Spreading too thin
Story by Nicole Konopelko, Managing Editor
May 4, 2018
Filed under Opinion
As the bell rings, I run out of school with my textbooks slipping out of my hands, my tennis bag strap burning my shoulders and my flute case handle sliding off my fingertips. My friend suddenly stops me and says, “Don’t forget about that biology worksheet due tomorrow.” My heart starts raci...
“Vote them out”
Story by Patrick Sullivan, Reporter
May 4, 2018
The phrase “vote them out” could be the strongest call to action for my generation. The March for Our Lives took place on March 24, and displayed the increasing disdain for inaction within our government. Young and old alike gathered in towns from Pittsburg, to Washington, D.C. to show support ...
Booster staff reflects on Purple Power Hour
Story by The Booster Redux Staff
May 4, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Staff Editorials
From Dragon Time to Study Hall and now Purple Power Hour, PHS has undergone numerous attempts over the past four years to accommodate individualized learning time in the school day. Earlier this year, a group of faculty members toured various schools with combined lunch and study periods before co...
A test from another universe
Story by Nicole Konopelko, Managing Editor
April 8, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Social Issues
Prior to taking the SAT, I was certain my 4.5 GPA and rigorous coursework would guarantee a competitive score. I could not have been more wrong. The SAT was a mental battle for which my teachers had never prepared me, with abnormal questions and an impossible time limit. My three s...
Respecting the Oval Office
Story by Connor Balthazor, Managing Editor
April 7, 2018
There is a great deal of division on if you should respect the office of the president even if you disagree with the person occupying the office. With the previous 44 presidents, it was pretty easy to disagree with them for some people but most still held a modicum of respect for the office as the p...
Graduation ticket limit concerns students
Story by The Booster Redux Staff
April 6, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Spotlight, Staff Editorials
At the beginning of the semester, seniors met with administration to discuss the changes to graduation. Many of us were notified that all seniors will receive eight tickets for the commencement ceremony. After much consideration, our staff members raised a few concerns. During our conversation as a staff, a majori...
Hoping to enact change
Story by The Booster Redux Staff
March 8, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Showcase, Spotlight, Staff Editorials
As we’re sure you can tell, this issue does not resemble our typical monthly coverage. Our staff members felt an inherent obligation to address not only our nation’s divisive political climate, but also to bring to the forefront our society’s apparent inability to speak responsibly about controv...
National Disaster
Story by Patrick Sullivan, Reporter
February 5, 2018
On Dec. 4th 2017, Donald Trump announced the reduction of Bears Ears by over a million acres, the largest reduction of protected land in American history. He also plans to reduce the size of Grand Staircase-Escalante by 45 percent. This is an outrageous reduction of land protected under the Antiquities Act...
The Divided States of America
Story by Nicole Konopelko, Managing Editor
February 5, 2018
“Words matter.” This simple, yet powerful phrase is my life motto. I hold an immense amount of pride in my words and opinions. I am never afraid to defend them when they are attacked or support them when they are questioned. But unfortunately, my opinions have also made me a target of hurtf...
Booster Staff comments on policy changes
Story by The Booster Staff
January 19, 2018
Filed under Opinion, Staff Editorials
The new school semester brought many changes to policies at PHS. Most recently, administration implemented a revised attendance policy, along with a Punctuality Ball and donuts every Friday, to promote increased presence and reinforce timeliness. However, the Booster staff doesn’t see the need to in...
Story by Patrick Sullivan, Reporter
May 15, 2018
Post Malone's sophomore album, Beerbongs & Bentleys, was released on April 27 coming off an incredible first album Stoney. This 18 song masterpiece was met with critical...
“Far Cry 5:” Balthazor praises innovation of new video game
May 15, 2018
“Far Cry 5” takes the “Far Cry” series to a place it has never been...
Happy Family: A Pittsburg niche for Asian food
May 10, 2018
I drove past Happy Family almost every day on my way to and from school, but...
April 7, 2018
A Netflix original show, starring Drew Barrymore as Sheila Hammond, Timothy...
Story by Nicole Konopelko, Editor-in-Chief
September 17, 2018
A recap of last Tuesday night's varsity soccer game against Chanute.
McAfee qualifies for State Tennis Tournament for third year in a row
May 15, 2018
Over the past nine years of junior Devin McAfee’s tennis career, he has improved...
May 7, 2018
As the golf game teed off, sophomore Steve Maceli heard his sister freshman...
May 7, 2018
Sitting on the bus, senior McKenzie Wilks prepares herself for the upcoming...