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Senior Carrie Byrne sits on her phone during her third period AP Psychology class. In an email to district staff and families, an new phone policy was announced to "reduce distractions in the classroom."
FHSD releases new cell phone policy for 2025-26 school year
Hannah Halterman, Web Co Editor-in-Chief • May 8, 2025

The Francis Howell School District announced a new policy regarding cell phone use for the 2025-2026 school year, listing partial restrictions for high schools and a full...

Amy Gryder speaks about her experience within a corporate workplace and how that will affect her actions within the school board. Gryder ran alongside Oelke, one of the main issues they cover being DEI, or inclusivity of all students. Photo by Summer Suarez.
Amy Gryder and Sarah Oelke declared winners of 2025 Board election
April 10, 2025
Seniors Luke Paulus and Aadit Mehta discuss a piece of evidence. The two debate partners have had a successful season, placing at many tournaments.
The State of Debate
April 2, 2025
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Move
Left: Senior Simeon Smith runs to advance in his 400 meter dash. (Kaitlyn Morgan) Right: After her shot at the Eagles' goal was intercepted, senior Cassie Durbin shook off the disappointment and prepared for her next attempt at a point. As the final games for the varsity girls came to an end, Durbin continued to play with her all throughout the tough game. (Kamryn Twitty)
Durbin and Smith: April Athletes of the Month
Lillian Richter and Hannah Halterman • May 20, 2025

Left: Junior Vincent Castillo turns to tap rackets with his teammate. The two warm up before their match start. (Caroline Kraft) Right: Senior Mckenzie Schweitzer reaches to catch the ball with her lacrosse stick. She intercepts the pass that the opposing team makes. (Summer Suarez)
Castille and Schweitzer: March Athletes of the Month
May 2, 2025
Left: During warm-ups senior Ethan LeFlore jumps up in the air to warm up his shots. LeFlore then moves spots and shoots from a different part of the court. (Amelia Raziq) Right: In the middle of her breaststroke during the 400-meter individual medley relay, junior Katie Wuertz comes out of the water to take a breath. As she takes her breath, her arms come forward to push herself through the water.(Caroline Kraft)
LeFlore and Wuertz: January Athletes of the Month
April 29, 2025
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Feature
Conducting the Chamber Choir during its final performance on May 12, senior Katie Garrett motions to the singers of her arrangement of Lizzy McAlpine's "Give Me A Minute." Garrett is the first student in the choir program's history to arrange a song for the choirs to perform.
Arranging a memory
Ava Drury, Staff reporter • May 27, 2025

Hands shaking, senior Katie Garrett stands under the hot stage lights of the auditorium. She softly gives four beats to the 25 chamber choir singers in front of her, and at...

Junior Nuwelin Dagne beams in her traditional Ethiopian dress wear.
Memoirs of History
May 21, 2025
Tala (left) and Mustafa (right) gaze upon Creve Couer Lake. Both children are amputees from Gaza seeking medical care in St. Louis.
Finding Refuge
May 19, 2025
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Entertain
Senior Colin Nichols reading "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury in one of the chairs in the Learning commons. He is holding his custom designed Lit Loot bookmark, that of a salamander with the number "451" scrawled across it, and sitting alongside the Lit Loot bag designed by the librarians.
“Book” Marks the Spot
Colin Nichols, Co-Web Editor-in-Chief • May 26, 2025

Nothing quite matches the nostalgic scent of an old book, or the shiny cover of a new one. Whether you’re into classics or fantasy, Lit Loot is the perfect program: two...

Ryan Anderson struggles to log into his Chromebook to work on school assignments. This common occurrence will affect almost every high school student.
That’s the Way the Chromebook Crumbles
May 16, 2025
Jason Momoa stands prominently among the cast of "A Minecraft Movie." The movie is based on a 2009 video game that is still popular today.
Popcorn Bucket… Release!
May 14, 2025
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Focus
As his computer lights up the room, an ashamed teen shields his eyes from the screen. Pornography has consistently been an issue that high schools come across, addressing the negative implications its effect could have on students.
Concerns With the Carnal
Sydney Ross, Staff Reporter • May 28, 2025

According to the National Institute of Health, over half of today’s high school students have reported being exposed to pornography online, with a significant increase since...

