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Sarah LaRue smiles as students in her AP Literature and Composition class share their opinions on poems. During their own version of March Madness, the class reviewed 32 poems and put them against one another in a bracket: choosing between which ones were their favorites or which were the most complex.
Teachers: Literature Likes and Dislikes
Sydney Ross, Staff Reporter • March 19, 2025

Everyone expects English teachers to have a favorite book — that’s a given. Some even have a hard time deciding which is their favorite. Passion about literature can be...

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?
March 14, 2025
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 In the final match of her high school career, senior Kailey Benson throws her hands up and shakes her fingers. Benson placed first at the state tournament in the 130-pound weight class with an undefeated record this season and hasn't lost a match since her sophomore year.
Carrying the Weight of the Champion
Donya Ihmoud, Staff Reporter • April 1, 2025

The screams of encouragement erupting from the exhilarated coaches on the sidelines are drowned out by the moment of absolute zen occupying senior Kailey Benson as she braces...

Senior Morgan Davis looks up towards the net as she guards the opposing player from getting the ball. With a concerned look, Davis followed the ball with her eyes as the other team scored.
Don’t Cross Central
March 7, 2025
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The Raven Robotics team works on constructing their robot. The team meets three times a week at Francis Howell High School.
The Pulse of Innovation
Lillian Richter, Staff Reporter • March 31, 2025

Towering coral polyps built of PVC pipes form a reef surrounded by the sounds of metal and gears. Samples collected from the ocean floor of gray foam mats. A race for teams...

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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...

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
December 12, 2024
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Artificial Friends, Real Desperation
Artificial Friends, Real Desperation
Aadit Mehta, Staff Reporter • March 18, 2025

Last year, a 14-year-old boy took his own life after developing a virtual relationship with a chatbot based on a Game of Thrones character, Daenerys Targaryen. When he repeatedly...

Photos of smokers (sourced from vintage ads and celebrity photoshoots) are assorted into a collage with their eyes crossed out. The graphic represents the harmful effects of cigarettes that are not prevalent from their glamorization. 
(Graphic by Donya Ihmoud)
Inhale, Exhale
March 7, 2025
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A faceless figure exhales, releasing smoke from their mouth. Substance abuse is a prevalent problem among teenagers. Graphic by Birdie Brereton
Not a Necessity
Ethan Kull, Staff Reporter • March 5, 2025

If you ask 100 people why they smoke weed, or do any other drugs, I guarantee at least 75 percent of them will use the excuse that it helps them control their mental health....

A student feels dizzy and light headed as their iron is running low. Low-iron anemia caused symptoms including headaches, nausea, and shortness of breath.
Low Iron, High Spirits
February 25, 2025
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The official new logo for the Front and Central podcast, created by Ian Rashleigh.
Front and Central Ep 13: Roll With it!
Ian Rashleigh, Podcast Editor • March 14, 2025

This week on FHC's official podcast and comedically-themed talk show, the crew brings in senior Edward Wilson to talk about his experiences...

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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...

The official new logo for the Front and Central podcast, created by Ian Rashleigh.
Front and Central Ep 10: Manifesting Destiny
Ian Rashleigh, Podcast Editor • February 7, 2025

On this week's episode of the random, wacky podcast you know and love, Ian and Josh bring on senior Will Jones to talk about his time at the...

Guiding the Group
Guiding the Group
Sophie Rosser and Rachel Blanchard February 25, 2025

With over 50 diverse clubs at FHC, keeping each one running smoothly can be difficult; however, a select group of high-achieving students chose...

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