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The student news site of Francis W. Parker School

The Parker Weekly

The student news site of Francis W. Parker School

The Parker Weekly

Molly Taylor

Molly Taylor, Associate Editor

As a senior in her fourth year with "The Weekly," Molly Taylor is excited to take on the new role of Associate Editor. In the past, she served as Online Co-Editor, a Brief Writer, and a Staff Writer. Outside of journalism, Molly loves to play soccer and is an Environmental Committee Head.

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The New Nash

Historian and Professor Jill Lepore Speaks to Students
Molly Taylor and Celia Rattner
June 3, 2020

Learning and Doing

Upper School Needs Fuller Civic Engagement Program
Molly Taylor, Associate Editor
June 3, 2020

Joke’s On Us

Balancing Humor and Reality
Molly Taylor, Associate Editor
April 12, 2020
This year’s FWPMUN speaker, Ivo Daalder, answering questions during the opening ceremony.

FWPMUN IV

Student-Led Conference Fosters Collaboration through Diplomacy
Molly Taylor, Associate Editor
February 13, 2020

SDLC And POCC

Students And Faculty Address Diversity And Leadership At Conferences
Molly Taylor, Associate Editor
December 21, 2019

Rising Out Of Hatred

Saslow Discusses Book About Transformation of A Former White Nationalist
Molly Taylor, Associate Editor
November 26, 2019
Crescendo, a new Parker music group, at practice.

Crescendo

All-Female Choir Empowers through Music
Molly Taylor, Associate Editor
October 30, 2019

Get Lost

Learning to Embrace the Impractical
Molly Taylor, Associate Editor
October 10, 2019

Why We Should Take More Granny Shots

Exploring the “Threshold Models of Collective Behavior” and Parker
Molly Taylor, Associate Editor
September 5, 2019

Intention, Attention, Attitude

Rosenberg Lecturer Discusses Mindfulness in Parenting and Education
Molly Taylor, Online Editor
May 9, 2019

Amendment Bars Eighth Graders from Running in Student Government Elections

Proposal Created to Promote Equity for New Freshmen and Qualified Leadership
Molly Taylor, Online Editor
April 4, 2019

Model UN to Dubai

Parker’s Delegation in Middle East
Molly Taylor, Online Editor
April 4, 2019
Junior Matthew Turk, Future Visiting Scientist, has always “wanted to outdo Phineas and Ferb.”

Astrophysics to the Moon

Turk Selected to be Next Visiting Scientist for his Success
Molly Taylor, Online Editor
March 30, 2019
Ron Taylor is the sole resident of this house, and works to maintain the campus.

Creating “Last Believer”

Molly Taylor, Online Editor
January 31, 2019
Dr. Harry Whitmore, the clinical sleep coordinator at the University of Chicago’s sleep lab, explains his work to junior Rohan Dhingra and upper school science teacher Leslie Webster.

Science in Action

Students Tour Visiting Scientist’s Sleep Labs at the University of Chicago
Molly Taylor, Online Editor
February 14, 2019

January Newsletter 2019

Molly Taylor, Online Editor
February 1, 2019
High school teachers Travis Chandler and Dan Greenstone editing a documentary they are making.

Creating “Last Believer”

Greenstone and Chandler Collaborate on Documentary about Single Member of Declining Religious Sect
Molly Taylor, Online Editor
January 31, 2019
Parker's Slam ensemble line back to declare their presence before beginning their first scene, "Lavinia's Lament."

A Tragic Triumph

Molly Taylor, Online Editor
December 20, 2018

[Video] Parker to the Polls

Upper School Students Serve as Election Judges
Michael Pitts, Staff Writer
November 20, 2018

Morality in Academic Integrity

The Dilemma of Where to Draw the Line
Molly Taylor, Online Editor
November 20, 2018
Freshman Othel Owen discusses the Illinois gubernatorial election

Parker Reacts to 2018 Midterms

Students and Faculty Share Their Thoughts About the Historic Election Cycle

A Heart to Heart Conversation

Parker Creates Administrators of Color in Independent Schools Conference to Explore Race and Leadership
Molly Taylor, Online Editor
October 30, 2018

The Upside of Indecision

Make up Your Mind, or Don’t
Molly Taylor, Online Editor
October 4, 2018
A large crowd gathers for the Boys Varsity Soccer Game.

