The student news site of Rogers High School

The Commoner

The student news site of Rogers High School

The Commoner

The student news site of Rogers High School

The Commoner

Photo: (Left to Right) Thomas Oh, Coach Witek, Troy Sukgen, Diego Garcia-Peña, Cedar Parker, Sawyer Walker, Tali Yakopson, Jacob Gavre, Abigail Sung, Orli Yakopson.

After five years, RHS Debate Club returns to local tournaments.

Story by Jacob Gavre, Author April 4, 2024

Thursday, January 4th. A date dreaded by many Rogers’ students. A day to crawl out of bed, pack a lunch, and brave high school once again after a sleepy winter break.   When the bell rings at the...

Nathan Whitley teaches science while Jamie Whitley teaches Spanish.

Relationships at Rogers aren’t just for students

Story by Zaishawn Simmons, Staff Writer June 22, 2023
Teachers Nathan and Jamie Whitley are a married couple who students enjoy.
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Chilling games you can play at home 

Story by Alex Epler, Staff Writer March 16, 2022
In the first of our series, we explore Answer Man.
Measles cases popping up in Pierce County

Measles cases popping up in Pierce County

Story by Jasmine Teofilo, Staff Writer May 30, 2019
The Measles virus has begun popping up across Washington State. With 7 case in King County, and 2 in Pierce County (According to Washington State Department of Health as of 5/30/2019 ). Carriers have been in popular, populated areas around Puyallup including Target and Costco, putting anybody there during or after them at risk.
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston

Story by Rhianna Rushton, Staff Writer December 19, 2018

A heartfelt and raw novel set in the deep south in the late 1800’s, Their Eyes Were Watching God introduces the world to Janie Crawford, mulatto woman, grown up after slaves were freed, determined on...

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Story by Rhianna Rushton, Staff Writer December 19, 2018

Delve into the story of Nobody “Bod” Owens, a boy who unknowingly escaped the grip of a serial killer while still an infant by wandering into the common graveyard. Fifteen years later, Nobody takes...

Ramsgiving is coming!

Ramsgiving is coming!

Story by Maddy Searles, Staff Writer November 19, 2018

It’s that time of year again, and Ramsgiving is almost here. This fun event is on Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the RHS commons. This Rogers tradition happens once a year when...

Richie Merritt (left) and Matthew McConaughey star in White Boy Rick.

White Boy Rick- decent, but worth the price of admission?

Story by Joey Ancheta, Staff Writer October 11, 2018

This weekend I had the opportunity to see the movie “White Boy Rick” starring Matthew McConaughey and Richie Merritt. On paper, this movie is right up my alley. It’s got the FBI, conspiracy,...

Why You Should be Watching The Walking Dead

Story by Kayla Judd, Reporter March 2, 2017

Imagine yourself living in a world with no laws, no electricity or a safe place to live. Just you and strangers you’ve learned to trust and banded together with to survive. There’s also flesh eating...

Enthusiasts Continue to Revolve Their Ears at 33 1/3 RPM

Story by Cole Olafson, Reporter March 2, 2017

A small and growing community of music listeners continue to purchase analog records over more popular mediums such as MP3. These tend to be more transportable and convenient rather than an LP that is...

Name Brands Nike and Adidas Battling Over Superiority

Story by Gabby Parreno, Reporter March 2, 2017

Name brands are very popular now-a-days. Two very large well-known name brands are Nike and Adidas. There’s a big debate on which is better. So to find out about Nike and Adidas we got to go around and...

Is it even Debatable?

Story by Gabby Parreno, Reporter February 8, 2017

There has been a lot of talk about which coffee shop is better: Starbucks or Bigfoot Java? Starbucks is a very well-known worldwide. Bigfoot is very well known too, but not as known as Starbucks According...

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