Did You Know teaches PHS the new Seven Wonders of the World

Story by Jessie Fields   
For this issue, my column topic is actually serving two purposes.  I am “teaching” some people old information as well as new information.  As I surveyed homerooms for this issue, I found out that a lot of people didn’t know what the Seven Wonders of the World were.  I, myself, can honestly tell you that I did not know what all of them were, but I did know that there was only one left standing—The Pyramids of Giza.  As I was looking for information I found out that there was actually a new set of world wonders that were unveiled. read more

Health Yeah studies using human skin cells over embryos

Story by Lauren Johnson   
Many citizens not only in the United States, but the entire world, continue to debate about the moral dilemmas associated with stem cell research. Until recently, it was believed that only embryonic cells could be engineered to create various types of tissues. read more

Vegetarians receive many benefits

Story by Emily Jens
Being a vegetarian doesn’t just “save the lives of poor, innocent animals.”  Vegetarianism conserves water, fossil fuel and soil.  It helps preserve tropical forests, is a cheaper lifestyle than eating meat, and is overall much healthier. read more

Bottled water becomes danger to environment

Story by Austin Kutruff
Water doesn’t taste the best, but coming from a bottle doesn’t make it taste any better. Americans are becoming more and more obsessed with bottled water, and most of the time bottle water is just tap water. Does the convenience of bottled water really justify the cost of something you can just go to your sink or refrigerator for? read more

Forensics begins season with the hopes of crushing the competition

Story by Jon Shepard
From the months of January to April, certain students will practice lines and dialogues for something other than the musical, making up the forensics club. read more

NHS helps those in need

Story by Clare Witkowski
For one week in December, PHS students generously gathered food items to be donated to the Plymouth Food Pantry and Sheboygan’s Safe Harbor.  Just slightly missing the goal-mark of 20,000 items, the school collectively donated 18,315.  Roughly three fourths of the food went to Plymouth’s Food Pantry, and the remaining items were given to Safe Harbor. read more

Mourlam seeks to explain the rivalry between PHS and Falls

Story by Casey Mourlam   
It’s 5:30 on a Friday night and it’s time for the big PHS vs. Sheboygan Falls basketball game.  Nearly every household in Pantherland is gearing up for the game.  As people pull up to the high school, tension can almost be tasted in the cold bitter air.  Then, finally the moment of truth comes when both teams take the floor for the tip off.  Replaying this image in my mind, I start to think why I hate the kids 50 feet across from me.  Why is it that every time we meet, the claws come out and we imagine tearing each other from limb to limb?  With the information from the faculty and students, and yes, people from Sheboygan Falls we’ll learn about the long time rivalry we all love to hate. read more

Preparations begin for PHS musical Damn Yankees!

Story by Jana Hiti
This year on March 15-18, PHS is presenting the musical Damn, Yankees.  This is a musical comedy about a man named Joe Boyd who makes a deal with a mysterious stranger, who is actually the devil, to play on his favorite baseball team, the Washington Senators, and help them beat the New York Yankees. read more

Chess team looks forward to great season

Story by Katy Murphy
The PHS chess club and coaches, Stephan Desmoulin and Steve Kirschner, are hopeful for another ritual return to state this year.  There are five varsity spots held by seniors Andrea Gerlach, Stephanie Hallie, Nathan Knepprath, junior Mikey Eaton and sophomore Kerri Hoehn.  Ten to 15 junior varsity members compete depending on the meet.  There is also a varsity alternate picked from the top junior varsity member to attend the meets. read more

Mock Trial works hard for regionals

Story by Elliot Hughes
The PHS Mock Trial team, winners of three consecutive regional competitions and fourth place finishers at last year’s state competition, has been rigorously preparing themselves for another promising run at state. read more