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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

Priced out: As the country changes, even basic necessities such as medicine and a house are far too expensive for people to afford. The prices have gone so far out the window that even buying water and food, things you need to survive, has been difficult for people.

The downfall of ‘our sweet home’ America

September 30, 2025

As society changes and new government officials are placed into office, there are many changes; whether it be with low fertility rates, the increase in living and education, the high cost of medical treatments,...

From catchy to controversial: The outside of the American Eagle in Cranberry Mall displays Sydney Sweeney’s campaign. The tagline, meant as a lighthearted punchline, has instead erupted in backlash and raised many questions on how far brands should go in pursuit of more business.

Lights, camera, backlash

Lillian Stragand, Asst. News Editors September 30, 2025

Through the years, advertising has always pushed boundaries as a way to grab the attention of the target audience. Lately, the line between bold creativity and an offensive overstep is much harder to see....

Funding the future: When people support small businesses, they support their community. It can feel good to shop at locally owned businesses, especially when you know how much even little things help.

Small businesses struggle with corporations

Elizabeth Mooney, Managing Editor September 30, 2025

Small businesses and other locally owned businesses are often overlooked for larger corporations. They can come in many different forms: small stores, family grocers, online businesses and small companies. They...

Left in the dark: Some doctors ignore women's symptoms and pass them off as normal or psychological issues. Because of this, many women suffer from health concerns and diseases and cannot find treatment.

What women mean to medicine

Mia Roncevich, Features Editor September 30, 2025

According to The Guardian, when undergoing surgery, women are 32% more likely to die and 15% more likely to experience an adverse outcome from a surgery when operated on by a man rather than a woman. Additionally,...

Educational evaluation: Raising his new executive order, President Donald Trump presents his updated policies to the press. This executive order in particular effectively shut down the Department of Education, permitting the government to focus more resources on defense or homeland security.

Education should be federally supported

Alex Micon, Asst. Sports Editor July 17, 2025

Education—is it a right, or is it a privilege? On Thursday, March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would dismantle the United States Department of Education. Signing this executive...

The look: Smoldering behind the newspaper, The FHS Press Staff recreates Mr. Fitzpatrick’s iconic profile picture. The newspaper photo is not needed for publication, which allows the staff to have fun with poses.

Senior Editor-in-Chief writes final farewell

Christopher Denkovich, Editor-in-Chief June 3, 2025

I have spent the past seven years of my educational journey within the confines of the Freedom Area School District. All seven of those years were spent in student journalism, writing for every Freedom...

Trapped: Without instincts being met, captive wild animals’ mental health suffers. Humans should not subject animals to cruelty by holding them captive for entertainment.

Zoos pose ethical concerns through animal mistreatment

Mia Roncevich, Asst. Opinions Editor June 3, 2025

Chimpanzees, one of humans’ closest relatives, require around 12 square miles to live in the forest. Chimps who live in the desert require more space. The average enclosure for a chimp is only around...

Follow the right path: Seniors are given the difficult choice on what to do after high school. The most common choices in order are four-year universities, military and or entering the workforce.

Seniors’ next steps to growing up

Brooke Stragand, Social Media Director June 3, 2025

There are only a few short days until graduation, and seniors are finalizing their career plans. Graduates are faced with the difficult decision of whether they go to college, the workforce, the military...

Roadwork ahead: A map of the current and expected road work to occur in Beaver County. The amount of road work is burdening to commuters.

Road work does not work

Noah Brandon, Digital Platform Coordinator June 3, 2025

Every time one goes for a drive in Beaver County, or even Pennsylvania as a whole, it seems there is always some sort of road work going on. Even though they are supposed to be fixing the road, it creates...

Passing the baton: Sexual exploitation is commonly seen in women’s sports, which should be remedied immediately. Women’s comfort should be prioritized over the commercialization of sports.

Uniforms objectify women in sports

Editorial Board April 30, 2025

It is no secret that some sports have very different versions for their male athletes versus their female athletes. Schools are no different than the NBA or major track teams running in the Olympics. The...

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