Energetic in its Own Way
Hannah Shin, Staff Writer
January 28, 2019
Concert band, jazz band, game band, and show band. Band fanatics are eager to participate in every group possible. One musician is particularly unique; sophomore Caleb Digiacomo, who goes by a nick name given to him because of his instrument, the French horn: Frenchie. Digiacomo currently plays...
Questions We Need Answers to
Chloé Grimm
December 21, 2018
1) Why is every movie in America somehow #1 Movie in America? 2) Who closes the bus door after the bus driver gets off? 3) Is the S or C silent in scent? 4) If life is unfair to everyone, does that make it fair? 5) Who named them jet skis and not boater-cycles? 6) Why do they call them apartments if they’re built toge...
Cities of the Dead
Lily Allpress, Assistant Editor-In-Chief of PLPulse
December 20, 2018
Usually picturing a cemetery consists of rows upon rows of headstones, but in New Orleans, Louisiana, it is common to see above ground “tombs.” These tombs are bought by families to store their loved ones, they will be used time and time again, if a year has passed since it has been last opened. ...
the Booth
Lucas, Kyler, and Josh, Staff writter
December 18, 2018
This is a podcast with staff writers Kyler, Josh and video editor Lucas give stats about a winter variety of sports at PLHS
Nurturing Nature
Ashley Mason, News editor
December 10, 2018
Walking through each classroom door the walls are covered by a teachers’ personality from sports teams to vacation pics. But for one history teacher, she brings her room to life with her to devotion as a plant mom. A “plant mom” is one who embraces the current trend of collecting houseplants, ranging from potted succulents to hanging plants. The o...
Abandoning Professionalism
Vincent Lin, Staff Writer
December 6, 2018
Music ensembles depend on deadlines and schedules that consist of specified concert dates, consistent performance times, an idea of a rehearsal countdown. They are luxuries that help strengthen efficiency and time management. They are luxuries that musicians use to gradually work toward greatness....
The Thanksgiving Disappearing Act
Annie Waldman, Opinion Editor
November 26, 2018
It is the day after Halloween, and Christmas music is playing on the radio while pine trees erupt in every corner of Target and Hobby Lobby. The earlier that Christmas decorations come out, the more Thanksgiving is erased. Not to mention, the lack of patience for the holidays has caused th...
Let it Grow
Lily Allpress, Assistant Editor-in-Chief of PLPulse
November 11, 2018
It’s that time of year again, the time where people are encouraged to grow out their body hair for “No Shave November” and “Movember”. In case you didn’t know, both organizations encourage people to grow out their hair for the month of November. Who started this, and where did it come from? ...
Leaving It All on the Ice
Emma Betts, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
With the elegance of each turn, the grace of each stroke and each move vividly different from the next, figure skating creates breathing art with the movement of a leg or the flick of an arm. Figure skating is an intense sport, from the many vigorous practices to the stressful competitions. Junior...
The Role They Play
Hannah Shin, Staff Writer
November 5, 2018
The curtain opens, Act One has started, and the lights on stage change color. As the stories are being told, a gunshot is heard. All these things are caused by the people right behind the curtain. Juniors Kenzie Fairman and Olivia Love talk about what their job is like as run crew members and the role they play. Now you might be w...
