If there's one thing I’ve always yearned for, it's a richer tapestry of folksongs and diverse voices to immerse myself in. Whether they echo from the hills of Ireland, the fjords of Scandinavia, or the...

The first time I was introduced to Alec Benjamin was not through radio or recommendation but by my best friend. I remember her enthusiastically raving about this new singer she’d discovered and urged...

My first glimpse of this high school was through the backdoor window of my family’s SUV. I was smaller and younger, with arms wrapped tightly around my fifth-grade backpack. I watched my two older brothers...

I was enthralled when I heard through the grapevine that an acclaimed homecare and fragrance store—Bath & Body Works—released a new fragrance line in collaboration with Netflix’s upcoming new...

Tilley's experiences with living abroad have had a major influence on her future plans.

In the later days of April, I found myself stuck in a classic cycle of organizing frenzy. From clothes to bathroom, bedroom, and even shoes—I’ve had this indescribable need to organize. However,...

I’ve loved listening to Irish singers since I was a kid. There’s something about their vocals that can beautifully mix with traditional folksong instruments—like my favorite, the fiddle—and more...

Imagine you’ve just come back home from a long, exhausting day. Your feet ache, your brain is nothing but static, and you desperately need light-hearted entertainment. I’ve got a good suggestion for...

I don’t remember anything about the first time I flew by airplane. Not where I was going, where I was leaving from, what time it was, or how long that ride lasted. If I asked my parents, I doubt they’d...

Live-action remakes tend to have mixed results regarding the franchises they’re recreating. Some—like the live-action One Piece released in 2023—find enormous success within and beyond their respected...

I don’t remember my first, second, or third Valentine's Day, but I remember my seventh. On that crisp day in first grade, I was given my first bouquet—a clump of half-crushed wildflowers picked from...

There was a time when I lived by the sea. When I walked barefoot on lemon shores, watching the cerulean waves lazily roll and crash endlessly against the coast.  I was younger back then, naive and...

Every day—since the time I entered the school system—I’ve dreamed about this moment.  The scenes and circumstances sometimes change depending on the passions that influenced me in various stages...

Everyone grows up spending their childhood doing something they love. Whether that’s playing outside, hanging out with friends, or spending the afternoon drawing, whatever made them the happiest. For...

The sound of laughter and fumbling feet echoed throughout the busy plaza. The morning light has faded giving way for locals and tourists alike to crowd the streets. It’s a lovely afternoon in the German...

It seems like every day now, a part of me wishes to go back. Go back to simpler times, go back to happier places. I’m wistful for my childhood—unfettered and exciting—a place filled with dreams...

Initially, I was never interested nor had I planned to watch The Crown. After all, I wasn’t interested in the royal family of England nor had any special interest in sociopolitics. However, when The...

I’ve never liked putting up the Christmas lights. Why? Well, because most of my experiences hanging them up are not quite as magical as Hallmark movies make them seem. My family and I have the worst...

Scratch, scratch, scratch. The sharp sound echoes into the still, all-encompassing dark. A small inhale of breath, the white, milky form of steam rises into the air. Rubber meets ice once more. Scratch,...

Whether it be game development or the production of an animated series, Riot Games is undoubtedly versatile when it comes to promoting its love child, League of Legends. And now, on the cusp of the...

People love taking breaks, especially students. After all, stress can build up for people when they feel like they're being drowned in paper after paper. However, in recent years, some schools have begun...

There might never be a more controversial and complex notion than making a beloved book or animated series into a live-action. Often screenwriters and producers have to walk a fine line between recreating...

Imagine you’re coming home from a stressful day of work or school and you are in need of some serious TLC. For some people, this might include getting into some incredibly soft, comfy clothes and...

When hearing the phrase “forensic sciences speech,” most people would give you a blank stare. However, if you ask junior Juniper (Junie) Zetocha what forensic speech is, she’ll not only tell you...

A hundred stomping steps cascade in a concoction of incoherent symphonies, thundering off concrete walls, slamming doors beating like metal drums. The rising sibilant shrill of several hundred voices...

When people talk about the future of AI—and all its capabilities—they also tend to talk about the possibility of rogue AI—mostly about how some robots or viruses could take over and wipe humanity...

The American high school system has two specific long-standing traditions that are important to the student body as a whole: Homecoming and Prom. Homecoming is an annual school tradition celebrated...

The iridescent purple shade of dawn blooms across the sky, meeting between the retreating black of the night and the rising scarlet of the sun. The sublime silence of the early morning is only momentarily...

Every day, I wake up in bed, slap my blaring alarm, and wish I could go back to sleeping like a dead person. Every day, I brush my teeth and my hair, which is frizzy from sleeping. Every day, I scour...

With the school year coming to a close and FHC’s senior class graduating, students of all grades have begun the process of moving on from the past school year to embrace the new one looming on the horizon. For...

As a child, I could never look in the mirror above my mother’s sink. My legs were too short and my arms too weak to pull me up to glimpse what was in the mirror, my overgrown curiosity nagging my...

I feel like everybody has slept in a hotel at least once in their life.  Whether that was because of a road trip with your family, or your house ended up needing to be remodeled so you couldn’t stay...

I was extremely unlucky this spring with my lunch schedule. I had switched my fourth hour class for the second semester, which, sadly, kicked me into third period lunch away from my friends. And,...

