McKenna Zacher, Managing
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...
Get involved in your community
December 21, 2017
Lights twinkle, presents overflow from beneath the crystalized pine tree, the scent of freshly-baked cookies wafts through the air. As metallic red wrapping paper is torn apart and beautifully-tied bows...
McKenna Zacher and Mason Giustino
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...
‘Beasts’ not as fantastic in sequel
December 17, 2018
The theater crowded, full of teenagers and adults alike that have grown up with Harry Potter, the excitement rises as you see the Warner Brothers logo appear out of the dark smoke onto...
NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES Review
December 17, 2018
Metro Boomin, the producer of NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES came out of retirement for his last album. If you like modern rap then this album was made for you, overall great songs,...
“Ralph Breaks the Internet” Movie Review
December 17, 2018
“Ralph Breaks the Internet” is the highly anticipated follow up film to 2012’s “Wreck it Ralph”. It explores the lives of arcade game characters Ralph and Vanellope as they...
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...
Jacob Wyatt, Staff
December 11, 2018
My nephew runs through the house waking everyone up, letting everyone know what day it is. It’s Christmas. The sun has barely risen but everyone is awake and ready...
Gavin Herrington, Staff
November 29, 2018
As political turmoil was reignited with the recently passed mid-term elections which included a multitude of impactful initiatives to be considered, a state of renewal was...
Mariah Perez, Jaime Hernandez-Goldberg, and Jacob Wyatt
November 29, 2018
Jaime Hernandez-Goldberg It's Thanksgiving and I’m just getting home from my uncle’s yearly Thanksgiving flag football game,as the smell of freshly-cut apples fills...
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...
November 13, 2018
Dyanna Rivera is a junior at Puyallup High School and participates in AP Art. She works with graphite pencil, ink and has recently started to explore paints. "I really...
