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A personification of countries look over an outline of the United States. The depiction of this attention symbolizes the global watch on the U.S's actions and the spotlight on the country.

All Eyes on U.S.

Lillian Richter, Web Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2026

Congratulations! You can now awaken, check your phone, and be confronted with a text message, a weather alert, and 15 things the United States has done wrong in the 30 minutes you’ve been scrolling....

At swim senior night students are celebrated for their time on the team.

Culture Over Everything

Nadia Moore, Staff Reporter February 19, 2026

In movies athletes are portrayed as mean and bossy, you always see them shoving other kids into lockers. FHC tries to resolve the issue by not only looking at the skills of the players but also their attitude....

A mostly empty Chromebook cart in a classroom. A sight too often seen by students and teachers alike.

Error 404: < Chromebook > Not Found

Jarrett Reed, Staff Reporter November 14, 2025

Electronic devices, one of the staples of the modern age. At FHC students use them daily, in their English, Science, and History classes. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, schools have been working...

Junior Alex Hopson completes an escape room in her Algebra 2 class using her iPad. Devices such as these are used more than ever in school due to the phone ban, even though at the start of the school year they were not allowed by the blanket ban on personal devices. Since then, the Francis Howell School District has amended its policy to allow personal electronics at teacher's discretion.

No Place for Nuance

Lillian Richter, Web Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2025

When Missouri lawmakers passed a sweeping ban on student cell phone use this year, they promised increased focus and fewer distractions in the classroom. The policy has, in many ways, delivered that goal,...

Mr. McCoy demonstrating and explaining a chemical reaction while his students watch.

Excitement within Enlightenment

Colin Nichols, Staff Reporter May 22, 2023

In classes where the academic material can be boring or overwhelming, sophomore Hannah Halterman has a much harder time staying fully engaged with her teacher. Furthermore, other students resort to using...

Conferring with his team on the mound, Coach Nick Beckmann discusses strategy during the baseball team's 13-9 loss to Vianney on March 27.

Knowing Your Role

Sydney Hoernschemeyer, Staff Reporter April 5, 2023

The varsity baseball team is back in action and preparing for its 2023 season with varsity Coach Nick Beckmann at the wheel.  The team started its preparations for the season at the end of February....

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