McKenna Zacher, Natalie Eychaner, Parker Rosdahl, and Blaise McMacken
December 18, 2018
The music you listen on the way to school, the graphic on your shirt, the photographs on the wall. Expression is everywhere. It surrounds us and shapes our culture. But what would happen if it was...
May 29, 2018
In his 1976 book The Selfish Gene, evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins described a meme as a “self-reproducing” cultural idea shared between organisms. Today, the word meme has transcended its...
April 6, 2018
To step into the public sphere in this day and age is to step into an ocean of technology. The American public is awash in smartphones, smartwatches, tablets; in blogs, posts, online forums. The tide of...
Social Media Influences Eating Disorders
April 6, 2018
Two likes. Refresh. Eight likes. Refresh. 16 likes. Pause. Refresh. 27 likes. And so the process goes. Studies show that people can get addicted to social media in a similar way they can...
Impact of Black History Month Explored
March 5, 2018
In honor of Black History Month, The Viking Vanguard examines different aspects of African-American culture and the way it has shaped the Puyallup School District. According to the Office of Superintendent...
Mason Giustino, Executive Producer
December 19, 2018
The holidays are a time for family, friends and taking time to be grateful for what you have. All of these things are represented in popular Christmas movies such as Elf, The Polar...
Off Topic episode three: ‘Love on a Leash’
December 18, 2018
A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships Review
December 18, 2018
British alternative band The 1975 are back after a two and a half year gap with their third album, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships. The first of two albums planned to...
Off topic episode one: ‘A Star is Born’
December 17, 2018
December 17, 2018
Creed ll is a movie which follows the story of Adonis Creed who going into the movie having only lost one fight. Adonis will fight Viktor Drago son of Ivan Drago. While Creed ll is...
Parker Rosdahl, Assistant News
December 22, 2018
In July 2018, New York and Virginia became the first and only two states to pose a requirement for a class focused on mental health in their state’s secondary schools. The...
Mason Giustino, Executive Producer
December 19, 2018
The holidays are a time for family, friends and taking time to be grateful for what you have. All of these things are represented in popular Christmas movies such as Elf,...
Autumn Scriven, Staff
December 19, 2018
When I write I try to always let my imagination take me to where I want to go next. Sometimes I worry if what I’m writing is okay -- will others like it and am I writing...
Mariah Perez, Staff
December 17, 2018
As the new year approaches, it is only natural to reflect on the year we will be leaving behind. When I myself recently thought back on the year, I came to the sudden realization...
Gavin Herrington, Staff
December 17, 2018
Every generation seemingly boasts notorious celebrity figures, particularly musicians, often driven by a social conscious or intentions of disrupting the status quo. When...
Why Die Hard is a Christmas movie
December 19, 2018
The holidays are a time for family, friends and taking time to be grateful for what you have. All of these things are represented in popular Christmas movies such as Elf,...
Weekly Artist Feature: Drew Whitney
December 17, 2018
December 17, 2018
Foreign exchange students have added to the diversity and culture here at Puyallup High School. Six seniors and two juniors joining PHS from Spain, France, Japan and Italy...
Fun Holiday activities around Washington
December 11, 2018
Seattle Center Winterfest If you’re looking for something fun to do over winter break, Winterfest has it all. You can go ice skating, watch a master ice sculptor or explore...
Weekly Artist Feature: Gabi Dunayski
November 29, 2018
Gabi Dunayski is a senior at PHS who is a student of Ms. Coleman's AP Art class. She exclusively works with acrylic paint throughout her works. "I describe my style as...
