Since 1964, one show has been dazzling the lives of its consumers since the beginning: Jeopardy. Even in its old age, Jeopardy has remained rapidly relevant, especially in the life of Junior Kendall Alexander....

The Met Gala is an annual, invite-only fundraising gala for the Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City; however, the gala is not known for its fundraising. Rather, the Met Gala is notorious...

Studying is paramount in achieving one's maximum potential. However, it's not really as simple as just reading a textbook. As someone who cannot focus at home, usually because I find myself studying in...

Even in the empty night, the smoke never leaves.

Do you know that feeling when your heart drops? Like when the tide pulls back, and you know that means a tsunami is forming. Deep in the calm ocean, when the levels drop, and you feel your heart quicken,...

In anticipation of Olivia Rodrigo's new album, the singer dropped a new single to satiate her fans' excitement. This song marks a break in her songwriting silence since her 2024 album, Guts. Even though...

Some hobbies are gained later in life, and some fizzle out with age, but for senior Christian Afman, one in particular has stuck with him almost all his life. From childhood to early adulthood, Christian...

One thing that dominates students' spring horizons and becomes the topic of countless conversations: spring break. Spring break is seemingly just a normal vacation wedged between mid-winter break and the...

March Madness, the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament for Division I Men's Basketball, seems to be a worldwide phenomenon, attracting attention from people of all ages. While...

Even in the dark fog, two ships see each other. Cutting through the water, their lights shine through like stars on a black night. A cinematic scene of two focal points pulled parallel. The ships are gorgeous,...

Starbucks, the coffee shop sensation, is everywhere. Starbucks has become an integral part of many people's lives, somewhat of a cultural phenomenon. While there's nothing inherently wrong with this coffee...

For most teenagers, work is not something they look forward to; they're just in it for the money. But for junior Boston Shoham, his source of employment is also his source of entertainment. Unlike the...

FHCHS has two main stores residing inside it. The most well-known being the Snack Shack, leaving its counterpart, The Ranger Zone, pretty unknown. However, things might be looking up for The Ranger Zone,...

Only 4% of Scouts have earned the Eagle rank after a long review process since the organization's inception in 1911. Even against such improbable odds, junior Tyler Mason is not only planning to earn...

The Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year in 2025 was “Rage bait.” Rage bait is a phrase that has skyrocketed in popularity as of late, becoming well-known. The official definition of rage bait is: “online...

Falling is part of every sport, especially ice skating. However, Olympians falling is a rare sight. But that didn't stop the billions of Olympic viewers from witnessing it. During the 2026 Olympics, not...

Season 1 of Fallout had me at the edge of my seat, so knowing another season was in the works, my expectations were extremely high. Adding seasons to a show can make or break it, and if it broke Fallout,...

I really, really try. I can tell by the anxious knee bouncing and the constant cracking of my knuckles. I can tell by the panic that blankets me like a cold sweat when I close my eyes at night. I really...

Dear winter snow, You are soft and delicate, you flutter from the sky like a dance in the moonlight. Even in the darkest skies, you refract light like the glimmer in a dreamer's eye. You might be cold,...

My friends and I always make an effort to go to Winterfest together, no matter the weather.

The majority of public schools in the United States hold two school dances per year, one in the spring and one in the winter. For Forest Hills Central High School, our fall dance is Homecoming, and a way...

Waiting around bored for hours with nothing to do is not something Junior Chris Goodell experiences often. As long as there's snow and no schedule holding him back, Chris is on the slopes, filling every...

I started journaling a few months back after ending a relationship and needing some way to reflect. It didn't start off as journaling exactly, but more along the lines of writing letters to myself. By...

This 2024-2025 school year has been a blast. So many things have happened, are happening, and have been lost to the past. With the school year wrapping up, it would be great to look back and reminisce....

While most sports can take you far in life, junior Amelia Donald has found a way to turn hers into a lifelong career. By taking her love for her sport and country, Amelia plans on joining the Coast Guard...

Sometimes, the thing you didn’t plan out turns out to be the best thing for you. For Junior Ava Mattson, this was the FHC's Media Communication (Media Comm) course, and later TV Broadcast Lab (FX). When...

How do you say goodbye to your therapist? How do you say goodbye to your advisor? How do you say goodbye to your best friend? There are too many questions that come to mind when wondering how to say goodbye...