Suppose you’ve ever watched late-night reality TV. In that case, you might have seen programs such as The Voice or American Idol, which conceptualize the reality TV tradition of choosing the brightest...

It was Tuesday evening when it happened. I had just gotten back from school, and instead of doing my homework straight away, I decided to scroll on TikTok to unwind a little from the stressful school day. I...

What was your reaction to the court announcement? "I was shocked when I found out, but also very excited to be on the court." How do you feel about being on court? "I am thrilled to join everyone...

What was your reaction to the court announcement? "Surprised and happy! When I found out, I was so excited to tell my mom. Sadly, the boyfriend didn’t make the cut." How do you feel about being on...

Imagine, for a moment, that it is the year 2050, and you’ve walked into one of the most acclaimed restaurants of the age in the Netherlands, known for its delicious cuisine and outstanding view. You...

Have you ever had the feeling that something was watching you? Like something or someone you couldn’t see was staring at you? Watching, waiting for you in the dark even though you couldn’t see or...

Suppose you’re a fan of any kind of story revolving around a dystopia, apocalyptic, science fiction, or thriller theme. In that case, you’ve probably already watched a zombie movie: World War Z, Dawn...

With the overturning of Roe vs Wade in 2022, the fight for women’s rights has never been more persistent and prevalent in the spirits of women's rights activists than ever before. And with this invigorated...

Some athletes get into their sports through their friends, or family, or simply by watching a game online, and not typically through playing a wild game of street hockey in the middle of a summer camp....

Since the beginning of the Internet and photographic printing, e-books—or electronic books—have grown from a library-restricted median to a global industry, prompting worldwide access to various literary...

Can I be an optimist?  Why bother? The beauty of this world is fading away after all. What is there to look for? There is plenty to look for. I look for when I can see my home, my bed, and my family....

For most teachers, assignments usually include some sequence of supplies such as a worn pencil, a notebook, and sometimes, a computer; however, for American Sign Language teacher Kimberly Anderson, all...

Over the last decade, more and more recognizable movie remakes have started to appear in the modern media and movie industry. These films often have a few things in common, such as the live-action aspect...

I think every student—from high schoolers to college students—has experienced, at least once in their life, the absolute pleasure of participating in a group project. Whether it be by choice or not—likely...

When people normally discuss YouTube channels they like, you’ll often hear about infamous channels or creators such as Mr. Beast or PewDiePie. Even less commonly named—except by teachers—are the...

Starting a new sports regimen can be challenging for students entering their first high school months, mainly if it includes waking up an hour early to an alarm to work out, which freshman Cooper Johnson...

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a bear. A big, brown, fluffy bear with big paws and a large snout. A blanket around my forehead, cotton sheets dragging behind me, and heavy knees thumped down the corridor...

When junior Benjamin Chatman was invited to join a meeting for the robotics club by a close friend, he wasn’t thinking too hard about how it would affect, change, and improve his life. Now, a whole year...

The bell rings; students flood out of their previous classrooms, their hurried steps matching their demanding stomachs as they flood into the cafeteria for lunch. Most hurry to their self-assigned seating...

When discussing 21st-century issues and their effects, many inquisitors are bound to fall upon the topic of social media in today’s environment and entertainment, especially for children and the upcoming...

To my love, Many people discuss how difficult you are in their world; how frustrating you can be, and how tedious and time-consuming your processes are.  They often blame you for their wrists, forever...

When I went to see A Man Called Otto, I didn’t expect to cry. Mostly because my grandparents tricked my mother and me by telling us it was a comedy; although now—two ruined sleeves and one headache...

With the passing of the New Year also comes the conclusion of many students' winter breaks, a well-known time among teachers and students filled with screwy sleep schedules and apathetic attitudes. But...

Talking about sexism in the gaming industry, especially toward the out-numbered female minority, can often be difficult. It’s not because problems are hard to find or too complicated to figure out, but...

When freshman Yasmin Tomaz moved to Michigan around a year ago, she knew that her way and understanding of life would change drastically. Born in America and moving to Brazil around the age of two,...

With the end of the 2022 year coming to a close, and the successful release of three mainline games already under their belt, the GameFreak company has released their final installment in the ever-popular...

There are multiple days a week that could be special to someone for a variety of reasons; it might be Taco Tuesday or Mid-Week Wednesday, but for me, nothing could compare to Pizza Night Friday. There’s...

To TCT Staff, Thank you for creating an atmosphere so uniquely enriching as TCT. Every day I come to this class, I feel like I’m retreating to a safe house in the middle of a storm. You guys make...

When I first stumbled upon the channel OverSimplified back in my early high school years, I remember not having high expectations for the channel. History channels on YouTube tend to be either in one of...

The final bell of the day has rung, and students flock out of English teacher Sarah Velie's classroom. But instead of packing her bag or pulling out her computer to work, she lays out a tray of cookies...

When people typically think of a traditional Thanksgiving, they often think of a close group of people gathering at a long table filled with food, drink, and decorations. Some songs might be played on...

A couple of weeks ago, my entire AP World History class was doing a mock Long Essay Question, or LEQ, that was meant to prepare students—those who were taking the AP exams—for what to expect when writing...