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COVID 19 is spreading faster throughout Weld County. This is sparking concern among people, having them worried it will be as bad as the 2020 pandemic.
Covid-19 in Rise in Weld County, Local Voices and Local Risk
COVID 19 is spreading faster throughout Weld County. This is sparking concern among people, having them worried it will be as bad as the 2020 pandemic.
The Lantern’s Student Voting Guide, 2025
The 2025 election is here, and it is time to vote again for the ballots. New students who have recently turned 18, are able to vote on what they want for their community, which is a big thing. Understanding what the ballots are and how to vote for them is very important, so people can see the change they want.
Election 2025: Who and What is on Your Ballot
Tylenol, the most used product that pregnant women use that helps reduce pain and maternal fever. Tylenol comes in many different kinds, the one shown above is used for cold and the flu, most pregnant woman would use the most used kind of Tylenol that is just white and has the word “Tylenol” written in red.
Trump Suggests Tylenol Links to Autism
Rocky Mountain National Park, from Trail Ridge Road in June of 2025. Government shut downs have almost happened before this decade, but the government hasn’t actually shut down since 2018. Due to the government shut down, national parks such as Rocky Mountain National Park, have shut down.
2025 Government Shutdown: What to Know
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat’s performances of Pharaos Story, which pulls the whole show together.
A Dreamcoat to Remember
Junior Joseph Summers has been named one of the new State Thespian Officer, which is a great accomplishment. Joey has accomplished many amazing things throughout his years of being a high schooler, and will continue to accomplish many more. Courtesy of Addy Bowers
Joey Summers is New Lead for Colorado State Thespians
The characters in Clue: On stage listening into a conversation, adding to the mystery of the show (Courtesy of Christopher Tone)
The Theatre Department Gets a Clue
Sophomores Odin Wridt and Orion Freeman and junior Erik Esqueda-LeRoi jam in front of the gym doors in the commons during second lunch on December 10, 2024. All three are members of Frederick High's School of Rock class, which elected to perform during both lunches as a final for their class. In School of Rock, Mr. Liss teaches students how to cover and create their own rock, pop, country, and hip-hop songs.
Lunch Sacks and Amp Stacks
As the passengers believe they know who the snowman thief is, they set out to look around the train to look for them.
Unified Theatre Chases a Frosty Fiend
The student log in page for Bluebook, the app used to take the PSAT and SAT on. While some students excel on the PSAT and SAT tests, the school as a whole is not as high as expected. This can be changed by helping prepare for the tests earlier on, and just giving students more ways to learn about the content on the tests.
The Outcome’s of the SAT’s
Posing with both her club and school affiliated volleyball jersey, Kyla stays true to her number three. Her "lucky number" if you will. (Chris Tone)
KYLA VEJROSTEK: An Ace in the Market
Senior Sonny Delpizzo has gone through his high school career playing football and getting involved in numerous other school activities. He always played his hardest, and never gave up in his sports. (Courtesy of Sonny Delpizzo)
SONNY DELPIZZO: Where Brains Meets Brawn
The death mask of former US congressman Henry Bromwell, which is on display at the Colorado Women’s History Museum in downtown Denver for their Victorian Death Experience. From museum outings, to haunted houses, Colorado is home to some of the best Halloween activities.
Colorados’s Festive Frights
From being involved in rigorous academics, productions on stage, leadership clubs, and sports, Helena is ready to lead the way for future students too. (Courtesy of Helena Ahuja)
HELENA AHUJA: Writing Her Own Path
Posing with both her club and school affiliated volleyball jersey, Kyla stays true to her number three. Her "lucky number" if you will. (Chris Tone)
KYLA VEJROSTEK: An Ace in the Market
Senior Sonny Delpizzo has gone through his high school career playing football and getting involved in numerous other school activities. He always played his hardest, and never gave up in his sports. (Courtesy of Sonny Delpizzo)
SONNY DELPIZZO: Where Brains Meets Brawn