Bleacher Report

Support for Girls Athletics Not On Par With the Boys
Molly Taylor, Online Editor
October 4, 2018
Neighborhood at a Crossroads

Neighborhood at a Crossroads

Lincoln Park Developments to Increase Population Density and Businesses
Molly Taylor, Online Editor
September 4, 2018
Kids try microgreens from Nichol’s Farm at Green City’s Club Sprouts tent, a part of the Market’s education initiative, on a recent Saturday.

A Day At Green City

Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
June 6, 2018
Kitty Rothschild ‘80 smiles as she recounts her memories of being a Parker student.

Lunch and Learn

Kitty Rothschild ‘80 Kicks Off New Alumni Speaker Series
Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
May 26, 2018
David Farber explains the riots in Chicago that followed Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination during his evening lecture on Monday, March 19.

History of the Future

Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
April 8, 2018
A pair of sophomores pose outside of the Draft Gym on the evening of the Winter Ball.

Winter Ball

Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
February 16, 2018

Visiting the Visiting Scientist

Upper Schoolers Tour Argonne National Laboratory
Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
February 5, 2018
Logan Aimone, faculty advisor to the U-High Midway, hosts a session at "Journalism and Society Today."

Journalism and Society Today, Together

A Reflection on the Symposium
Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
January 31, 2018
Lowry files his petition to run for office at the Cook County Clerk’s Office on the morning of November 27.

From Parker to Politics

Alumnus Bill Lowry Seeks Election to Cook County Commissioners Board
Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
December 20, 2017

Juniors Organize Parker Blood Drive

Community Comes Together to Give Back
Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
December 1, 2017
Terrible Spaceship poses for a band portrait.

Tuning Up Sci-Fi Classics

Chandler Leads Retro-Futurist Band
Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
November 21, 2017

New FWP Website

School Redesigns Online Presence with Advanced Software
Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
November 3, 2017
One team discusses ways they could improve education during a regular Wednesday club meeting.

Selling A Solution

Students Explore Entrepreneurship in MIT Launch Club
Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
October 29, 2017

Las Vegas Massacre

Fifty Nine Murdered in Nation’s Deadliest Mass Shooting
Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
October 11, 2017
Dr. Stevens explains to the  fifth graders how computers generate models of climate change.

Bringing the Outside In

Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
October 5, 2017

iOS 11 Released

Operating System Offers New Features and Technology
Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
September 23, 2017

Expanding the Tradition

Quotes Added to Corinthians Morning Exercise for Inclusivity
Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
September 14, 2017

Lauren Hughes

Parker Sophomore Competes among Top Field Hockey Players in the Nation
Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
September 4, 2017
Students at teachers at Parker watch the eclipse at 1:18pm as it enters its peak viewing time.

Fun Without the Sun

Parker Community Observes Rare Solar Eclipse
Molly Taylor, Brief Writer
September 4, 2017
Sidibe meets fans and signs copies of her memoir after her talk.

The Sidibe Way

Actress Gabourey Sidibe Reflects on Her Memoir at Parker-Hosted Event
Molly Taylor, Staff Writer
June 10, 2017

Two to Two Thousand

Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program Wins Berkowitz Award
Molly Taylor, Staff Writer
May 17, 2017

[Video] Exploring Parker’s Backyard

The Judy Stock Butterfly Haven
Molly Taylor, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017

Social Media in The Classroom

O'Connor Posts Homework Assignments on Snapchat
Molly Taylor, Staff Writer
March 17, 2017
Equal Access for Everyone

Equal Access for Everyone

Former Parker Student Rachel Arfa Advocates for Disability Rights
Molly Taylor, Staff Writer
February 11, 2017
Students like sophomore Chad White experienced what it was like to live with disabilities.

Parker is Able

Students experience disability in We Are Able Campaign
Molly Taylor, Staff Writer
December 20, 2016

What About the Environment?

Moderators Overlook Climate Change in Presidential Debate
Molly Taylor, Staff Writer
December 4, 2016

ClubFair 2016: Parker’s Newest Tradition

First Annual Club Fair is Part of Initiative to Structure Club Life
Molly Taylor, Staff Writer
November 3, 2016

The Opportunity of A Blank Canvas

Martin Moran to Design and Lead the New Upper School at Bennett Day School
Molly Taylor, Staff Writer
November 1, 2016

The Revamped Retreat

Freshman Trip Restructured to Better Integrate New Students
Molly Taylor, Staff Writer
October 9, 2016
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