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Changes Brewing
Changes Brewing
Kiara Smith and Kallie Hagg March 14, 2025

A Starbucks corporate video was released on October 22, 2024 from CEO Brian Niccol about the upcoming changes being made to improve what Niccol calls the “community coffee house”. From the environment to the menu, the community was informed of the many changes that would be occurring in the near...

Platte County R-3 School District considers a leap in the right direction with the “Zero Rate Change Bond Program”
Tug Thornton, Writer • January 31, 2025

With the projected attendance in Platte County R-III School District to rise exponentially in the foreseeable future, the district plans to combat this with the “Zero Rate Change Bond Program”. The plan at the moment is currently pending voter approval...

Beyond the Bell
Kaightlynn Simmermon-Scholdberg March 7, 2025

College and Career Readiness Day (CCR day) is just around the corner for the very first time ever. This is an event that can help students figure out what they are going to do once they graduate. The agenda for that day is different for all grades and...

The Dance Team finishes their routine in their annual Spring Showcase.
Dance Team’s Spring Farewell 
Daniel Benitez, Photographer • March 14, 2025

As the dance team's season comes to an end, the team held their spring showcase where friends and family can come in and watch every routine...

Winter Workouts
Kiara Smith, Writer • February 3, 2025

Taking place from December through February, some sports offer winter workouts to students who want a way to ease back into the season. With...

The Dance Team finishes their routine in their annual Spring Showcase.
Dance Team’s Spring Farewell 
Daniel Benitez, Photographer • March 14, 2025

As the dance team's season comes to an end, the team held their spring showcase where friends and family can come in and watch every routine...

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Tomorrow Finally Arrived
Tomorrow Finally Arrived
Kiara Smith, Writer • February 11, 2025

Tomorrow finally arrived with the release of The Weeknd's highly anticipated “final” album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow”, after being postponed...

Top 10 Dr.Pepper Flavors
Top 10 Dr.Pepper Flavors
Kiara Smith, Writer • December 19, 2024

Dr.Pepper, a classic beverage enjoyed by many. With many different flavors, it can be hard to pick a favorite or even rank them. Well never fear,...

Top 10 College Mascots
Top 10 College Mascots
Ethan Smith, Contributor • December 19, 2024

1.Bevo-UT Austin A live longhorn omits so much power and aura over its opponents. There is no other mascot that is beating this in a fight....

Annabel Beeman and her freshman year Honors American History table
My Top PCHS Classes
Annabel Beeman February 27, 2025

Reflecting on my past four years of high school, I have had classes that have really stuck with me as some of my favorites. Starting off with...

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