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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

Be careful, for you never know whats real.

The Illusion of Life

Devon Haden, Staff Writer December 19, 2019

It’s nothing but an illusion; a sick, twisted, painful, nasty, complex, yet lovely illusion. Just as all illusions are... It’s fake. None of it's real. It's all made up- made up lies. Once something...

McPherson High School’s Choir posing with KAKE News television hosts before pre-recording the Christmas Special.

McPherson High School Choir to be Aired On KAKE News

Maleiah Ewert, Editor December 17, 2019

  With the Christmas season upon us, excitement is all around.  Movies, popcorn, music and family, the season is bound to be splendid.  For the McPherson High School Choir, an amazing Christmas...

Lara Croft from the game Tomb Raider

Are video games really causing violence in teens?

Tylor Johnson, Staff Writer December 17, 2019

As many people know, some people think that video games that involve fights and battling are responsible for violence in teens. I believe that's a complete and utter lie. Many teens play video games that...

An Infographic of the division between men and women and the gender pay gap.

The Unspoken Gap Between Men and Women

Maleiah Ewert, Editor November 25, 2019

In only a month, we will be writing 2020 and reflecting on 100 years of women receiving the right to vote through the 16th Amendment.  Clearly as a society we’ve come a long way.  We have changed our...

When peoples identities are hidden, it takes away the consequences of their actions. Therefore, they might be more inclined to share their opinions.

What Do You Have to Say to Your Teachers?

Macyn Ward, Staff Writer November 25, 2019

We all have times in our lives when we wish we could say things to people, but even if we don’t say it to their face, words still have a way of getting back to people. And no one wants to deal with the...

Bark is a new program at McPherson High School being used to filter what students look at on their chrome books.

Does Bark Consider Students Privacy?

Kaylea Herrman, Managing Editor November 24, 2019

A new electronics system, Bark, is currently being used at McPherson High School. This program is free for all public and private schools K-12 and allows teachers to monitor what students may be doing...

Have curse words lost their shock value?

Have curse words lost their shock value?

Ella Dysinger, Staff Writer November 19, 2019

If you’ll remember in the movie, A Christmas Story, 9-year-old Ralphie Parker accidentally said “the big one, the queen mother of dirty words.” and he paid the price for it. (via, a bar of soap)...

The new holiday movie Let It Snow has recently been released to Netflix.

New York Times Best Seller – Let It Snow

Kaylea Herrman, Managing Editor November 15, 2019

Runtime - 92 minutes Released - November 8th, 2019 Rating - PG 13 Genre - Romance/Comedy/Drama The new holiday movie Let It Snow has recently been released to Netflix, and just in time for...

Ok boomer is the new viral phrase used by teens and young adults worldwide.

‘Ok Boomer’: Innocent Joke or Hateful Slur?

Macyn Ward, Staff Writer November 15, 2019

“Ok boomer” is a phrase almost every Gen-Z’er knows ever since it took hold on an app called Tik Tok. Along with the ‘Karen’ meme, this phrase is traditionally used to reference a Baby Boomer...

Nestlé has made a recall on 26 different kinds of their cookie dough.

Nestlé Recalls Rubber Contaminated Cookie Dough

Kaylea Herrman, Managing Editor November 8, 2019

Recently on October 31st Nestlé, one of the most well known food brands in the USA, issued a recall. This brand has voluntarily recalled 26 different kinds of refrigerated cookie dough because of a rubber...

MHS recycles bottles

If The People Stop Recycling Then There Will Be A Huge Impact On The Landfill

Katelyn Mintzer, Sports Editor November 1, 2019

  Recycling helps preserve important natural materials and protects natural habitats for the future. Recycling protects the environment, saves energy, and reduces landfill. When we recycle, it...

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