health
Plague Strikes at PHS, Affecting Students' School-Life Balance
The surge is leaving lasting impacts on students' academic performance
As the holiday season approaches, so too does the seasonal plague. This year’s flu season has struck our school with a vengeance, surging its way through the student population. Many are out with influenza and the common cold—however, the presence of COVID-19 has taken out many more. In the past few...
Mental Health at PHS
How has PHS been feeling in the past year?
It’s no secret that the past few years have taken a big toll on PHS’s students. Over the course of the pandemic, I witnessed a drastic shift in my friends’ personalities—many of them became exhausted, depressed, and angry at the world. This made me wonder: if this was how they felt nearly every day,...
Suicide Awareness Month
There is always help for you! You are not alone.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. For many people, suicide is a tough topic to discuss. Even though suicide is something most people prefer not to talk about, bringing awareness to the issue is incredibly important. Talking about it allows individuals who are dealing with thoughts of ...
Covid mask mandates dropped
California students can now ditch mask outdoors
Starting today in California, Mask mandates outdoors will be lifted. This has been part of a movement to lower Covid or put an end to mask mandates in the west and soon all of the U.S. California is not the only state putting an end to their mask mandates; Oregon and Washington will no longer requir...
Will we stay in school?
Alarming COVID-19 numbers leave students wondering about a return to online learning
Winter break brought many new things - cold weather, relieved stress, holiday spirit… and of course, a tremendous COVID-19 spike. A rocketing holiday surge of the Omicron variant left many in shock and panic, especially as similarities began to emerge between our current situation and that of March ...
The Truth Behind COVID's Spread
As COVID numbers skyrocket in the past month
Ah winter break, a wonderful time to spend time with family and friends celebrating Christmas and New Year's Day. For some, this year was no different, but for most it was spend at home. Like many holiday seasons these past 2 years, 2021 holidays have brought a spike in COVID cases. To many, this sp...
Closer To Normal
COVID-19 Vaccines for Younger Children
In the last couple of weeks, some good things have happened regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. On November 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the vaccination of children from the ages 5-11. The next day, many providers began offering the shot. Pfizer is the main source for the...