Matthew Turk – The Parker Weekly

Matthew Turk, Columnist

Matthew Turk is a senior in his third year on the staff of “The Parker Weekly.” He currently writes for his column “Fireside Chats,” which discusses current events in Student Government, and is the developer of the newspaper’s iOS and Android apps. Outside of “The Parker Weekly,” Matthew rows crew, leads the Astrophysics Club, and serves as the President of the Student Government. He enjoys photography, listening to music, reading books, and watching movies.

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Fireside Chats, Issue 11

Everything to Help

Matthew Turk, Columnist
June 4, 2020

Fireside Chats, Issue 10

Virtual Student Government

Matthew Turk, Columnist
May 13, 2020

Fireside Chats, Issue 9

Election Season

Matthew Turk, Columnist
April 12, 2020

Fireside Chats, Issue 7

Looking Forward

Matthew Turk, Columnist
February 13, 2020

Fireside Chats, Issue 6

It’s Your Money

Matthew Turk, Columnist
January 30, 2020

Fireside Chats, Issue 5

Newsletter Proposal

Matthew Turk, Columnist
December 20, 2019

Fireside Chats, Issue 4

How Are We Doing?

Matthew Turk, Columnist
November 26, 2019

Fireside Chats, Issue 3

Senior Month

Matthew Turk, Columnist
October 31, 2019

Fireside Chats, Issue 2

Blank Slate

Matthew Turk, Columnist
October 10, 2019

Fireside Chats, Issue 1

Bias Toward Action

Matthew Turk, Columnist
September 5, 2019

Wisdom’s Folly, Issue 11

The Ant by the Highway

Matthew Turk, Columnist
June 6, 2019

Wisdom’s Folly, Issue 10

The Unexamined Life

Matthew Turk, Columnist
May 9, 2019

[Photo] Going Green

April 4, 2019

Going Green

Illinois Seeks the Gold Standard of Cannabis Legalization

Matthew Turk, Columnist
April 4, 2019

Wisdom’s Folly, Issue 9

Toxic Positivity

Matthew Turk, Columnist
April 4, 2019

Wisdom’s Folly, Issue 7

Control Freaks

Matthew Turk, Columnist
February 14, 2019

Wisdom’s Folly, Issue 6

Sunday Night Blues

Matthew Turk, Columnist
January 31, 2019

Wisdom’s Folly, Issue 5

‘Tis the Season for Consumerism

Matthew Turk, Columnist
December 20, 2018

Are You Ready for the Fight?

Pritzker’s Next Steps for Illinois

Matthew Turk, Columnist
December 20, 2018

Wisdom’s Folly, Issue 4

Don’t Have a Dream School, Have a Dream

Matthew Turk, Columnist
November 20, 2018

Wisdom’s Folly, Issue 3

Do You Believe in God?

Matthew Turk, Columnist
October 30, 2018

Wisdom’s Folly, Issue 2

Parker’s Mission Statement: Second Look

Matthew Turk, Columnist
October 4, 2018

Wisdom’s Folly, Issue 1

A Positive Relationship with Envy Is a Mark of Maturity and Wisdom

Matthew Turk, Columnst
September 6, 2018

Teaching Music Is Her Forte

New Music Teacher Castaldi Brings Unmatched Enthusiasm

Matthew Turk, Columnist
September 6, 2018

Crossed Countries: A Photography Exhibit

Rising photographer Kathryn Avila ‘08 showcases her work

Matthew Turk, Staff Writer
May 26, 2018

Nuclear Research Project Goes Wrong

Students attempt to destroy the science wing with a nuclear bomb

Matthew Turk, Staff Writer
March 30, 2018

Something Extra Performs At Parker

Yale University's Premiere Female A Cappella Group Something Extra Brings Irresistible Charm to the Heller Auditorium and Harris Center

Matthew Turk, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018

[Photo] Karyn Kupcinet Gallery

December 20, 2017

Karyn Kupcinet Gallery

The story behind Parker’s tribute to our deceased alumna

Matthew Turk, Staff Writer
December 20, 2017

The Second Annual ClubFair

Matthew Turk, Staff Writer
October 29, 2017

Ethan Levine Reaches New Heights at Parker

Matthew Turk, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017

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