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Alexis McSparren, Columnist
May 16, 2013
Junior Kalli Chapman gets into the summer spirit as she waves her patriotic American flag outside. With summer break taking place in just a few days, many students wonder what to do with themselves. Summer offers many opportunities that the school year can’t offer, such as more time to get a job,... Read more »
Lindsey Lewis
May 16, 2013
The Evil Dead remake was released on April 5th, 2013 There’s a thin line Alvarez, director of Evil Dead, had to walk when remaking a film such as Sam Raimi’s cult classic “Evil Dead.” Of course, you have to remain true to fans of the original series, which has become known for its excessive... Read more »
Claire Bullard, Repoter
May 14, 2013
Iron Man 3 was released on May 3, 2013. Its sales surpassed every other movie released this month. Released May 3, 2013 Iron Man 3 has taken the movie industry by storm. Iron Man has outsold The Great Gatsby and every other movie in theaters this month. With action, betrayal, humor, passion and more;... Read more »
Mariah Mayo, Reporter
April 10, 2013
What should I take to college? What do I need in a dorm? What should I not take to college? These are all looming questions for seniors who are preparing to go off to college in the fall. According to Missouri State University’s packing list, seniors should bring everything from... Read more »
Claire Bullard, Reporter
March 1, 2013
Ever since the Walking Dead and the Quarantine films Americans have been craving zombies, and on Feb. 1, 2013 they got a new fun loving zombie parody called Warm Bodies. After a zombie epidemic takes a hold of the world a girl named Julie is one of the few survivors among a tight knit city... Read more »
Emily Williamson, Assistant News Editor
February 28, 2013
In these modern times, it’s not uncommon to see people of all ages using technology such as iPads, Kindles, Nooks, and various brands of tablets.From a distance they appear to be basically the same thing, but they each have separate sets of capabilities and functions. Technology is constantly... Read more »
Michelle Trantham and Hailey Rutledge, Editorial Staff
February 28, 2013
Gun control is a hot topic both nationally and locally. The majority of the debate focuses on gun control in regards to the school environment. Many ideas have been proposed to increase gun control. Here is The Parkviewer Editorial Staff’s opinions about some of the proposed solutions. >More security... Read more »
Miranda Pfieffer, Reporter
February 28, 2013
As we approach fourth quarter, there is a buzz among Parkview seniors about the infamous prom. Girls are looking for dresses and guys are counting their cash as students prepare for the event. One thing that students are working into their plans is where to eat. Parkviewer reporter Miranda... Read more »
Alexis McSparren, Columnist
February 27, 2013
These days, it’s hard to walk the halls without seeing pajama parties everywhere you turn or hearing verbal hashtags tossed around like greetings. High school can be a jungle, and on some days it can even feel like a foreign country with the things you see and hear. Sometimes I feel like... Read more »
Alexis McSparren, Columnist
January 9, 2013
The holidays have come and gone. All those Halloween candies, Thanksgiving turkeys and Christmas cookies have gone down the gutter, also known as your infinite gut. While the holidays bring joy and cheer, they can also create a post-holiday slump. Many people think that a new year means a new... Read more »