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The Viking Vanguard

The student news site of Puyallup High School

The Viking Vanguard

Painted senior spots in the main student lot after school.

Student Car Stolen, Parking Safety Examined

Sienna Hanson, Sports Editor // Published November 17, 2023

It’s the end of the school day, and junior Devon Hogue returns to the parking lot after class. When he reaches his spot, however, he is met by empty air. His truck has vanished. Hogue’s first thought...

Where Do We Go From Here?

Ethan Barker, A&E Editor // Published October 13, 2023
Near the end of last school year, it was announced that the Library Science building would close before the start of the 2023-2024 school year due to the deteriorating condition of the facility. But what is the long-term plan?   

Staff Remains Positive On Library Despite Setbacks

Anthony Geiter, Opinion Editor // Published October 13, 2023

Since 1962, the library has provided a space to find books, study and sit during lunch, before school and after school.   Now, the new location of the library fulfils many of the purposes...

Science Teachers Open Up About Closure Struggles

Maddy Weaver, Editor-in-Chief // Published October 13, 2023
AP Environmental Science teacher Katie Coats and AP Chemistry teacher Christyna Paris share the struggles they’ve been forced to overcome over the last several months and what they hope for in the near future.   

PHS Ceramics Class Closes with Building

Margo Hermann, Digital Media Editor // Published October 13, 2023

One substantial change since the closing of the Library-Science Building has been the end of the Ceramics class. The new art room lacks running water, a necessity when working with ceramics and several...

A school bus outside Puyallup High School.

Bell Schedule Impacts Buses

Ethan Barker, A&E Editor // Published October 13, 2023

As students across the district settle into the school year, Puyallup High School students are working to adapt to the norm. Along with the closure of a building, the Puyallup School District updated bell...

Anti-Transgender Legislation Has Widespread Impact

Andrea Melnik, News Editor // Published June 16, 2023

After he gets out of high school, senior Kenneth Hudson, a trans man, plans to seek gender-affirming care, specifically top surgery. However, because that care is being banned across the country,...

Students Reflect on AP Testing

Grant Huson, Co-Features Editor // Published June 16, 2023
The first two weeks of May are when AP exams take place. For most students this time of year is crucial, as passing these exams can give you a college credit.

TikTok Users Taken Aback By Ban

Ezruh Hacker, Staff // Published June 14, 2023
United States citizens are shocked by a recent bill being used to ban an app used by approximately 41% of the American population called TikTok.
Puyallup Parking Garage Opens

Puyallup Parking Garage Opens

Margo Hermann, Digital Media Editor // Published June 9, 2023
After several years of construction, the city of Puyallup has seen the opening of a new parking garage intended to serve the commuters who use the Puyallup train station.
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