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The online view of the petition created by Roshu Senthil and her friends.

Surfacing Petitions

Ellie Beiser September 21, 2020

After months of quarantine, school is in session. This year, with cautionary procedures against COVID-19. The voluntary decisions of students and staff vary among their own personal stances and situations. Personal...

Freshman are working on writing assignment in Ms. Albertsons class.

COVID-19 v. Freshmen ’24

Emma Leslie, Staff writer September 9, 2020

Freedom. That is what most people first tell you about as you are going into high school. What they forget to mention is the stress, thousands of new responsibilities, the maze that is your school, and...

Large group eagerly waits to be released from lunch. Big gatherings like this make the future of PLHS uncertain.

What’s Next?

September 9, 2020

2020 has been a year full of uncertainty, with the school year being even more uncertain. Leading to a question many of us are asking, just what is going to happen this year? The 2020-2021 school year...

A student baking in Culinary Club. Many students have picked up cooking over quarantine.

Quarantine Hobbies

Ginnie Walton, Staff Writer September 9, 2020

After an extended amount of time spent in isolation the brain can start to change and adapt to being alone. This can lead to memory loss, mental health issues, and other serious problems. Where people’s...

Students take notes during class while taking precautions against Covid-19

Teacher Preperation

Ellie Beiser, Editor September 8, 2020

Months turn into weeks that turn into days, marking the countdown to the first day of school. This school year however the countdown was not only longer, but increasingly questionable.  As the news...

Zoom is the main way teacher teacher their classes and answer any questions students may have. It was a new experience to most students when they first used it.

Zooming Through the Year

Hannah Shin, PLPulse Writer May 1, 2020

March 12, 2020, the PLHS school year suddenly comes to an end. The community closes, and everyone frantically stocks up on toilet paper.   Now, PLCS is in “Phase 2” of online learning. “Phase...

A Polished View On COVID-19

Jack Nieto, Staff Writer April 30, 2020

While many Americans are sitting at home in effort to slow down the pandemic that’s unfolding in front of us, healthcare workers are standing in the frontlines risking their lives for a greater good.   The...

Some seniors from PLHS and PLSHS that are in the Health Academy pose in front of Hillcrest, an assisted living home, after the academys weekly service learning.

Academy Shutdown

Tatum Jorgensen, Entertainment Editor April 8, 2020

As everyone is aware, COVID-19 has taken over almost everyone’s lives. Students have been hit hard after schools have closed and classes are now moved to online. Students in academy have had a difficult...

The Chill Zone Ep. 17 Marching Band

Owen Sumter and Vincent Lin March 6, 2020

This week’s episode features the new 2020 drum majors and discusses marching band, music leadership, and profound kids television.   Keira Miller (Insta: keiradawn_) Clayton Lytle (Insta:...

Enjoy a treat at Ted and Wallys with homemade ice-cream daily.

Omaha Hot Spot

Samantha Riggs, Staff Writer March 4, 2020

Hangout spots in the Omaha area can be very limiting but Downtown Omaha never seems to disappoint. Whether it be a lunch date, some thrift shopping, or grabbing some ice cream, the variety of spots...

The Chill Zone Ep. 16 Track

Owen Sumter and Vincent Lin February 25, 2020

This week’s episode features the PLHS track team and discusses the track season, indoor treadmill running, and sixth grade track meets.   Anna Carlson (Insta: anna.carlson) Collin Kotz...

The Elite Three

Nyarial Nyoak, Staff writer February 21, 2020

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