The Booster Redux

Opinion
Social media profits on everyday people
February 25, 2020
Story by Keith Perkins, Reporter
As more young people join social media platforms, I believe that social media outlets are a serious detriment to the mental health of both teens and pre-teens, causing higher rates of depression among...
Entertainment
Competing from the screen: a new Esports club available at PHS
February 24, 2020
Story by Sarah Alcantar, assistant online co-editor
On Tuesday, Feb. 25 there will be a meeting for the new Esports club for the high school at 7:45 a.m. “Esports is just like any other sport, you have a group of people competing against each...
A&E
A lot on his plate: Chef Anthony Fischer selected to compete in broadcasted culinary competition
February 24, 2020
Story by Ashlan Brooks and Mattie Vacca
On top of teaching culinary class, Chef Anthony Fischer will be competing in the Show-Me Chefs culinary competition set to film in March. Show-Me Chefs is a broadcast run by students of Missouri State...
News
Coronavirus hits ESOL teacher Lijun Zhu’s hometown
February 13, 2020
Story by Joseph Lee
On Jan. 31, the World Health Organization declared a national health emergency in response to a coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China. The coronavirus, dubbed COVID-19, continues to spread throughout Hubei...
Sports
PHS hosts wrestling SEK league tournament
February 13, 2020
Story by Lane Phifer, Multimedia Editor
For the first time in seven years, Pittsburg High School will be hosting the SEK League Duals on Feb. 13. The event consists of seven schools in the SEK area. Each school gets an opportunity to...

Competing from the screen: a new Esports club available at PHS

Story by Sarah Alcantar, assistant online co-editor

February 24, 2020

On Tuesday, Feb. 25 there will be a meeting for the new Esports club for the high school at 7:45 a.m. “Esports is just like any other sport, you have a group of people...

A lot on his plate: Chef Anthony Fischer selected to compete in broadcasted culinary competition

February 24, 2020

On top of teaching culinary class, Chef Anthony Fischer will be competing in the Show-Me Chefs culinary competition set to film in March. Show-Me Chefs is a broadcast run by students...

Underage substance abuse can lead to lifelong struggle

February 14, 2020

Some teens may use their $20 to buy dinner or go to the movies, but Tom, a junior boy who drinks alcohol and smokes marijuana recreationally, decides to spend his money differently. Tom...

Coronavirus hits ESOL teacher Lijun Zhu’s hometown

February 13, 2020

On Jan. 31, the World Health Organization declared a national health emergency in response to a coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China. The coronavirus, dubbed COVID-19, continues...

Jones, Leiker qualify for FCCLA state

February 12, 2020

On Jan. 29, senior Logan Jones and sophomore Zack Leiker received the news at Pittsburg State University (PSU) that they would be able to compete at the Family, Career and Community...

Video

Feature

Bringing history alive: students gain hands-on experience from teacher’s personal collection

Story by Ashlan Brooks, Assistant Online Co-Editor

February 7, 2020

On Feb. 6, students in Patrick Moss’s 7th hour American History class experienced their lesson in a unique way. Students were able to get up close and personal with some...

Coming out: an inside look at what it’s like to be in/out of the closet

February 6, 2020

The struggles of being in the closet As sophomore Meagan Wood comes home from school, she quickly runs up to her room, plugs in her headphones, and writes “I’m gay” repeatedly...

Student utilizes online learning

February 6, 2020

After first hour, instead of going to her next class, junior Sarah Stebbins goes to the library and opens her computer. Stebbins is one out of the approximatly 80 students...

When anxiety attacks: how students cope

February 4, 2020

According to nurse practitioner Amber Hunziker, the most common mental health concern in Pittsburg High school is anxiety. “I would say depression is high, anxiety is way...

Breaking bonds

February 3, 2020

The signs of a toxic relationship are often overlooked or even ignored. Relationships between friends, family and significant others are sometimes difficult to identify as toxic...

Opinion

Benson’s faith inspires him to lead by example

Story by Braden Benson

February 26, 2020

Being a Christian isn’t exactly mainstream. Talking about it can be awkward or even uncomfortable. But by having the opportunity to write this very article, I have the chance...

Social media profits on everyday people

February 25, 2020

As more young people join social media platforms, I believe that social media outlets are a serious detriment to the mental health of both teens and pre-teens, causing higher rates...

Tame Impala Releases New Album

February 23, 2020

On Feb. 14, 2020, Australian psychedelic pop-rock project, Tame Impala, released their 4th album, The Slow Rush. Fans have highly anticipated this release since their 2015 Grammy-nominated...

Finishing what you started: quitting is not the same as not returning

February 11, 2020

I dedicated a lot of time and energy to the school’s dance team my freshman and sophomore years of high school. A couple weeks before auditions came around for my junior year,...

Sports

Powerlifters prepare to host state meet on Feb. 29

Story by Braden Benson

February 26, 2020

The powerlifters have placed in the top three every tournament this season, ...

PHS hosts wrestling SEK league tournament

February 13, 2020

For the first time in seven years, Pittsburg High School will be hosting the SEK League Duals on Feb. 13. The event consists of seven schools in the SEK area. Each school gets an opportunity to...

Juniors sweep winter coronation

February 11, 2020

On Friday, Feb. 7, juniors Christopher Saman and Natalie Talent were crowned as King and Queen for Pittsburg High School’s winter homecoming. “Right before we were going to go on the court,...

Pittsburg boys basketball enters state rankings

January 30, 2020

The PHS boys basketball team is ranked in the top 10 in the state for the first time this season. A poll released by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association (KBCA) on Tuesday, Jan. 20th, placed...