Doomscroll, Brainrot, POV, FYP. At first glance, you see a teenager seemingly mindlessly scrolling on their phone, entranced by the addicting algorithm of TikTok. However, underneath the surface is a vast...

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...

It is a common misconception that you’re either good at chess or you’re not. The FHC Chess Club, sponsored by math teacher Emily Harris, is the perfect group to play chess with in a supportive environment,...

Sophomore Anna Shi looks at the assortment of supplies spread on the lab table in front of her as she starts to prepare a capsule designed to protect her egg from its impending plummet. The egg drop is...

The lights in the auditorium dim and brighten as the production of “The Play That Goes Wrong” comes to an end on opening night. Cast and crew members exhale a breath of fresh air as they rejoice about...

Francis Howell Central has an extensive array of after-school activities and clubs — numbering to a little over 40. Some clubs have their leadership elections with differing officer positions like president,...

Although school is in session, senior Gavin Schlatter is not in class and yet he is still marked as present. He sits on a bench beside the sand volleyball court at Legacy Park, his finished math work on...

The wind and jazz ensemble perform together at their annual fall concert. These ensembles were allowed to choose their own music to play at this concert; they have been working on their pieces for...

The beauty of human connection lies in the individual, how everyone holds something that differentiates them from the rest. Hobbies are a factor that play into the uniqueness of a person. Maybe someone...

Focused and alert, Sophomore Matthew Luczkowski studies and watches intently as Junior Aiden Fraser smashes the little white ball across the table. Luczkowski is self-taught when it comes to ping pong....

In late April, head basketball coach Brian Cissell announced to his basketball team that he will not be returning as their coach next year. Cissell, the second head coach in FHC boys basketball history,...

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 looks out onto the audience,...