It’s a funny feeling, knowing that I’ll never be staying up late again, trying to get the minimum 400 words down on a Google Doc for a column I have due the next day, or trying to track down impossible-to-reach...

Only fifteen days left until every activity I participate in will start with “last." This will be my last high school summer. I’ll have my last first day of school in August. My last homecoming in...

It’s that time of year again.  It’s the time of year when you find students' shoulders sinking from the weight of their backpack, which has only gotten heavier since the beginning of the semester.  It’s...

Junior Sophie Erickson is downhearted seeing all of the seniors leave. Yet, she is looking forward to ruling FHC next year, as a senior herself.  “The juniors are going to be the seniors of the school...

My endless scrolling on Netflix has become a sort of tradition for me. Whenever I’m especially bored, rather than simply picking out something and then watching it—that would just be too easy—I instead...

What was your reaction to the court announcement? "Honestly, I didn't know I was on court. They announced them over FX, and I wasn't paying attention, then all of my friends and people in the halls...

What was your reaction to the court announcement? "I was super excited when the court [list] was announced." How do you feel about being on court? "I'm very happy that I was selected to be on...

Growing up with a Wii, I have always known who the Mario Bros. are: Mario and Luigi, the valiant plumbers trying to save Princess Peach, and many other innocent characters from Bowser’s clutches. I remember...

I have never known what I want to do when I grow up or what I want to study in college. This has been a constant pressure practically my entire life. Ever since I was little, I have been asked, “What...

I went south for spring break—all the way down to Miami. With my parents and sister, I ventured down with the goal of swimming in the saltwater with some mermaids, reading as much as possible, and...

Always the book-lover, I am constantly going out of my way to find new books to fawn over. I’ll admit, my preferred genre is fantasy or science fiction, but when I saw the romance book Memory Lane by...

One of the first rules you learn in school is “no excuses.” No, your dog did not eat your homework. No, it doesn’t matter if you had a prolonged practice after school. No, a busy afternoon and a...

Junior Tori Emerson proved that she is a great problem-solver when she managed to open a bottle without a bottle opener while at work one day; however, it did not end quite the way she expected it to.   “I’m...

Reading has always been an integral part of my life; anyone who knows me knows that I adore books. Every birthday, Christmas, and special occasion, I am guaranteed to receive at least one Barnes and Noble...

Senior Megan Wilson greatly enjoys joking around with her friends—the crew of last year’s FHC musical, however, did not enjoy it as much when she did this. “Last year,” Megan said, “we got...

The dark and night have always been notoriously frightening; little children constantly insist there are monsters under their beds that will only stay away if there’s a light. They plug in their night...

Don’t think of a red bird. Don’t think of a wolf. Or a colorful butterfly. A very ferocious lion.  Of course, you thought of all those things. It was inevitable the minute I said it. But most...

Freshman Molly Wolffis, while not a huge fan of volleyball, used to frequent the courts quite a lot for her sister’s games; however, she wasn’t paying attention to the games as much as she was delving...

Everything is changing. All the time, every aspect of everything, constantly.  Perhaps this might be a bit of an exaggeration, but you have to agree that most situations have changed within the last...

As a lifelong Taylor Swift fan, I was ecstatic when I learned that Taylor was planning on posting a “Lavender Haze” music video, which was released Jan. 27, 2023. The fact that it was written and directed...

Social studies teacher Laura Stiles is extraordinarily proud to say that she participated in the grandest performance of the "Thriller" dance in FHC history. “We did the largest 'Thriller' dance—this...

The Beast. Lil’ Dip. Handsomest Boy Alive. Ma’ Main Man Dip. Little Nugget. Fluffy Puppy. Dip-a-nator. Little Man. Weirdo.  Dipper. In case you were wondering, these are all the names of the...

At 16 years old and almost 17, I would not necessarily consider myself an adult—yet, I am certainly not a little kid either. I am in the weird in-between, where because I’m not 12 or under, I cannot...

Sophomore Norah Hemsley will forever appreciate the small-town feel where a sense of community is prominent. And, if there is a chance to dress up in medieval clothing, then all the better. “There...

I have a list of TV shows and movies that I want to rewatch buried within my Notes app. Some films are more recent, such as Wednesday. I have already watched it twice and am eagerly excited to view it...

I have been dreary ever since the clouds’ returned from their hiding place; now, the seconds of sun that shine down on me are always brief and fleeting, yet I am not one to be picky during this gloomy...

Freshman Lili Townes had a particularly eventful Christmas morning; it was one that included merriment and presents, as well as trouble-making, rebelling puppies who wanted to open the gifts themselves. “We...

For as long as I can remember, I have passionately adored reading. Even when it was just picture books or fifty-page chapter books, I have never found a fault in reading.  As I've grown and matured,...

The new Pinocchio movie was upsetting, to say the least. Other than the cat, Figaro, I did not find a single second enjoyable. I came into the movie with high expectations. I love Disney movies, and...

If there was a video of someone getting brutally beaten up, I would hope most people would turn away. Watching that would be disturbing and upsetting. Why is it, then, that when we turn on a boxing match,...

For senior Tori Bates, it isn’t an uncommon occurrence for art teacher Grace Stynes to walk in on her doing something out of the ordinary during her art independent study hour. “For me, doing an...

7 months. 34 weeks. 239 days.  Written down, I can truly see just how long it has been. A tremendous amount of time has passed since the last time snow touched the ground here in Michigan.  5,758...

My family–for being a constant in my life Claire, even though we used to not like each other very much, you are now one of my favorite people to be around. You have so much life and exuberance...

In kindergarten, one of the first things that the kids do is learn each other's names. Sure, they’re five years old and might forget it in a few seconds, but over the years of being in class with the...

Senior Margaret English has found that snakes, camping, and lacrosse should not mix. “This summer, we did a team camp and got to stay [in] cabins for three days,” Margaret said. “[We found] three...

Ever since my brother graduated from high school two years ago, I have had a new constant in my life. Not good or bad necessarily, just always there, looming over me, making it so that I have a void of...

My brother, being a tremendous Panic! At The Disco fan, was the first person to mention that the band had recently released a new album. After four years of waiting for additional music from them, my brother...

I treasure being played. Sitting in the shop, waiting for someone to claim me, I people-watch in anticipation. Few venture in, and those who do are looking for something else. One comes in, sits down,...

A few weeks ago, senior Rylie Scobey fell off of a bridge.  Not tragically, it was a short bridge and occurred on a walk with her yoga class. “We went on a walk and we walked to this one bridge...