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

How should we think?

Staff Editorial February 28, 2018

Imagine being thrown into a job and you are asked to complete a task, but all you can do is report facts and solve equations. Do we really have to imagine that scenario? After 13 years of schooling, are...

Overcoming the impossible

Melissa Keith, Staff Writer February 28, 2018

Albert Einstein once said, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Students tend to be judged this...

 Ms. Andrea Niedbala, Ms. Maria Porter and ninth grade students wore red to show their support on Feb. 2.

It takes a lot of heart

Baylee Stewart, Photo/Design Editor (SmugMug) February 28, 2018

One in 100 children in the United States are born with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). These defects can possibly lead to death no matter what their age is. Diagnosis and treatment are advancing as more...

 Group of Dominican people communicate with American missionaries.

Traveling with a purpose

Natalie Dubovi, Staff Writer February 28, 2018

Typically when people think about the Dominican Republic, they think about beautiful beaches and resorts; however, there is another side of the Dominican that people need to know about. It’s the plight...

“I’d like to thank the academy…”

Carly Kusich, Features Editor February 28, 2018

On March 4, the 90th annual Academy Awards ceremony will be held in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Nominees for the event’s 24 categories were announced on Jan. 23. The categories include: Actor...

Back from the dead: Old TV shows revived

Back from the dead: Old TV shows revived

Jessica Palakovich, Editor-in-Chief (FHS-Press.com) February 28, 2018

Lounging on the reclining sofa, trying to catch some R and R, you hear the soft clicks of the television remote and the sudden changes of pitch as the channels switch. The smell of freshly popped buttered...

The two articles that caused the entire court case and helped to start to give student journalists control over their publications back.

Hazelwood court case decision still affects student journalism after 30 years

Hallie Spielman, Distribution Director February 28, 2018

Background Information Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier was a court case in 1988 over the First Amendment that was not only controversial, but also the event that is giving student journalists control over their...

Your Valentine’s Day could include dinner or flowers.

What to do with your boo

Hailey Zeidler February 1, 2018

Do you still need help with a gift or date idea for your boyfriend, girlfriend or significant other for Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and all of the stores are beginning...

This shows the graph of Bitcoin over the past year; Bitcoin is just one of the many cryptocurrencies available to potential investors.

Mining for money

Cole Skuse, Business Manager/Copy Editor January 31, 2018

With the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, it’s hard to browse news and not see an article about Bitcoin or a different cryptocurrency. Although cryptocurrency has become a popular...

How is the rap industry influencing youth?

How is the rap industry influencing youth?

Jalynn Falk, Photo/Design Editor (Managing) January 31, 2018

The new generation of rap has strayed far from its ancestors. Young kids are now listening to all of the newest songs and are sure to be singing along with their favorite artists. However, many believe...

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