From being involved in rigorous academics, productions on stage, leadership clubs, and sports, Helena is ready to lead the way for future students too. (Courtesy of Helena Ahuja)
HELENA AHUJA: Writing Her Own Path
Joel Chambers struts in bright blue tu-tu on freshman orientation day. Link Crew leader for years, Joel was excited to hype up the freshman during his last year. (Jenna Johnston)
JOEL CHAMBERS: Leader in every way
Senior Kenzie Kincaid has been in yearbook since her freshman year, and she has enjoyed every moment. She works on pages of the yearbook with her group, and has a lot of fun doing it.
KENZIE KINCAID: Capturing Memories and Criminals
The White House closed off in an artistic symbolism of a government shutdown. This year’s ongoing government shutdown calls into question the finesse of America’s representatives. (Kaz Vorpal Wikimedia Commons)
Dear Congress: The Government Shutdown is Causing Chaos
Students at Frederick High School are supposed to buy a parking pass to put in their cars, which allows them to park in either of the parking lots. This does not make sense to students, and it just creates a hassle for the teenagers.
Dear Admin: Parking Passes Should be Free
Air pollution affects people all over the United States, especially young children due to the impact it can have on their growth and development. Currently, there is a vote in Congress on whether companies should be able to release certain pollutants unregulated. "Pollution" by akeg is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Dear Congress: Why Do You Want to Poison Us?
Luigi Mangione sitting in court, patiently awaiting to see of the court rules if guilty or not guilty.
Dear Reader: Luigi Deserves Care but Not Mercy
The sign on page for the Bluebook application, which is the app that students now must go through to take all online standardized tests. This includes the PSAT, the SAT, CMAS, as well as many College Board AP tests which are moving towards digital testing.
Dear CDE: Juniors Have Too Many Tests
Knights of Guinevere is Glitch's latest pilot hoping to be funded to a full series. The show, created by Dana Terrace, features a planet-spanning theme park dedicated to the fictional Princess Guinevere and follows the lives of those that eke out a living in the park's massive shadow. The pilot is a riveting sci-fi dystopia that has already amassed more than 10 million views on YouTube. (Glitch)
Knights of Guinevere Is Bleak and Beautiful
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl brings fans through her romantic relationship with Travis Kelce and her experience with fame. The lyrics seemed rushed and didn’t seem like anything special however. (Max Martin and Shellback)
Taylor Swift’s New Era is Just Okay
Indy (playing himself) stares at a suspicious noise in Ben Leonberg's Good Boy. This horror movie is told from the perspective of the Nova Scotian duck retriever,
Good Boy is a Great Film
The release of Apples AirPod Pro 3’s is a great way to update the experience of using AirPods. The AirPods are designed to fit better, and have new effects to make the experience even better.
AirPod Pro 3’s Upgrade Listening Experience
The show was originally going to be a movie but was ultimately changed to a mini series. “Originally, we were thinking it’d be a movie … But there were some things … certain issues … so basically it’s like a four‑episode mini‑event … It’s one story. It’s one through line. A lot of insanity happens.”-Bryan Andrews.(Marvel)
Marvel Zombies Lacks Content to Bite Into
Indy (playing himself) stares at a suspicious noise in Ben Leonberg's Good Boy. This horror movie is told from the perspective of the Nova Scotian duck retriever,
Good Boy is a Great Film
The show was originally going to be a movie but was ultimately changed to a mini series. “Originally, we were thinking it’d be a movie … But there were some things … certain issues … so basically it’s like a four‑episode mini‑event … It’s one story. It’s one through line. A lot of insanity happens.”-Bryan Andrews.(Marvel)
Marvel Zombies Lacks Content to Bite Into
Him is able to capture some of the potential horrors from being in the NFL. This unique and creative film suffers some missteps in story and pacing. Monkey Paw Studios)
Him Fails to Go All the Way
Tim (Dave Franco) and Millie (Alison Brie) get an eyeful of each other in this poster for Together. The chemistry between the real-life couple elevates this film from B-movie body horror to something terrifyingly beautiful and beautifully terrifying. (Neon)
Together Will Get Under Your Skin
