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

 Deciding where to go to school after high school can be a stressful and overwhelming process.

Influences on careers can come from different directions

Hailey Ziedler, Staff Writer April 30, 2019

When choosing a major or career after high school, there are so many different opportunities that it can be overwhelming. Many teachers, parents and experiences have influences on students and helping...

One of the many WhatsInAVape.com posters hang in and around of the men’s and women’s restrooms at the Freedom High School.

A growing problem

Madison Snavely, Staff Writer April 30, 2019

It’s something that can be found swarming in the air. It can be found in several places it shouldn’t be found, including a school bathroom or a public restaurant. Many people can carry the sources...

Sexual harassment awareness recognized during April

Sexual harassment awareness recognized during April

Claudia Huggins, Editor-in-Chief (Print) April 30, 2019

The words “sexual assault” are often followed by a lot of questions and/or opinions from the public. However, during April, it’s only about raising awareness for the men and women that have or will...

The Primary Elections will take place on Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

Four new candidates run to replace current school board members

Natalie Dubovi, Staff Writer April 30, 2019

Most high school students don’t know about what goes on at school board meetings. The decisions made at those meetings directly affect the student body. Personnel, budget, sports, building projects,...

The graph above shows what the rate of college enrollment is according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in the United States.

Signs that a college isn’t reliable

JoAnn Sharpless, Managing Editor (Online) April 30, 2019

The cost of college tuition can be anywhere from $3,440 to $32,410 a year according to collegeboard.org. Imagine being someone who spent that much money, and then found out that they won't be getting the...

Showcased at the Monaca Cinemark, a poster for the new live-action remake of Dumbo, a timely classic, is displayed for movie-goers to see.

Where dreams come true… on the big screen

Matthew Levenson, Asst. Sports Editor April 30, 2019

The Little Mermaid, Cinderella, The Lion King, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs — these were some of the most memorable movies from many childhoods. The stories of these characters and hundreds more were...

Although many cases used to be left unsolved, with the recent obsession over them, they are being wrapped up now instead of back during their time of relevance.

Unsolved cases make reappearances; recent true-crime documentaries spark interest

Claudia Huggins, Editor-In-Chief (Print) March 29, 2019

As humans, we have a natural fascination with old cases that were never solved or appropriately concluded. Netflix clearly observed this obsession after pushing out an abundance of crime documentaries...

Urban Air is one of the more popular trampoline parks near Freedom and recently opened in late 2017 in Cranberry Township.

‘Get air’ or get hurt?

Hailey Zeidler, Staff Writer March 29, 2019

As the popularity of trampoline parks increases, so do injuries associated with these parks. Local trampoline parks that are popular among peers and individuals around the area include Get Air, Urban Air...

Wrestlers continue to perform at matches throughout the season even though weight cuts and training.

Weight fluctuation, dietary adjustments add to everyday stresses of wrestling

Jalynn Falk, Staff Writer March 29, 2019

Throughout a season full of training and making weight, wrestlers are under a large amount of stress. They have a winning attitude in place and are putting in the tough work needed to constantly be making...

An overview of the rare subtropical storm in Chile shows the storm nearing the coast.

Current weather yields obscure results

Hallie Spielman, Editorial Editor March 29, 2019

Snow, sleet, hail, rain and thunder are well-known to Pennsylvanians. Winter weather is all about snowmen and heavy coats. Summer weather is all about humidity, shorts and vacations. All seasons have different...

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