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

Media literacy helps people distinguish fact from fiction

Media literacy helps people distinguish fact from fiction

Staff Editorial May 23, 2018

As technology becomes more prevalent in society as a whole — more commonly now than ever before — younger people are being able to access it. However, it’s also frequent that children are not able...

The 2017-2018 Print Media class poses for a picture after a day of workshops at Point Park University.

How lucky am I…

Rachel DeCesaris, Editor-in-Chief May 23, 2018

Just give me five more minutes. This is a very common phrase. I remember hearing my mom say it when I was trying to get her out the door to take me to school or begging for five more minutes when taking...

According to wordpress.com the amount of students studying abroad has risen to 290,000 since 2010.

Does studying abroad benefit you?

Baylee Stewart, Photo/Design Editor (SmugMug) May 23, 2018

Students around the world admire studying abroad. Some schools encourage students to study abroad. However, does studying abroad actually benefit a student? For the most part, people only see advantages...

Is money your motivation?

Is money your motivation?

Jalynn Falk, Photo/Design Editor (Managing) May 23, 2018

An 18-year-old is deciding his career path. He puts the income of the career he is choosing over jobs that he is interested in that don’t pay as well. His main motivation is to make the most money in...

Picture of New London School fire which led to an explosion where only 130 people out of the 600 staff evacuated without serious injuries.

This is not a drill

JoAnn Sharpless, Staff Writer May 23, 2018

The Pennsylvania School Code requires that public schools hold mandatory fire drills at least once a month that the school is in operation. These schools include public, charter and cyber schools. These...

The U.S. Postal Service plans released a postage stamp featuring Fred Rogers and his King Friday XIII puppet from “Mister Rogers Neighborhood,” a children’s TV series on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

Fred Rogers, star of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” inspires nation, documentary

Jessica Palakovich, Editor-in-Chief (FHS-Press.com) May 23, 2018

Fred Rogers is a name that people all over the nation know as their neighbor. Despite not going into television for the fame, Rogers inspired millions just through actions as simple as lending a helping...

Candy bars, such as the ones the sophomore class sold during April and May, are a popular fundraising event to raise money.

Fundraising events, sales techniques change as students transfer between school

Kayla Eaton, Social Media Director May 23, 2018

On average, schools across the country raise a collective $1.5 billion in fundraising every year. Different sales and events start in grades as young as kindergarten. The goals of fundraising never change,...

Students dance to “Cotton Eyed Joe” at the Great Gatsby Gala on May 11.

Oh my Gatsby! It’s prom

Morgan Stewart, Staff Writer May 22, 2018

Picture it: the loud music, the dark lighting, a crowded dance floor and the energetic and lively atmosphere filling the ballroom as the students experience a night they will always remember. Prom was...

Global warming has a large effect on polar bears making them skinnier and starving.

Warning wildlife of global warming

Hailey Zeidler, Staff Writer May 22, 2018

Our atmosphere is full of air pollutants and greenhouse gases. These pollutants get collected in the atmosphere and absorbed by sunlight and the solar radiation that has bounced off the earth’s surface....

A disdained Bill Cosby (center), is seen walking into court on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.

Sexual allegations against Bill Cosby become solidified in recent court ruling

Jenna Engel, Asst. Features Editor May 22, 2018

In the era of feminism and sexual harassment allegations, almost every case of sexual misconduct is hitting the news. The #MeToo movement has sparked many victims of sexual harassment to come forward with...

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