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The Bulldogger

The student news site of North Platte High School

The Bulldogger

The student news site of North Platte High School

The Bulldogger

Freshman Austin Underwood does pull-ups at a Marine workout on Jan. 23. These workouts help to prepare young men and women for boot camp.

Iran bombing sparks draft fear

Aspen Nelson, Sports Editor January 31, 2020

The United States Air Force dropped multiple bombs in Iraq and Syria on Dec. 27. The airstrike killed the Iranian commander, Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani. Many teens think the attacks could cause WWIII,...

Senior Carsten Brady lifting in the weights room. To prepare for the military, Brady is trying to build up his strength and endurance. "I want to do more workouts that are required to be able to keep going and not give up," he said.

From scout to soldier

Anam Vaziri, Editor-in-Chief November 25, 2019

In first grade, senior Carsten Brady joined Cub Scouts, and over a decade later, is planning on enlisting in the United States Army. “I want to hopefully get into airborne school and get the MOS, Military...

Where in the world women are currently drafted into service.

Women at war

Sophia Walsh, Editor in Chief March 29, 2019

Are you ready to sign up for war? Most people aren’t, but in the United States once, boys turn 18 years old, they’re required to sign up for the draft. What about the girls? The draft, more historically...

Senior Sara Simcox doing push-ups to boost her physical strength. She has been trying to prepare her body, as well as her mind before she goes to boot camp, and has been going to the gym nearly every day to work with a trainer.

A different route

Haley McKain, Co-Editor in Chief May 11, 2018

Thirteen years of school from the time you’re 5 years old, and then straight to a university to live in a dorm for at least four more years. That’s the norm, right? It’s not for everybody though....

Dowhower plays soccer with his German Shepherd Alexis during a chilly December afternoon to have fun and stay in shape. He plays with her nearly every day, even when the weather is cold.

Let the “force” be with him

Syble Heffernan, Editor in Chief January 13, 2017

For most seniors, the final semester of high school means fighting to be motivated in those last few classes, taking in every last moment of school events and extracurricular activities, and beginning...

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