The evolution of profanityAsya Morozov • Joshua HuangConversations at PHS are often embedded with strings of expletives, which occasionally result in teachers warning students about their language. This seemingly normal occurrence demonstrates that although profanity has...
Anya Haeberli ’25: volleyballAsya MorozovAs the opponent hitter leaps up for a swing, Anya Haeberli ’25 is in place, loading a jump before blocking the hit back over for a point. As she lands back on the ground, her teammates crowd around her as the bleachers...
Volleyball season highlightsAsya Morozov • Katie QinThis season, the PHS girls volleyball team had a 24-1 winning streak. They won most of their games two sets to none. Players like Naomi Lygas ’26, Kaelin Bobetich ’26, and Charlotte Woods ’26 (pictured right) have...
A Homecoming retrospectiveAsya MorozovTo most, Homecoming is a sports game with the bonus of a dance. To me, Homecoming was a dance with the bonus of a sports game. I’d never seen a football game before. All I knew was that PHS was unusually terrible at it...
Investigating the link between music and exerciseAsya Morozov • Katie QinAccording to multiple studies compiled into “The Influence of Music Preference on Exercise Responses and Performance: A Review,” published in 2021 by Christopher Ballmann, who has a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, music...
Self-defense and martial arts kick up a stormAsya MorozovMany are interested in martial arts for self-defense, while others are interested for their physical and mental benefits associated with them. Marginalized groups such as women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ people feel...
Unconventional sports around the worldAsya Morozov • SPORTS CO-EDITORSepak takraw Sepak takraw originates from Southeast Asia and shares many similarities with traditional Southeast Asian sports like chinlone, which is from Myanmar, and sipa, which is from the Philippines. Sepak takraw...
"Challengers" is changing the gameAsya MorozovFor decades, sports movies have followed certain plot beats. A typical story might go like this: a young man dreams of becoming a baseball star. He tries out for his school’s team but it’s much harder than expected. He...
Formula 1: engineering the futureAsya MorozovThe world of motorsports reaches far — audiences from all over the world tune in to popular competitions like IndyCars, MotoGP, NASCAR, Esports racing, and the Formula championships. The Formula championships in...
Winter Sports RecapAsya Morozov • Katie QinWhat was your favorite part of the season? Boys Swim (13-1) Alex Aprikian ’24- “I think my favorite parts of the season were the fun, intense meets where everyone was supporting each other and giving [their all]. I will...
Zach Guan ’24: swimmingAsya Morozov • Katie Qin • Dester Selby-SalazarStroke after stroke, breath after breath, Zach Guan ’24 glides through the pool. His legs kick up and down consistently, propelling the rest of his body further into the water. For Guan, this is just another day. Guan...
College sports - popularity built off a dark pastAsya Morozov • Claire YangFrom the University of Connecticut’s renowned women’s basketball team to Michigan’s football team, every college has a sports team that they’re known for. Duke University dominates men’s basketball with 19 Atlantic...
New security protocals announced at PHSLeila Guitton • Asya Morozov • Meiya XiongAs announced in the Chmiel Spiel on November 2, a number of new security measures will soon be introduced at PHS, all with the goal of increasing student safety. Along with requiring all students and staff to wear ID...
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