Posters of the latest Conjuring film Last Rites shows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) looking in a shattered mirror while something demonic looks back at them. What Warner Bros. is calling the final film in the series is based on the final investigations by the real-life Warrens into the Smurl haunting in 1986. While Wilson and Farmiga still shine as the heart of the franchise, the slow pacing and convoluted storyline demonstrate why the franchise is on its deathbed. (Warner Bros./New Line Cinema)
Conjuring: Last Rites Bids a Much-Needed Farewell to the Warrens
Knights of Guinevere is Glitch's latest pilot hoping to be funded to a full series. The show, created by Dana Terrace, features a planet-spanning theme park dedicated to the fictional Princess Guinevere and follows the lives of those that eke out a living in the park's massive shadow. The pilot is a riveting sci-fi dystopia that has already amassed more than 10 million views on YouTube. (Glitch)
Knights of Guinevere Is Bleak and Beautiful
The third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty gives fans what they want, each episode taking twists and turns. The season is filled with love triangles, friendship, and drama, making it a worth while watch. (Prime Video)
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a Show to Remember
The Paper, a spinoff of the classic show The Office, gives fans a good laugh. The two shows are very similar, which gives The Office fans something else to watch. (Peacock)
The Paper Issues Lots of Laughs
In this photo they are getting ready for a challenge of tug a war to determine which teams they are going to be on. The Battle Camp is made up 18 contestants from different shows like Too Hot to Handle, Love is blind, The Cheer, The Mole and among others. The show was premiered April 23, 2025 and consists of 10 episodes. Courtesy of Netflix
Netflix’s Newest Adventure Show
The new Netflix documentary series, American Murder: Gabby Petito really shows the story of Gabby’s life and helps viewers understand what she went through. The series includes body cams from the police of Gabby and her boyfriend, who went on a roadtrip together. Courtesy of Netflix
Netflix Uncovers Gabby Petito’s Truth
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl brings fans through her romantic relationship with Travis Kelce and her experience with fame. The lyrics seemed rushed and didn’t seem like anything special however. (Max Martin and Shellback)
Taylor Swift’s New Era is Just Okay
Sabrina Carpenter dances with a stoic partner on one of several covers for her new album Man's Best Friend. Her initial cover art featured Carpenter on all fours in front of a standing man who is pulling her hair in his fist, which many have decried as overly sexual and anti-female. This cover premiered in a June 29 Instagram post by Carpenter, who joked that it was "approved by God." (Island Records)
Sorry Dogs—Sabrina is Man’s New Best Friend
“Over the past like year and a half, I’ve been in the studio, I have a project that is the most personal and powerful music project I’ve ever done”-Will Smith. Courtesy of Universal Music Group
Based on a True Story is a Bust
The Weeknd’s final chapter, Hurry Up Tomorrow captures his feelings of heartbreak, addiction, and loss. There are multiple features on the album as well, which help capture the emotion he is trying to show. (Republic Records)
A Nice End to The Weeknd
Ballonerism, Mac Miller's latest posthumous release, captures the turbulence he experienced in 2014 as he moved to a major label and became re-addicted to drugs. While a great album overall, Miller's experiments with different genres and sound effects may put off some listeners.
Balloonerism Soars to Uncomfortable Heights
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Frederick Lantern
COVID 19 is spreading faster throughout Weld County. This is sparking concern among people, having them worried it will be as bad as the 2020 pandemic.
Covid-19 in Rise in Weld County, Local Voices and Local Risk
COVID 19 is spreading faster throughout Weld County. This is sparking concern among people, having them worried it will be as bad as the 2020 pandemic.
The Lantern’s Student Voting Guide, 2025
The 2025 election is here, and it is time to vote again for the ballots. New students who have recently turned 18, are able to vote on what they want for their community, which is a big thing. Understanding what the ballots are and how to vote for them is very important, so people can see the change they want.
