Cutlass

Signing day for Pirates!
November 13, 2019
Joe Lacroix, Photographer
The following students signed their letters of intent today: Rhiann Dick going to University of Wisconsin Whitewater for softball Emily Campe going to Virginia Tech...
PHS celebrates Veterans Day
November 11, 2019
Sydney Wiebe and Esther Buergo
Slideshow: Palatine vs Conant final game of the season
November 11, 2019
Matt Stepp, Photographer
Palatine Pirates defeated the Conant Cougars 20-13 on Oct 25.
Jordan brand reveals fall and winter heat
November 6, 2019
David Sanchez, Reporter
2019 has been a busy year for sneakerheads. There’s been so many drops from Jordan retros, Nike, Adidas and more. Most drops are sold out--many of them within minutes of...

Palatine hosts 24th annual halloween fest

October 31, 2019 • No Comments

Palatine High School celebrates its 24th annual Halloween fest Oct. 24th. Around 30 clubs participated to make it a perfect spooky environment for the kids attending. “Our...

Sandy Hook Promise releases their yearly PSA

Steven Keferlis, Reporter

October 21, 2019 • No Comments

School shootings and violence are both a touchy and controversial topic for those who live in the 21st century. With the sudden rise in school shootings, many people have...

Slideshow: Zumba fundraiser

Anya Ball, Photographer

October 9, 2019 • No Comments

Students dance along, following Spanish teacher Jaime Stirlens’ instructions. The Zumba event raised money for Blessings in a Backpack.

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Features

Want to take better pictures and be awesome?

Anya Ball, Editor

November 5, 2019 • No Comments

On Thursday, Nov 7 in room 256, Cutlass Photo Editor Anya Ball will share how to take better pictures. Students will also have the opportunity to put the lessons into action...

Slideshow: Halloween Fest 2019

Anya Ball, Ph

October 25, 2019 • No Comments

Over thirty clubs participated in the 24th annual Halloween Fest at Palatine High School.

Study abroad– it’s more than a vacation

Nataly Panczyk, Features Editor

October 20, 2019 • No Comments

Although most students just recognize them as the German and French students tagging along around Palatine’s hallways, few know the behind-the-scenes planning, preparation,...

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PTV

PHS celebrates Veterans Day
November 11, 2019
Sydney Wiebe and Esther Buergo
Pirates, are you ready for what’s next?
October 16, 2019
Mukal Verma and Jacob Watson
Counselor Miriam Castro walks students through the next steps of college and career planning.
PTV News October 7, 2019
October 7, 2019
John Gaba, Sese Duncan, Joanna Armas, Mike Rosenburg, Prince Bahadur, and Michael Jaggers
This news broadcast includes HOSA short and Pink Out information.
Palatine & Barrington come together for a good cause
September 19, 2019
Palatine and Barrington high schools will be raising money together to fund research on Rett Syndrome.
PTV – September 5, 2019
September 5, 2019
PTV - Introduction of News Team 2. PSAT information and Students Against Violence.
PTV – August 26, 2019
August 26, 2019
A rundown of the clubs and activities available at Palatine High School.
Palatine High School travels to IHSA State Journalism competition
May 8, 2019
Distance Night this Saturday
April 17, 2019
Shrey Parikh, Reporter
Suggested ticket price $5 to help raise money for Special Olympics. Races start at 7pm at the track.
How do you say caramel?
March 15, 2019
Learn about the Illinois HS Art Exhibition
March 15, 2019

Opinions

D211 superintendent search should prioritize diversity, transparency and equity

Ryan Tsau, Opinions Editor

October 11, 2019

With current D211 Superintendent Daniel Cates scheduled to retire at the end of the 2019-20 school year, the district has begun the arduous process of finding a new superintendent...

Should Zac Efron have been cast as Ted Bundy?

February 6, 2019

Your major is what?!?

November 7, 2018

Gen Z doesn’t deserve all the hate it gets

October 24, 2018

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Art & Entertainment

Jordan brand reveals fall and winter heat

David Sanchez, Reporter

November 6, 2019

2019 has been a busy year for sneakerheads. There’s been so many drops from Jordan retros, Nike, Adidas and more. Most drops are sold out--many of them within minutes of...

The Afterthoughts

November 1, 2019

“Joker” puts society in the hot seat

October 18, 2019

LGBTQ themes in “It: Chapter 2” reflects the need to overcome stigma and fear

October 11, 2019

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Sports

Signing day for Pirates!
November 13, 2019
Joe Lacroix, Photographer
The following students signed their letters of intent today: Rhiann Dick going to University of Wisconsin Whitewater for softball Emily Campe going to Virginia Tech...
Slideshow: Palatine vs Conant final game of the season
November 11, 2019
Matt Stepp, Photographer
Palatine Pirates defeated the Conant Cougars 20-13 on Oct 25.
Slideshow: Swimming & diving highlights
October 16, 2019
Anya Ball, Photographer
Palatine hosted Fremd on Oct 10 and fell 106-79.
Slideshow: The Kinsella Cup 2019
October 15, 2019
Anya Ball, Photographer
Welcome to Kinsela Cup, FHS vs PHS and Celtic get together for one game!
Slideshow: Pirates take down Hawks
October 15, 2019
Anya Ball, Photographer
The Palatine Pirates beat the Hoffman Estates Hawks 21-0. The students also wore pink for breast cancer awareness.
Girls volleyball goes beyond the game
October 2, 2019
Monika Jurevicius, Reporter
Every year, the PHS Girls Volleyball team hosts a fundraising game for an important cause. This year is especially important to Freshman A coach, Mrs. Richardson. This...
Slideshow: More scenes from Homecoming
October 2, 2019
Anya Ball, Photographer
Palatine cruises past Dundee Crown
October 1, 2019
John Williams, Reporter
The Palatine girl’s varsity tennis team hosted Dundee Crown in a non-conference meet on Wednesday afternoon, with the Pirates earning a clean sweep across all three singles...
Slideshow: Palatine falls to Maine South
September 23, 2019
Anya Ball, Photographer
The Palatine Pirates lost to the Maine South Hawks 27-35.
Ayala, Pirates protect ship versus Evanston
September 17, 2019
Sam Millstone, Reporter
The Palatine Pirates (1-2) took on the Evanston Township Wildkits (1-2) in a MSL-CSL conference battle at Chic Anderson stadium on Sept. 13. In a very physical game,...