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The front of the Whispers Estate during the night. Photo from WhispersEstate.com
Lifestyle
Spooky and Spiritual: Can Christianity and the Paranormal Intertwine?
Ash Brown Oct 26, 2025

Many have fabricated stories about ghosts before, whether surrounded by the warmth of a campfire or blankets at a sleepover. For most, these...

Grace Paul poses for a picture on a Malaysian beach. Photo by Angela Paul.
Lifestyle
Lessons Learned Abroad
Abby Witkemper Oct 24, 2025

Fall break is not only a time for relaxation, but also a rare opportunity for many students to travel and explore their surroundings. For junior...

Mr. Ben Tatum in a superman suit.
Lifestyle
Superman’s Landing: A Review of Superman (2025)
Isabel Hedrick Oct 21, 2025

“Superman? who cares.” I said as I scoffed. At the latest screening of Superman, written and directed by James Gunn, I heard the theater...

Mang Dim poses on the runway at the Burmese American Community Institute Miss Myanmar Pageant.
Lifestyle
A Journey Pagentry
Abby Witkemper Oct 20, 2025

Walking through the halls of Perry Meridian High School, it is hard to miss Mang Dim.  A junior, Dim has made her mark through involvement in...

The popular horror game 99 nights. Photo from Roblox.
Lifestyle
The End of an Era
Serenity Miller Oct 20, 2025

Many students at Perry have played the once-innocent game Roblox, an online platform featuring a wide range of mini-games like tycoons, obbies...

Mackenzie Cole and Lillyan Keevers work together to dig weeds from the PMHS garden.
Lifestyle
A New Era for the Earth
Ash Brown Oct 20, 2025

When a student is seen on the senior patio, soaking in the sun, they are also soaking in the work that has been funded by the Environmental Club,...

Inside a cosmetic hospital, a woman gets cosmetic surgery. She lays as the surgeon injects her with chemical.
Lifestyle
Toxins are Beyond Skin Deep
Metiabasi Inyang Oct 20, 2025

Beauty is an art that requires time and effort. As long as you feel good about yourself, that art is achieved. From makeup, to wardrobe, to even...

A customer grabs fermented tea leaves used for traditional Burmese dishes like Laphet Thoke.
Lifestyle
Connected Through Cuisine
Kathy San Oct 20, 2025

Drive five miles in almost any direction and chances are you will spot a Burmese grocery store or restaurant. These restaurants and grocery stores...

College Go Week Schedule. Graphic by PMHS Counseling.
Lifestyle
Common App Season
Kathy San, Lead Copy Editor • Sep 26, 2025

As fall approaches, so does the college application season for seniors. This time of the year can be very overwhelming for students, especially...

Class of 2026 decorating their hallway.
Lifestyle
Hallway Decorating
Serenity Miller Sep 23, 2025

It is that time of year again here at PMHS! Classes came together to participate in annual class competitions, most notably the hallway decorating...

UBTJ club photo. Provided by Hannah Sung.
Lifestyle
The Rise of UBTJ
Hannah Sung Aug 29, 2025

What makes Perry Meridian High School different from other schools? Here at PMHS, we have a diverse range of cultures, and one of the most notable...

The Summer I Chose A Side
Lifestyle
The Summer I Chose A Side
Abby Witkemper Aug 22, 2025

Since its release on July 16th, TikTok feeds worldwide have been flooded with captivating edits from the hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty. Based...