Election 2025: Who and What is on Your Ballot
Tylenol, the most used product that pregnant women use that helps reduce pain and maternal fever. Tylenol comes in many different kinds, the one shown above is used for cold and the flu, most pregnant woman would use the most used kind of Tylenol that is just white and has the word “Tylenol” written in red.
Trump Suggests Tylenol Links to Autism
Rocky Mountain National Park, from Trail Ridge Road in June of 2025. Government shut downs have almost happened before this decade, but the government hasn’t actually shut down since 2018. Due to the government shut down, national parks such as Rocky Mountain National Park, have shut down.
2025 Government Shutdown: What to Know
Left to Right: Madi Schanz, Natalie Sias, Lyla Kuhn, Elayna Fisher, Brealea Stendel, Izzy Horne. Celebrating their six seniors, Frederick softball had a dominating game over Silver Creek. With eight runs and a joy filled senior celebration, it’s a game the team will never forget. (Christopher Tone)
Softball Shines at Senior Night
Frederick kept their winning streak after playing against Montebello High School for the homecoming game on Friday. The Golden Eagles scored 42 points, while Montebello scored 21 points. The Golden Eagles are on a winning streak, and hope to keep it up.
Frederick Football Comes Home with a Win
Fredericks Golden Eagles soared over Skyline, earning 56 points. After Fredericks first two games of the season were lost, they redeemed themselves and are hopeful to start their winning streak.
Frederick Football Soars over Skyline
While the Frederick girls volleyball team didn't end up taking the win against Standley Lake, they still played and had fun. The girls will strive to win the next games they get to play.
Hard Hits, Tough Loss for Frederick Volleyball
Frederick Vs Mead came brings rivalry, and tension between the schools. Even though the Golden Eagles did not win, we still won in school spirit.
Frederick Football Falls to Rival Mead
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat’s performances of Pharaos Story, which pulls the whole show together.
A Dreamcoat to Remember
Junior Joseph Summers has been named one of the new State Thespian Officer, which is a great accomplishment. Joey has accomplished many amazing things throughout his years of being a high schooler, and will continue to accomplish many more. Courtesy of Addy Bowers
Joey Summers is New Lead for Colorado State Thespians
The characters in Clue: On stage listening into a conversation, adding to the mystery of the show (Courtesy of Christopher Tone)
The Theatre Department Gets a Clue
Sophomores Odin Wridt and Orion Freeman and junior Erik Esqueda-LeRoi jam in front of the gym doors in the commons during second lunch on December 10, 2024. All three are members of Frederick High's School of Rock class, which elected to perform during both lunches as a final for their class. In School of Rock, Mr. Liss teaches students how to cover and create their own rock, pop, country, and hip-hop songs.
Lunch Sacks and Amp Stacks
As the passengers believe they know who the snowman thief is, they set out to look around the train to look for them.
Unified Theatre Chases a Frosty Fiend
The student log in page for Bluebook, the app used to take the PSAT and SAT on. While some students excel on the PSAT and SAT tests, the school as a whole is not as high as expected. This can be changed by helping prepare for the tests earlier on, and just giving students more ways to learn about the content on the tests.
The Outcome’s of the SAT’s
Posing with both her club and school affiliated volleyball jersey, Kyla stays true to her number three. Her "lucky number" if you will. (Chris Tone)
KYLA VEJROSTEK: An Ace in the Market
Senior Sonny Delpizzo has gone through his high school career playing football and getting involved in numerous other school activities. He always played his hardest, and never gave up in his sports. (Courtesy of Sonny Delpizzo)
SONNY DELPIZZO: Where Brains Meets Brawn
The death mask of former US congressman Henry Bromwell, which is on display at the Colorado Women’s History Museum in downtown Denver for their Victorian Death Experience. From museum outings, to haunted houses, Colorado is home to some of the best Halloween activities.
Colorados’s Festive Frights
From being involved in rigorous academics, productions on stage, leadership clubs, and sports, Helena is ready to lead the way for future students too. (Courtesy of Helena Ahuja)
