The map of Forest Hills has been engraved in my brain. My whole life, I've lived in the same house, I've walked down the same streets, and I've grown up here. If someone asked me to, I could probably draw...

As the seniors of 2018 embark on the last few days of their final chapter, many try to leave their mark. For senior Amanda Riffe, she has been embarking on a journey that is different from most. Her senior...

"I'm very excited [to go to University of Miami]. I have my roommate, and she's very nice. I've met a lot of really cool people. It's kind of surreal that I'll be in Florida. I'm very excited for this...

Film: The Campaign Producers: Jace Thornton, Matis Butlevics, Grant Bardelli, and Linnea Eastburg *Quotes by Jace Thornton* 1. What’s your film about? "Our film is about two high school seniors...

I am an avid fan of Saturday Night Live. When it was announced that actor and rapper Donald Glover would be hosting and performing on SNL, I was ecstatic. Upon watching the episode, I was shocked when...

“I’m going to Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. It was really hard for me to make a decision. I was between somewhere close and somewhere far, and I think that [Point Loma] offers me something...

As the clock winds down for the Class of 2018, the anticipation for graduation grows. And as this feeling of excitement, uncertainty, and happiness grows, so do the number of questions. For the past few...

Balancing school and a sport can be challenging. However, imagine playing two sports at once while taking on school and caring for others with composure and grace. For sophomore Bryn Yoder, she is currently...

Words have power. People often underestimate the impact that their words have. But, in the turn of a century, words have become more accessible than ever before. Today, people have the ability to build...

Every high school student wishes they had more free time. But for senior Isabel Varghese, she craves the dedication involved in having a full schedule. Between Debate, Forensics, volunteering, and personal...

Sometimes, people tend to have a bit too much faith. People get tattoos of boyfriends that don't work out, people get married after a week, but for musician Lights, she legally changed her name on a whim...

"It sounds really typical, but [the musical] is one of those things where you go, 'oh it's senior year, why not do it?' I'd always talk to my sister about doing it, and she said, 'it's one of the biggest...

You never think it's going to happen to you. You never think you'll be involved. You never think it could happen in your world. Until it does. School shootings have become frighteningly normal in the...

A book opens. The limited time and business of life are suddenly put on pause. A new story is created, unlike anything else. Every Tuesday, the newly created FHC Book Club is hoping to provide people with...

There's always something intriguing about finding a new local artist. After performing at ArtPrize and in areas in Detroit, Flint Eastwood has established themselves as a more nationwide artist. Flint...

"Build season [for Robotics Team] just ended on Tuesday this week, and so what that means is we've spent the last six weeks building a robot. Then we put it in a bag, and we can't touch it again until...

With the power of humans, she is ready to make an impact. On others, her community, and the FHC theater program, she radiates positivity. Through student council, her church, and theater, junior Sutton...

"[Jared Deming and I] were in sign language together. He wasn't doing so well, and he was like, 'You're a really good signer. Do you mind helping me out?' I was like, 'Oh sure.' I was his tutor, and then...

One-hit wonders are a bit of a mystery. For many one-hit wonders, one song will get radio play, and then the artist will disappear off the face of the earth. Some of these artists manage to gather a small...

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" In elementary school, kids are constantly asked this question. Most kids have the feeling that they can be anything when they grow up. They could be a doctor,...

"I've always been naturally a leader," junior Lily Martin said. "I feel like kids think they need adults to accomplish something, but kids are just as good of leaders and can accomplish a lot of things...

Often times, I hope that the sequel is just as good as the original. Whether it be movies, books, or albums, many sequels tend to disappoint me. For the new band Waterparks, their first album has become...

"I feel like [senior year] has been a lot more work than I anticipated and a lot more work than the grade before us had alluded there to be. I don't know if it's because I decided to royally mess myself...

"I have four tests today, and I haven't studied for any of them." "I haven't done any of my homework from the past three weeks." "All I did after school was take a nap; I didn't even open my backpack." "I...

The clock slowly winds down. Every second seems to pass slower than the previous. "5, 4, 3, 2, 1a�� Happy New Year!" People all over the country celebrate in unison. Everyone is ecstatic for this new...

