Winter break gave way to a lot of free time, and the music industry ever so graciously released many new tracks. Most of these tracks have raided the radios after an overflow of holiday music has come...

Reality TV has been a part of American culture starting in the late 1970s and early 80s. It took off as a prominent part of life in the 1990s, and most notably, in the 2000s. In today's world, reality...

"I love my friends; they're super important to me. I become a little protective 'mama' about my 'babies'. My friends do so much for me, and they probably have no idea how much they mean to me. Sometimes...

One thing that the Bible, the Quran, and the Torah all have in common is preaching to help others. As a worldwide standard, taking care of others is highly valued and regarded. I have always loved taking...

The cat has been let out of the bag; the savior of all students, Class Choice, will not be an option this coming semester. Class Choice has been an option for all of my high school career. I've spent many...

"So in middle school, [specifically in] seventh grade, me and JT were going to the bathroom one day. The bell rang while we were in the bathroom, so we just decided to stay to not be late. And then, the...

Every so often, Central Middle school teacher and coach Paul TenEyck searches and enlists high schoolers to help coach for the middle school basketball team. This year, he asked two of his previous students...

"Two roads diverged in a wood. I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference." - Robert Frost I have been attempting to take the road less traveled, as I want to make a difference...

A class that teaches entrepreneurship, leadership, creativity and making an impact; that's Intro to Business. Senior Zoe Vanleeuwen had no idea what she signed up for when she chose to take Intro to Business...

Lady Gaga: Theatrical, unpredictable, character, raw, hair-raising, eye-shying. Stefani Germanotta: Real, creative, authentic, passionate, visionary, entrepreneur. Gaga: Five Foot Two is the art...

"I actually got started drawing because of my grandparents. My grandma is a super good artist; she was the one who taught me how to draw. She is more of a painter herself, but she taught me the basics...

Mieke Moll - for your unconditional friendship You possess a heart filled with unconditional love. Through months of not seeing each other, I know you are always there, no matter what. Distance and...

It's been a law of nature since the beginning of times. In the face of danger, creatures have two distinctive instincts: fight or flight. Lions are the kings of the plains; they are bold, active and...

Senior Megan Tiggleman followed her heart 7,859 miles from Forest Hills to Kenya this past summer. Motivated by a passion for travel and a heart for others, Megan began the long trek over the Atlantic...

I am a newcomer to all things haunted, scary, and ghoulish. Before this year, I had continuously wimped out and shied away from the spine-chilling activities that the month of October brings. This year,...

Distracted driving scares the living daylights out of me-- as it should. No matter how many laws are put in place, how many tickets are charged, and how many deaths the nation is impacted by, distracted...

"I am really close with my older sister, and we have a couple classes together-- we have for a couple years now. She's a senior, so that's nice. Now that I have a freshman sister, it's kind of difficult...

I had failed. And I failed hard. It wouldn't be so hard If I would just practice what I preach. Here's the stitch, I have been performing ever since I can remember. I might as well have come out...

AP Chemistry, AP World History, Spanish 3, English, and Multivariable Calculus. This trying schedule seems rigorous for most, but for sophomore Eli Logan, it's his passion. Only an underclassman, Eli...

"I've been working at the Grove, which is a restaurant, so I've been helping prep food and stuff; [it's] just volunteering. I'm fifteen, and I started working there when I was thirteen. I just went in...

Beep, beep, beep. From the moment my alarm goes off in the morning, when my fingers began to dance around my sheets, when my eyes flutter open adjusting to the morning sun, I am met with hundreds of...

Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Elton John, Barry Manilow, Dolly Parton, Daryl Hall and John Oates. They are all musical icons, and I have seen all of these artists live. Spanning from grassroots...

"I do enjoy being the student section leader. I like to go out there [on the football field] and freak everyone out. It's kind of weird because I don't know many of the freshman or sophomores. But right...

This fall, a whopping 20.4 million students will be attending colleges and universities. Alongside the back-to-school goers, there are a growing number of students who are choosing to take a gap year in...

To senior Breanna Propst, her home is on the field. Breanna can be found playing her heart out on the soccer field, at the basketball court, or in front of her classroom. She has pulled from her many experiences...

As the rain trickles down my window, I can't help to feel anything but gratitude. I am engulfed in dryness, warmth, and all my belongings and family members are secure from the dreary climate. Usually,...

"The scariest part of my trip to California was definitely the Half Dome hike because there was lot of mental and physical components. It was super draining and the mental wall was super hard to get over...