HELENA AHUJA: Writing Her Own Path
The White House closed off in an artistic symbolism of a government shutdown. This year’s ongoing government shutdown calls into question the finesse of America’s representatives. (Kaz Vorpal Wikimedia Commons)
Dear Congress: The Government Shutdown is Causing Chaos
Students at Frederick High School are supposed to buy a parking pass to put in their cars, which allows them to park in either of the parking lots. This does not make sense to students, and it just creates a hassle for the teenagers.
Dear Admin: Parking Passes Should be Free
Air pollution affects people all over the United States, especially young children due to the impact it can have on their growth and development. Currently, there is a vote in Congress on whether companies should be able to release certain pollutants unregulated. "Pollution" by akeg is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/?ref=openverse.
Dear Congress: Why Do You Want to Poison Us?
Luigi Mangione sitting in court, patiently awaiting to see of the court rules if guilty or not guilty.
Dear Reader: Luigi Deserves Care but Not Mercy
The sign on page for the Bluebook application, which is the app that students now must go through to take all online standardized tests. This includes the PSAT, the SAT, CMAS, as well as many College Board AP tests which are moving towards digital testing.
Dear CDE: Juniors Have Too Many Tests
Posing with both her club and school affiliated volleyball jersey, Kyla stays true to her number three. Her "lucky number" if you will. (Chris Tone)
KYLA VEJROSTEK: An Ace in the Market
Senior Sonny Delpizzo has gone through his high school career playing football and getting involved in numerous other school activities. He always played his hardest, and never gave up in his sports. (Courtesy of Sonny Delpizzo)
SONNY DELPIZZO: Where Brains Meets Brawn
From being involved in rigorous academics, productions on stage, leadership clubs, and sports, Helena is ready to lead the way for future students too. (Courtesy of Helena Ahuja)
HELENA AHUJA: Writing Her Own Path
Joel Chambers struts in bright blue tu-tu on freshman orientation day. Link Crew leader for years, Joel was excited to hype up the freshman during his last year. (Jenna Johnston)
JOEL CHAMBERS: Leader in every way
Senior Kenzie Kincaid has been in yearbook since her freshman year, and she has enjoyed every moment. She works on pages of the yearbook with her group, and has a lot of fun doing it.
KENZIE KINCAID: Capturing Memories and Criminals
Knights of Guinevere is Glitch's latest pilot hoping to be funded to a full series. The show, created by Dana Terrace, features a planet-spanning theme park dedicated to the fictional Princess Guinevere and follows the lives of those that eke out a living in the park's massive shadow. The pilot is a riveting sci-fi dystopia that has already amassed more than 10 million views on YouTube. (Glitch)
Knights of Guinevere Is Bleak and Beautiful
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl brings fans through her romantic relationship with Travis Kelce and her experience with fame. The lyrics seemed rushed and didn’t seem like anything special however. (Max Martin and Shellback)
Taylor Swift’s New Era is Just Okay
Indy (playing himself) stares at a suspicious noise in Ben Leonberg's Good Boy. This horror movie is told from the perspective of the Nova Scotian duck retriever,
Good Boy is a Great Film
The release of Apples AirPod Pro 3’s is a great way to update the experience of using AirPods. The AirPods are designed to fit better, and have new effects to make the experience even better.
AirPod Pro 3’s Upgrade Listening Experience
The show was originally going to be a movie but was ultimately changed to a mini series. “Originally, we were thinking it’d be a movie … But there were some things … certain issues … so basically it’s like a four‑episode mini‑event … It’s one story. It’s one through line. A lot of insanity happens.”-Bryan Andrews.(Marvel)
Marvel Zombies Lacks Content to Bite Into
Indy (playing himself) stares at a suspicious noise in Ben Leonberg's Good Boy. This horror movie is told from the perspective of the Nova Scotian duck retriever,
Good Boy is a Great Film
The show was originally going to be a movie but was ultimately changed to a mini series. “Originally, we were thinking it’d be a movie … But there were some things … certain issues … so basically it’s like a four‑episode mini‑event … It’s one story. It’s one through line. A lot of insanity happens.”-Bryan Andrews.(Marvel)
