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Upset over the activity fee
by Veronica Lindsey
There has been tremendous backlash since the new “Social and Extracurricular Fee,” better known as “Activity Fee,” was added to the already large amount of money it takes to become a student at PHS. read more |
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Gossip Guy
by Rick Graf
Gossip Guy here, your one and only source into the scandalous lives of Hollywood’s elite. As tabloids roll off the presses, full of juicy false gossip mixed with true propaganda, Gossip Guy will sort through the mix and bring you the truth. read more |
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Cash for clunkers popular, though not environmentally friendly enough
by Jack Brody
A few months ago Congress passed CARS, a program that offered a $3,500 to $4,500 voucher to trade older cars for newer, more fuel efficient models. read more |
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Farve sets many records for young quarterbacks to break
by Tyler Woelfel
Brett Favre has been playing for too long, and now he needs to retire because he has broken all of the quarterback records. read more |
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Brett Favre should retire; too old and dignity lost
by Paige Broeckel
Brett Favre, The Almighty Football God or whatever you go by now, please go away. Just go back to Mississippi and wear your Wrangler jeans instead of tight, purple and gold football pants. Put on that sweat-stained baseball cap instead of that Vikings football helmet. Retire already. read more |
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Kidnapped girl rescued after 18 years
by Anthony Cain
Jaycee Lee Dugard was kidnapped at age 11 two blocks from her house in California while waiting for her school bus and was held captive for 18 years. read more |
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Age differences make dating difficult, almost impossible
A sixteen year old dating a twelve year old is weird, where as a thirty four year old and a thirty year old dating is no big deal. The age difference between couples causes controversy with parents, other students and the law. read more |
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Students deserve freedom to choose classes
by Caitlin Bartnik
In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the parents chose who their children should marry. The fact that the play is a tragedy shows what can happen when parents force their children into unwanted decisions. read more |
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MJ’s conspiracy theories
by Natalie Ochalek
Many famous celebrities have died over the years, yet their faithful fans refuse to believe that they have died. To compensate for their stars’ death, they come up with elaborate conspiracy theories about how they are still alive. read more |
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WORD
by Veronica Lindsey
Your alarm goes off at 6:30 a.m., it’s Monday morning and you start your  first class in an hour and five minutes. The idea of eating breakfast is wonderful, but with the lack of time before school starts, it’s definitely out of the question. You jump in the shower, get dressed, get ready for your day and drive to the nearest gas station for a cup of hot coffee, an energy drink or a shot of caffeine just to help you through the morning. read more |
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Starting School before Labor Day
by Natalie Ochalek
You wake up and look around to see that your alarm clock reads 6:30 a.m. Still dazed, you slowly realize that it’s Sept.1. As you rush through your morning so you’re not late, you realize that you should have a week left of sleeping in before school starts. read more |
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Teen’s recklessness isn’t necessarily immaturity
by Veronica Lindsey
In this society, things are just commonly accepted and believed without stopping to question if it makes sense or if the information is reliable. We often find ourselves following old beliefs and ideas because we seem to resist change or contradictions to our opinions. read more |
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