"I love performing," senior Katie Hicks said. "I love making people laugh. I just love getting an audience's reaction, and I love being on stage." From improv to plays to musicals, Katie has done it...

For fans of Twenty One Pilots and The xx Could the drummer of a band ever be the lead singer at the same time? For one man solo project Vesperteen, the answer is yes. When I saw Vesperteen as an opening...

Whether it be hitting the slopes or jumping in the pool, freshman Sydney Kushak is always active by excelling in swimming, water polo, and skiing. Ever since a young age, Sydney has been involved in...

"Sugarplum is the biggest role in The Nutcracker. I'm excited to perform it, but I'm also a little bit nervous. It's a lot to do, but it's really cool that I get an opportunity to be such a big part of...

"I love the greenhouse; we just put bottles on the plants to keep them warm in the winter. Also when it's snowing, we have to go out and water the plants. We had to go outside [one day], and I was sinking...

Imagine this: a student walking around on a future college campus. They see all the academic buildings and dorms, they meet with advisors and future students, and they try to see if that college can suit...

Surfing on Lake Michigan. Paddleboarding down the Grand River. Wakeboarding at Action Adventure Park. This does not sound like a typical classroom, but in Gone Boarding, the world is the classroom. "There...

Sometimes an album can contain so much more than just songs. The recent re-release of Atlas: Space by the one-man project Sleeping at Last is a collection of not only tracks but also a collection of in-depth...

"Hard work always pays off." No, it doesn't. As tragic as it is, life isn't fair. No matter what you do, you can never do anything to guarantee the outcome you want. There is no way to ever predict...

For Fans of The 1975 and Fall Out Boy Indie music. Today, people don't seem to understand the definition of indie music. Did you know that indie is short for independent? Technically, all artists that...

I can still remember in 6th grade when my gym class was split by gender. The boys got to play basketball while the girls had to learn gymnastics. At the time, I wanted nothing more than to play my favorite...

Ice climbing, bouldering, backpacking, high ropes courses, and hiking. These are just a few of many activities the brand new Outdoor Adventure Club will be offering to students. While this club may...

There is the voice of a young child in everyone. Every time you make a choice, your younger self can be heard in the back of your mind. Senior Victoria Wagner has heard that child's voice and uses it to...

For Fans Of The 1975 and X Ambassadors There are some songs that can be connected to memories and feelings of happiness. When I recently heard some of Bad Sun's music on a trip, I immediately became...

Lauren Ehrlich - For the endless amounts of kindness Lauren, you always manage to radiate kindness to everyone around you; every time I see you, there is a smile on your face. You have a willingness...

"It's really strange [having my brother at college], but I try to keep myself pretty busy so I don't think about it. Plus, he was always doing a lot of sports and stuff, so we were [only] home together...

Name: Sutton Steensma Grade: Junior Role: Brooke Ashton/Vicki 1.) What are you most excited about? "I am most excited about doing a show that this community has never seen before due to the...

FHC is typically described as having a warm and friendly student body. However, there is a major problem in the halls of FHC that takes away from this inviting spirit. I have noticed an alarming trend...

When reflecting upon the four years of high school, what does an old student remember? For many adults, they often remember a sport, a club, or their friends. Senior Reeta Bhanini knows she will remember...

For Fans of Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco Sometimes, it can be difficult to come back to life after digging your own grave. If you are lucky enough to get out of that hole, you often can come...

"My mom was on her way home from work, and I called her and asked, "Can we go [to the Women's March?]a�� And she was like, "I don't think we're going to be able to do that.a�� As she was coming...

There is a product market existing within our nation's education system. People are sold tests and materials in order to help further their educational opportunities. However, this market has a mountain...

"A lot of people have said, "You guys are doing swim or yoga? That doesn't have anything to do with cross country,a��" sophomore cross country runner Chloe Zeien said. Recently, the cross country...

For Fans of Fall out Boy and Panic! at The Disco I hate opening bands. A lot. While I'm waiting for the main act to perform, I often get irritated at the sub-par openers that are attempting to gain...

