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

This visual represents the symbolic items used for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa

‘Tis the season

Marissa Lammie, Staff Writer December 21, 2019

As the days get colder and colder and the snow starts to sprinkle down from the sky, holidays are just around the corner. Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are all celebrated within the month of December....

The albums, “Cleopatra” by The Lumineers, “Aladdin Sane” by David Bowie and “Ceremonials” by Florence + the Machine are displayed behind Myah Hrinko’s Crosley turntable.

What’s old is new again

Matthew Levenson, Staff Writer December 20, 2019

In this day and age, billions of gigabytes of information can be saved, shared or downloaded online in an instant. Music can be purchased or streamed on platforms such as Apple Music or Spotify and can...

Make it stick

Make it stick

Jalynn Falk, Sports Editor December 1, 2019

In everyday lives, it’s apparent that many can remember every lyric to each song in their favorite album. However, when children get into the classroom, there are students who can’t remember the vocabulary...

The pie-chart above shows the percentage of senior’s plans after graduation for the class of 2020.

The graduation situation

Leah McNear, Co-Distribution Director December 1, 2019

The seniors at Freedom Area High School have a multitude of paths to choose from as they embark on a journey into the rest of their lives after graduation. Some will further their education at a college...

Starbucks, one of the biggest coffee house chains worldwide, is a place many depend on to help them get throughout their day.

Coffee craze

Jessica Majors, Asst. Sports Editor December 1, 2019

With over 400 million cups of coffee being consumed every day in the United States, are people becoming too dependent on coffee? On a daily basis, 64% of Americans consume at least three cups of coffee,...

Different fashion choices have not only affected displayed trends in the past years, but also in current times. Some previous fashion trends that are present in todays trends include bell-bottoms and scrunchies.

Fashion Forward

Madison Snavely, Editor-in-Chief, FHS Press.com/ Social Media Director December 1, 2019

An article of clothing can consist of several different fabrics along with materials to create it. Different clothing choices can make up a person and allow them to express themselves better through their...

Room 116, the Life Skills classroom, is furnished with couches, high chairs and lighting covers to enhance the classroom experience for the students.

Recent transformations shape how classrooms function

Mason Hedge, Managing Editor (Print)/ Co-Distribution Director December 1, 2019

In recent years, Freedom Area High School has been through a lot of changes in staff members. With many of these changes taking place at the beginning of the year, expectations were high. But how have...

7 candidates running for 5 open positions on school board

7 candidates running for 5 open positions on school board

Cade Skuse, Editor-in-Chief (Print)/Copy Editor November 3, 2019

With five positions up for grabs on the school board for the November general election, competition has been tight between all of the candidates. With three current school board members and four new competitors,...

On the packaging of a Halloween costume at Spirit Halloween in Monaca, a “Mexican Man” is depicted. The costume features a poncho and mustache, representing Mexican culture according to certain popular stereotypes.

Costume correctness

Sarah Levenson, Features Editor November 2, 2019

In a world sensitive to anything that stands out from the ordinary, it can be hard for some to correctly identify the good from the bad. When it comes to the Halloween tradition of dressing up as someone...

 Parents help guide their children while on their path to success, whether it shall be giving them advice or showing them the right decisions to make.

Following step-by-step

Mason Hedge, Managing Editor (Print)/Distribution Director November 2, 2019

People have always been told that they can be whatever they want to be when they grow up. They’ve always been told to be different or to take a path that fits them the most, which means no outside influence...

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