Story by Lane Phifer, Multimedia Editor
December 4, 2019
As the holidays begin to approach us, faculty members are taking charge to aid students that don’t have their basic needs met at home. In order to do so, Club 209A, a counseling...
December 4, 2019
Around the country, there are parked school buses with a sign that reads: "Bus drivers wanted." According to Forbes, there is currently a bus driver shortage across the...
December 3, 2019
According to CollegeBoard exam results, Advanced Placement (AP) PHS students increased AP exam scores in 2018. Scores spiked to a 67% average passing rate in 2019, from just 47%...
November 22, 2019
For the first time in three years, PHS will be hosting a talent show. However, the only difference is that it’ll be student-run by Student Council and HOSA (Health Occupations...
November 19, 2019
Nov. 18-22 is HOSA Week, designed to celebrate health professions and to bring more awareness of the health field to the student body. “The point is to bring more awareness...
Story by Ashlan Brooks and Lane Phifer
December 6, 2019
Standing in front of the band in purple, white and silver, freshman Ashleigh Henderson spins and manipulates a baton. Her smile is carefully in place and her hands steady...
November 15, 2019
An American flag drapes over a wall. A mannequin is dressed in fatigues and battlefield gear while the corner of his office is decorated with pictures of comrades and memories...
November 15, 2019
Before the red curtains open up the stage to start the show, all 33 cast members rush to get their faces painted, hair done and ready for the first scene. On Nov. 15-17,...
November 14, 2019
Before class starts, freshman Logan Johnson and senior Jorden Johnson start off their day by playing football together with a group of friends. Running to both sides of the gym,...
November 12, 2019
During a typical football performance, junior drum major Emma Noonoo steps into her position above the band and raises her hands up, the band frozen in place, ready to start the...
Story by Lane Phifer, Multimedia Editor
December 4, 2019
American Youtuber Trisha Paytas is known for her clickbait and controversial content that range from topics about plastic surgery, race, hoarding, and most recently, gender identity. After...
Wale drops sixth album, delivers underrated performance
November 20, 2019
Oct. 11 marked the release of the sixth studio album by Nigerian-American hip hop artist Wale. “Wow...That’s Crazy” features 15 songs and runs just under 54 minutes. With...
Kanye West drops new gospel rap album
November 19, 2019
As far as his political views , I am not a very huge fan of Kanye West. However, I find it nearly impossible to dispute his credibility as an artist. On top of his rap-career,...
Students overcommit to academics, extracurriculars
November 15, 2019
About an hour after arriving home, I finally sit down at the table to start doing homework. I reach into my backpack and pull out all the papers I just crammed in. Geometry, Biology...
Story by Braden Benson, Business Manager
November 7, 2019
It’s the third set and the junior varsity volleyball team is losing 14-9....
October 30, 2019
Pittsburg hosts 5A state tennis tournament for first time
October 30, 2019
On Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 19, Pittsburg hosted the Kansas 5a State Girls Tennis Tournament. “Hosting state was a huge honor,” tennis coach John Seal said. “Thanks to the great support...
Girls soccer, wrestling create new teams
October 16, 2019
On July 11, the USD 250 Board of Education voted to approve the addition of a girls' soccer team. For the 2019-2020 year, the athletic department will be establishing separate boys and girls wrestling...
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Story by Keith Perkins, Reporter
November 20, 2019
Oct. 11 marked the release of the sixth studio album by Nigerian-American hip hop artist Wale. “Wow...That’s...
Story by Ian Sullivan, Reporter
November 19, 2019
As far as his political views , I am not a very huge fan of Kanye West. However, I find it nearly impossible...
Story by Abby Painter, Social Media Editor
November 14, 2019
The 2016 social issues play “Drowning in Quicksand” was published and is now available for other...
