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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, to the culturally rich and...

Junior Nuwelin Dagne beams in her traditional Ethiopian dress wear.

Memoirs of History

Donya Ihmoud and Birdie Brereton May 21, 2025

Perhaps an underrated art medium, clothing — especially that of traditional wear — can represent the history, religion and social values of a culture. The hundreds of thousands of unique articles of...

A student goes on TikTok as they do their school work. TikTok has often been criticized for deteriorating the attention spans of adolescents, negatively affecting their overall mental health. 
(Photo by Isabella Dunlap)

May We Have a Verdict?

Donya Ihmoud, Staff Reporter March 14, 2025

Devoted American users of one of the most widely used social media platforms, TikTok, were unfortunate to find their feed interrupted by a pop-up stating that the app was unavailable. On Jan. 18, 2025,...

Playing his guitar, senior Hudson Gillming (right) regularly rehearses alongside his college friends at Saint Louis University. (Photo courtesy of Hudson Gillming)

Late Nights and High Notes

Donya Ihmoud, Staff Reporter February 11, 2025

It’s a scene taken straight out of an indie movie: senior Hudson Gillming, a self-taught guitarist of three years, embraces the spotlight in Xavier Hall alongside college buddies, his fingers strumming...

The album cover for the first season of the hit show 'Glee'. It aired on FOX from 2009 to 2015

Glee or Gee?

Ruthann Kimbrel, Staff Reporter February 22, 2021

If I could describe the six season, satire fest that needs a trigger warning before nearly every episode called ‘Glee’ in one word, I would most likely choose the word ‘yikes’, but both in a good...

Additional Games: This is the Round 1 Complete screen from the Esport teams recent Overwatch semifinals  play. They won the semifinals and hope to broaden their winning streaks with more games.

Engage in Esports

Ruthann Kimbrel, Staff Reporter January 14, 2021

The FHC E-Sports team is currently recruiting for two more of their competitive games, Super Mario Bros. and League of Legends. Senior Tyler Belina is ecstatic for this year's recruiting. “We recruit...

Very Important Persons: The FHC E-Sports team competed in state semifinals Jan. 12th. They will be moving into finals being held on Jan. 14.

Plugging in to Championships

Ruthann Kimbrel, Staff Reporter January 13, 2021

The FHC Esports Club has officially entered their Championship Week! Last night, Jan. 12, the club faced off in the semifinals and proved victorious as they compete in the finals on Jan 14. Club sponsor...

Smoked out

Smoked out

Whitney Klein, Social Media Editor November 6, 2018

Juuls are the latest “cool” thing with today’s youth. They’re small, easy to conceal, could almost be mistaken for flash drives, and they get you a “nic buzz” fast. But what...

Lawrence sits at his usual spot outside Hunky's Diner at night, face illuminated by the red neon sign. He regualarly comes to this spot to play his music and take in the surroundings of the Bishop Arts District.

Rhythm of change

Megan Percy, Staff reporter February 15, 2018

In the Bishop Arts District of Dallas, on the corner of Hunky’s Diner off North Bishop Avenue, a pair of drums echo a mellow tune. The man who sits behind them has his eyes closed, face illuminated in...

The Hidden Sacrifice

Brynlee Hendricks, Staff Photographer December 1, 2017

10 Students here at Francis Howell Central sacrifice sleep & energy to join together before school every single morning. They come prepared to study the scriptures and share one with another. These...

"Dunder MIffliln, this is Pam."

Costumes for two

Jessica Fults, Staff reporter October 28, 2017

During the Halloween season couples face the dilemma of what to wear. These five moderately easy and fun costumes are the perfect idea. Whether you're looking for something fun or cute, there's something...

Arete field day celebrates student achievement

Arete field day celebrates student achievement

Abbie Kaplan, Photography Editor April 16, 2015

Arete field day is a celebration of its members achievement for the semester; including academic achievement, involvement in activities or sports, or students who received the Silver Shield award of excellence.  

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