Favorite thing about being on staff: Getting to be around some of the most interesting people at FHC and getting to write about some of the most interesting people at FHC
Favorite type of story: Reviews!
Hobbies/interests: Reading, writing, arguing, movie watching, sleeping, being with her dog, and advocating for the oxford comma.
Favorite book: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
On a Friday night, you will probably find her: Cheering on the rangers at a football game, (re)watching a movie, or spending time with friends.
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Meyer-Briggs Personality Type: ENFP
Meredith VanSkiver, Public Relations Manager
| Mar 12, 2020 | Onward is neither a step forward nor backwards for Pixar (Story) |
| Mar 11, 2020 | Myka Hoyer isn’t afraid of big decisions (Story) |
| Mar 05, 2020 | The injustices of the pink tax, or why women are being taxed for existing (Story) |
| Mar 02, 2020 | The hidden arts at FHC series (Story) |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey is the prime example of a popcorn movie (Story) |
| Feb 25, 2020 | Changes to Special Olympics basketball game unify the student body (Story) |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Loud and proud: how I found my voice (Story) |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Cats fails at all its intentions but succeeds in mysterious ways (Story) |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Sarah Chesner’s hard work and personality is paying off (Story) |
| Feb 06, 2020 | Your guide to the 2020 Oscars (Story) |
| Jan 30, 2020 | Little Women delivers big (Story) |
| Jan 23, 2020 | My anatomy: fire and ice (Story) |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 2020 RAT Q&As (Story) |
| Jan 16, 2020 | RAT Q&A: Susan Toppen (Story) |
| Jan 16, 2020 | 1917 is the new standard of what a movie can be (Story) |
| Jan 14, 2020 | Abby McAlindon’s active ski life is worth the sacrifice (Story) |
| Jan 09, 2020 | The forgotten privilege of a high school education (Story) |
| Jan 02, 2020 | Taj Dhillon is growing and adapting to the trials of moving (Story) |
| Dec 17, 2019 | Harry Styles’ Fine Line blends the sounds of yesterday and today while providing a bright hope for the music of tomorrow (Story) |
| Dec 10, 2019 | Marriage Story strikes the balance between heartache and crucial catharsis (Story) |
| Dec 03, 2019 | I’m not good at painting my nails (Story) |
| Nov 26, 2019 | Life happens in the hidden moments (Story) |
| Nov 25, 2019 | TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2019 (Story) |
| Nov 20, 2019 | I am the oldest; I am the youngest (Story) |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Caroline Logan sets herself apart with an advanced schedule (Story) |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Books are my own brand of magic (Story) |
| Nov 05, 2019 | A quiet change (Story) |
| Oct 29, 2019 | What’s in a name? (Story) |
| Oct 22, 2019 | The Laundromat fails at becoming anything greater (Story) |
| Oct 17, 2019 | Jenny Baer is starting off her senior year in the spotlight (Story) |
| Oct 15, 2019 | The Addams Family is family-oriented fun but lacking any oomph (Story) |
| Oct 09, 2019 | Homecoming spirit days (Story) |
| Oct 08, 2019 | Joker is an honorable homage to the past and a powerful premonition of the future (Story) |
| Oct 07, 2019 | The environmental club hopes to engender change and provide awareness (Story/Media) |
| Oct 01, 2019 | The Lion King is a roaring disappointment (Story) |
| Sep 24, 2019 | Downton Abbey is a royal delight (Story) |
| Sep 20, 2019 | TCT’s Phone Policy Series (Story) |
| Sep 19, 2019 | Lydia Burr’s life is populated with music (Story) |
| Sep 17, 2019 | The Goldfinch is a surface level flop (Story) |
| Sep 10, 2019 | It Chapter Two delights, not frights (Story) |
| Sep 05, 2019 | Student sections leaders are fired up, and they want you to be too (Story) |
| Sep 03, 2019 | Falling Inn Love only falls flat (Story) |