Marvel Zombies Lacks Content to Bite Into
Him is able to capture some of the potential horrors from being in the NFL. This unique and creative film suffers some missteps in story and pacing. Monkey Paw Studios)
Him Fails to Go All the Way
Tim (Dave Franco) and Millie (Alison Brie) get an eyeful of each other in this poster for Together. The chemistry between the real-life couple elevates this film from B-movie body horror to something terrifyingly beautiful and beautifully terrifying. (Neon)
Together Will Get Under Your Skin
Posters of the latest Conjuring film Last Rites shows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) looking in a shattered mirror while something demonic looks back at them. What Warner Bros. is calling the final film in the series is based on the final investigations by the real-life Warrens into the Smurl haunting in 1986. While Wilson and Farmiga still shine as the heart of the franchise, the slow pacing and convoluted storyline demonstrate why the franchise is on its deathbed. (Warner Bros./New Line Cinema)
Conjuring: Last Rites Bids a Much-Needed Farewell to the Warrens
Knights of Guinevere is Glitch's latest pilot hoping to be funded to a full series. The show, created by Dana Terrace, features a planet-spanning theme park dedicated to the fictional Princess Guinevere and follows the lives of those that eke out a living in the park's massive shadow. The pilot is a riveting sci-fi dystopia that has already amassed more than 10 million views on YouTube. (Glitch)
Knights of Guinevere Is Bleak and Beautiful
The third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty gives fans what they want, each episode taking twists and turns. The season is filled with love triangles, friendship, and drama, making it a worth while watch. (Prime Video)
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a Show to Remember
The Paper, a spinoff of the classic show The Office, gives fans a good laugh. The two shows are very similar, which gives The Office fans something else to watch. (Peacock)
The Paper Issues Lots of Laughs
In this photo they are getting ready for a challenge of tug a war to determine which teams they are going to be on. The Battle Camp is made up 18 contestants from different shows like Too Hot to Handle, Love is blind, The Cheer, The Mole and among others. The show was premiered April 23, 2025 and consists of 10 episodes. Courtesy of Netflix
Netflix’s Newest Adventure Show
The new Netflix documentary series, American Murder: Gabby Petito really shows the story of Gabby’s life and helps viewers understand what she went through. The series includes body cams from the police of Gabby and her boyfriend, who went on a roadtrip together. Courtesy of Netflix
Netflix Uncovers Gabby Petito’s Truth
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl brings fans through her romantic relationship with Travis Kelce and her experience with fame. The lyrics seemed rushed and didn’t seem like anything special however. (Max Martin and Shellback)
Taylor Swift’s New Era is Just Okay
Sabrina Carpenter dances with a stoic partner on one of several covers for her new album Man's Best Friend. Her initial cover art featured Carpenter on all fours in front of a standing man who is pulling her hair in his fist, which many have decried as overly sexual and anti-female. This cover premiered in a June 29 Instagram post by Carpenter, who joked that it was "approved by God." (Island Records)
Sorry Dogs—Sabrina is Man’s New Best Friend
“Over the past like year and a half, I’ve been in the studio, I have a project that is the most personal and powerful music project I’ve ever done”-Will Smith. Courtesy of Universal Music Group
Based on a True Story is a Bust
The Weeknd’s final chapter, Hurry Up Tomorrow captures his feelings of heartbreak, addiction, and loss. There are multiple features on the album as well, which help capture the emotion he is trying to show. (Republic Records)
A Nice End to The Weeknd
Ballonerism, Mac Miller's latest posthumous release, captures the turbulence he experienced in 2014 as he moved to a major label and became re-addicted to drugs. While a great album overall, Miller's experiments with different genres and sound effects may put off some listeners.
Balloonerism Soars to Uncomfortable Heights
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Indy (playing himself) stares at a suspicious noise in Ben Leonberg's Good Boy. This horror movie is told from the perspective of the Nova Scotian duck retriever,

