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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

Freelancer looks back on her time as a VSM writer

Megan Jamora, Freelance // Published June 20, 2020

On the day that I started freelancing, I could not find the classroom.   When it was announced that there would be a meeting for interested freelancers for the Viking Vanguard, I was a wide-eyed...

Prioritizing time while transitioning to adulthood more challenging than expected

Maddie Guynup, Ad Manager // Published April 1, 2020

Transitioning to adulthood can be difficult but going through it myself I’ve learned a few things. Turning 16-years-old made a big impact on my growth, allowing me to get a job, license and a car.  Growing...

Lack of diversity still evident in Academy Awards

Michaela Ely, Web Editor // Published April 1, 2020

The Academy Awards, or more widely known as the Oscars, are yet again being criticized due to their lack of diversity. The Academy has again managed to ignore major achievements by women and by people...

Is Science Still Fiction?

Katie Abegglen, Multimedia Editor // Published February 5, 2020

Have you ever stopped to consider that maybe you are wrong?  Of course you have, you are human. Humans make mistakes.  Have you ever stopped to consider that science is more human than...

My Self Care

Madison Guynup, Advertising Manager // Published February 5, 2020

   Recently, I have found myself in an unhealthy and self-degrading time in my life, pushing me to partake in a little bit of self-care.          I’ve...

How’s Your Sleep Game

Leo Quale, Op/Ed Editor // Published February 5, 2020

If teens need eight to 10 hours of sleep, then I just came up eight hours short.  When it comes to sleep, I, like many others my age, see sleep as an optional thing; it’s something you do if...

My First Tattoo

Meiko Johnson, Managing // Published February 5, 2020

Getting a tattoo is a lifetime commitment some are willing to live with for the rest of their life. Knowing this, I went in with some precautions because of mishaps that could occur. I’m 17, what...

A British Experience to Bring Home

A British Experience to Bring Home

Sydney Carey, Social Media Editor // Published February 1, 2020

I was walking on the cold concrete, passing the ancient buildings, waiting patiently to dance and cheer through the streets of London with girls just as nervous as me from around the world.  We...

Cookie Recipe and Experience

Staff, Photographer // Published January 10, 2020

Growing up I always would watch my mom cook and help her as much as she allowed me to.   From the first time she let me stir the pot to the first time I was taught how to use a knife; we would...

Managing My Time

Leo Quale, Op/Ed Editor // Published January 9, 2020

          Time really flies when you’re not doing your homework, especially when it’s due the next day.            I think every high schooler...

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