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Putting the Women in STEM

Putting the Women in STEM

Evie Brilz, News Editor December 6, 2022

Mathematics, engineering, technology and science are all things that make up the acronym METS, but it may be better known as STEM. This year’s senior class holds a larger amount than the other grades...

Teammates

Teammates

Hayden Hatch, Staff Writer December 6, 2022

Unknown to quite a majority of people at PLHS, there is a program here offered known as Teammates. In this program, there are adults that volunteer to be a student’s mentor. The program was created...

1st Row (left to right) Sahara Pandit, James Rasser, Joe Keller
2nd Row (left to right) Ethan Heger, Emily Stover
3rd Row (left to right) Kailey Waszak, Liz Buike, Liam McVey

The All-State Experience

Emily Schmid, Entertainment Editor December 5, 2022

Music has the power to change lives. Everyone views music differently, and some take it more seriously than others. For some, performing in a choir of more than 400 individuals is that life changing experience.  Each...

Papio Proud Heads to Psychologists’ Convention

Ellen Pham, Video Editor November 22, 2022

Student leaders of the Monarch social justice organization: Papio Proud head to Lincoln to speak at the Nebraska School Psychologist Association convention.

Drum majors Meredith Koehler, Cassidy Welsh, and Hudson Carrico strike a pose during downtime at the Star Fest contest.

Marching Band Wins Top Honors for “The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars”

Eleanor Prekker, Staff Writer November 11, 2022

Holly Shin wakes up at 5:00 in the morning–6:00 if she’s pushing it– to get ready for school. She can’t forget her trumpet, either, lest she face the consequences once she arrives. Then she practices...

A Fresh Coat of Paint for a Fresh Start

A Fresh Coat of Paint for a Fresh Start

Emily Smith, Staff Writer October 24, 2022

A new mural is in the works here at PLHS in the art hallway. The mural will feature a sunset and water tower with ‘Monarchs’ written across it. Each letter will contain individual artworks that describe...

Homecomings Flaws

Homecoming’s Flaws

Hayden Hatch, Staff Writer October 23, 2022

Homecoming, for the most part, is a fun-filled night. However, the most recent PLHS Homecoming was mainly considered bad. Instead of dragging on about how much of a flop Homecoming was, we need to provide...

Metro Community College HOSA Experience

Metro Community College HOSA Experience

Evie F., Journalism 1 student October 21, 2022

Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Physician Assistant, and Doctor, are just a few of the areas of healthcare that are explored at the Metro Community College experience.  While healthcare has...

Papillion-La Vista Marching Band

Papillion-La Vista Marching Band

Sarah F, Journalism I Student October 20, 2022

Pap-i-o. Papio! Num-ber one. Number one! This may sound like a student section at a football game, it's actually the sounds of the Papillion-La Vista marching band at a competition. Every fall the Papillion-La...

The band rehearses while at the Dallas Brass workshop. Photographer: Tim Keller

When Students Meet Professionals

Emily Smith, Staff Writer September 29, 2022

On September 10th, the Dallas Brass held a concert at PLHS where they had a workshop for band students.  Dallas Brass, founded in 1983 by Micheal Levine, is an ensemble of musicians that combines brass...

Photographer: Jim Frederick

Train Up, Gain Up

Ellen Pham, Staff Writer September 9, 2022

In preparation for the various sports live streams offered by the PLV Media, the academy has training days for its students every year. Football is always the kickoff sport of the fall season.  The...

Local movie theater Twin Creek Cinema was one of many theaters that saw a boom in visitors this summer.

From the Big Screen to the Couch and Back Again

Emily Smith, Staff Writer September 6, 2022

Comeback stories have always been a staple in the movie industry with theaters providing a home for these stories. Now it’s time for their own comeback.  This past summer movie theaters saw a huge...

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