Junior year: a year of growth. But with that growth comes an incredible weight. This year was one of the best but also the worst years of my life. I had a lot of firsts, some lasts, and endless obstacles...

Years eventually feel like months, months feel like weeks, weeks feel like days, days feel like hours, hours feel like minutes, and minutes feel like seconds. This is how fast life goes by for so many...

Have you ever been in a moment and realized how much you are going to miss it? Or had something go so perfectly that you almost thought you would wake up to it being some dream? This is exactly how the...

Everyone loves a good movie, but what exactly makes a movie so lovable? A huge aspect of a lovable movie is the music implemented into it, mainly because music is able to generate emotions and reach parts...

Grey is seen as gloomy. I happen to love the color grey. Rain is seen as gloomy. I also happen to love when it rains. Loud noises can be seen as scary. In certain cases, I see them as calming. All...

Junior Katty Anderson has a unique hobby that she participates in daily, allowing her to let go and relax for a while: horseback riding. Katty has a strong passion for animals, and she decided at a young...

When second semester comes around, it is often the worst time of the year for many high school students, especially upperclassmen. Everyone needs something to look forward to in order to stay motivated,...

Everyone needs a little bit of drama in their life, preferably when they're not the one in it. Drama sucks to be involved in, but it sure is entertaining to watch. That is why reality TV shows are popular,...

I don't mind being stuck in one place for a long time. I don't mind being in a seatbelt for long periods of time. I don't even mind not being able to stretch my legs out for hours. If anything, I like...

Every morning needs coffee. Monday through Friday, the weekend, and sometimes even at night. Teachers work extremely hard during the week, and coffee is necessary for them, especially by the end of the...

In one word, it was eerie. In many words, it was a masterpiece of a movie, and one of the few times a sequel lived up to the original. Black Phone 2 is one of the scariest movies I have watched in a while....

New things can be found in old traditions. Traditions don't have to stay the same, and they don't have to change unless you want them to. For the past few years, I have gone to Detroit for my volleyball...

School is hard, but the motivation to go is oftentimes even harder. Sometimes I wake up and have no desire to get up and start the day at 6 a.m. Although some days are better than others, most of them...

My entire life, starting in kindergarten, I had a deep passion for horses. I went to a preschool classified as a farm school. That is where I fell in love with animals and the idea of riding horses. Eventually,...

Do you ever wonder if there is a movie out there that is pure perfection and nothing less? Well, there is, and that movie is called Avatar. More specifically, Avatar: Fire and Ash, the third installment...

I have always loved movies, but I specifically love movies that explore themes of love and drama. If that appeals to you then it is crucial to watch the newly arrived Sidelined 2: Intercepted, available...

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and it is time to get warm and watch some festive movies. Watching Christmas movies to prepare for the best time of the year is crucial, and there are many to...

Junior Karsten Krampe has a lot of unique hobbies, one of them being the art of diving. He has a lot of hobbies and likings, but one thing he has learned to love is his sport in the water. It has taught...

To my sister, Avery, for being my built-in best friend:  We no longer live in the same house or share the same bathroom, but you will always be the same girl to me, no matter how many things change....

Social media is a huge place with many internet-based platforms, and with the platforms come a variety of different ideas and interesting hobbies. There are "get ready with me" videos, vlogs, dancing and...

Family takes up space in people's lives. You grow up with family, and if you manage to do it right, you die with family. It is a constant that everyone has. Of course, I love all my family. But there is...

November has finally arrived, which means colder temperatures—hopefully snow—and some holiday spirit. Most people see November and December as the Christmas season, eclipsing the holiday that lies...

I wake up, get ready, go to school, go to practice, go home, and do homework. That is what my schedule consists of every single day. At school, I take tests and quizzes, and do assignments or presentations...

There's one night of the year in which anyone can dress up as anything: Halloween. People go with friends, people do couple costumes, etc. There are so many options for costumes that it can be hard to...

The fall season is finally here. For many people, including myself, it is the best time of the year. The aesthetic is warm and cozy, the weather is perfect, and Friday Night Lights makes every week go...

Every day, I come home to an empty house. I walk in the door, and the only noise I hear are the taps of my dog's paws on the hardwood floor. I look in my parents' office and I see my mom is on another...

One night, one new core memory on a random Wednesday, and a stadium of people that all become connected simply from the art of music: that is how I would describe The Lumineers concert. The Lumineers executed...

Everyone knows how stressful Homecoming (Hoco) can be with everything else we already have going on. The week of the dance is all go, go, go, and it feels like there is a clock counting down the time you...

Sophomore Rei Hitachi is an exchange student here at FHC. He is from the beautiful country of Japan. He is enrolled in tenth grade English here, and he is further building on his knowledge in the United...

The peak of the year is always right around the beginning of school. In late August, I started to notice the weather just barely shifting. Life has a different vibe. At the beginning of September, you...

On Thursday, Aug. 28, season two of the hit show, My Life with the Walter Boys (MLWTWB), was released. This show explores a love triangle between two brothers and one girl they both love, and season two...

