As of January 19, 2019, the US government shutdown is in its 29th day. The national effects of the shutdown, which include how the federal government compels all essential government employees to work without pay, are ubiquitous in today’s news. The potential issues of Britain’s exit from the EU...

Finals evoke a variety of feelings from high school students, and Pacific Grove High Schoolers are no different. A variety of students were surveyed by the NewsBreaker on whether they felt more nervous for or annoyed by finals. Of the sixteen freshmen surveyed, seven claimed to feel more nervous than...

Every January, FIRST Robotics Teams around the world eagerly await kick-off day, when the program’s game for the season is released. With a message that encourages students both to look back on the past with pride and to be inspired to shape the future, the theme for this year’s game, Destination...

The Masque and Wig production of “Witness for the Prosecution” began as a play adapted by Agatha Christie in 1953.  The first performance of “Witness for the Prosecution” took place in London in 1953 and then on Broadway in 1954, and received extremely positive reviews. The management of th...

As the semester drew to a close, what better way to welcome the holidays than with some dancing? That is exactly what the Breaker Girls Dance Team and the members of the PGHS Dance class did on Friday, December 14. Months of practice and preparation went into the show, which was also a successful fun...

Christmas is often fraught with clichès, but personalized family traditions offer a fresh perspective on how to enjoy the holidays without relying on classics like ham and eggnog. When asked what their families indulged in around the holidays, at least three interviewees disclosed that they relish a...

For the past weeks, the French capital has been set ablaze by a string of violent riots in response to President Emmanuel Macron’s fuel tax increase. So far, Paris has seen five protests in addition to a plethora of smaller protests occurring throughout the rest of the country. Despite Emmanuel Macro...

As winter break fast approaches, the Breakers displayed their holiday spirit by wearing festive sweaters, hats, and pajamas. The holiday themed spirit days enlivened the atmosphere before finals. On December 12, students were encouraged to go all out with their ugly sweaters. Some students participated in ...