Cristina Kirchner elected first woman president of Argentina

Story by Kristin Sippel
On Oct. 28, 2007, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner went from Argentina’s first lady to Argentina’s first elected woman president. read more

Project GRILL invites PHS to participate and learn

Story by Alexis Hardin
Earlier this school year, leaders from Project GRILL sent our school an invitation to participate in Project GRILL.  The invitation explained that Project GRILL was a project for high school students and manufacturers from around the area who were interested in building a “customized grill from scratch.” read more

Canadian rapist fails to conceal identity

Story by Emily Jens
Photoshop is a tool to enhance photos and create art.  But, instead, it may be used to distort photos of oneself and display pictures on the Internet of the raping of young boys. read more

Numerous protests after Jena 6 trials

Story by Clare Witkowski
In the past months, Jena, Louisiana, a central town of 2,971 residents, has been at racial unrest due to the controversial trial of six black students at Jena High School. read more

Athlete Marion Jones admits to steroid use

Story by Katy Murphy
Once proclaimed to be the greatest female athlete in the world, Marion Jones, five-time track and field Olympic medalist, recently admitted to using steroids.  read more

Rowling announces Dumbledore was written as gay character

Story by Emily Connor
On October 19, 2007, J.K Rowling, the author of the popular Harry Potter series, announced to a full crowd at Carnegie Hall in New York City that the beloved headmaster of Hogwarts, Dumbledore, is gay. read more