Alison Eli, A&E Editor
Published January 27, 2022
Altogether, the movie was by far one of the best depictions of the loved Marvel comic. The pacing and plot were both exceptional, making you engaged throughout the movie. The darker PG- 13 rated material pushes Holland to burning, emotional places. His eyes flicker with the difficult moral decisions. This is what I liked most about the movie, as Holland is an amazing actor. He’s able to get the audience to either cry or laugh with him, making me thoroughly enjoy watching the character development. Another part that was my favorite was action sequences which felt more real than the previous films.
Ghostbuster’s “Afterlife” tops charts
Published December 16, 2021
At the start of the movie, we meet Callie (Carrie Coon), a single mother trying to make ends meet. Her children Phoebe (Mckenna Grace), a kid genius and Phoebe’s older brother Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), who wanted to fit in with the crowd. Their mom moved them to a run down house that their absent grandfather used to own. While adjusting to living in a new environment, Phoebe discovered the basement of her estranged late grandfather, linking her and her family to the original Ghostbusters and their legacy. This discovery sets off a chain of events that lead to all hell breaking loose… literally. Now, it is their job to stop the forces of evil from escaping into the living world. There was a noticeable amount of comedy and a light hearted vibe despite the action-packed plot.
Local Gems: Fat Zack’s Pizza Review
Published December 16, 2021
“Thank you for all your support. We wouldn’t have been able to grow this much without the love and support of everyone who eats our pizza and we’re grateful for you,” Zach John said.
Published November 12, 2021
Elliott Gross, Staff
Published January 27, 2022
“It’s nice that I’m a senior because I got to experience cheer my sophomore year, a completely normal season. I would say it definitely affected football, with wearing masks and just like having to be positive with all the changes and adapting guidelines, as well as taking COVID tests constantly and we don’t get live awards in our competitions which is kind of heart breaking because it’s the best part of competition, "Johnston said.
Ally Larkin, Sports Editor
Published December 16, 2021
Wherever the Viks travelled... we were right behind, ready to cheer them on. Friends would carpool away games and show up early to set up decorations for home games. Our high school football games brought us together. We wanted to show up to have a blast, to represent Puyallup with an incredible school spirit. It was so special to be able to see our community—Viking's past, present and future—come together to cheer for the success of their peers, creating memories I will never forget.
Published December 7, 2021
Several Vikings placed at the Lady Jags wrestling tournament this past weekend. Second place in the 105 pound bracket, junior Praline Werner. Third place in the 105...
Girls swim wraps up season with ninth place at State Meet, new school record
Published November 14, 2021
Student athletes share perspectives
Published November 10, 2021
There are so many different traditions schools hold, but what is one of the biggest at Puyallup High School? Game days. But who are the players behind their scores? Who are they really? What are their goals? How do they plan to reach those goals?
PHS Student-Athletes and COVID-19
Published November 10, 2021
PHS Athletic Director Kelly Susee says COVID-19 has tripled the work for school’s athletics. “There’s just so many…guidelines that the Department of Health has given us that we need to implement…to make sure that our athletes are safe…It’s for student-athletes but it’s also for fans,” Susee said
Katie Keller, Opinion Editor
Published January 27, 2022
This tendency to live in the moment has hit me like a punch in the stomach this school year. For the last three years I’ve been told to “think of my future,” whether that means college or trade school or a job and I keep hearing how important high school is for the rest of your life. The problem with four of your teenage years dictating the rest of your life, even though you haven’t been on planet earth longer than two decades, is a whole column in itself, but let’s focus specifically on senior year.
Ally Larkin, Sports Editor
Published December 16, 2021
Wherever the Viks travelled... we were right behind, ready to cheer them on. Friends would carpool away games and show up early to set up decorations for home games. Our high school football games brought us together. We wanted to show up to have a blast, to represent Puyallup with an incredible school spirit. It was so special to be able to see our community—Viking's past, present and future—come together to cheer for the success of their peers, creating memories I will never forget.
Alison Ely & Riley Newell, A&E Editor & Staff
Published December 16, 2021
The smell of hot chocolate and elaborately decorated Christmas cookies are one of the many memories that are cherished and missed. This year being able to finally go back to our version of Holiday traditions shows how joyful the season really should be.
Local Gems: Pink Chandelier; gift shop and soon to be café
Published January 27, 2022
“We’re actually building a little day café, so you’ll be able to come down and have coffee, tea, and pastries,” Wilson said. “We’re hoping that our grand opening will be the first weekend of spring... We will have a grand reopening, a ribbon cutting that first weekend of spring”.
Outside Stress Influences Perceptions of the World
Published December 17, 2021
“So, being inclusive helps us all to live in a better and more beautiful world. And personally, I just believe that everyone deserves to be treated with kindness and dignity. Everyone deserves to live their truth, to live as the full expression of themselves with the only caveat being that you are not harming someone else,” Boyd said. “I think the more we learn in general, the better we collectively become.”
Getting Into the Thankful Spirit
Published December 17, 2021
“I’m thankful for my teachers…for working so hard to ensure that we have a pleasant learning experience. I’m also thankful for my friends and family because they push me to be better.” said Shantanu Adekar, a junior.
Student Features: What song are you listening to?
Published December 16, 2021
"Necromancer by Joy Again"- Ryan Moyer
Behind the Scenes on PHS’s Annual Winter Wishes
Published December 16, 2021
“We [leadership] put in work for two months before we try to make it [winter wishes] all happen and it’s all worth it.” said Huetten. "I feel like it makes students feel important and like, somebody’s looking out for them, and somebody notices they need that boost of happiness."
