Valerie Fowler, Managing Editor
// 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.”
“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.
“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."
“I am a huge supporter of going to therapy. I do, once a week, and I think it's important for people to know that I do that, because they always look at me and they're like, ‘Oh, you're a counselor, why do you need therapy?’ I think everybody can benefit from therapy, [where you] learn certain tools that can help with your emotions; we don't always know how to deal with their emotions effectively, because it's not something that's just taught.” Wiest said.
Katie Keller, Opinion Editor
// Published November 17, 2021
People can identify in a plethora of ways, but many of these identities fall under the umbrella labeled as LGBTQ+. This community incorporates many people, all of whom have at least one thing in common: they differ from their peers, whether in terms of gender, sexuality or both.
But no matter how a person identifies, they are still human.
How often do you think incidents of racism happens at school?
Perhaps you’ve experienced it or know someone that has experienced it; but what about experiencing it every...
Welcome our new staff at Puyallup High school, this is Akeson, Katie
This is her first year teaching. The schools she attended as a student were East Valley High in Yakima, WA, Pacific Lutheran...
Riley Newell, News Editor
// Published October 27, 2021
The Washington State Fair is an annual event for students in the Puyallup School District, but have you ever wondered what it was like behind the scenes?
Covid-19 has affected many events including...
