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Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Freedom Area High School's Student Newspaper

FHS Press

Death tolls for both sides are increasing every day. Thousands of men, women and children have lost their lives so far.

Russia announces peace terms

Christopher Denkovich, Asst. News Editor March 31, 2022

Over the course of the past several weeks, the threats of violence from Russia have turned into war. The line of troops, tanks, artillery and missiles are no longer being used to pressure the Ukrainian...

Mask wearing restrictions are being lifted by countries around the world as cases of
the virus are declining.

COVID-19 cases declining, restrictions lifting

Troy Pawlowski, Sports Editor March 31, 2022

After two years of COVID-19 thrashing America, as well as the rest of the world, cases for the virus are slowly going down. Even though there were multiple variants of the virus that broke out at different...

Students feel 'off' despite return to normal

Students feel ‘off’ despite return to normal

Editorial Board March 31, 2022

March 12, 2020, started out like a normal day, however, this day would end with schools across the country being shut down for what everyone thought would be just two weeks. This was awesome news to most;...

Women's History Month first became an annual national month in 1981. The 2022 theme is "Providing Healing, Promoting Help."

Women in healing, hoping

Brigette Richard, Business Manager March 31, 2022

Women’s History Month became an annual national month starting in 1981. To broadcast women’s historical achievements, Molly Murphy MacGregor, Mary Ruthsdotter, Maria Cuevasm Paula Hammett and Bette...

The girls basketball team poses for a team photo on March 26, at the PIAA AAA Girls Basketball State Championships at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa.

Storybook season for Freedom girls basketball

Leannah Messenger, Managing Editor March 31, 2022

The girls basketball team made history this year by making it to the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League (WPIAL) championships, and then the Pennsylvania State Playoffs. They finished...

Then-freshman Shaye Bailey runs from second to third base during a game against the Hopewell Vikings last season on March 27, 2021.

Softball team sees changes heading into 2022 season

Madison Sanders, Asst. Editorial Editor March 31, 2022

As the 2022 girls varsity softball season starts, there are many changes coming to both the team and staff. The first major change to the team is a whole new coaching team. Bill Boggs, the teams’ old...

"Rue," played by Zendaya, unreliably narrates episodes of "Euphoria," as she is a drug addict.

‘Euphoria’ accused of glamorizing addiction

Ana Shipman, Editorial Editor March 31, 2022

“Euphoria” is a television series that attracted many towards its deep plot and intricate characters. The show touches on different real life situations, such as addiction, family issues, grief, mental...

Students in high school often follow the influence of others, which can create toxic scenarios that can lead to bullying without even realizing it. If everyone else is doing it, students feel that it is OK.

Analyzing high school mob mentality

Kaylee Ostrowski, Staff Writer March 31, 2022

In high school, students want nothing more than to fit in, but how far is too far? A mob mentality is when people conform to a group, which is infrequently a conscious decision. Without realization, many...

Mr. Kenneth Dickey and his wife stand in front of an F-16 military plane. Dickey served 20 years in the United States Air Force.

New English teacher a month into position

Paige Young, News Editor March 31, 2022

On Feb. 7, the junior class underwent a change in their English classes. At the beginning of the school year, Ms. Amanda Hryckowian was a long-term substitute teacher for the eleventh grade English classes...

Going to release the ball, sophomore Wyatt Boyer tries to put points on the scoreboard for the Bulldogs during a match against Western Beaver on March 9.

Wrapping up historical season

Jessica Majors, Photo Editor March 31, 2022

Even though the winter season is nearing an end, the bocce team is still on a roll, capturing history at Freedom Area High School. This year, coaches Ms. April English and Mr. Steven Mott have led the...

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