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![On April 10, 2024, senior Amity Ianiri and her friends eat their donuts at the Gateway Voters celebration in the library. Gateway award winning books are recognized statewide in Missouri and voted on by Missouri high school students to promote literature, literacy, and reading.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IMG_0031-1200x737.jpg)
Under the updated proposed change of Policy 6310 on Sunday, July 14, Learning Commons material must not contain “excessive or unnecessary” violence and profanity in secondary...
![A woman watches a celebrity on the screen, dressing in a similar fashion to attempt to imitate her. Celebrities have great influence on their fans and many try to emulate their style.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Celebmirror-1200x900.png)
![The varsity boys volleyball team comes together on the court to celebrate after a successful block in the finals match. Lafayette had many players over six feet so blocking was difficult.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/5D9A5628-1200x647.jpg)
The varsity boys volleyball team placed second after a loss against Lafayette(Wildwood) in the state championship finals with a final match score of 3-0 on May 22 played...
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Official NFL logo.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NFL-logo-cover.jpeg)
![Reese McDevitt looks at the course ahead during a cross country race. McDevitt set a school record of 19:16.7 this year to become the fastest female junior in school history.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_0158-1200x800.jpg)
![Junior Connor Becker sings out to the audience during the opening number of Big Fish. He ended the opening number with the ensemble supporting his final note.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/7S9A0227-1200x1063.jpg)
ABBY MYERS: Junior Connor Becker steps out into the bright stage lights. There is a singular spotlight on him, leaving the rest of the theatre in complete darkness. He...
![A student makes her way through the punchline, picking through the options offered in the cafeteria.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/7S9A8000-2-1179x1200.jpg)
![A student glazes the assigned food with a paste she made for her dish, smiling down at it. Her classmates cleaned up the mess they possibly couldve made, making it apparent that the lab had turned out to be an success like always.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/7S7A9916-2-1200x933.jpg)
![The image of each song made by or with a feature by Kendrick Lamar and Drake(From left to right): Push Ups, by Drake, courtesy of OVO Sound, 6:16 in L.A., by Kendrick, Self Released, Euphoria, by Kendrick, courtesy of Interscope Records, “Meet the Grahams, by Kendrick, courtesy of Interscope Records, The Heart Part 6, by Drake, courtesy of OVO Sound, the album FATD, specifically First Person Shooter, by Drake ft. J. Cole, courtesy of OVO Sound and Republic Records, Family Ties, by Baby Keem and Kendrick, courtesy of Columbia Records and pgLang, Family Matters, by Drake, courtesy of OVO Sound and Republic Records, Like That, Official Music video by Future and Metro Boomin ft. Kendrick Lamar, courtesy of Wilburn Holding Co., Boominati Worldwide, Epic Records, and Republic Records, and Not Like Us, by Kendrick, courtesy of Interscope Records. Collage courtesy of Colin Nichols.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kendrick-v-Drake-Song-Pics-1200x800.png)
“F*** a rap battle, this a long life battle with yourself,” Kendrick Lamar said on “Meet the Grahams.” At first, this “rap battle,” was about petty insults...
![This picture is from Rod Waves album Nostalgia released on September 15, 2023. The album tells the story of Waves life and his rise to fame. Photo by Hit House Records.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Rod_Wave_-_Nostalgia.png)
![Within a dark room surrounded by papers necessary for studying, a student stares down at their phone, the show The Amazing World of Gumball illuminating them.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/7S7A2173-1200x706.jpg)
![A pile of jeans lays folded on a clothing rack. These jeans have been abandoned and their owner has forgotten the joy that they can bring.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_7035-1200x900.jpg)
I was absolutely appalled by what I had just heard. I was standing in line to use the bathroom during lunch, so of course the line was long. I heard 3 girls across the bathroom...
![A dedicated fan sits in their room surrounded by Taylor Swift perch, hugging the new albums vinyl close to their chest with their heart healing with the music. Despite the joy brought to the fan, Swift sang in the duration of the Eras Tour with an already broken heart. Illustration by Moth Payne.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/taylorgraphic-1200x900.png)
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![Junior Varsity Lacrosse players communicate with their team during the game. Senior Sophie Shore found the community to be very present in lacrosse.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/7S7A1066-1200x940.jpg)
Seniors Sophie Shore and Everett Scott, and junior Luke Paulus represent girls lacrosse, marching band, and speech and debate respectively....
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Asher and his friend Bastian talk about matchups and their predictions on which teams will win the NBA finals.
![The Front and Central Podcast Show is run by Ian Rashleigh and Colin Nichols discussing news, events, pop-culture, and bringing on guests to have an audio interview for listeners. Photo designed and created by Ian Rashleigh](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Untitled-drawing.png)
Today on Front and Central Ian Rashleigh and Colin Nichols are back at it again, this time interviewing Abby Myers on the Big Fish musical and...
![Steven Blair, Adriana Kuhn, Carolie Owens and Sam Young will participate in the FHSD candidate forum in the auditorium on March 19 at 7 p.m.](https://fhctoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FourCandidates-1200x709.jpg)
A public candidate forum hosted by FHC Publications will take place on March 19, where all board candidates will be asked questions by the...
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#7 - Korn
Korn is an alternative metal band that consists of five a-maize-ing members. There is James Shaffer and Brian Welch on guitar, Reginald Arvizu on bass, Ray Luizer on drums, and lastly the cream of the crop, Jonathan Davis is the lead vocalist and bagpipe player. With all their success, it's clear Korns music does anything but schuck.
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#6 - Limp Bizkit
Limp Bizkit specializes in nu metal, a subgenre of alternative rock that experiments with hip-hop, funk, and grunge techniques. The band has surely racked up some dough over the years, selling 40 million records worldwide. Their lead vocalist, Fred Durst, has a net worth of $20 million dollars and has been the face of the band ever since their debut in 1994.
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#5 - The Spice Girls
The Spice Girls are a girl group consisting of five Spices: Sporty, Scary, Posh, Ginger, and Baby. They specialize in “Teen Pop” that consist of flavourful beats that spice up every party and dance. With 100 million records sold worldwide, no one can say they're just a seasonal sensation.
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#4 - The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas currently consists of three members: will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo. These guys really are three peas in a pod as they are certified 3x Platinum in America. This group has bean super successful as they managed to release 2 of the 44 songs to ever be No. 1 for 10 or more consecutive weeks.
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#3 - The Smashing Pumpkins
The Smashing Pumpkins are an alternative metal band that stem from Chicago. Since their debut in 1988 the group has squashed the charts with a total of fifteen nominations and seven music awards. They currently have 3 gourd-geous members, Billy Corgan, James Iha, and Jimmy Chamberlin.
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#2 - The Cranberries
The Cranberries were formed in 1989, but didn't include the iconic singer Dolores O'Riordan until 1990. The Irish rock band decided to disband In 2019 after releasing their final album, In The End. Even though they're no longer making music they're still berry successful as since their debut they have sold nearly 50 million albums.
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#1 - The Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been in the spotlight for the last 40 years, releasing rock albums (specifically alternative, punk, and psychedelic) since 1982. This group has been on fire as they're one of the most influential bands, having a total of 90 award nominations, 25 of which they won.