The Bulldogger

Speech competes online
December 17, 2020
Sophia Walsh, Editor in Chief
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 the district competition when the pandemic forced schools to shut down. This year, the team is competing over Zoom. Speech and Debate sponsor David Cooper...
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Mulan still has the magic.
December 17, 2020
Nathenial Crow, Arts & Entertainment Editor
This December, Disney gave its Disney Plus subscribers two Mulan movies for free. The live-action version was supposed to be released to theaters last March, but thanks to COVID, it was only available to watch at home. Mulan is the story of a young Chinese woman whose parents want her to marry,...
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Moving on early
December 17, 2020
Jonathan Dekleva, Spotlight Editor
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 Platte High Schools hallways and classrooms will be today. Principal Scott Siegel said that there are 70 students graduating early this December, up from...
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Substitute shortage
December 17, 2020
Priscila Mondragõn, Managing Editor
North Platte High School is teaching in person, but many of its instructors are not. The coronavirus has increased the demand for an already limited number of substitute teachers. Earlier this month, the district sent out a press release stating “Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, North Platte...
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Be an angel
December 17, 2020
Chloe Walchesky, Social Media Editor
Christmas trees decorated with white wish list angle-tags at the entrance of local stores like Bomgaars and The Mall have become part of North Platte’s holiday traditions. Organizations like The Salvation Army and Rape and Domestic Abuse Center (RDAP) want to make sure every child has a present under...
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Senior Brent Hanson practices with sophomore Izaak Ochsner after school.

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...

Local substitute Kim Leeper assist a student on her essay.

Substitute shortage

Priscila Mondragõn, Managing Editor • December 17, 2020

North Platte High School is teaching in person, but many of its instructors are not. The coronavirus has increased the demand for an already...

The last angel on the angel tree at the Platte River mall.

Be an angel

Chloe Walchesky, Social Media Editor • December 17, 2020

Christmas trees decorated with white wish list angle-tags at the entrance of local stores like Bomgaars and The Mall have become part of North...

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