensemble.

Check Out the Teen Ensemble at Second City!

Parker's Own Molly Weinberg Performs Improvisation
Abri Berg, Staff Writer
November 7, 2016

Female Athletes vs. The Media

Why these Olympic Games have been the most Degrading to Women yet
Abri Berg, Staff Writer
October 9, 2016
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