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Panther Tales Vol. 21, Sept-May 1965-66

Panther History of the Month

Alyvia Grabast, Writer April 23, 2024

This month’s Panther History of the Month is about Pantherettes. On April 7, 1996, a news article was printed in the Panther Tales Vol. 21, Sept.-May, 1965-66 book. The article described one girl that...

PROM 2023-2024 Year

PROM 2023-2024 Year

Savanah Bingaman, Writer April 17, 2024

Prom is something special for every junior and senior. Every junior and senior has something to look forward to at prom. Making memories, spending time with friends. For girls, they get to get all dolled...

The Over-Exposure of Content

The Over-Exposure of Content

Steven Guillory April 17, 2024

When I’m at home, scrolling through my phone or my computer, I’ll get the urge to do something. Whether it be to play a video game with some friends or open up that book I’ve been wanting to read...

The Merits of Dystopian Fiction

The Merits of Dystopian Fiction

Steven Guillory March 6, 2024

The existence of "Game of Thrones", "Warhammer 40k", and "1984" as prominent pieces of media with large fan bases implies some kind of sadomasochistic fantasies in potential readers.  ‘Realistic’,...

Inside Out 2 Release This Summer

Inside Out 2 Release This Summer

Alissa Richardson, Writer March 6, 2024

This June, Disney is planning to come out with a sequel to the first 'Inside Out.' This movie is expected to have characters with more complicated emotions.  New Characters include: Anxiety ...

Should There be More Evil Villains?

Should There be More Evil Villains?

Steven Guillory March 6, 2024

Immediately, you’ll notice the oxymoron present in that sentence, but it’s only oxymoronic until you get some of the added and necessary context to understand my point. There’s been a gradual upheaval...

GBHS Principal Retires After 41 Years

GBHS Principal Retires After 41 Years

Alyvia Grabast, Writer March 5, 2024

Tim Friess, Great Bend High School’s Principal, is retiring after 41 years of working in the district 428. His journey to become principal for GBHS was fairly long but let me walk you through it. Friess...

Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Awareness

Alyvia Grabast, Writer February 18, 2024

Mental health is emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Mental health is very important for everyone. It affects the way you think, feel and act. It’s easiest for people to pay more attention...

Fahrenheit 451 - A review

Fahrenheit 451 – A review

Steven Guillory January 29, 2024

“Fahrenheit 451” is a book about books. Well- as an opening statement from the legendary Neil Gaiman says in the beginning of the 60th anniversary edition of the book, the edition I am reading, anyone...

Drawing by: Alyvia Grabast

Live Action Moana Movie Next Summer

Alyvia Grabast, Writer January 29, 2024

June 17th, 2025 is the release date for the live action Moana movie. There are many Moana lovers out there, but how would they feel about a live action Moana movie? Real life places, animals, objects,...

GBHS Phone Policy

GBHS Phone Policy

Ellie Newman January 2, 2024

At Great Bend High School the 'new' phone policy took place at the start of the 2023-2024 school year but is this policy new or has it just not been enforced in past years? Is the phone policy affecting...

Mens Isolation from Society

Men’s Isolation from Society

Steven Guillory January 2, 2024

As a man, a lot of things are expected of you. You’re supposed to provide for your family first, and be their impenetrable shield from all that is wrong with the world second. It’s an expectation that...

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