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The Viking Vanguard

AI Poses Ethical Issues

Sienna Hanson, Sports Editor // Published March 15, 2024

You wake up and ask Alexa to tell you a joke.  You unlock your phone using facial recognition.  You plug a prompt into an image generator.  What do these routine actions have in common?  The...

Alejandra Gonzalez celebrates her crowning as Daffodil Queen with her family.

PHS Daffodil Queen Reflects on Training, Coronation

Grant Huson, Co-Chief // Published March 15, 2024

Senior Alejandra Gonzalez took a leap into something new this year, something not many think of when they think of the term “extracurricular.” Gonzalez stepped into the glass slipper role of the Daffodil...

Campaign Connects Community

Reagan Jones, Opinion Editor // Published March 15, 2024

From a small hashtag to a full campaign with events and activities that help the community, Julie Door’s “Love my Puyallup” campaign has brought the people of Puyallup closer together and gives a...

Key Club Provides Key Services

Ethan Barker, ACE Editor // Published March 15, 2024

Throughout the year, you’ll probably notice events like the Food Drive or the upcoming Book Drive. Key Club, advised by English teacher Brody Howe, plays a large role in making these events happen.  “I...

Dedication Drives Wilson

Sienna Hanson, Sports Editor // Published February 7, 2024

Sophomore Sofia Wilson is a dedicated athlete.   Her sports?   Flag football, sleeping and reading.   Wilson first played flag football around two years ago on a co-ed team, but due to her...

Freshmen Share Hope for Upcoming Year

Grant Huson, Co-Chief // Published February 7, 2024

As the second semester comes to a halt, a fresh new start begins for all students across the district.   Freshman Allydiana Bays shares her experience in 9th grade and her hopes for high school and...

The Story Behind the Legacy

Maddy Weaver, Co-Chief // Published February 7, 2024

Hope. Noun: a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.   Verb: wanting something to happen or be the case.   Neither of these definitions provide a clear understanding...

Alumna Shares Struggle, Resilience

Katelyn Ervin, News and Features Editor // Published February 7, 2024

Alumna Victoria Cartwright often volunteers at local hospitals and elementary schools to educate and raise funds for childhood cancer, more specifically, medulloblastoma, a form of brain cancer Cartwright...

Junior More Than Many Know

Dylan Sandstrom, Web Editor // Published February 7, 2024

Junior Jacob Newcomer may be quieter than some, but he still stands out among his classmates with his sense of humor and interest in many different talents.   Video games are one of the many hobbies...

Standing Out While Fitting In

Ezruh Hacker, Graphics Editor // Published February 7, 2024

Junior Morgan Alpert is a very passionate person, saying music is more than something they listen to on the daily.   “Something I’m passionate about is singing, it’s a coping mechanism for me...

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