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

Joe Gatto stands at one of The Tenderloin’s performances making some of the other jokers smile and laugh at him.

No more joking around

Brigette Richard, Business Manager February 1, 2022

On December 31, comedian Joe Gatto announced that he would be leaving the show Impractical Jokers, leaving the rest of the “jokers,” Sal Vulcano, James “Murr” Murray and Brian “Q” Quinn on...

As in one of the best scenes of the movie, all three Peter Parkers share a hug goodbye.

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ deservedly breaks records

Madison Sanders, Asst. Editorial Editor February 1, 2022

The biggest movie of the year, Spider-Man No Way Home (NWH), hit movie theaters on Dec. 16, 2021. No Way Home is the third movie in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man trilogy. After the release of Spider-Man:...

The customer isnt always right

The customer isn’t always right

Editorial Board February 1, 2022

A high school student starts their new job at a fast food restaurant, blind to the daily tasks required working in the quick-service industry. Through their training, the young person learns all of their...

Disney’s “Encanto” about a magical family called the Madrigals is out now on Disney +.

Me encanto “Encanto”

Megan Evans, Copy Editor January 30, 2022

Disney hits it off again with another great animated movie. “Encanto” was released in theaters on Nov. 24, and it hit Disney Plus on Dec. 24, 2021. The movie is Disney’s second non-English-titled...

Being body neutral may be a better way for people to reach body acceptance.

Body positivity vs. body neutrality

Kaylee Ostrowski, Staff Writer December 23, 2021

Body image has been an issue for centuries and there have been many attempts to fix the on-going issue. The Body Positivity Movement is the most recent “solution”, but it has turned away from its original...

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....

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...

The high expectations of others cause people to feel immensely overwhelming pressure to never make mistakes or falter in anything they do.

Having high expectations breeds harmful outcomes

Sarah Levenson, Editor-in-Chief December 20, 2021

It is human nature to always hope for the best and constantly try to find the bright side of tough situations. However, having such high hopes and expectations for any aspect of life can be extremely difficult...

Sophomore Dylan Scheel protects the ball from the North Catholic Trojans on Oct. 7. Scheel is one of many student athletes who has faced difficulties getting the necessary credits required by the NCAA.

NCAA requirements affecting students poorly

Skylar Scobbo, Asst. Features Editor November 30, 2021

Do you want to play a college sport? Do you have the right qualifications to do so? These are questions that you may want to ask yourself when selecting your classes next year. The National Collegiate...

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