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

The map shows which countries observe Christmas or do not celebrate the holiday.

Christmas around the world

Jalynn Falk, Photo/Design Editor (Managing) December 22, 2017

As Christmas gets closer and the spirit grows, many people don’t think about the ways that others celebrate Christmas around the world. How is it that one holiday can unite the majority of a nation through...

Each year, people spend $6 billion on Christmas decorations.

‘Tis the season

Morgan Stewart, Staff Writer December 22, 2017

It’s Thanksgiving night. Dinner has just ended, and pie is being served for dessert. A relative turns on the radio and Christmas carols fill the room. It happens every year— Christmas creeps in as...

 Three hot chocolate mix combinations hanging on a Christmas tree to display some possible combinations.

Hot chocolate in a bauble

Hallie Spielman, Distribution Director December 22, 2017

When the weather outside is frightful, and the fire is so delightful, it is truly wintertime. Everywhere someone travels, they might find people selling trees, candy canes or even hot chocolate. People...

Sexual harassment cases continue to pile out

Rachel DeCesaris, Editor-in-Chief December 22, 2017

Everybody has freedom of speech. However, how does it feel when that freedom is taken away out of fear of what might happen? Many people have been gaining the courage to talk about their traumatic experiences...

Sophia appears on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

I feel So(phia) alive

Hailey Zeidler, Staff Writer December 22, 2017

Imagine casually walking in a city or in the mall and you see a robot that moves, talks and looks like a human. Hanson Robotics sent a humanoid robot named Sophia who also has been the first robot to be...

Mommy, what is an elephant?

Jessica Palakovich, Editor-in-Chief (FHS-Press.com) December 22, 2017

The five most sought after animals—lions, elephants, white rhinoceros, leopards and buffalo—are anywhere from nearly to critically endangered. To most, it is frightening to think that one day kids...

Christmas around the country

Christmas around the country

Siarra Corfield, Staff Writer December 14, 2017

It’s December, meaning it’s that time of the year again when the turkey is put away, the scents of pine needles and cookies rise into the air and Christmas is coming fast. Have you ever tuned in...

The stars on this map represents all of the planned protests against the repealment of net neutrality.

Error 404: Net Neutrality Not Found

Cole Skuse, Business Manager/Copy Editor December 14, 2017

With the impending voting date for the repulsion of the Open Internet Order laws—commonly known as “net neutrality” laws—set in place by Obama-era administration, tensions have been running high...

When do people really start shopping for Christmas?

How early is too early?

Ava Colorito, Staff Writer November 30, 2017

People seem to find that the cheaper pumpkins are at chain stores like Walmart. When done picking the nicest looking pumpkin, people turn around and see that the garden section of the store has been turned...

Festive, easy fall decorations can be used to spice up your home.

Three Easy DIY Fall Decorations

JoAnn Sharpless, Staff Writer November 30, 2017

The cool breeze ruffles the branches of every tree nearby. The dull sky is littered with a colleague of bright orange, red and yellow. Children laugh and play, while adults rake leaves. It’s that time...

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