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District Biggest Loser Challenge Hopes to Create a Life Change for Many
by Emily Jens
There is a 15 week Biggest Loser Challenge going on among the employees of the Plymouth Joint School District. The Biggest Loser is an NBC reality show that challenges people to live better and lose weight. read more |
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Black History Month
by Emily Jens
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character,” Martin Luther King Jr. stated in his “I Have a Dream” speech. read more |
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The overlooked dangers of having too much info on your web profiles
by Jana Hiti
Many teens at PHS use Facebook, Myspace and other similar networking sites as a source of communicating with old friends and even meeting new ones. However, recent headlines have yielded some warnings that have nothing to do with the usual “predators lurk everywhere” issues. read more |
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Film festival entertains despite chilly weather
by Caitlin Olig
The Key Club hosted a film and photo festival on Jan. 16 for students to display their creativity. read more |
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Food Drive proves to be successful
by Kirsten Solonika
National Honor Society’s Food Drive proved to be successful yet again, bringing in over 16,000 items and 4,000 dollars in cash. read more |
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Green club sells CFLs for motion sensor light fundraiser
by Joy Larson
According to www.ecocycle.org Americans throw away enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial fleet of airplanes every 3 months. read more |
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High school students experience injuries in all activities
by Clarice Hnilicka
All high school students are encouraged to participate in as many things as possible, whether it is sports, debate team or plays. While these activities provide an outlet for teens, participants must be careful to prevent injuries. read more
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Once Upon a Mattress Sneak Preview
by Lether Meyer
Once Upon a Mattress is PHS’s musical this year. The musical is a fractured version of the ever classic fairy tale the Princess and the Pea. If you are not familiar with the original story, here’s a brief summary. read more
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The Onion brings ‘humor to dark areas of the world’
by Clarice Hnilicka
Except for a story here or there, most of us don’t find the news funny or amusing, but The Onion news source has changed many of our perspectives. read more |
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Modern day pirates threaten safety, increase gas prices
by Caitlin Bartnik
Usually when the term pirates is used the first thought that comes to mind is characters from the popular Disney film, Pirates of the Caribbean, such as Captain Jack Sparrow; however, a different kind of pirate was recently in the news. read more |
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Snow days and cancellations assure safety for school district
by Clare Witkowski
At 4:30 a.m. on a cold, Wisconsin-snow storm weekday, the majority of students and staff in the Plymouth School District are sound asleep in their warm beds. This is the time, however, that superintendent Dr. Clark Reinke is awake, beginning the research of a school cancellation or delay for the district. read more |
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Limberg feels passionate about 4-H and what it has made her as a person
by Cassie Reilly
Senior Suzy Limberg is not only active in her local FFA chapter as the secretary, German band and wind ensemble as an alto saxophone player, track and field, project grill, National Honor Society and Homecoming committee, but she also works two jobs and is currently attending PHS. read more |
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Lack of sleep causes minor and major effects on a teen’s body
by Emily Connor
Although falling asleep at midnight, waking up at six and dozing off in class is the normal sleep pattern for most teens, many would be shocked at the numerous health effects this routine creates. read more |
