I love the rain. The splat on my window is the most calming sound as it soothes me to sleep.  Rain signals peace.  So as the clouds let it out, as they wail and scream, I am serene. Tears leak...

I was highly disappointed by the new HBO Max movie Moonshot. Lana Candor, who is most commonly known from To All The Boys I've Loved Before, and Cole Sprouse played the two most annoying characters...

What was your reaction to getting in prom court? "I was really excited about getting on prom court. I wasn't at the assembly because of an AP exam, so I was very surprised when my friends told me." What...

I'm sitting in my third hour. I should be studying for the exam tomorrow, but my mind is full of other classes, and mostly with a question: what on earth can I write about?  There is no new sadness...

Senior Recognition is a staple in senior year. It marks the end of an era for the seniors at FHC. Assistant principal Whitley Morse is thrilled at the chance to honor the graduating class despite differences...

Opening Netflix, I was extremely caught off guard when the word "bullsh*t" was in bold with purple around it on my television screen.  Curiosity bested me, and I found myself clicking on the bolded swear...

Almost every student can relate to the pure boredom and fear of the SAT test. The long reading, writing, and endless studying for anything and everything puts most students in agony.  The SAT is a...

In the middle of the night at a random forgotten gas station, sophomore Sam Wordhouse and his older brother had to stop to take some photos. “[My favorite picture was when] I was driving up to the...

I had seen the ad for the new Peacock movie The 355 plenty of times before, but I hadn’t considered watching it.  While contemplating what to write my review on, I saw the ad yet again. I called...

My summer has a specific taste. Coke and Mountain Dew slushies mixed into the semi-perfect blend. I laugh as I fill my cup, looking incompetent as I try to put the lid on my slushie. I walk around downtown...

Senior Zachary Moore is a new member to the robotics team but has looked forward to joining for a long time.  “Well, part [of the reason I joined] is because my brother used to be a part of the team,”...

Disney and Pixar’s new movie, Turning Red, had me overdosing on adorableness while still tackling real issues.  There were many aspects of the movie that I thoroughly enjoyed, such as the plot. The...

Each day is the same—a repetitive blur.  My four alarms rouse me from my peaceful slumber, and I scramble and trip to the bathroom to do the same routine I have followed for two years. I drift through...

Senior Remmie Ingraham is dedicated to athletics. She played basketball and other sports at clubs and school, but after her third ACL tear, she was faced with the harsh truth: she could no longer play...

I had exceptionally high expectations for the sixth and final season of the show I had devoted much of my time and mental space to for at least three years.  However, I was devastated by the mediocrity...

As each season passes, my wardrobe follows the flow of change. I go through my dresser and closet to donate unworn articles of clothing. I move the proper attire for the season's weather to the top of...

Senior Nate Evans has always been slightly independent. From a young age, he has always attempted to complete tasks on his own, venturing from the path of the parental reliance that most kids follow. He...

I have only ever watched a few episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, but when the first ad for the remake, Bel-Air, came across my screen, I was compelled to watch at least the first episode—I am...

There are two types of people—the motivated and the unmotivated.  I classify myself as an unmotivated person who experiences random bursts of motivation, and I find I rely on others to push me.  On...

This year, fifty students will get a chance to experience the joy of Disney World while partaking in a choir trip. Every two years, the choir classes take a trip to Disney, and this is one of those exhilarating...

The first book of the series is A Deadly Education and it was spectacular, and now, a year later, The Last Graduate has been released, and I am yet again enthralled by the magic.  The book follows...

If it’s possible—I am simply too nice.  I learned manners at a young age, and as the oldest sibling, I always found myself correcting my siblings or over-saying please on their behalf.  This...

Sophomore Jonas Vander Woude spends a great quantity of his time in the gym.  His skills are impressive, especially considering he is the youngest member of the varsity basketball team, and most of...

Curiosity flooded my senses as I wandered past the graphic novel section and saw the book Unearthed: A Jessica Cruz Story by Lilliam Rivera. Usually, I don’t stray from the fantasy genre, but my...

My four alarms wake me up at six in the morning every day. I claw my way out of bed and catch myself on my dresser before I fall as my eyes adjust.  I wake up each morning dreading the day ahead of...

Seniors Kayleigh Ford and Ava Wilberding knew that as soon as they turned eighteen, they wanted to get a tattoo.  Both friends agreed that their first tattoos should be meaningful. Both Kayleigh and...

When the opening credits of Hawkeye appeared on my small iPad screen, the joy of the theatre came back to me.  Lately, Marvel has been at the top of their game, each new show and movie seemingly perfect....

Every year, Thanksgiving and Black Friday pass by in a blur, and the Saturday after, I find myself in the back of my dad's truck on the way to a tree farm.  It’s my family’s tradition to walk around...

For freshman Katie McAllister, crafts are more than a hobby.  She has been a part of 4H—a crafting group that has booths at local fairs—for longer than she can remember.  “There is this lady—her...

Can I start by saying I absolutely love Neil Patrick Harris? He is an amazing and talented actor who nails every role he plays.  In 8-Bit Christmas, Harris plays a dad who is spending quality time...

