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Graphic by: Heather Mowdy

All voices are important

Story by Heather Mowdy, Print Editor November 15, 2024

This year is election year. Many people go out and vote for their favorite candidate. Due to the 26th Amendment, 18-year-olds get to vote. This year, I will be one of those. But should 18-year-olds actually...

Basic haters

Story by Heather Mowdy, Print Editor April 18, 2024

As a 16-year-old girl who thoroughly enjoys pumpkin spice lattes, wears overly branded clothes and listens to Taylor Swift daily, I am often called a “basic white girl.” I don’t think that this...

Graphic above designed by Kate Poling. Featured is one of the anonymous instagram accounts that has gained popularity amongst the students at PHS.

Anonymous Instagram accounts gain popularity

Story by McKenna Hodges and Joseph Lee January 13, 2021

Sophomore Ella Rhuems was on her way home from work when she got an Instagram notification. “[When] I saw it, I pulled over and just cried.” Rheums has been posted on @phsnwordsayers.  “My...

Cases, Countries, and the Coronavirus: a situation summary by region

Cases, Countries, and the Coronavirus: a situation summary by region

Story by Sarah Alcantar and Ashlan Brooks March 18, 2020

This is a map of all of the countries that have had confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Art of Kaylen Ward holding social media post   advertising charity for Australia. Photo credit: Ashlan Brooks

Instagram model sells nude photos to save Australia: is she wrong?

Story by Ashlan Brooks, Print Co-Editor, Online Co-Editor January 11, 2020

In recent days, fires have ravaged parts of Australia, consuming more than 6,000 homes and claiming miles of land. In these times of destruction and heated turmoil, many people have stepped up with donations...

Featured above is art by Lane Phifer. The student, in the photo, stands choosing between which bathroom to use.

Bathrooms for all: equal access for every student

Story by Lane Phifer, Multimedia Editor November 14, 2019

Like many transgender people, determinating which public restroom to use is a battle I face every day. I question my safety and how others will perceive me depending on which restroom I choose, not to...

Every day Americans use over 500 million plastic straws each day. Ashlan Brooks advocates for alternative usage for straws.

Brooks argues against the use of plastic straws

Story by Ashlan Brooks, Print Co-Editor, Online Co-Editor October 29, 2019

Did you know that Americans use over 500 million plastic straws each day? This number may seem astronomical, but let’s look at the facts: Every year 10 million tons of plastic waste gets funneled into...

Photo Credit: Lane Phifer. Art depicts Taylor, Antonio's former general Manager, and Antonio brown.

Antonio Clown breaks up with NFL

Story by Ian Sullivan, Reporter October 11, 2019

As a life-long Kansas City Chiefs fan, I can confidently say that I strongly dislike former NFL player Antonio Brown.  On Aug. 10, Brown’s former trainer filed a federal lawsuit against him accusing...

Photo courtesy of Creative Commons.

Nowhere to go

Story by Emma Fischer, Reporter September 27, 2018

“Do you ever feel lonely?” I asked some friends of mine this. They are the kinds of people who had those stereotypical, small-town childhoods.  The kinds of people who have been friends their...

Art by: Gabe Anderson

A test from another universe

Story by Nicole Konopelko, Managing Editor April 8, 2018

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...

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