During each sports season, the final regular season home game is always extra special as senior athletes are honored during Senior Night, and basketball this week was no exception. The gym was packed with a full house of spectators who cheered loudly, making plenty of noise in support of Cougar basketball, creating an electric atmosphere, especially for the seniors. Many fans joined the celebration by wearing white as part of a spirited white out, showing strong unity and sch

Each January, the Friendship Tournament at Walla Walla University brings together schools from across the Northwest for a weekend where competition and community go hand in hand. This year, our Cougars varsity boys and girls basketball teams stepped into this staple tournament ready to compete and represent our school with pride. On the court, both teams rose to the challenge. The girls played with poise and determination, leaning on teamwork and resilience in every matchup,

For more than 20 years, PAA students have been pushing themselves to new heights through Rock Climbing Club. Each week beginning in late fall, students head to Movement Gym one to two evenings a week to boulder and climb, building skills, strength, and confidence with every attempt. Students learn far more than climbing techniques. Many earn lead climber certifications, while all develop stamina, perseverance, and trust as they encourage one another to try hard things, and ke

This week, PAA Ski & Snowboard Club students launched their season with the first of five trips to Mt. Hood Meadows, and they couldn’t have asked for a better start. More than 48 students, alongside their sponsors, spent a stunning, sunny day on the mountain, soaking in fresh air, blue skies, and groomed runs. From first-timers strapping on skis or boards for the very first time to experienced riders carving confidently down the slopes, every student found their place on the