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...
Mobilizing #METOO
Story by Ximena Ibarra, reporter
January 18, 2018
The #MeToo movement has given a platform for many victims to come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct. Hollywood sparked this movement which quickly spread to other places including our government. Though there have been numerous cases of sexual misconduct prior to this movement, #MeToo has...
Net neutrality no longer a reality
Story by Madison Nagel, Reporter
January 12, 2018
Every morning when I wake up, I send my Snapchat streaks and check Facebook, Twitter and my email. Between writing for the Booster and doing research for debate, I spend most of my time on the internet. According to Monica Anderson and Andrew Perrin of the Pew Research Center, as of 2016, 87% of Ameri...
Abusing Power
Story by Nicole Konopelko, Managing Editor
December 4, 2017
U.S. Sen. Al Franken has placed women’s issues at the top of his agenda for nine years. He wrote a bill guaranteeing emergency contraception on every U.S. military base. He reintroduced legislation to help ensure safe housing for sexual violence victims. Ultimately, he has been a male champion of ...
Gun Control
Story by Lily Black, Design Editor
November 14, 2017
On the night of Oct. 1, Andrea Castilla was celebrating her birthday in Las Vegas at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. She held hands with her sister and danced with her boyfriend, Derek Miller, who received permission from Andrea's father to propose. Instead of continuing with the planned propo...
Take a knee opinion
Story by Brooklyn Ussery, Reporter
November 9, 2017
Filed under Opinion, Social Issues
Colin Kaepernick pioneered the anthem protests during Aug 2016 over what he was said was “social and racial injustice.” At first he sat on the bench, then a former soldier, Nate Boyer, got in contact with Kaepernick through a letter around October 13th, 2016. The two then met and made an agreeme...
Nagel’s Opinion on ID’s
Story by Madison Nagel, Reporter
June 14, 2017
Filed under Opinion
STOP! Before you read this, are you wearing your ID? A new policy regarding student IDs was implemented at the beginning of the school year, and so far it has proven to fall short of its intended purpose. In years past, we have received a school ID, which served as a library card. The new protocol...
Story by Vincent Norman, Reporter
October 30, 2018
Every year juniors in English 11 study “The Crucible”. This year, however, their class aligned with the theater department’s performance of the play. On Oct. 18, the...
“Beerbongs & Bentleys:” Album Review
May 15, 2018
Post Malone's sophomore album, Beerbongs & Bentleys, was released on...
“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...
Story by Joseph Lee, Print editor
December 17, 2018
Minutes before the final game of their season, the volleyball players walked onto the court alongside their teammates to start the match, not knowing that it would be their last...
October 30, 2018
Sophomore Emily McGown walked off the courts with her doubles partner after...
Homecoming Coronation and Football Game
September 24, 2018
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PHS Dragons vs. Chanute Varsity Soccer Recap
September 17, 2018
A recap of last Tuesday night's varsity soccer game against Chanute.