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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

Pressing matters: The Print Media students gaze intently into their newspapers while taking their yearly staff photo. The 150th edition of the FHS Press, featured in the picture, was the first newspaper published by this team of students.

To the higher ground

Calla Reynolds, Editor-in-Cheif May 31, 2026

Growing up, my mother taught me that we may never know what someone else is going through, so the least we can do is try understanding. Truly, this is a very simple philosophy, but it has guided nearly...

Ready to go: Student athlete Alyssa Bearer (12) commits to the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg campus. She grew up athletic, and decided to continue along that path for years to come.

Oh, the places you’ll go

Lillian Stragand, Asst. News Editors May 31, 2026

Children are often raised to believe the only way to be successful is by making money and having a perfect life. That could not be farther from the truth, because success is not one-size-fits-all. For...

In the wild: Whitetail deer are one of the most popular game animals in Pennsylvania. Currently only around 5% of the American population actively participates in recreational hunting. At the peak of this figure in 1982, only 7.2% of the nation's total population hunted.

Misinformation inaccurately portrays hunting

Wyatt Miller, News Editor May 31, 2026

Anti-hunting arguments largely boil down into four main categories: hunting causes unnecessary suffering, interferes with wildlife, is an inefficient method of conservation and endangers both hunters and...

Preparing for the future: Elijah Cottrill (12) smiles with a golden Jimbo Covert helment. He was selected to represent Freedom due to his commitment to Geneva College For football..

Cottrill recognized at NFL Draft

Cooper Brien, Business Manager May 31, 2026

With Super Bowl LX’s Seattle Seahawks taking home the Lombardi Trophy in February, NFL teams began thinking about the 2026-27 season. Their thoughts began with the NFL Draft and drafting rising college...

I’ve been a-wandering: The origins of the maypole originate from ancient Celtic cultures, and has become the symbol of May Day in every culture that celebrates it today. The holiday isn’t celebrated commonly in America, though some communities observe the holiday annually.

‘Round and ‘round we go

Elizabeth Mooney, Managing Editor May 31, 2026

When prompted to answer the question of their knowledge of May Day, few showed awareness of the holiday. Some acknowledged the famous “May Pole” that is danced around with colorful ribbons, but that...

A brain full: When consuming violent media, like video games and television, it impacts the human brain and becomes extremely difficult to change.

Media desensitization alters minds

Addison Freeman, Copy Editor March 31, 2026

In a world of persistently evolving technology and media, the human brain has no other option than to attempt to catch up. For teenagers, this process is vital to development. However, when media platforms...

Guarded protests: When people protest against very controversial topics, such as the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, the National Guard or ICE agents stand near to spectate and “keep peace." Millions have protested against ICE, especially in the last year, on how they have too much power and are taking their jobs way beyond what they should.

ICE has been given too much power

Editorial Board February 28, 2026

According to ‘The Times’, under President Donald Trump’s second non-consecutive term, 32 deaths from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were reported in 2025, while six have been reported...

Choosing calm: Tensions across the country are at an all-time high. Buddhist monks silently remind people to remain peaceful through their walks.

Buddhist monks walk for peace

Aubrey Boyd, Asst. Features Editor February 28, 2026

Led by Bhikkhu Paññākāra, a group of around two dozen Buddhist monks began their journey on Oct. 26 to walk across the country. They walked for 120 days, starting in Texas and ending in Washington,...

Not for the weak: For many young women, love and femininity come with their own challenges that build their emotional strength and endurance. Falling into feminine stereotypes does not automatically create a weak character in these women.

Society pressures women to reject feminity

Addison Freeman, Copy Editor February 28, 2026

Imagine a strong, independent young woman. Is she a devoted wife or a stay-at-home mother? Does she cook and clean for her household? Is she a “girly girl” who enjoys feminine clothes, makeup and activities,...

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