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The student news site of Papillion-La Vista High School

PLPulse

The student news site of Papillion-La Vista High School

PLPulse

The student news site of Papillion-La Vista High School

PLPulse

Eyes on the Ball

Eyes on the Ball

Carli P., Journalism 1 Student April 4, 2025

A single bead of sweat fell between his shoulder blades as he walked up to home plate, his head down and his bat in hand. The sun pestered him from above as he tapped the end of the bat on the ground....

Ivy League Breakthrough

Ivy League Breakthrough

Mackenzie F, Journalism 1 Student April 3, 2025

The Ivy League is the most honorable league in American history, known for its glimmering campuses, century-long traditions, and rigorous academics. Every year these institutions turn away thousands of...

NSAA Girls State Wrestling

NSAA Girls State Wrestling

Arianna S., Journalism 1 Student April 3, 2025

The arena is booming, packed to the brim with people. Referee whistles fill the air. The lights are so bright it's blinding for a moment. Your heart pounds, adrenaline coursing through your veins, shouting,...

Photo: Carli Pew

Track Season

Zack C., Journalism 1 Student March 27, 2025

The track is set, the lights are bright, and the finish line is in sight. Months of training, perseverance, and dedication is now being put to the test as it all comes down to this one moment. In seconds,...

Photo: Carly Peterson

State Basketball

Addison P, Journalism 1 student March 27, 2025

The buzzer echoed the gymnasium, signaling what had been the end of Westview’s season. For the players at Papillion LaVista High School it was more than just a game. It was the night that they punched...

Seasonal Simulator

Elle Roth and Bennett Roth February 28, 2025

Carly Bertolini winds up to throw a strike for her team.

An Optimistic Outlook

Lillian Vitera November 26, 2024

The future can be both exciting and stressful for high school seniors. Especially student athletes pursuing their sport at the collegiate level, like seniors Lilly Pillay and Carly Bertolini.  Pillay...

Successfully Staying Put

Becca Campbell, Video Editor November 11, 2024

Catcher Toria Rother frames the pitch in the Monarch Softball 9-3 win against Elkhorn South on August 27.

New School, New Home

Avery Wolfe, Co Editor-in-Chief November 4, 2024

In 2018, the NCAA transfer portal was launched into action, managing the student athletes who seeked to transfer from one university to another. Since then, thousands of student athletes have been able...

Audra Demory mid swing after striking the golf ball.

Senior Season Underway

Lillian Vitera, Writer September 10, 2024

With fall sports underway, senior season is full of opportunities and goals for four year varsity golf athlete, senior Audra Demory. Last year, Demory had a successful season, ending where every athlete...

Freshman Allison Dibelka steps up to bat for her first high school game. The Monarchs took down Westside 13-3.

Fresh on the Field

Zoe Petersen, Staff Writer August 29, 2024

With 17 state titles, six state runner-ups, and still holding the crown from last year, making an appearance in the Monarch softball line up is not an easy task.  Freshmen walk onto the field surrounded...

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