Doing Hoco Right
Chloe Grimm, Entertainment Editor
September 28, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, News Briefs, Showcase
Quiet clicking begins to sound as various pairs of heels repeatedly meet the gym floor; the new and the old school music moving through everyone, making even the wall flowers feel the vibe of the throwbacks while the dim lighting sets the mood for the rest of the night. Short, frilly, and sequined dresses casually flow with the movements of the bodies that wear them as the boys stand awkwardly, but comfortably, in their dress shirts colored to match their...
Spike in Temperature
Lily Allpress, Staff Writer
September 20, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Features, News, News Briefs, Showcase
You walk into Spanish class, and suddenly you feel overwhelmed with the desire to rip off your jacket. Is the world just out to get you, or is the air conditioner broken? This summer, the air conditioner in the foreign language wing went out, and students have been noticing the shift in temperature. "It broke over the summer, and it was just a very...
Homecoming Dreams and Themes
Kenzie Ward, Staff Writer
September 19, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, News Briefs, Showcase
It is back to school and everyone's dreading their return. Although summer's now come to an end, the students at PLHS are looking forward to the school dances. Dance themes are being planned for the 2017-18 school year. PLHS student council announces that this year's homecoming theme will be 'Under...
Stay Gold: Outsiders Preview
Caitlyn Thomas, Advertisement Editor
September 18, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, News Briefs, Showcase
Fall: a time for hoodies, warm coffee, and of course, the annual fall play courtesy of the PLHS drama department. It is another play based off a classic novel all students have more than likely read. "The Outsiders" is set to premiere in October. With the cast chosen and already hard at...
Hello, Darkness
Lauren Dominello, Features Editor
September 9, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, News, News Briefs, Showcase
Cardboard glasses falling off your face, half the country standing outside, and the impending doom of possible blindness, according to all the adults in the school. These are all factors that make up a solar eclipse here in the United States. On Aug. 21, from Oregon to South Carolina, a total solar...
You Can’t Stop the Summer Beat!
Emma Betts, Scepter Writer
September 7, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, News Briefs, Showcase
Concerts are a memorable part of many student's lives. Anticipation shoots through their body as soon as the artist steps foot on stage. The ground begins to rumble and the crowd starts to scream. Many eminent artists traveled to Nebraska this summer for tour, performing to a full house. Omaha saw many of these familiar faces: artist...
What Not to Wear
Lily Allpress, Staff Writer
September 6, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, News Briefs, Showcase
Have you ever been caught breaking the dress code? If so, you are definitely not alone. People fall victim to wearing something deemed "not school appropriate" all the time. Many students think that the dress code limits their ability to choose what they want to wear. In reality, it is there to keep students sa...
Drinking S’well
Cassie Kessler, Staff Writer
September 3, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, News Briefs, Showcase, Student Life
Do you think water bottles are having the same monotonous design of school logos and sports teams? The time has come to change what you think you know about water bottle trends. With over hundreds of different colors, designs, and sizes, the S'well water bottles have quickly spread throughout PLHS. Madison Elliott,...
Monarchs in the Morning EP. 23| The End of the Trevor Era
Trevor Kalal and Kennedy Sautter
May 9, 2017
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Trev's Log: Date, May 8th, Year, 2017 Well..... it finally comes to an end. No not the podcast itself, just my run as a co-host on the show. Not going to lie, it is really hard to write this out. This podcast has meant a lot to me this year. I mean I helped to build it from the ground up with one...
Monarchs In The Morning Ep. 22| A year of Chicken Nuggets??
Trevor Kalal and Kennedy Sautter
April 25, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
Hello Monarchs! Welcome to the 22nd episode of monarchs in the morning, We worked hard on this episode and this time we have a story that you definitely wont be "chicken" about and Trevor and Kennedy delve into the timeline of the Power Rangers.
Monarchs in the Morning EP.|(Finally…) 21 AAAAND….. We’re Back!
Trevor Kalal and Kennedy Sautter
April 10, 2017
Filed under Entertainment, Showcase
Well Hello Monarchs!!! Wow it has been a while, Kennedy had to take an extended potty break. Anyway, we're back to record and give you our weekly antics!
