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On May 6th, 2025, A student in Child Development II carefully watches one of the preschoolers the class takes care of during the class hour while she plays outside. With the permission of their parents and/or guardians, the children came in three days a week, for four hours each day.

The Kid in Me

Sydney Ross, Staff Reporter June 9, 2025

Usually, everyone wants to be something whenever they grow up. Veterinarians, astronauts, artists — the sky was endless. As those kids start to grow and change, usually their dream career changes along...

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 books to read over a break, a...

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

Aadit Mehta, Staff Reporter May 16, 2025

“System UI not responding”. Every time I see this message pop up on my screen while I’m about to take a test, I feel like throwing my computer across the room, although it would probably work the...

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!

Jaxen Marsden, Staff Reporter May 14, 2025

Picture this. You work at a movie theater. It’s an ok gig — you get paid minimum wage and the hours aren’t the greatest, but it’s something to do and it gives you a check every two weeks. Overall,...

Students in Mrs. LaRue's 6th hour class engaged with their phones instead of the lesson being taught. This is a common sign of Senioritis.

Closer to the Caps

Jaxen Marsden, Staff Reporter March 21, 2025

It starts slowly: One day, you begin to grow disinterested with class. You get on your phone, maybe to check Instagram or TikTok. “It’s just a peek,” you think. You lose the time. Class is over and...

The Spartan statue looks onward at the senior lock-in celebration fireworks in the field in June 2016. The New Year is a moment of inspiration for the entire community, students and staff. Photo courtesy of FHC Publications.

The Dawn of a New Year

Thomas Ramos, Print Assignments Editor March 6, 2025

“Ten! Nine! Eight…” It’s New Year’s Eve, and freshman Kieran Kelly stands outside with friends and family counting down the seconds. The casually early fireworks have settled down, if just for...

The official new logo for the Front and Central podcast, created by Ian Rashleigh.

Front and Central Ep 12: Reel Gems

Ian Rashleigh, Podcast Editor February 28, 2025

This week on Front and Central, the crew goes to the movies in talking about films they have enjoyed as well as some oddball choices you might not expect, with even a movie review of the worst-received...

An image of the Target Christmas section. As the holidays approach, the stores stock up their shelves with abundance of Christmas items to encourage more sales.

Christmas Consumerism

Rachael Latzel and Rachel Blanchard December 12, 2024

As the holiday season comes around, stores and websites are bustling with activity and people to make sure everyone gets to experience the joy of receiving gifts. With all of the excessive spending happening,...

Delectable brown butter chocolate chip cookies. This recipe ought to knock the socks off your AP Government teacher.

Sweet Success or Sweet Bias?

Donya Ihmoud, Staff Reporter December 10, 2024

The dawn of the holiday season comes with the annual tradition of AP Government teacher Nicholas Beckmann’s cookie competition. Every year, Beckmann implores his students to bring him their best cookie...

A cute dog smiles while being pet. The dog is wearing a hat modeled after Uncle Sam's hat, a way of showing this dog is a politician.

The Weird World of PAW-litics

Jaxen Marsden, Staff Reporter December 2, 2024

For years now, a trend has been going on in small towns and cities throughout the United States and in different parts of the world. Whether it be to criticize politics and mock officials, or just have...

Several famous fast food brand logos courtesy of Logos World.

Drive Thru Debate

Ava Breuer, Audrey Webb, and Madison Scott November 19, 2024

With a list of 20 different fast food restaurants, seniors Audrey Webb, Ava Breuer, and Madison Scott share their opinions on which food places they believe deserve the top spot, versus very last place....

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