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

Sleep deprivation is a serious issue among students with a Healthline research study showing that 73% of high school students are not getting enough sleep.

Better sleep, better success

Christopher Denkovich, Assistant News Editor October 29, 2021

Sleep is one of the most important processes for the body. If one has ever woken up feeling tired, groggy and completely out of their normal cycle, chances are that they are sleep-deprived. The Centers...

Harry Styles sings “Fine Line” to his fans during his concert at PPG Paints Arena
on Oct. 14, 2021.

The show goes on

Jessica Majors, Staff Writer October 29, 2021

After a year full of cancelations and unknowns, the music industry is putting its name back on the charts. Due to COVID-19, concerts were either getting rescheduled to a later date or getting canceled...

On Oct. 15, the Freedom cheerleaders wear pink and cheer for a cure at Geneva College in support of breast cancer awareness month.

In October, we wear pink

Janey Parks, Staff Writer October 29, 2021

Breast cancer is a terrible disease that plagues and affects people in the United States everyday. According to BreastCancer.org, in 2021 an estimated 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected...

“Halloween Kills:” a review

Ana Shipman, Editorial Editor October 29, 2021

“Halloween Kills,” a movie about the infamous Micheal Myers, carries on the series of the inhumane killer. This movie takes place immediately after “Halloween,” which came out in 2018. In the 2018...

Hay rides at pumpkin patches are a common popular fall season activity.

Fun fall traditions

Troy Pawlowski, Sports Editor October 29, 2021

The leaves on the trees are changing colors and pumpkins are ready to be pulled from their vines. Fall is back in season and students are getting ready for this time of year. Corn mazes and pumpkin patches...

With September being National Suicide Awareness month, suicide awareness is highlighted, and this pandemic has affected many in the world.

The true pandemic

Ana Shipman, Editorial Editor October 6, 2021

Today, in this day and age, suicide is truly an issue that plagues the world. Multiple people during the year end up taking their lives. From the World Health Organization (WHO), research shows that every...

Hurricane Ida makes landfall in Louisiana as a category 4 hurricane, producing 10 feet of storm surge.

Hurricane Ida makes landfall, leaves much devastation

Mikalah Smith, Assistant Sports Editor September 30, 2021

On Aug. 29, Hurricane Ida made landfall near Port Fourchon, La. With winds of 150 mph, just shy of a Category 5 storm, Hurricane Ida is the second most powerful hurricane to ever hit Louisiana. Ida caused...

Sophomore Zachary Carney stands with his turkey at the livestock auction on Sept. 2.

Students participate in annual Big Knob Grange Fair

Alexa Davis, Features Editor September 30, 2021

After taking a year off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual Big Knob Grange Fair returned for the 2021 season. The fair took place from Aug. 31 through Sept. 4 and it is one of the biggest yearly...

Begin again

Begin again

Kaylee Ostrowski, Staff Writer September 30, 2021

Last school year was far from normal. Students, as well as teachers, lived with constant uncertainty, wondering whether they would be attending school in-person or online. Students watched COVID-19 cases...

An Appreciation Station was set up in front of the cafeteria so students could write nice letters to their teachers.

Thankful for teachers

Alexa Davis, Asst. Features/Copy Editor May 25, 2021

This year, Teacher Appreciation Week fell from May 3 through May 7. Teacher Appreciation Week was first recommended in 1953 by Eleanor Roosevelt. Roosevelt asked Congress to make an official day to celebrate...

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