Film: Two In Blue Producer: Jace Thornton 1. What theme would you consider your film? "The theme of our film is a comedy." 2. Can you give a brief overview of the plot of your film? "Two...

We are in school for twelve years, and maybe even more because of preschool and daycare, if you count that. As you get further and further into your education, you see more teachers throughout the day...

Sometimes my life is gray When the sun doesn't shine and the rain falls And sometimes it's blue, And everything feels as if it's going in slow motion Although there are days that are blue...

I knew that things were going to change, that's what everyone tells you is going to happen during senior year. I went into this year with open arms, and I am really glad I did because my life has changed...

Amanda Riffe Role: Ronnette What are you most excited about? "I am most excited for everyone to meet the characters and dive into the world of Skid Row. We have been preparing and exploring our...

I remember the nights when I was younger and I begged my mom to read me just one more Dr. Seuss book, even though we had already read three. It was mostly because I was a trouble-child that didn't want...

How am I so social outside of the classroom but when I have to discuss in class, I choke? I can talk to almost anyone, and I have even been known to talk over people in class. So how come when we have...

"Raising money isn't our primary goal," junior Emma Yoder said. "We are trying to raise awareness for Pediatric Cancer and raising money is only a part of that because we can give back to The Helen DeVos...

We live in a society where people are unable to voice their opinions and problems without being judged or discriminated against. Yes, your views on what you think is right should be your individual views,...

A road trip with five teenage girls entails for a lot of good conversations, jam sessions in the car, and lot of food. When we travel to new places, we are more susceptible to trying new places and new...

2016 was quite a year. For some, it was a year of happiness and for others, it was the exact opposite. There were  numerous deaths and the election of a new president, but for all I believe, it was a...

Road trips are meant to provide a break from reality and allow people to bond with others in a car, rather than sitting in a plane for numerous hours trying not to disrupt those around them. On a road...

I don’t know where I would be without your hand guiding me in the right direction and pushing me to be my best at everything I attempt to take on. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for teaching me...

My family, and many others, have their own traditions for Thanksgiving, but many have the same tradition of stating what you’re thankful for. A lot of the time, you’ll hear the normal “my family”,...

Less than three months is all students have away from school to relax and enjoy the warmth. In those three months, there are a multitude of things that you are able to do and accomplish, but as you get...

“I really hope that you get into Minnesota, but at the same time I want you to stay here because I would miss you too much.” Some of the hardest and most heartfelt words that I have heard in a...

Remember elementary school when all you had to worry about were math boxes and where you were going to meet your friend from a different class for recess? There was no added stress of a job or sports that...

7:15 am. It’s the day of MIPA for all journalism and yearbook students at FHC.  It's a day that we have all been looking forward to, at least to the journalism students, because we finally had the opportunity to...

Motivation. Everyone needs motivation going into the eighth week of school, whether you are a senior in high school and the "senioritis" is starting to boil up, or if you’re in sixth grade and the...

Senior year is hectic with college applications, sporting events, and all the events planned to make the last year one to remember. While everything can get jumbled in the mess we call senior year, here...

Downtown Grand Rapids: such a rising economy with many new large chain restaurants and bigger businesses causing the smaller family owned ones to close. In the midst of all the skyscrapers and museums...

Two classes combined into one, and an added amount of personality. Marketing two and Advanced Marketing were joined this year after six of the advanced marketing students decided to take an independent...

To stay or to leave. I am not in college yet and I know that it’s still so far away, but I have made one of the hardest decisions of my life: applying to out of state colleges. I know that it may...

Miscommunication and lack of communication have killed more friendships in the past two years of my life than in any before. I am an honest person, and I like things done the right way and I like when...

As the school year is in gear, the student council has been working hard since last school year to come up with ideas on how to make this year better than all of the rest. One of the many people who participate...

The first day of senior year, how did that happen? Where did the time go, and what am I supposed to do in 200 and some odd days after I walk across the stage in my green cap and gown and my life here in...

Each year, FHC holds the famous Connect Day that allows upperclassmen to lead the incoming freshman around the school. This event has been held for well over ten years and each year, it brings a new excitement...

Name: Holly Ford Current Grade: 10th Running For: PR of the Board.   Q: Why are you running for PR of the board? A: I'm running for this because I love being as involved in the Student...

Name: Maddie Paciorek Current Grade: 10th What are you running for: Secretary of the board   Q: Why are you running for Secretary of the board? A: I am running for this position because...

Name: Katelyn Johnson Current Grade: 11th Running for: Senior Class President   Q: Why are you running for President? A: I am running for president because this year was my first...

In the past few years, the FHC Band program has been under the direction of someone new every season, making the transition from year to year hard for the students. But going into the 2014 season, the...

If you love good comfort food and a “hole in the wall” type atmosphere, Blue Dog Tavern is the place for you. Located a few minutes outside of downtown Grand Rapids on Stocking Ave on the West Side,...

Walking into dance and looking around at how much has changed since I first started, it’s crazy. I have grown up with dance as a huge part of my life and taking a step back and making the decision not...

First of all, thank you. Thank you for being there for me since we were little; even though we didn’t become inseparable until about last year, I don’t know what I would do without you. You’re...

As spring sports tryouts are underway this week, most teams are reconnecting with old teammates, pulling on their old equipment, and talking to their coaches whom they have come to know over the years....

We all know that one person, or group of people, in class that is just downright disrespectful to both the teachers and their fellow classmates. It may be in math when the students won’t stop talking,...

Ever since I can remember, I have had a need to try new things, whether it be trying new food or traveling to new places. I love being surprised and not knowing what to expect. I also hate being in the...

English teacher Lisa Penninga attended Portage Central High School from her freshman year through her junior year, and then transferred her senior year to Forest Hills Northern. She knew once she graduated...

I know that I’m not the one who is out there on the mat, fighting to win, fighting to stay off of my back. But, after three months of traveling as a team, watching the boys give it their all, and creating...

My brother coming home from college for the weekend always results in a family outing. Whether that be seeing a movie, doing something in downtown GR, or my family's favorite… finding new places to eat....