Dear Ruby, For nearly twelve years, you have been by my side. I can't remember a moment in life when I have not had you there with me. Especially the last few years, I have somehow grown to love you...

Sports are a huge part of many teenagers' lives. I know they are a big part of mine. Some people excel at sports, and others struggle. Sometimes it is worse to be right in the middle—being good at the...

Junior Sierra Williams has found herself through the sport of gymnastics. It has carved a path for her throughout high school, and it will continue to do so through the one year she has left at Forest...

Imagine how boring life would be without the company of pets. Many people have a pet or pets that they grow up with in their childhood. No matter what the animal is, pets have a lot of benefits for kids...

Everyone has their comfort show(s). Mine is Gilmore Girls. I have watched it repeatedly. I fall asleep to a new episode every night. I love Gilmore Girls so much, and I know all of the seasons by heart....

Dear Sophomore Year,  Now that you are coming close to the end, I must write this letter. It is so crazy to think I am almost halfway done with high school. It feels like my graduation is supposed...

Ryan Hudson is a senior here at FHC. He moved from Texas to Michigan in his freshman year and has made himself into something within the four years he has been here. He plays sports, he has jobs, and performs...

Everybody needs a little wake-up call in the morning. For a lot of people, that call is a drink with a whole lot of caffeine in it. Energy drinks have grown extremely popular among many teenagers, whether...

I can't imagine life without some noise at home. Being in an empty, silent house is truly the worst. Luckily for me, it is never entirely empty. When I get home from school, my dogs are waiting for me....

Susie Foresman is a hardworking junior who has had to learn how to balance her life between school and her job. But not just one job; Susie has two jobs she works during the week; one is at Laurel and...

Imagine being able to live any life you want. Movies have any type of fantasy you could want to live in. If you could get the chance to jump into a movie of your choice, would you? Whether it is a romance,...

As my eyes open and adjust to the morning, the sunlight comes through my window and leaves a glow on my bed sheets. The bitterness of the morning eats at me as I try to bury myself back into the warmth...

There are many things that make FHC unique to its district, but one thing that makes it stand out from other schools is the TED Talks that take place here. The TED Talks provide an opportunity for sophomores...

If you are looking for a movie that will have you laughing till you can't breathe one moment to crying the next, then to panic, then to relief, then back to panic, I have the movie for you. Kinda Pregnant...

It started with purple walls and stuffed animals in every corner. Two girls in one bathroom covered in turquoise walls. A room with horses posted up on every wall and a bed with pink and purple sheets....

Hayden Tanner is a junior in high school who is able to balance his academics and sports at the same time. Hayden plays hockey, while also being enrolled in several AP classes, and he still manages to...

How would you define home? Some would say the house they live in, some would even say their home is a person. My home is still a place, but it is not the house I live in. I define home as Charlevoix,...

If you are looking for a club to join that is educational, beneficial, and fun, then the investment club is perfect for you. Also known as FHCI, the investment club is a way for students to learn about...

Do you have a favorite influencer? I know I do. Scrolling on social media can become boring unless there is someone's posts to look forward to. The best influencers are always positive, usually have a...

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to live in a society where you must follow certain rules and perform in the eyes of others? That is a dystopian setting, which is my favorite movie genre. This...

In California, people's lives are going up in flames as we speak—literally. Wildfires are all over, and the intensity of them is getting worse by the day. Not only the people themselves are in danger,...

Junior Allison Meny has found herself through the art of swimming and the benefits that it has given her but also the hardships she has had to overcome. It has taught her things like managing herself on...

Sawyer Jordan continues to prepare and practice for upcoming matches.

Dear Charlotte,  You have been there by my side through my childhood, always there to comfort me. Your white fur was what I cried into when I had a bad day, and your fluffy belly is what I used as...

Comfort is found in various things, like maybe a person or an item. Mine is different. I find comfort in things that aren't even real. I find comfort in TV series. Not just any series, the specific one...

Watching movies is like jumping into a world of fantasy for just a few hours. It's a place you wish you could be, and they can pull you out of reality, even if it's for a short amount of time. A genre...

Is it crazy to be able to love something that's never spoken? In my opinion, love goes beyond words. It comes from one's actions, not one's mouth. Luna, Lucy, and Ruby all came into my life at the most...

To my cousin Ashlyn, for being my biggest inspiration: Although we don't even live in the same state, I never ever feel distant from you. You are by far the person who makes me feel the most comfortable...

To my sister not by blood, but by heart You are everything that I have ever wanted in a best friend. You are funny, smart, and beautiful on not only the inside but also the outside. I love that we hang...

Humans feel the need to take on tasks based on their own selfish reasons. We have a lot of power being a part of this world, so why don't we use it for good? I would say the Earth is slowly being destroyed,...

Sisters are one of the most important bonds in a person's life. To have a sister is to have someone who will always be by your side. A built-in best friend. They are there for the moments that are cherished...