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The High Life

The student news site of McPherson High School

The High Life

The student news site of McPherson High School

The High Life

Hump Day Comes to All Schools Day

Kylor Schrag, Journalist May 13, 2026

MCPHERSON, Kan. - This year's All School's Day celebration brought something you don't see every day in McPherson. Camel rides from Tanganyika Wildlife Park, based in Wichita, drew a steady crowd near...

Should phones be banned next year?

Should phones be banned next year?

Jocelyn McWilliams, Journalist January 28, 2026

A possible phone ban next school year has become a big topic of discussion at our school, with both staff and students sharing mixed opinions on how it could affect learning and daily life. Some...

Smashing down some of Freddy’s NEW Smash Burger Tacos

Kylor Schrag, Journalist January 28, 2026

MCPHERSON, KS. - We were looking for something to eat when my dad said, "One of my coworkers says Freddy's tacos are really good," so obviously we had to go try them. Since we're lazy, we ended up going...

How would the bond benefit the community?

Meg Cullinane, Journalist December 3, 2025

This school year, there has been a lot of conflict on the USD 418 school bond.  People in the community vote “no” for the bond because they do not want their taxes to go up. Although this is a valid...

Sip the Season: Reviewing Starbucks’ 2025 Holiday Drinks

Jocelyn McWilliams, Journalist December 1, 2025

Holiday drink review First up was the Sparkling Sugar Cookie Dr Pepper, and wow this one surprised me in the best way. It still tastes like the classic Dr Pepper I love, but with this sweet, cookie twist...

How music influences teens

Baylee Soden, Journalist November 25, 2025

The music in the world influences a lot of people from around the world. Everyone listens to music. I have not met someone that does not listen to music. The point is everyone listens to different music...

Trying The New Taco Bell Items

Trying The New Taco Bell Items

Karsyn Burge, Journalist November 25, 2025

I tried some of the Taco Bell items, including the Grilled Cheese Burrito, the Frank's Red Hot Diablo Chicken Nacho Fries, and the Chicken Tenders.  The Grilled Cheese Burrito features seasoned beef,...

Seeking help

Graciela Beltran November 25, 2025

Mental health is a hard thing to bring up especially with teenagers. Many of us believe that others won’t understand what we are going through or we don't have a safe place to tell things. But many teens...

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