There is something magical about summer that makes everything feel lighter and more alive. The sun is out longer, the air is charged with the scent of sunscreen and freshly cut grass, and there is a freedom...

Recently, there’s been this quiet, persistent feeling growing inside me, one that I didn’t fully recognize at first because it wasn’t dramatic or loud. It didn’t have fireworks or cause some sort...

Arguably, the best food imaginable is McDonald’s fries. They “hit the spot” no matter what situation I find myself in: after sports practice, after school, or just a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. While...

I used to try to remember everything when I went home after school, but oftentimes that never worked out for me. I would be left sad and distraught about what homework I forgot to do that night, or what...

Junior Shanza Sheik knows how to keep herself busy. With school, activities, and two jobs on her schedule, her calendar is jam-packed, but she has learned how to operate it with intention. Her experiences...

While many popular artists’ glory days are behind them, they still deserve listeners. Those born in the 21st century did not have the opportunity to see some old legends in their prime. Although we are...

Being completely honest, no one actually knows what they are doing at any given time. Is there a secret to making it seem like you do? Self-confidence, nodding, and an ace up your sleeve. Here’s the...

It has been repeatedly proven that knowing another language benefits your brain, so if someone gets the opportunity to learn another language in high school, they should take it. FHC’s French Club offers...

Anyone who knows me will call me a mac and cheese connoisseur. It is easily one of my favorite foods. It’s one of those foods that, no matter what mood I’m in or how hungry I am, will always hit the...

Lady Gaga’s new album, Mayhem, is an adjunct to her already legendary career. Having constantly pushed the boundaries of pop with every album, she’s now taken it to a whole new level with this one....

Junior Olivia Latunski runs cross country and track for FHC, two sports that many others would not consider fun. Olivia chooses to give up most of her time to balance these two uncommon sports, AP classes,...

The sit command could easily be labeled as one of the easiest to teach a dog. It is one of the most basic and useful commands that your furry friend should master. It can help create a gateway for further...

Tate McRae’s new album, So Close to What, is a masterpiece that perfectly captures the essence of girl boss energy, blending raw emotion with unapologetic confidence. Whether you are looking to relax...

After attending a OneRepublic concert in November, I have been thoroughly enjoying music from Judah and The Lion, a small group of two artists, Judah Akers and Brandon Macdonald. They have great music...

Imagine running through the hallway, reenacting a scene like you were in the middle of a warzone, and then going into the woods to hear the sound of gagging because some of your teammates had a dead, rotting...

I don’t know how it happened. One minute, you were a lively little fluffball, bouncing off the walls like a caffeinated squirrel, and now, well, you’re not that. You still try, but you’re slowing...

I have enjoyed listening to music since I was a child, but I never really decided to make my own playlist or pick the songs I listened to. Instead, I’d rather just listen to a radio station—at least...

As a kid, I liked myself. Surprising, right? The fact that a little kid may actually have confidence in themselves; maybe it’s being naive or the bliss of being oblivious to judgment. I went into elementary...

Addyson Casten is the hardworking and enthusiastic captain of FHC’s varsity girls' basketball team, where she competes skillfully and confidently as a shooting guard. She has been playing for five years...

I can still remember how my friends and I used to blast “Roar”  and “California Gurls” by Katy Perry when we were younger, acting like professional singers while holding our hairbrushes. It was...

Some of my favorite winter memories are hanging out with friends, going sledding, or making snow angels in my backyard, but when the snow is a little too crazy, or the temperatures are below the desirable...

In a world where most people see running as a struggle, junior Emma Goring finds it as her greatest source of strength. Every mile and challenge has shown her the importance of discipline and patience...

We’ve all heard the song “There’s Nothin’ Holding Me Back” by Shawn Mendes, but have you heard Mendes’s new self-titled album Shawn? Believe it or not, Mendes has done more than bless us with...

There is a strange beauty to missing my old friends. It is not just the gap they leave but how their absence alters the path of my life, like how the seasons shift. Each in their own way a part of me,...

I am thankful for everyone in my life; you all have given me something to be grateful for. Even if I didn’t mention your name, I am still thrilled to have the privilege of knowing you all in my first...

This feeling of wanting and yet not wanting it at all is odd. I have always imagined what it would be like to have siblings. To have someone to argue with, someone to share the blame with when things go...

Padre, Táto, and Pére. All these words mean the same thing: Dad.  You are my favorite person in the entire universe. I’m sorry I haven’t written you this letter sooner, but there is no better time...

I’ve always been fascinated by music and have wanted to play an instrument since I was a little girl. Unfortunately, I did not inherit my dad’s musical talent, so that dream did not last long. Instead,...

Grammarly. The one-stop editing shop. It can be a saving grace in some situations but a problem-causer in others. Lately, it has been increasing the exclusivity of its features and labeling them “Premium.”...