Teens must practice new habits in the summer

Staff Editorial
Although spring break and the approach of the summer season bring much fun and stress relief from a busy year, there are still many health risks that should be taken into consideration before teens dive into summer fun. read more

Online classes provide variety and new learning

Story by Caitlin Bartnik
Sitting in a classroom and staring at a blackboard may be going out of style for a larger amount of students, especially in Wis., due to Wisconsin Virtual School (WVS). read more

PHS students must respect the Pledge

Story by Jana Hiti
On a typical school day morning, right after the bell rings, one would hear some high school students saying the Pledge of Allegiance in a bored monotone voice, and if they walked into any classroom, they would see the majority of students aren’t even standing up for the Pledge. read more

Point - Sites should have access to information published on them

Story by Caitlin Bartnik
Improper use of the internet causes a myriad of safety concerns and these safety concerns could be minimized by sites owning information published on them. read more

Counterpoint - Sites should not be able to use your info

Story by Cassie Reilly
On Feb. 4 Facebook made a new rule; any information posted on Facebook is now Facebook’s property. This means that anything Facebook receives into their database they can use: they can duplicate everything on your page; your photos, short stories, film, wall post, articles, etc. read more

Laptops prove a better solution for environment

Story by Clarice Hnilicka
Textbooks, notebooks and folders are cumbersome for students to carry around, in addition to the negative environmental consequences. Fortunately, an alternative to this way of schooling is available with the use of individual laptops for students. read more

Hat policy fails to be enforced by most teachers at PHS

Story by Joy Larson
Utilizing Gonzo-style journalism, where the journalist actually becomes part of the story, I took it upon myself to uncover the truth about the hat policy in school. read more

Economy proves bad for family health

Story by Emily Connor
The recent economic crisis has almost every American worrying about their financial situation. However, many Americans aren’t considering what this troubled economy could be doing to the nation’s health. read more

Obama’s historic election does not signal an end to all racism

Story by Casey Mourlam
With the election of President Barack Obama, one question comes to mind, how far have we come on the post- racial forefront? read more

Athletics placed before academics in our pop culture

Story by Paige Broeckel
Athletics dominate the world. Who makes more money than doctors and the president? Athletes. Who gets the grand send-off before the state tournament? Athletes. read more