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Banned Books display in PHS library
Opinion: The Banning of Books in America Needs to Stop
Sam Bailey, Staff Writer • October 9, 2025

According to PEN America, the number of books challenged or banned in public school districts has risen “exponentially” since 2023. With...

NEHS Welcomes New Members for 2025-26 Year
NEHS Welcomes New Members for 2025-26 Year
Brooklyn Miller, Managing Editor • October 2, 2025

Eighteen new members were inducted into PHS’s chapter of National English Honor Society (NEHS) on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.  “We...

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Spirit Week Strikes a Cord
September 26, 2025
Librarian Sheena Dotson re-shelves a book in the library
New Librarian Excited to Inspire Reading
Isabelle Rollins, Staff writer • October 14, 2025

It was only natural with her love of reading and organization for Sheena Dotson to become a librarian. Dotson’s passion for books was apparent from the beginning, when the first...

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Dear Class of 2025
Brooklyn Miller, Staff Writer • May 22, 2025

"Tuesdays with Morrie" cover.
Opinion: The Best Book I Have Ever Read
Catherine Hayes, Editor in Chief • May 19, 2025

First of all, I want to thank my English teacher, Mary Blaker, for having her AP Literature students read Mitch Albom's "Tuesdays with Morrie."...

Dear Freshmen
Dear Freshmen
September 11, 2025
Album cover and vinyl, "The Life of a Showgirl" by Taylor Swift.
Album Review: “The Life of a Showgirl” By Taylor Swift
Emma Casto, Editor in Chief • October 17, 2025

2025 has been one of the most monumental moments for Taylor Swift and her fans with the singer finally getting her masters back, getting engaged to Travis Kelce and the release...

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Students and staff share favorite banned or challenged book for Banned Books Week
Sam Bailey, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025

“My favorite banned book is ‘Of Mice and Men.’ It has been contested due to the racial slurs and profanity throughout the book. Acts of violence are also central to...

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PHS winter sports 2024-25.
Recap: Winter Sports
Brooklyn Miller, Staff Writer • April 24, 2025

The wrestling team competed in the 78th West Virginia State Wrestling Tournament March 6-8. The boys team brought home second place overall while...

Countdown to the last home football game/Senior Night
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