Talking with senior Nadia Manushev, senior Sydney Belter throws her head back laughing while waiting for lunch to be served. Each student went through a buffet line, being offered salad, steamed vegetables, pasta and chicken.
Celebrating Goodbye
May 15, 2025
Alyssa Keen looks over her work while listening to music. As the end of the school year approaches, the workload increases for many.
A Test of Time
May 12, 2025
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Voice
A picture of The Dormition of the Mother of God cathedral in Varna, Bulgaria. According to a 2021 census, 69.5% of Bulgaria identifies as Eastern Orthodox Christian, and many churches are characterized by their domes. Photo by Nadia Manuschev.
A Love for Linguistics
Colin Nichols, Co-Web Editor-in-Chief • May 23, 2025

By Colin Nichols Web Co-Editor in Chief Ever since learning Spanish, languages and human expression have mesmerized me — from the lyrical, majestic and romantic flow,...

As Pongo and Perdita's puppies clamber over the loving parents, Cruella De Vil smiles mischievously behind them. Disney's 21st animated movie was a huge success when it was released in 1961, winning Best Animation in the BAFTA Film Awards the next year.
Movies Moving Away From Simplicity
May 13, 2025
A clock in the style of Salvador Dali drapes over a pile of books. This is symbolic of time slipping away as students are focused on work. Illustration by Birdie Brereton.
Not Enough Time
May 9, 2025
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Galleries
As she drives the ball towards the goal, freshman Lily Limpert gets tripped by her defender from Ursuline. The referee did not call a foul on the Ursuline player, which resulted in an uproar of displeasure from the crowd.
After successfully helping earn a point for the Spartans, junior Braden Harton screams in excitement. Many supportive players, managers and coaches from the bench helped to cheer on the boys between sets to keep morale high.
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Conducting the Chamber Choir during its final performance on May 12, senior Katie Garrett motions to the singers of her arrangement of Lizzy McAlpine's "Give Me A Minute." Garrett is the first student in the choir program's history to arrange a song for the choirs to perform.

Arranging a memory

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Senior Colin Nichols reading "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury in one of the chairs in the Learning commons. He is holding his custom designed Lit Loot bookmark, that of a salamander with the number "451" scrawled across it, and sitting alongside the Lit Loot bag designed by the librarians.

"Book" Marks the Spot

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The logo for the Coffee Conversations podcast started in 2025 by Co-Web Editor-in-Chief Colin Nichols. Teachers are interviewed to discuss their passions and aspirations with an atmosphere of the classic coffee shop. Created by Colin Nichols using Canva.

Coffee Conversations #3: Mr. Matthew Schott

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Ian Rashleigh, Podcast Editor • May 28, 2025

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The logo for the Coffee Conversations podcast started in 2025 by Co-Web Editor-in-Chief Colin Nichols. Teachers are interviewed to discuss their passions and aspirations with an atmosphere of the classic coffee shop. Created by Colin Nichols using Canva.
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Colin Nichols, Co-Web Editor-in-Chief • May 27, 2025

Former journalist and publications advisor Mr. Matthew Schott discusses his passions, upbringing, and thoughts on contemporary journalism in...

As they sit around a campfire, a woman holds a flashlight under her face while she recites scary stories and her friends cower in fear. Scary stories are most often told in the dark, before bedtime, to create an unsettling ambiance.
Cowering Around the Campfire
Addison Yeaton, Staff Photographer • May 23, 2025

Join Seniors Addison Yeaton and Montana Lopez-Brown around the campfire where Addison shares her top two spooky stories, “Axe Murder Hollow"...

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The Power of Chemistry
The Power of Chemistry
Sivani Kandel • May 27, 2025

Throughout the school year, students in Ms. Brittany Moore's AP Chemistry class have been to explore new topics. Participating in labs, doing...

Esports Seniors Moving On
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Olivia Carleton and Caleb Herschberger • May 23, 2025

For many students who look for connections outside of your typical sports team, the Esports team provides a community where people can have fun...

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