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...

When I like something, I can’t just like it—I have to dive down deep and develop an obsession.  It all started when I first read the novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I was a small and...