The Bear Truth

On Love: A Deep-Dive into Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2021
By Kaitlyn Ketchell, Reporter
It’s February now, which means that right around the corner is what’s potentially the most controversial holiday of the entire year. Yes, Valentine’s Day. It seems to be a day that people either adore or loathe (often depending on their relationship status, but we’ll get into that later). In...
The Unauthorized Guide to the Universe: Volume 1
January 27, 2021
By The Universe, Creator of Everything
Welcome to the Unauthorized Guide to the Universe, an advice column written by yours truly, The Universe. Listen in to others' questions about life, love, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness or submit your own by DM-ing @prhs_bear_truth on Instagram or leaving a comment below. All questions are anonymous. Sincerely,...
The Last Game
December 6, 2020
By Madissyn Moore, Reporter
On Friday, December 4th, Palmer Ridge's Varsity football team played at the 4A State Championship against Loveland High School. This season was not normal in many ways. COVID-19 caused the team to put extra precautions in place to ensure the players were safe and the football team moved up from division...
Holiday Shopping at Local Businesses
November 30, 2020
By Amber Wright and Amaya Taylor
The holiday season is approaching fast, and yet it looks so different this year. Most people are shopping less and indulging in their online shopping habits to avoid the crowds. In the midst of this pandemic and digital age, small businesses are often overlooked. So, the holiday season is the perfect...
Student Council’s Suicide Prevention Campaign
October 31, 2020
By Mallory Sale, Reporter
Student Council's sign on the bridge, featuring the yellow semicolon, similar to their bracelets! All photos by Mallory Sale. WARNING: THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES SUICIDE AND MENTIONS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO HAVE TAKEN THEIR LIFE. IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH SUICIDAL THOUGHTS PLEASE REACH OUT TO THE RESOURCES...
Butterbeer Bonanza!
October 27, 2020
By Kaitlyn Ketchell and Luxe Palmer
For any fan of J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, Butterbeer is a must-have drink. Official Butterbeer can be purchased from various Wizarding World locations; however, many fans have taken to creating their own recipes. We tried 3 different Butterbeer recipes from two local cafes to see which was...
PRHS and COVID-19: The Past, Present, and Future
October 23, 2020
By Luxe Palmer, Co-Editor-in-Chief
There has been much debate across the country over the decision to return to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some argue that fully-online school is the best way to avoid another outbreak, while others believe that fully-in-person school would be the best option for students and their academic futures....
Importance of Student Journalism
October 13, 2020
By Kaitlyn Ketchell, Reporter
In an age where information is more easily accessible than ever before, it’s the job of student journalists to ensure their community is well-informed and reading information that is factual and honest. However, this information might not always be what the community wants to hear, which is when censorship...
Our Pick for President
October 9, 2020
By Amber Wright and Luxe Palmer
The following editorial is the opinion of the Co-Editors-in-Chief, Luxe Palmer and Amber Wright, and does not represent the views of The Bear Truth, Palmer Ridge High School, or the Lewis-Palmer School District. The upcoming Presidential Election will have an unprecedented impact on the future of...
Read the Bear Truth’s Print Issues Online!
April 10, 2020
If you missed out on our printed issues this past school year, not to worry! Here are the 2019-2020 issues of the Bear Truth. The Bear Truth, October 2019 Bear Truth Newspaper October 2019Download The Bear Truth, December 2019 Bear Truth Newspaper December 2019Download The Bear Truth,...

By Tanja Pohl, Reporter • February 12, 2021

Halfway through the school year, the winner of the annual Scholastic Art Awards have been announced and PRHS obviously has some talents up its sleeve! The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are the nation's longest-running and most prestigious recognition program...

Palmer Lake Starlighting

By Taylor Goss and Luxe Palmer • December 3, 2020

2020 has seen the cancelations of many traditions and events that communities hold dear, such as plays, concerts, or gatherings; thankfully, the Palmer Lake Starlighting escaped that fate. The Palmer Lake Starlighting happens every year around the end of November....

Even before Black Friday, stores like Walmart are packed.

Will 2020 be the Death of Black Friday?

By Kaitlyn Ketchell, Reporter • November 25, 2020

With COVID-19 cases on the rise and more restrictions being put in place over the past few weeks, it's clear that many things in society, including Black Friday, may never be the same again. Some might argue that Black Friday was already on its way out over...

Speech and Debate "Gnomes" What They're Doing!

By Mallory Sale, Reporter • November 16, 2020

The Speech and Debate team took second place overall at their first Varsity Tournament of the season, winning the sweepstake prize of... a gnome?! Yes, you read that right, our very own Speech and Debate team won a gnome after placing second overall at the PikeSpeak...

Bear Life

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Lolley's Ice Cream!

By Taylor Goss, Reporter • February 24, 2021

Photo taken by Taylor Goss In 2020, we realized the importance of supporting our local, small businesses here in Monument when COVID-19 hit. A new small business called...

Book Review: Then She Was Gone

By Amber Wright, Co-Editor-in-Chief • February 17, 2021

Author: Lisa Jewell Synopsis: Ellie Mack was the perfect daughter. And then she was gone. Ten years after Ellie's disappearance, her mother, Laurel Mack, is trying to...

The talented choir gifts a valentune to a student in the cafeteria.

Palmer Ridge's Week of Valentunes

By Amaya Taylor and Mallory Sale • February 16, 2021

COVID-19 has canceled dances, graduations, and even proms across the nation. However, the PRHS Choir department was determined to bring the joy of Valentine's Day to students....

Cuisine

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Lolley's Ice Cream!

By Taylor Goss, Reporter • February 24, 2021

Photo taken by Taylor Goss In 2020, we realized the importance of supporting our local, small businesses here in Monument when COVID-19 hit. A new small business called...

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Starbucks

December 10, 2020

The end of the year is near, with disastrous 2020 getting left behind, and that means the jolly holiday season is fast approaching. The best part about this time? Starbucks,...

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