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FHS Press

Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

More tricks than treats: A graphic representation of the dangers and unusualities of the Halloween season. Kids who trick-or-treat are putting themselves at risk of potential kidnapping at every doorstep.

What’s the Deal with… Halloween?

Bryson Deal, Sports Editor October 31, 2024

Halloween takes place on October 31 every year. This strange holiday has been around for over 2,000 years and people all over the world celebrate it. Halloween was originally seen as a day when the souls...

Demonizing opponents: In recent years, politicians have resorted to name calling and slander as a main tactic of campaigning. This causes further political divide while polarizing the country in a dangerous fashion.

Political name calling causes division

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Chief October 31, 2024

As November rolls around, the fun jingles of catchy tunes of advertisements fade from view. The entire advertising market slowly fills up with one thing: a cesspool of political ads from every party and...

Around the world: turning 18 is a big deal for a lot of people, and in many countries around the world, marks you as an adult. Adults are responsible for themselves and their own decisions, which can be a good thing or a bad thing for many reasons.

Pros, cons of turning 18

Editorial Board October 31, 2024

To many, turning 18 is a huge milestone. This is because, in many countries worldwide, people are considered adults at 18, independent from their parents, and responsible for themselves. This can be...

Underlying stories: Each year, thousands of costumes appropriating different ethnicities and cultures are sold in stores. People today often do not notice the racist stories behind these costumes and their pasts of incorporating white supremacy and mockery.

Halloween costumes reflect bigoted backgrounds

Addison Freeman, Copy Editor October 31, 2024

When walking through the local Spirit Halloween or costume shop, almost no one bats an eye when looking through the costumes on display, wondering which one they should pick to wear for that year’s Halloween...

Mind control: Often, there is a direct correlation between social media usage and a decreasing mental health state. Instead of focusing solely on what is going on on your phone and on social media, focus on what is more important, your mental health.

Social media waters down mental health

Editorial Board September 30, 2024

Since 2008, September has been nationally known for being Suicide Awareness Month. This month acknowledges individuals who have struggled with or still currently struggle with suicidal idealization. One...

A graphic representation of the money people put into their fake teams when they could ultimately either win the league and take a trophy/cash prize or be forced to do some awful punishment such as getting a tattoo chosen by the rest of the league.

What’s the Deal with… Fantasy Football

Bryson Deal, Sports Editor September 30, 2024

Some sports enthusiasts sit and watch their favorite team and think to themselves, “I could create a better team than this.” Fantasy football is a place where these fans can do just that. Each year,...

Soaring high: Ticket prices for concerts have risen exponentially in recent years. Prices have gone up approximately 25% in just the past 5 years.

Costly ticket fees ruins live music culture

Calla Reynolds and Alex Micon September 30, 2024

It is no secret that the costs of events, such as concerts, have risen, and dangerously quickly at that - but why are prices so high? For however long now, there has been an increased concern with constantly...

Distractions: In the classroom setting, many factors can affect student learning, one of which is a noisy and chaotic environment.

Student environments affect classroom learning

Hannah Shaffer, Digital Content Director September 30, 2024

“We often think of learning as a process that takes place entirely in our own heads. However, research has shown that a child’s learning can be significantly impacted by their physical surroundings...

In a divide: The option of four-day school weeks has been introduced in Pennsylvania, and people have mixed opinions about it.

Four-day school weeks become an option in Pa., may provide students more efficient school experience

Elizabeth Mooney, Opinion Editor September 30, 2024

Imagine having to balance school, homework, a job, chores and perhaps even taking care of younger siblings, all while having five days a week, six hours a day taken up with classes and instructions. While...

Rising star: Playing Mr. Wormwood, junior Christopher Denkovich acts out a scene during the musical. Even though it was his first year in the musical, Denkovich was casted in a leading role.

“Swoon over Boone”

Aiden Pournaras, Assistant Editorial Editor May 23, 2024

People often tell themselves “I wish I would’ve started sooner,” or “It’s too late to start now.” The notion of being unable to excel at something just because one may be too old to start is...

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