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Funding is main issue regarding school safety.

Minimum wage increase hurts economy, jobs

Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter February 13, 2018

In Nov. 2016, a bill deciding what the minimum wage should be set at was voted on by the American people. In Arizona, before the election, the minimum wage was $8.05. In Jan. 2017, it was increased to...

Because of the influx in student enrollment at Perry, the idea of a new C-building has been brought up.

Potential new C-Building hopes to alleviate crowded hallways

Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter February 13, 2018

As enrollment continues to soar on campus, the need for more classrooms also grows. We saw this three years ago when, during the 2015-16 year, CUSD added an extension to the F-building, housing science...

Mr Rygiel calls on a student in his geometry class.

Eric Rygiel brings energy to campus during his first year

India Buckner, Staff Reporter December 19, 2017

The Perry campus is awash with faculty whose unique experiences undoubtedly contribute to the school’s identity. Since the school’s conception, many staff members have come and gone bringing their...

Junior RB Keegan Grimes running the ball in the Perry vs Chandler regular season game

Puma Football Creating a Winning Culture

CJ Jamerson, Writer December 18, 2017

After a series of forgetful seasons, this year's Puma Football team is making a name for themselves and sculpting a winning culture for years to come. Although the Pumas (12-2, 3-1 Premier) couldn’t...

Perry receives a B in preliminary school grades

Perry receives a B in preliminary school grades

Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter December 18, 2017

Students in K-12 education levels are graded on an A-F grading system. Schools within the state of Ariz. are also graded A-F, but things have changed just recently. Now schools are being graded by...

A Minute with Mia: Dress code dialogue needs to change

Mia Irvin, Editor in Chief November 29, 2017

Let me get one thing straight: this is not another story complaining about why we have a dress code. Having a dress code is necessary to maintain a certain level of professionalism at school. That is understandable...

Pumas against Wolves on Dec. 2

David and Goliath: Pumas in the role of underdog

Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter November 27, 2017

The story of David and Goliath has been used to describe monumental events for many years. The story tells of a man, named David, who was told to fight a giant named Goliath. Goliath was undefeated. In...

Richard Cramer was a Social Studies teacher at Santan Junior High Schools since 2011.

Richard Cramer Obituary

Morgan Chung, Staff Reporter November 13, 2017

Richard Cramer passed away early Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, 2017 after a four year long battle with stomach cancer. Cramer was born and raised in Tempe, Ariz. and graduated from Arizona State University....

Electing Homecoming Royalty

Jordan StandingElk-Ledesma, Staff Reporter September 28, 2017

Your mom, dad, siblings, or even that one goofy auntie could have been a homecoming King or Queen. It’s something that's been around for a very long time. Ask your grandma or grandpa, I guarantee they...

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