To my sister - for being the one person I know won’t leave me At first, I wanted nothing more than to get my own room and get away from you, but now I relish the time I spend with you, the stories...

Is it truly that rare to wish for more alone time?  I relish every second I can spend alone. It is far too normal to find me sitting on the floor in front of my full-length mirror with my back and...

Senior Katie Hoffman is excited to run for the student leadership role of FHC’s art club president.  Elections for president and vice president are coming up, and Katie's love for art compelled her...

When I saw What If on my Disney+ home screen, I was instantly filled with excitement at the idea of a new Marvel show.  As a devoted Marvel fan, I had already seen the other two Marvel shows released...

I shine under the dull lights of routine and normalcy. I crave the repetition of my day, knowing what to expect when I get home and planning out my night in my head, noticing how it matches to the night...

While at cheer camp over the summer, junior Rylie Scobey and her fellow cheerleaders won a special award and brought home an even more unique trophy.  Every summer before sideline cheer season starts,...

With Halloween being just around the corner, Disney jumped on the holiday spirit with a new spooky show.  Though a cute idea, the new Disney+ show—Just Beyond—is cheesy and unconnected. I couldn't...

“I was around ten years old. I was trick-or-treating around Lowell with my brothers, and we were just going around houses getting candy when we started seeing these teenage guys, and ten-year-old me...

My voice goes from its usual low volume to a high-pitched, soft whisper when speaking to adults. I am kind, collected, and have perfect manners when in the presence of my elders.  With friends, I am...

Product: Travel Buddy Instagram: @TravelBuddyMichigan Group members: Jake Koning (president), Miles Duiven (marketing), Benjamin Chapman (sales), Rayyan Dar (finance), and Samuel Rabideau (supply...

While examining deceased rats is rather disgusting and not a typical science lesson, the study of entomology in the Forensics elective creates an environment for students to learn and grow.  Jon Anderson—the...

The Mysterious Benedict Society had the hair on my arms standing on end. Each episode is more intriguing than the last, engaging me through the spectacular finale.  My family and I have a tradition...

Freshman Seder Middaugh has a unique name; the story of how he acquired the name is even more interesting.  While at a race track, watching the cars zoom by, one name stuck in the mind of Seder's father....

When two differing genres smash together, it can either be a spectacular fail or a spectacular success. Thankfully, the novel The Nature of Witches beautifully combines real-world issues with a fantasy...

According to history teacher and wrestling coach Brad Anderson, Cascade Heritage Day is a great way to celebrate the Native Americans who first settled on this land.  Cascade has a rich history that...

I've heard many positive things about acai bowls, but I had never tried one before. So, off to Fruition, I went.   This was my second time entering Fruition, and I still enjoyed the calming sense...

What made you decide to join Improv? “I was apprehensive about whether or not I wanted to try out for the Improv Team at first. However, after a chain of very long text messages from [alumna] Linus...

School. I’ll admit that I only enjoy the social aspects. The workload, the stress, and the grades all add up to a dislike of every part of school.  I recently acquired a job—most days I can get...

Freshman Izzie Scholler is a part of the JV Golf Team. She hopes to play golf all four years of high school as she wants to see her progress throughout these next four years. Golf is a hard sport that...

This review contains subtle spoilers for the film Avengers: Endgame. For many reasons, I had been highly anticipating the release of Marvel's newest movie, Black Widow. Besides my obvious love for...

I have high expectations for everything. I set expectations for how my day will go and find that I am always so disappointed. I realized this a few weeks ago. And if we're being honest, it has changed...

Freshman Kasey Dantuma found his love of soccer through his father.  Soccer is one of the biggest parts of his relationship with his dad, who coached him for four years at the YMCA.  Watching soccer...

The weather was finally nice enough that I wouldn’t freeze to death if I took out the Mule Four Wheeler my parents had recently bought. I called my friend and told her I was coming to pick her up.  We...

If asked how I am, the answer ranges depending on how close I am to that person. If a stranger asks, my answer is the generic “Good, thanks, how are you?” If a friend asks, I’ll say, “I’m doing...

Junior Madison Sexton, more commonly known as Mattie, started her high school experience in a wheelchair due to tearing her ACL.  “I was really nervous going into my freshman year just because I...

If someone asked me what my favorite genre of music is, I would not be able to give a straight answer. I don’t care what type of music it is; if it’s a quality song, it's worth listening to no matter...

I first started watching Julie and The Phantoms with my younger siblings. When I took a quick glance at the show, it seemed cheesy, annoying, and cliché. However, when I took an even closer look, I noticed...

Freshman Andrew Shepel begins each day with a wonderfully crafted breakfast.  “[The] best part of my morning is after my first hour,” Andrew said. “My mom will bring me food before my second...

Over the Moon is your basic Disney movie—however, not produced by Disney.  Over the Moon is an animated movie directed by Glen Keane—a former Disney director—and co-directed by John Kahrs. The...

Sophomore Dayna Straub embodies responsibility through her motley collection of pets. Dayna has three cats, five chickens, and a dog. They are named Bow, Penny, Milo, Cleo, Nugget, Mable, Ruby, and...