Good Boy is a Great Film

Celeste Rabbitt, Staff Contributor • October 16, 2025
Ben Leonberg's film debut excels with its world class panoramic shots, a few panic-inducing scares, and a plucky dog named Indy as the main character.
Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley deliver an amazing performance in The Substance, a horror movie that is guaranteed to make the viewer squirm. This movie brings a new sense to the horror film world. (Working Title Films)

This Substance will Make you Squirm

Kendan Cartwright, Staff Writer • March 1, 2025

French filmmaker Coraline Fargegat follows up her debut feature film Revenge with a new Oscar-nominated body horror movie called The Substance. It follows fading actress Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore),...

Sophie Thatcher, star of Yellowjackets and Heretic, shows amazing range in Companion (Warner Bros. Discovery)

A Nearly Perfect Companion

Kendan Cartwright, Staff Writer • February 4, 2025

The following review is for a film rated R by the MPA. The film contains excessive profanity, blood and violence, drug and alcohol abuse, misogyny, and implied sexual acts.    "There were two...

"The sound of my mother’s voice did not bring comfort to me; instead, this bad feeling grew... it was late, and my mother never cooked this late."

Mom?

Olyvia Carney, Magazine Editor • October 31, 2024

There is something inside my house. It was late winter night. It was dark far too early this time of year, making me sleepy earlier, my brain thinking that it was closer to 9 p.m. at 7 p.m. It didn’t...

"Don't rush, die slow." Slotherhouse, a PG13 horror flick where a sloth murders sorority girls, is a fantastic example of a so-bad-its-good horror B-movie. While not perfect by design, this campy throwback stands out among a market dripping with elevated horror.

Sloth Movie Deserves a Slow Clap

Brandon Coon, Staff Adviser • September 4, 2023

With Hollywood on strike and small studios like A24 and Blumhouse still in production, the time is right for indie horror movies to flourish. January's M3GAN and July's Talk to Me have become surprising...

The villainous mercenary Mr. Scrooge (John Leguizamo) interrogates a captured Santa Claus (David Harbor) in a scene from Violent Night, a holiday horror comedy now both in theatres and streaming. While the film won't knock anyone's stockings off, it's a fun and memorable holiday romp full of holiday magic, a hammer-wielding St. Nick, and a whole bunch of dead bodies.

Santa Slays in Violent Night

Paxtyn Mangus, Staff Writer • December 10, 2022

Christmas movies traditionally involve three things: Christmas Day (or Eve), holiday figures like Santa, and themes of family coming together. While all of these components are present in Violent Night,...

There was something moving. Another spider. Teresa went to the bathroom to fetch some toilet paper and crushed the second spider. She then wondered if there were more lurking around. Teresa wasn’t fond of dealing with the spiders, but it gave her something to do.

Where They Reside

Joelle Richard, Special Contributor • March 17, 2022
There was something moving. Another spider. Teresa went to the bathroom to fetch some toilet paper and crushed the second spider. She then wondered if there were more lurking around. Teresa wasn’t fond of dealing with the spiders, but it gave her something to do.
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare (Hardcover, 352 pages)

Not Another ‘It’ Knockoff

Mollie Hervey, Guest Contributor • February 9, 2021

Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare is a horror novel released in 2020. This book marks Cesare's first young adult novel. While it is mostly targeted at modern audiences, readers who enjoyed the slasher...

Dreaming In Darkness (Oct. 2017)

Dreaming In Darkness (Oct. 2017)

Brandon Coon, Issue Editor • December 27, 2020

Our first issue of the Frederick Dreamcatcher started our tradition of horror-themed anthologies each October. Among these stories is a mystery of a split identity, a game show with the ultimate prize,...

Stiff as a Board

Stiff as a Board

Brandon Coon, Frederick High Staff • December 26, 2020

"Look what I got!" Beth rolled her eyes as Lindsey revealed the box. A Ouija board? Really? How cliche can a slumber party get? "Awesome!" Sarah said. "Macey, turn off the lights." The giggling...

(Image credit: Daniel Smith)

The Witches is an Enchanting Watch

Darlene Strange, Editor • October 30, 2020

     Released on October 22, 2020 The Witches is not so much of a hit like the original. Scoring only 51% on Rotten Tomatoes when the original scored 93%, now this could be because the Director and...