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The Viking Vanguard

The student news site of Puyallup High School

The Viking Vanguard

The student news site of Puyallup High School

The Viking Vanguard

What Even Is… The SAT?

Sienna Hanson, Editor in Chief // Published October 11, 2024

The SAT is an opportunity for students everywhere to boost their transcript, earn scholarships and open up doors to future success.   Most students, however, tend to know little about the...

What Even Is… School Spirit?

Gloria Perez-Cruz, Clubs Editor // Published October 11, 2024

An explosive thrill of excitement could be heard from Sparks Stadium's student section, where the Homecoming game takes place. The drum line speeds up in tempo, beating throughout the entire stadium and...

What Even Is… A Senior Essay?

Margo Hermann, Digital Media Editor // Published October 11, 2024

You have made it all the way to senior year; you are counting down the days until you toss your mortarboard in the air as you are declared a graduate. You can practically feel the promise and uncertainty...

Ruff Discusses Writing Lovecraft Country

Ruff Discusses Writing Lovecraft Country

Ethan Barker, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Editor // Published October 11, 2024

The Pacific Northwest seems like a perfect backdrop for horror.   Games like Alan Wake, movies like The Ring and shows like Twin Peaks have all taken advantage of the near-constant rain and...

Washington Schools Switch From Xello to Schoolinks

Autumn Pendleton, Design Editor // Published October 11, 2024

In the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, the state of Washington is going to be paying for the same digital platform for all school districts across the state.   Through legislation,...

Puyallup Education Association Renegotiates Contracts

Ethan Barker, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Editor // Published September 6, 2024

Over the summer, teachers and five other employee groups worked on renegotiating their contract with the Puyallup School District. These negotiations happen every few years, and cover things like the working...

Road Closure Delayed To Nov. 4

Ethan Barker, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Editor // Published September 6, 2024

As part of the shutdown of the Library Science building, Seventh Street Northwest will close for a one-year pilot program Nov. 4.  The road was originally scheduled to close on the first day of...

Meet Some of the New Staff

Grant Huson, Editor in Chief // Published September 6, 2024

Teacher Secretly Spreads Joy

Teacher Secretly Spreads Joy

Anneliese Anderson-Caffee and Maddy Weaver // Published June 7, 2024

It all started when AP art teacher Dorrie Coleman came up with the idea to see if she could be sneaky, but not in a devious way.  She wanted to get people to look forward to something, give them another...

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