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

What is too sick for school?

What is too sick for school?

Editorial Board February 29, 2024

Everyone has told their parents that they are not feeling well in the hopes of skipping a day of school. Whether it is a stomach ache, or a fever, there is always an excuse not to go. Even so, what about...

Pressing on: As the annual Scholastic Journalism Week approaches, the FHS Press strives to continue giving its readers the most factual information they deserve to know.

Student journalists celebrate Scholastic Journalism Week

Joseph Castelli, Sports Editor February 29, 2024

As the annual Scholastic Journalism Week was celebrated this month, it is not just any regular anniversary. Scholastic Journalism Week was celebrated from Feb. 19 to Feb. 23. The Journalism Education Association...

Never alone: Students who struggle from sexual violence and rape are never alone. No matter how hard the feelings are, there is always someone out there who understands what one is going through.

A woman’s fight

Hannah Shaffer, Editorial Editor February 29, 2024

Women all around the world fear for their safety when going into public settings, especially younger girls. From birth to death, girls are constantly at risk of being harassed. Whether that be something...

As winter hits its peak, snow falls and ice begins to form on the roads of Freedom and lots of other streets in the surrounding area. As the school district prepares for the worst, snow covers the side walks and caution on the roads becomes vital.

Driving dangers return

Joseph Castelli, Sports Editor January 31, 2024

During Winter, There is many things to be happy about such as being with family for the Holidays, or playing outside when it snows. However When it comes to Driving to different places, the roads can get...

Shredded democracy: When casting a ballot, the average American’s vote is overshadowed by the electoral college. By prioritizing a point-value system over individual people, America is shredding the true meaning of democracy.

Power was never ‘for the people’

Calla Reynolds, Managing Editor January 31, 2024

The American government is run as a federal democratic republic. Essentially, that is a union of 50 sovereign states that govern themselves with representatives elected by the general public. Supposedly,...

Small district: The size of Freedoms campus is significantly smaller
than some schools, since all education levels are in one place.

School size does not matter

Editorial Board January 31, 2024

Going to a small school has many benefits and also many negatives. As many students here know, Freedom is a small school compared to the ones surrounding it. Students who have gone here their whole school...

Lose for your winnings: Sports teams who keep losing typically end up on top on the money scale. This trend is present within almost every professional sport.

Pay to lose

Bryson Deal, Copy Editor January 31, 2024

It’s no secret that professional athletes make a lot of money. According to comparably.com, the average professional athlete makes just under 100,000 dollars a year. However, being a professional athlete...

Funding scale: The state prioritizes adding more to the wealthier schools to balance the scale, when in reality, funding needs to be distributed toward the less fortunate districts. Bringing the scale to an equilibrium is a vitality to maintain a fair, thriving school system.

A detrimental dollar divide

Calla Reynolds, Managing Editor December 21, 2023

“The General Assembly shall provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of public education to serve the needs of the Commonwealth,” is a statement from the Pennsylvania...

Adorned in advertisements: Constant sales during the holiday season often overshadow the traditions that once made the festive time special.

Holiday traditions slowly dissolve in marketing waves

Noah Brandon, Photo Editor December 21, 2023

The holiday spirit of the Christmas season usually gets blown over in a festive wave of marketing and turbulence. It is easy to lose sight of the holiday season when being bombarded with constant lights...

Spy on the shelf: The Elf on the Shelf is portrayed surveying your house and monitoring your every move. This is one of the many strange Christmas traditions students families may participate in during the Holiday season.

Fa la la la lame

Bryson Deal, Copy Editor December 21, 2023

As winter rolls around, the time comes for students and their families to begin preparing for the holiday season. Families celebrate this season in various ways, some of which are quite odd if you really...

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