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A teacher’s pride and dedication

Karson Rivers, Staff Reporter January 19, 2018

It was August of 1997 at approximately 5:45 a.m., Francis Howell Central was empty besides a few custodians. Scott Dauve sat at his desk ready for his first day of teaching. Little did he know he would...

Mrs. Shepherd deals with her daily duties at the front desk in the school. She handles many responsibilities and also brightens the atmosphere at FHC.

Selfless support

Molly Jones, Staff Reporter January 18, 2018

Endless phone calls. Constant interruptions. A countless number of guests entering and leaving the building. These are just some of the things that FHC attendance administrator, Mary Shepherd, goes through...

A stranger Stranger Things

A stranger Stranger Things

Gillian Pendel, Staff Reporter December 15, 2017

Following the recents news of Stranger Things being renewed for a third season, it’s time we just come out and say it: Stranger Things 2 was not that good. Content-wise, that is. Cinematically, it was...

Are you on the naughty list or the nice list?

Are you on the naughty list or the nice list?

Whitney Klein, Voice Editor December 13, 2017

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Austin McKinley and friends look at the intricate details of the mosaic ceiling. Each aspect of the St. Louis Cathedral Basilica left Mrs. MCcune's AP Art History students amazed.

Downtown cathedral stands out and pulls visitors in

Caroline Schroeder, Staff Reporter December 12, 2017

Mrs. Mccune guided her three AP Art History classes to the bus awaiting our arrival to take us to the Cathedral Basilica in downtown St. Louis. After forty minutes of driving toward the city, the bus pulled...

My little brother when he was about 2 months old before his first surgery. His surgeon said that this was the widest cleft lip and palette he has seen.

A “Wonder”

Juliet Fuhrmann, Move Editor November 29, 2017

Normally you would have a paper ticket when you walk into a movie theater, but for this particular night, it was bracelets with the phrase “choose kind” on them. On Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. I went to see...

The Shack; a breathtaking movie for all ages. Even if you aren't religious, I guarantee you will enjoy this movie.

The Shack

Talia Thambyrajah, staff reporter November 21, 2017

As I was scrolling through Netflix this past weekend in avoidance of my several homework assignments and college essays, I was not satisfied with the selection I was given. Nowadays, there aren't many,...

Finding your place in The 300

Finding your place in The 300

Lauren Dubuque, Staff reporter November 15, 2017

Coming home covered in colored flour on a Friday night is not a rare occurrence after attending a football game in the student section. So far the football team has won a total of three games thanks to...

Legends of horror

Legends of horror

Garrett Allen and Craig Eddy, Discover Editor, Staff reporter October 31, 2017

Across all genres of film, through all contemporary history, none have been as shocking or as controversial as horror. It makes just over a century that film directors across the world have been striving...

Pennywise the demonic shapeshifter appears from behind his primary foreshadower: a bright red balloon. Pennywise, played by Bill Skarsgård, is now a renowned contemporary horror antagonist for his incredibly unsettling characteristics.

“IT” (2017) Film Review (SPOILER FREE)

Garrett Allen, Discover Editor October 31, 2017

In the greater canon of the horror genre, there are few things more viscerally unsettling than Bill Skarsgård’s performance as Pennywise the demonic shapeshifting monster-clown in “IT”, director...

Savory Halloween sweets

Savory Halloween sweets

Talia Thambyrajah, staff reporter October 30, 2017

Looking to spice up your Halloween with some sweets other than the usual chocolate bar or lollipop? Here are some recipes that you may enjoy alongside your family and friends this Halloween season. Candy...

Too old for trick-or-treating?

Too old for trick-or-treating?

Kira Zerbolio, Reporter October 30, 2017

As we all know, Halloween is approaching scarily fast, and there is bound to be plenty of debates about the age restrictions on trick-or-treating. Trick-or-treating is a key part of Halloween, but when...

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