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
Caden Beringer

Caden Beringer, Assistant Features Editor

All content by Caden Beringer
The winter blues: Seasonal depression is very common among students across the district. This depression has become more common throughout teens in recent years.

Seasonal depression affects students districtwide

Caden Beringer, Copy Editor
March 28, 2025
Signature sharpie: President Trump has put a plethora of new policies into effect within his first month in office. These policies, liked or not, are continuing to be enforced all across the country.

Trump signs executive orders

Caden Beringer, Copy Editor
February 28, 2025
Addicted: Playing their phones before bed, teenagers are straining their eyes and filing their brain with “brain rot.” Learning to go about a routine without an electronic device at hand proves to be hard for teenagers.

Teenagers addicted to electronic devices

Caden Beringer, Copy Editor
January 31, 2025
An expensive future: As teenagers start to shop for cars, they are overwhelmed by the extremity of the prices. Most teenagers are required to pay for a car, gas, and insurance, even with the rising prices.

Driving age limits, car prices affect teenagers

Caden Beringer, Copy Editor
December 19, 2024
Substitute shortages: Often, students are left wondering what classroom to go to when their teacher is absent. With substitute shortages, it does not make it any easier on students.

Substitute teacher shortages affect Pennsylvania

Caden Beringer, Copy Editor
November 26, 2024
On a roll: Winding up for a kick, Brianne Casto (11) aims to kick the ball up the field. Casto will kick the ball up the field to her teammates to help aid them into scoring a goal.

Girls soccer regular season comes to an end

Caden Beringer, Copy Editor
October 31, 2024
Big impact: In the foursquare court, Alyssa Bearer (11) and her Little play outside together. Doing activities together is one of the many ways Bigs bond with their Littles.

[Photo] Big Brothers Big Sisters encourages community bonding

Brodie Falk, Business Manager
October 31, 2024
Life is a parade: Adam Rhoades (12) and Annabelle Komlos (12) smile as they throw candy to the crowd during the Homecoming Parade on Oct. 3. The parade was held on Third Avenue in Freedom.

[Photo] District hosts Homecoming festivities

Audrey Mooney, Features Editor
October 31, 2024
Beautiful boutique: The Bulldog Boutique was recently renovated and is ready for students to browse. The boutique is open during school hours and is located in the nurse’s office for students' convenience.

Bulldog Boutique reopens after renovations

Caden Beringer, Copy/Photo Editor
September 30, 2024
Study buddies: Sitting across from each other, sophomores Marie Yeager (left) and Janna Kline (right) spend time at the end of class preparing for the Literature Keystones. All students enrolled in an English 10 course are required to test for Literature.

[Photo] Pennsylvania Keystone exams undergo changes

May 23, 2024
In lights: Standing in front of the archway, senior Skylar Scobbo and junior Elias Boyd pose for pictures during grand march. The stage was decorated with a lit arch, lanterns hanging from the ceiling and floating candles lining the stage.

[Photo] ‘And at last I see the lights’

May 23, 2024
Study buddies: Sitting across from each other, sophomores Marie Yeager (left) and Janna Kline (right) spend time at the end of class preparing for the Literature Keystones. All students enrolled in an English 10 course are required to test for Literature.

Pennsylvania Keystone exams undergo changes

Caden Beringer, Assistant Features Editor
May 23, 2024
How it happened: The timeline shows the history of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and when it went down.

Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse sparks nationwide concern

Caden Beringer, Assistant Features Editor
April 30, 2024
Emptied Out: In the parking lot, customers park near the back entrance of the Beaver Valley Mall. The back entrance of the mall is home to few remaining businesses, including the El Paso Mexican restaurant.

Beaver Valley Mall endures financial downfall

Caden Beringer, Assistant Features Editor
March 26, 2024
NHS ceremony: After reading the senior bios, senior Madison Meyer shakes Principal Mr. Steven Mott’s hand when receiving her pin.

National Honor Society students work to better community

Caden Beringer, Assistant Features Editor
February 29, 2024
For the win: with his victory hand in the air, senior Ryan Kredel wins his match against a SouthSide BeaverOpponent. The team had an overall victory against SouthSide Beaver.

Hustle with muscle

Caden Beringer, Assistant Features Editor
January 31, 2024
Festive and fun: Focusing, senior Lilly Burgess adjusts a gold bow atop of a Christmas tree in the high school auditorium. Burgess plays flute in the jazz ensemble, so she dedicated a portion of her practice time on Dec. 14 to decorating the tree.

‘Big Red’ Band holds annual holiday concert

Colton Blank and Caden Beringer
December 21, 2023
Group celebration: Looking up to the crowd, the girls soccer team signs "I love you" to Farrisa Roberts' mom. The girls faced off RIverview at Highmark Stadium, ultimately winning with a close score of 1-0.

Girls Soccer wins WPIAL’s

Caden Beringer, Assistant Features Editor
November 30, 2023
Fresh Beginnings: Smiling at the camera, Ms. Thomas, Steffan Paganie, and Cayden Signorelli stand in the cafe on opening day.

Cafe 116 celebrates grand reopening

Caden Beringer, Assistant Features Editor
October 31, 2023
Fresh Beginnings: Smiling at the camera, Ms. Thomas, Steffan Paganie, and Cayden Signorelli stand in the cafe on opening day.

[Photo] District community celebrates homecoming

Addison Freeman, Copy Editor
October 31, 2023
A bunch of Lunch: Students eat and talk with one another during their B-lunch on Sept. 19 in the cafeteria

A new taste of things

Caden Beringer and Colton Blank
September 29, 2023
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