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Features
Do school eye screenings really work — and when should you get a full eye exam?
August 28, 2025
Dev Dhooper, Reporter
News
PHS “Say Yes to the Dress” turns 10 — now welcoming other D211 schools
August 26, 2025
Paul Putiatycki, News Editor
Showcase
Palatine Pirates set the stage for the upcoming football season at the Red-White Scrimmage
August 25, 2025
Sam Gonzales and Tessa Faltinek
PTV
Buccaneers Broadcast: The jeans seen ‘round their screens
August 25, 2025
Jalynn Martinez, Broadcast Editor

News

Charlie Bourgeois and Rachel Bourgeois check out dresses at the Say Yes to the Dress Event in the Media Center Cafe last year.

PHS “Say Yes to the Dress” turns 10 — now welcoming other D211 schools

Paul Putiatycki, News Editor • August 26, 2025

What started in 2011 with fewer than 15 donated dresses has grown into a three-day tradition: Palatine High School’s “Say Yes to the Dress” celebrates its 10th anniversary...

PHS' locker rooms received major renovations over the summer, adding new lockers, showers and benches.

$7.4 million locker room remodel brings modern facilities to Palatine High School

August 20, 2025

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Features

Do school eye screenings really work — and when should you get a full eye exam?

Dev Dhooper, Reporter • August 28, 2025

Since working at KapoorEyeCare, I have seen many patients who come in and haven’t had an eye exam in over 10, 15, or even 20 years. This...

Palatine's seniors gather at the main entrance to participate in the annual tradition of signing their names in chalk. This year is PHS's 150th anniversary.

Seniors begin their final year with a tradition in chalk

August 18, 2025

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Sports

Palatine Pirates set the stage for the upcoming football season at the Red-White Scrimmage

Sam Gonzales and Tessa Faltinek • August 25, 2025

With the 2025 football season fast approaching, the Palatine Pirates took the field Friday night for the annual Red-White Scrimmage at Chic Anderson Stadium. This year, the...

The varsity swim team dives in to complete an aerobic set.

Girls’ swim and dive makes a splash into fall season

August 21, 2025

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Art & Entertainment

David Corenswet (left) and Nico Parker (right) are two rising actors to look out for in the future. (Erik Drost; Jonatan Blomberg via Wikimedia Commons)

The summer of rising film actors in 2025

Didrik Caleja, A&E Editor • August 22, 2025

The summer of 2025 has brought many new movies, and with that, rising actors who have just starred in their breakout roles.

Charlotte Fudala performs at the V-show rehearsal.

Lights, laughs and live talent: a review of the 2025 V-Show

April 22, 2025

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Opinions

The textural nightmare of butter makes it incredibly overrated, and on top of that, it doesn't even taste good.

Butter is overrated

Charlie Bourgeois, Contributor • May 16, 2025

Cooking is a great skill and talent that a lot of people have. Chefs routinely create beautiful and delicious dishes for people to enjoy that bring happiness to the palate....