The Bulldogger

Lifting his own weight
February 1, 2021
Sophia Walsh, Editor in Chief
Since November of 2019, Senior Callen Zurn has been working the early shift at United Parcel Service (UPS). Every weekday from 4 a.m. to around 9 a.m., Zurn lifts and unloads packages from semi-trucks to get deliveries on their way to their destinations. Many people might find the 4-9 a.m. shift grueling,...
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Love is in the air
February 1, 2021
Nathenial Crow, Arts & Entertainment Editor
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, you won’t have to think about what gift to give. I’m like Cupid, here to help make sure your special person loves you! I’ve analyzed the Valentine’s Day aisle choices so you can focus your attention on your sweetie. Brach’s Heart 2 Heart...
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The Vaccine for ’19
February 1, 2021
Natalie Haines, Staff Writer
North Platte Public Schools said it is one step closer to ending the relentless COVID-19 pandemic after over 300 staff members received their first vaccination. West Central Health District held a shot clinic for any school employee who wanted to receive the Moderna mRNA vaccine on Jan. 15 at...
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Born Different
February 1, 2021
Annalisia Hernandez, Staff Writer
Imagine always being hungry, but not being allowed to eat very much. Now imagine that at six-years-old. Freshman Aaliyah Caudillo doesn’t have to pretend-- she lives that situation every day. Her little sister Love Harmon has Prader-Willi syndrome. Harmon, was born on November 3, 2014...
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Strides for success
February 1, 2021
Priscila Mondragõn, Managing Editor
Senior Kris Kautz decides to give up playing soccer to get money for college. For the past three years, Kautz has participated in multiple sports. “I played soccer, football, and I participated in swim and dive,” he said. This has caused Kautz to be active throughout his whole school year. During...
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Jason Drake getting the Covid-19 vaccination from a nurse at North Platte

Natalie Haines, Staff Writer • February 1, 2021

North Platte Public Schools said it is one step closer to ending the relentless COVID-19 pandemic after over 300 staff members received...

A student section at one of the North Platte basketball games. The student section came back for basketball on January 18, 2021.

Fans in the stands

Jonathan Dekleva, Spotlight Editor • February 1, 2021

As of January 18, 2021, the Student section has returned, according to Jordan Cudney, who is the Athletic Director for NPHS. Cudney says that...

Senior Brent Hanson practices with sophomore Izaak Ochsner after school.

Speech competes online

Sophia Walsh, Editor in Chief • December 17, 2020

Technology and adaptability are keeping North Platte High’s Speech and Debate team at the podium. Last March, the team was one day away from...

More NPHS seniors are graduating early than in previous years.

Moving on early

Jonathan Dekleva, Spotlight Editor • December 17, 2020

Senior Maggie Cook has big plans for the future and she’s starting right away. Cook is one of dozens of seniors whose last days in North...

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