"At volleyball, [senior] Audrey Tubbs, [junior] Katie McClure, and I were talking about how in back row we have to crawl on the ground like snakes. We were like, "Let's call ourselves the pythons.a��...

During the busy week of homecoming, junior Jayla Williams rushes out of swim practice to her duties as Student Council Trustee. Homecoming week can be an almost impossible balancing act between school...

For fans of Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith There is a common thought that there is beauty found in simplicity. While simple can sometimes seem plain and boring, it is important to take a step back and look...

"I lived in Arizona for twelve years, and I just moved here four years ago. The last week in Arizona, we were packing up and everything. I hadn't gotten stung by a scorpion the whole time I'd lived there....

High school is filled with many new opportunities; the options are endless. People can finally be a part of the student section, have more class freedom, meet new friends, and have many other fresh possibilities....

240 hours. In 240 hours, a group of girls spent 72 hours on a bus to Colorado. In 240 hours, these girls spent 6 days in the San Jose mountains of Colorado. In 240 hours, these girls hiked 40 miles and...

For Fans of Fleetwood Mac and Lana Del Rey Does an artist signed to a label owned by Disney have the ability to make it big? For new artist Zella Day, I would argue that she has the capability to find...

Running across the football stadium, senior Makayla Erdman darts from the cheer sidelines to the marching band halftime show. With her roles as a marching band field commander and cheer team member, Makayla...

There's been a ticking time bomb attached to my head for past 3 months. I always feel its presence, whether that be right in front of me or in the back of my mind. While I don't know much about it,...

"I went and shadowed a nurse at Spectrum Health. It was a delivery nurse, and she asked me if I wanted to watch a live birth or a C-section. I said a C-section, and I got to witness two C-sections at Spectrum...

Most artists tend to get their "sound" defined by the release of their second album. The second album often brings about change, whether that be a change in ego, song quality, or genre. When one of my...

We all know of That Car you always see in the parking lot. That Car that seems to stand out against all the other generic cars. That Car that seems very luxurious and high tech. That Car people want to...

Almost every teenager can probably recall a time in their life when an older adult has told them the dreaded phrase: "When I was younger, we didn't have cell phones." Cell phones and new technology have...

Concerts are my escape. Over the past two years, I have been to over 15 concerts. While it may seem excessive, I find my best self when I'm listening to live music. There is something I find addictive...

Music is something that everybody uses in their day to day life, but for 2005 FHC graduate Dani Gore, her large involvement in music and concerts is just a part of her everyday job. Working in the concert...

For Fans Of: Ed Sheeran, Birdy, The xx Whenever I study or have to relax, I need to listen to music. The major challenge is finding music that is not overwhelming, but not too slow. Upon listening to...

Every year at graduation, students are congratulated for their best accomplishment to date: graduating high school. Those who work hard in school should be awarded for their dedication to their education....

Two numbers. Two numbers that some individuals believe can make or break a student's future. Two numbers people are always talking about. Two numbers that seem to be always on a student's mind at home,...

Last year, my older sister graduated FHC and is now attending Central Michigan University to study social work. Now that my older sister has a plan for the rest of her life, my extended family now expects...

For Fans Of: Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Twenty One Pilots, The 1975 There are some trends that stand through the test of time. With fashion, some things can be a total disaster and die almost overnight....

Sitting in 6th hour AP Environmental Science, junior CeCe Long is required to utilize her intelligence and knowledge. You may think that this AP class would be the most challenging psychological task...

We are very fortunate to go to a well-kept school. Classes often have spotless floors, tidy desks and chairs, and we just received brand new furniture for our library. With our school constantly being...

For Fans Of: 5 Seconds Of Summer, Fall Out Boy, and Twenty One Pilots I hate waiting. I am a very impatient person, and I hate waiting for something that might not live up to my expectations. For the...

There’s a problem with girls in the music industry. Within the past century, there haven’t been many female fronted rock bands that reach a successful audience. In the creation of a new music era,...

Sometimes, it’s the simple moments in life that can mean the most. For sophomore Ashlyn Fitch, she can vividly remember one of those times. While doing a script read for her first of many major theatre...