One of the best surprises you can find when opening your Google browser is the Google Doodle, more commonly known as “those fun games that look like the Google logo.” Each year, roughly 400 Google...

Bad days are unavoidable, no matter how optimistic a person is. Whether they be due to fatigue, homework, or a sudden heartbreak. Just because you can’t avoid this fate, doesn’t mean it has to be excruciating....

All current FHC students have grown used to carrying their personal laptops from class to class for academic use. Not only have they become the norm, but they’ve become an integral part of FHC. However,...

Some people might say that math and science are the worst part of school; however, senior Audery Blosser can’t get enough. Out of school, Audrey participates in the Forest Hills Central Science Olympiad...

Everyone has pet peeves that annoy them to no end. A lot of people share the same pet peeves, making them a common and relatable experience. However, some pet peeves are a lot worse than others. People...

How did I get here? I’m almost sixteen, I almost have my license, and I’m in high school. When did I get here? I have a clearer memory of when I was younger, picturing myself where I am now, than I...

The Medieval Age is usually thought of for its heroic knights and elegant royalty. However, if you look a little closer, you’ll see it was anything but glamorous. So far, in fact, it is almost humorously...

Even the sun, in all its wisdom, yearns wearily for summer. It stretches its arms, holding out as long as it can to savor the splendor of a summer eve. Against cloudless skies, it paints fireworks or pinks,...

82% of people in the United States have a sibling, but what about those special few with a sibling who's not older or younger but the same age? Yes, twins. Whether they are identical or fraternal, they’re...

Green trees and a warm breeze, it's off to Florida, she goes. Through leaps and spins, junior Ellie Stone has been gaining traction in her dancing career. Now, she and the Forest Hills Central Varsity...

A lot of people are proud owners of pets, whether that be a cat, dog, hamster, or bunny. And a lot of people can claim to have watched all, or a lot of, Disney princess movies. While each animal has its...

Every once in a while, Google graces us with a little game or fun fact in its logo, which I’ve learned are called Google Doodles. I realize now how perfect that name is. It’s fun, bubbly, and catchy,...

Disney movies are supposed to leave you with that warm and fuzzy feeling of nostalgia. However, no matter how well-written or animated a movie is sometimes something in there just irks me. Whether it doesn't...

I’ve known you forever. I’ve given you so much of me. Our lives have overlapped so much that I’d swear you were a part of me. My oldest, dearest, and closest friends, why do I feel like it's coming...

Despite a later start to the sport, senior Sawyer Jordan continues to improve and participate in the Forest Hills Central Varsity Men's tennis team. Unlike most athletes, especially varsity athletes, who...

Warm air slapped my face. I should’ve been mad but all I could do was smile. Balmy summer air hammered through the opened car windows, and the comfort of the night warmed the passenger seat. Even in...

While New Year's resolutions are usually a great incentive to make the coming year the most productive it can be, they aren't the easiest to stick to. And, when your resolutions fall through, it's easy...

Today is the same day as last week. The same day as yesterday and last year. Today is the same day as she's done before. She has checked every box and completed every challenge, and yet, today faces her...

As much as I try to fend it off, it always comes for me. In the happiest highs of my life, like an ominous cloud of fog, it marches towards me constantly. It seeps through doors and window cracks, over...

It’s been a while since I last saw you. A couple of years have passed, yet I remember you. I want to ask you how you’ve been, but I know that is impossible. You’re gone, and that's okay. But if some...

Christmas time isn’t just for family but also for friends. A great way to involve your friends in the holiday festivities is through activities such as Secret Santa. Secret Santa is a type of gift swap...

Thank you to my OG table: Thank you, Katty. Thank you for the Chex mix and personalized water bottle and shoes. I can see and feel the time and effort you put into our friendship. I can only dream...

Every once in a while Google graces us with a little game or fun fact in its logo, which I’ve now learned is called Google Doodles. Even if I tried, I don’t think I could come up with a better name...

Being creative doesn't necessarily mean creating a perfect charcoal sketch of a famous celebrity or a tranquil painting of a sunset. You can be creative without necessarily being a “creative person.”...

Let's be honest: as much as Thanksgiving is about gratitude, it's also very much about the food. As someone who comes from a big family, our Thanksgiving spread is equally hefty. So much so that my...

Dear elementary school lunch tables, I know I didn't appreciate you at the time. I’d like to apologize. Yes, you were bossy and loud, and yes, you’d always smell like lingering bologna and sharp...