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PHS English Teacher, Jodi Newby, Released Her First Novel "She Used To Be."
By Cathy Blankenship, Editor in Chief There are times when life confronts you with hard truths and unanswered questions, and for some,...
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May 30, 20233 min read
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Disney's New "Peter Pan & Wendy" Chart a Similar Course To Neverland
By Olivia Pierce, Staff Writer The live-action remake trend of beloved Disney classics has finally reached Neverland. Peter Pan & Wendy...
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May 15, 20232 min read
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Murder of Transgender Girl Puts Spotlight on Rising Global Violence Toward Transgender Community
By Finch Hale, Guest Writer On February 11th, 2023 a 16 year old girl named Brianna Ghey was murdered by two 15 year olds in Warrington,...
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May 9, 20233 min read
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Ask Ms. Evans: Mental Health Awareness
Dear Ms. Evans, What is the importance of mental health awareness month? Can you tell me a little bit about healthy coping mechanisms,...
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May 3, 20231 min read
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Changes Need To Be Made After Nashville School Shooting
By Cathy Blankenship, Editor in Chief A shooting at a private Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee left 3 students and 3 staff...
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Apr 12, 20232 min read
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Learn All About Unified Track
By Olivia Pierce, Staff Writer What is Unified Track? Unified Track is a separate track and field organization at PHS. It combines...
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Apr 11, 20232 min read
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Rekindling the Click-Clack: Why Keyboards Need to Be Reinstated Into PHS Classrooms
By Leanna Monteiro, Staff Writer Portage – Technology has become an essential part of the learning experience. Starting in sixth grade,...
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Apr 5, 20233 min read
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COVID-19 Lockdown: 3 Years Later
By Leanna Monteiro, Staff Writer March 13, 2023 went by like any typical school day. Students crowded the hallways, commuting to their...
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Mar 23, 20234 min read
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Disability Awareness Month
By Olivia Pierce, Staff Writer The month of March marks the beginning of Disability Awareness Month. The purpose of this month is to...
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Mar 10, 20231 min read
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Chicago Traded Their Hockey Hero After 16 Years
By Olivia Pierce, Staff Writer Patrick Kane officially traded to the New York Rangers leaving Chicagoins in shock Right-winger Patrick...
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Mar 8, 20232 min read
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Prom Attendance In Jeopardy After New Policy
By Cathy Blankenship, Editor-in-Chief After an updated version of the absence policy at PHS, students are worried about their chances of...
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Mar 7, 20231 min read
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National Library Lovers Month!
By Cathy Blankenship, Editor-in-Chief Love is still in the air after Valentine’s day; February is National Library Lovers Month! This...
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Feb 26, 20231 min read
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How Did a Holding Call Change the Outcome of the Super Bowl?
By Olivia Pierce, Staff Writer In a championship game like the Super Bowl, what are the big moments? Is it the last minute, final...
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Feb 24, 20233 min read
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The Natural Helpers Retreat is Making a Comeback!
By Cathy Blankenship, Editor-in-Chief Natural Helpers has been a part of the Portage High School community for more than 20 years. And...
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Feb 22, 20232 min read
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PHS Bookstore Is Making Big Changes
By Cathy Blankenship. Editor-in-Chief The Portage High School bookstore is changing from what years past have previously known it to be....
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Feb 2, 20232 min read
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Love & Basketball
By Olivia Pierce, Staff Writer Once upon a time, two of Portage high school's most elite basketball players fell in love..with the game...
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Jan 31, 20234 min read
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County-Wide Lockdowns After Threatening Calls
By Leanna Monteiro, Staff Writer A sixteen-year-old boy in Ohio has been identified as a suspect who made threatening phone calls to...
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Jan 30, 20232 min read
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PHS Lockdown Updates
By Cathy Blankenship, Editor-in-Chief Early Thursday morning, Portage High School went on a lockdown after an alarming bomb threat was...
PHS Press
Jan 27, 20231 min read
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My “The Eras Tour” Dream Setlist
By Olivia Pierce, Staff Writer I may not be able to go to the "The Eras Tour" this summer, but I can definitely dream about what songs...
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Jan 26, 20235 min read
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Firsthand Experience of a Blackhawks Win
By Olivia Pierce, Staff Writer In the city of Chicago, sports teams are not at their peak potential. Their hockey team, the Chicago...
PHS Press
Jan 11, 20232 min read
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