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Senior Carrie Byrne sits on her phone during her third period AP Psychology class. In an email to district staff and families, an new phone policy was announced to "reduce distractions in the classroom."

FHSD releases new cell phone policy for 2025-26 school year

Hannah Halterman, Web Co Editor-in-Chief May 8, 2025

The Francis Howell School District announced a new policy regarding cell phone use for the 2025-2026 school year, listing partial restrictions for high schools and a full restriction for elementary and...

A person stands beside a large phone towering over them, overshadowing their own shadow. Technology is helpful but can sometimes become a detriment when used in excess. Photo Illustration by Birdie Brereton

Behind Bars

Thomas Ramos, Print Assignments Editor May 6, 2025

Technology defines the lives of students in the 21st century. For many, they work all day on computers, and relax all night on their phones. For the typical student, it’s no exaggeration to say that...

Holding a remote, one figure (left) stops the video game of another (right). Wires from the remote extend to both the second person's hands and game.

Screentime Struggle

Sydney Ross, Staff Reporter April 3, 2025

For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt left out. My friends have played Pokemon on their DS devices, everyone I knew had Minecraft, and PlayStations and Xboxes were the craze. We had an old Wii (which...

A student's phone displays their TikTok algorithm in the hallway between classes. TikTok has become an integral part of many people's daily lives.

Connections Beyond the Screen

Lillian Richter, Staff Reporter February 20, 2025

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...

Students' cell phones sit in numbered pouches during Mr. Donald Lober's Modern World History class. Some students and teachers refer to this system as a "phone jail."

“Phone Jail” Failures

Kortnee Ware, Staff Reporter December 19, 2024

Cell phones have become an integral part of daily life for students, and banning them in schools fails to recognize their potential benefits. These devices are not just tools for social interaction; they...

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