A new modern restaurant sits atop the gravesite of the beloved family friendly Forest Hills Inn. From the outside alone, it is obviously apparent that Noco Provisions is a fresh concept entirely different...

This past December, I happened to be in a convenience store checkout line with my vintage fanatic mother. Little did I know that the comic book that I initially steered away from, placed above the candy...

Screaming teenage girls, teeny-bopper songs, and four other band mates are no more for former boyband member Harry Styles. His self-titled debut album as a solo artist showcases nostalgia, seriousness,...

The name Shirley Carter may not ring a bell, but say "Sugar" and almost every student who has walked through FHC in the past decade can put a face to that name. Sugar is essentially an allusion to Carter,...

Film: Better Things Producer: Zack Aboufadel 1.) What theme would you consider your film? "We created the film Better Things, which is an action-adventure film." 2.) Can you give a brief overview of...

It is okay to not fit into the puzzle. In fact, I find puzzles to be quite irksome and useless. Sure, puzzles can be a fun way to entertain and strengthen the brain, but the only thing I get out of...

It was weird. I was finally the big kid. The realization was not as magical as I expected. I was sitting in my desk, in the back of the classroom I hadn't touched since freshman year Civics, taking...

What comes to one's mind when we think about plagiarism, according to Webster-Merriams' dictionary, is "the act stealing and passing off (the ideas and words of others) as one's own" (Webster-Merriam)....

While I never had the pleasure of experiencing middle school drama, I have experienced high school pettiness, bullying, envy and betrayal. Navigating one's way through all the roadblocks of hate can be...

Two years after her underwhelming album, Honeymoon, Lana Del Rey has released a new single that pays homage to her first three chart-topping albums-- and it was monumental. Lana had been teasing fans...

This upcoming June, freshman Katie Woods will be flying high over the Atlantic Ocean to experience a unique experience at a unique destination. Katie has been accepted into the International Choir Program,...

An optimistic view By: Sophie Bolen "Gotta get crepes, gotta get crepes, gotta get crepes," I chanted under my breath, sweaty hands gripping the steering wheel as my foot pressed deeper into the gas...

When somebody tries to tell me that horseback riding is not a sport, the first thing I do is roll my eyes and tell myself to calm down. As the daughter of a horse trainer and growing up around brilliant,...

As of today, candles in memory of Lucas Van Sprange are being sold at school. Students have been buzzing with questions and want to know more about the candles. I sat down with FHC junior Irene Yi, who...

As a junior, I have been reflecting on freshman and sophomore years, focusing on what I want my upperclassmen years to be like. My high school experience has been great thus far. I try to make it to all...

Poetry: introduced in simple rhymes in kindergarten. I love my dog He is fun to pet We go swimming We get wet Later on in elementary school, I would focus my time on assessing words that rhymed. I...

Social media is not killing the youth of today. As I scroll through my Facebook feed on a Thursday night, I can't help but roll my eyes at the parents that ferociously share articles warning others...

I hated everything about this book. Everything. Everything, Everything written by Nicola Yoon seemed like it could have been published straight from Wattpad. The book consisted of mediocre writing...

When I think of northern Michigan, I am automatically overcome with an unwavering sense of peace. M22, the dunes, the unsalted Great Lakes, the pure water, the golden fields, the cottages and cabins lining...

This snowy season has consisted of my dad giving me a judgmental glare every time I tell a person “Happy Holidays." After my annoying teenage angst built up enough to boldly ask my father why in the...

The Hottest Gifts This Holiday Season In order of lowest to highest cost these are the top techy gifts for teens this season. There are an abundance of products in every price price range that many people...

A familiar face in FHC athletics, sophomore Ryan Talbot has been seen competing in numerous sports. Spectators have watched him running on the track for the past three years, and this year he will also...

Like many other states, Michigan has a wide variety of celebrations throughout. Everyone loves a good Thanksgiving celebration, but not everyone likes the same kinds of celebrations. Some people prefer...

As years pass, it seems as though more and more health-conscious people have been emerging from the shadows, whether it be from their new-found love for health inspired by Michelle Obama's campaigns, Instagram...

It all starts with a shaky step onto the FHC auditorium stage with a script in hand. This isn't a new experience. I know the rhythm of the audition process, as I have auditioned freshman and sophomore...

Tucked in a corner of a business complex lies my go-to restaurant. The one I guiltlessly go to multiple times a week. The restaurant where when I see someone I know, I immediately want to defend my territory...but...