Seasonal Affective Disorder Deals With Moods Changing During Different Seasons

Story by Anthony Huibregtse   
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is an issue dealing with moods and the changing seasons.  According to the diagnosis, SAD is an annual disorder for many people, dealing with the lack of sunlight and changes in climate, causing people to become less active.  Moods during this time can range anywhere between lightly dull to manic depression. read more

Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteria Outbreak Concerns PHS Students

Story by Lauren Johnson   
With the recent staph infection breakout among fall athletes at PHS, many students and faculty have become concerned about the causes and effects of this illness.  I am writing my first Health Yeah! column to clear all speculations, concerns and maybe even answer some lingering questions about staph infections. read more

Myspace and Facebook Compete with Features

Story by Jessica Jensema   
Many students probably have a Myspace or Facebook account and have heard of the controversy surrounding these websites. read more

Fall Play to be a Great Success

Story by Greta Grall   
Coming soon, a legendary drama will be presented by the students of PHS. read more

One Act Production of From The Beasts

Story by Elliot Hughes   
The 2007 PHS One Act stage production presents From the Beasts, a production consisting of four small plays that convey greed and the foibles of man. read more

Senior Standout, Gavin Excels in Everything from Studying Chemistry, Running Cross Country, and Participating in Drama

Story by Lauren Johnson   
Whether he is on the stage in a high school production or in an independent study Organic Chemistry class, Stuart Gavin possesses many qualities that make him the ideal candidate for this issue’s Senior Standout. read more

Rosploch’s Compassion Makes Her Spotlight

Story by Emily Cecka   
Whether she was in the pool, on the basketball court or on the soccer field, she still found time to earn a 4.0 her freshman year. This is why junior Katherine Rosploch is this issue’s spotlight. read more

Photography Club at PHS

Story by Sarah Erdmann  
This year there is another addition to the many clubs and activities at PHS, the Photography Club.  The club is not new to the school but it hasn’t been active for a couple of years. read more