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

Online shopping is as quick and easy as clicking the add to cart button.

Online or in-person shopping?

Megan Evans, Staff Writer December 23, 2021

Christmas time, a time of many festivities, is known to bring about a boom in shopping. Gift-giving is a huge part of many people’s traditions. Therefore, people flood stores and online websites to find...

Seasonal Affective Disorder is more likely to happen in the fall and winter months, and less likely in the spring and summer months.

Changing seasons, changing moods

Leannah Messenger, Managing Editor December 23, 2021

The stress of the holidays leads many people to feel like they must put on a “show” for their families and friends: a photograph perfect, generic, happy, holiday season. It can be harder to find joy...

Studies show that reading reduces stress by 68%.

Reading proves vital despite technological advances

Brigette Richard, Business Manager December 23, 2021

With the use of technology continuously rising, the use of books and reading on paper material has lowered significantly. Studies have shown the negative effects that technology has on kids and teenagers....

Studies show that most people spend $100 to $300 on Christmas gifts a year.

Are presents taking away true meaning of holiday season?

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor December 23, 2021

As the holidays roll around, it becomes time to start buying gifts for people, decorating houses with lights and holiday spirit. Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, right? In today’s society,...

The senior team poses for a team photo with their trophy after winning the championship game on Nov. 22.

Seniors take victory in 2021 Powder-puff

Madison Sanders, Asst. Editorial Editor December 23, 2021

Co-chairs of the newly formed Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Ms. Carrie Tuszynski and Ms. Alyssa Young took over the Powder-puff flag football game tradition for the school. With COVID-19 closing the school...

The most stressful time of the year

The most stressful time of the year

Editorial Board December 23, 2021

Why is the most wonderful time of the year so stressful? With the holiday season approaching, there is a lot to be stressed out about.   One of the major factors of holiday stress is making sure one...

Holding down his opponent at Carlynton on Dec. 15, sophomore Cody Patterson goes
for a pin during his match.

Back to the mat

Paige Young, News Editor December 23, 2021

As the Bulldog team kicks off their season, they are starting with a losing record of 6-13. However, individually the team has brought home multiple wins. Junior Tanner Millward had a total of four wins...

Waste that is collected over the holiday
season accumulates to 25% more than
during the regular trash clean-up season.

Tis’ the season to be wasteful

Jessica Majors, Photo Editor December 23, 2021

While many view the holidays as a splendid time of the year, filled with exchanging gifts, making cookies and spending time with loved ones, many sidetrack possible impacts there might be on the environment...

Skating towards the blue line, sophomore Chase Grable races for the puck as he plays against Wilmington on Dec. 7.

Freedom’s 3 hockey players skating towards goals

Brigette Richard, Business Manager December 23, 2021

After Freedom losing three seniors, Matthew Keller, Jesse Nelson and Marc Evans, the underclassmen needed to become ready to step up for a new season. Playing on the Central Valley Warriors Hockey team,...

Drama Club members alongside Color Run participants cheerfully toss colored chalk in the air in celebration after a successful
fundraiser.

Drama Club hosts Color Run fundraiser in preparation for upcoming musical

Janey Parks, Staff Writer December 20, 2021

On Saturday, Nov. 13, the head of the Freedom Drama Club and 11th-grade history teacher, Mr. Cole Eged, hosted a Color Run at Green Valley Park in New Sewickley Township. The 5k was set to start bright...

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