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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...

Junior Tyson Money waits for the next play at the Papio South and Monarch football game.

To Play or not to Play?

Samantha Riggs, Feature Editor September 8, 2020

As an athlete, the start to a new season is one of the most thrilling parts of a new school year. Working out every day of the summer, getting up early, practicing, and lifting weights is part of a routine...

Students in food class stay spread apart while their teacher instructs them.

Controlling the Virus

Parker Allen, Staff Writer September 8, 2020

Schools are starting to look like Whac-a-mole games with Covid-19 cases popping up and schools shutting them down. Across the Omaha Metro schools have been struggling with how to deal with the positive...

Herbener sits with her dog, Ollie. She is a UNL alum.

The Nebraska Promise

Bennett Clary May 3, 2020

During these uncertain times, Nebraska colleges are doing their part to ensure students can still have their desired future. The Nebraska Promise covers full tuition for undergraduate students at...

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 Monarchs finish their huddle by grouping together and going over their final game plans.

Bouncing Back

Ellie Beiser, Staff Writer February 22, 2020

The Papillion Lavista Monarchs faced off against the Millard South Patriots Friday, February 21st. An extremely physical game that unfortunately did not have the end result the varsity girls had hoped...

Winter Formal

Caitlyn Ryan, Staff Writer February 3, 2020

Sophomore Roshu Senthil buys a SIng-A-Gram for a friend after lunch. The money went to fund the Fine Arts Department.

Sung from the Heart

Hannah Shin, PLPulse Design Editor January 30, 2020

It’s that time of year where students start thinking about what they’re going to do for Valentine’s Day. Generally, students will buy flowers or chocolates for their significant other and friends,...

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