| Aug 27, 2019 | Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood fits perfectly into Quentin Tarantino’s oeuvre (Story) |
| May 31, 2019 | Student Council 2019 Q&As (Story) |
| May 30, 2019 | Mason Yarnell found happiness in his pursuit of theatre (Story) |
| May 28, 2019 | The Aladdin remake was shining, shimmering, and splendid (Story) |
| May 24, 2019 | Linus Kaechele values the importance of strong relationships (Story) |
| May 23, 2019 | I refuse to have a whitewashed education (Story) |
| May 21, 2019 | Senior Walkthrough 2019: Photo Gallery (Story) |
| May 21, 2019 | Improv After Dark 2019: Photo Gallery (Story) |
| May 20, 2019 | The switches brought to Connect Day engender mixed feelings (Story) |
| May 13, 2019 | Disney’s Dumbo was entertaining though unnecessary (Story) |
| May 09, 2019 | Class of 2020, it’s almost time (Story) |
| May 06, 2019 | Filmfest 2019 Q&As (Story) |
| May 02, 2019 | Humans of FHC: Meribell Varghese (Story) |
| May 01, 2019 | Humans of FHC: Cakki Mehney (Story) |
| Apr 30, 2019 | Homecoming documentary and surprise live album showcase Beyoncé’s importance (Story) |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Romantic comedies provide a slanted view of reality (Story) |
| Apr 22, 2019 | Are AP exams worth the steep price and year of stress? (Story) |
| Apr 15, 2019 | The Perfect Date is another vapid installation into the tired rom-com genre (Story) |
| Apr 11, 2019 | Do everyday people have the right to mourn celebrity deaths? (Story) |
| Apr 08, 2019 | Brooke Munson appreciates the value of soccer during her freshman year (Story) |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Five things the musical has taught me (Story) |
| Mar 11, 2019 | Everything I Never Told You is a breezy, intelligent read (Story) |
| Mar 08, 2019 | Humans of FHC: Sarah North (Story) |
| Mar 07, 2019 | Humans of FHC: Parker David (Story) |
| Mar 07, 2019 | We need to crave the moments in between (Story) |
| Mar 04, 2019 | While dance team found success at nationals, Abby Drueke found success in dance team (Story) |
| Feb 26, 2019 | Last Sunday’s Oscars contained the predictable amount of unpredictability (Story) |
| Feb 21, 2019 | The fastest growing teen epidemic is also the most illogical (Story) |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Meghan Trainor’s EP THE LOVE TRAIN is a delightful surprise (Story) |
| Feb 11, 2019 | A frozen world (Story) |
| Feb 04, 2019 | Meredith Carpenter finds fulfillment in cheerleading (Story) |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Podcast Crime Junkie is the perfect source of entertainment for a busy life (Story) |
| Jan 24, 2019 | Oscar nominations: who’s in, who’s out, and who has a shot at a golden statue (Story) |
| Jan 14, 2019 | Despite its flaws, Mary, Queen of Scots remains an appealing film (Story) |
| Jan 10, 2019 | I’m seventeen, what’s the big deal? (Story) |
| Jan 07, 2019 | Freshman Maxime Larmande is bright, bilingual, and a basketball enthusiast (Story) |
| Dec 17, 2018 | Dunkin’ Donuts on 28th Street falls flat in its final hours (Story) |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Sound is the best part of our lives (Story) |
| Dec 10, 2018 | University of Michigan applications and their timing engender similar mentalities among applicants (Story) |
| Dec 03, 2018 | Netflix original Battle adds little to a tired genre (Story) |
| Nov 29, 2018 | Ellie Bond makes her mark at FHC as the final Bond child (Story) |
| Nov 26, 2018 | Words are my world (Story) |
| Nov 20, 2018 | TCT’s The Countless Thanks 2018 (Story) |
| Nov 19, 2018 | 2am Thoughts makes for an introspective and easy read (Story) |
| Nov 15, 2018 | The life of an oldest child (Story) |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Amanda Bartolovic puts creativity into everything she does (Story) |
| Nov 12, 2018 | FHC’s newest club is set to inspire creativity (Story) |
| Nov 05, 2018 | A Star Is Born remake dazzles the newest generation (Story) |
| Oct 09, 2018 | The Goldfinch is a breathtaking novel that’s worthy of its lengthy page count (Story) |