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From left to right: Toothless circles Hiccup, ready to attack, in the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon (Universal/Dreamworks); Superman (David Cornswet) lies defeated in the Antarctic snow at the start of James Gunn's Superman (Warner Bros./DC Studios); a child runs down the street of Maybrook, PA, in the surprise summer horror hit Weapons (Warner Bros./New Line Cinema); Tony Todd performs in his final role as William J. Bloodworth in Final Destination: Bloodlines (Warner Bros./New Line Cinema); extraterrestrial Experiment 626 acts like a dog to get adopted in Disney's live-action remake of Lilo and Stitch (Disney).
The Top Ten Films of Summer 2025
The contestants of Love Island USA Season 7 gather for the August 25 reunion episode. Season 7 brought more views, more fans, and more drama to what has become the most popular unscripted streaming series of all time. (Peacock)
Love, Lies, and Villa Goodbyes: The Love Island Phenomenon
Over the summer, Texas went through one of the worst floods in history, with damage, and at least 67 deaths. These floods happened in Texas Hill County, and wiped out many communities. (Creative Commons)
Devastating Floods Wipe out Texas Communities
A B-2 Spirit bomber taxis on a flight line as the sun rises in October 2014. A similar site could be witnessed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on June 22, 2025 after seven bombers (along with over 100 additional supporting aircraft) returned from Operation Midnight Hammer, which bombed three underground nuclear sites in Iran. The strike intended to destroy Iran's nuclear development program and came after a week of armed conflict between Israel and Iran. (Airman 1st Class Joel Pfiester/US Air Force)
US Bombs Iranian Underground Nuclear Facilities
From left to right: Protestors peacefully marched in Downtown Los Angeles for the 'No Kings' protest (Larissa Puro/Flickr, CC-BY-NC); devastation in central Texas from flash flooding in July (WCK/Flickr, CC-BY); Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot as captured by the Gillette Stadium jumbotron at Coldplay's June 16 concert (Know Your Meme); Ozzy Osbourne performs in Rio de Janeiro, 2011 (Daniel Zappe/Flickr, CC-BY); President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to discuss a potential end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine (Huete, CC-BY).
The Top Stories of Summer 2025
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
Senior Preston Kissinger, the quarterback for the Golden Eagles payed well throughout high school and helped make the football team feel like a community. He has made unforgettable memories on the field, and friendships he will always cherish. (Chris Tone)
PRESTON KISSINGER: Eyes on the End Zone
Senior Ava Reed has made her way through high school, playing volleyball, studying, and making memories. She will continue to play volleyball throughout college, and to pursue her passion for pediatrics. (Courtesy of Ava Reed)
AVA REED: MAKING HER MARK
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?
The end of the school year has come so soon, and while students are happy the year is ending and summer is here, it’s a bittersweet feeling. The school year went by very fast, especially for seniors, who will now start a new chapter of their lives. Courtesy of Chris Tone
In The Blink of an Eye, A Year to Remember
Senior Preston Kissinger, the quarterback for the Golden Eagles payed well throughout high school and helped make the football team feel like a community. He has made unforgettable memories on the field, and friendships he will always cherish. (Chris Tone)
PRESTON KISSINGER: Eyes on the End Zone
Senior Ava Reed has made her way through high school, playing volleyball, studying, and making memories. She will continue to play volleyball throughout college, and to pursue her passion for pediatrics. (Courtesy of Ava Reed)
AVA REED: MAKING HER MARK
Heavily involved in extracurriculars, Rolando was able to connect with his fellow classmates and his community. Alongside this, he used those opportunities to further his academic career and get closer to his dream of being an aerospace engineer at NASA. Courtesy of Rolando Mijares Miranda
ROLANDO MIJARES MIRANDA: SHOOTING FOR THE STARS
Brinley has accomplished a lot in her four years. From being an academic scholar to taking center stage on multiple occasions, she never failed to make people proud. As she moves on from high school, she will be attending Southern Utah State study early childhood development. Courtesy of Brinley Weingardt
BRINLEY WEINGARDT: TAKING CENTER STAGE
Senior Camden Pacheco has finished high school finally and while he won’t miss the classes and the work, he will miss the memories and friends he made. He says high school has been a whirlwind of emotions for him.
CAMDEN PACHECO: FROM CHAOS TO COSMETOLOGY
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
Parent teacher conferences can be useful at times, but most of the time, they are pointless. These conferences take up a lot of teachers time and add stress to students lives, which is unneeded.
Dear Parents: Don’t Waste Your Time With Conferences
A mural of 14-year-old Native American woman Sage Deal towers over the corner of Tejon St. and Pikes Peak Ave. in Downtown Colorado Springs. This 77-foot mural, called "Take Back the Power," was painted by Deal's father Gregg to bring awareness to the plight of missing and murdered Indigenous women across the US. The red handprint over the mouth is a national symbol that these victims are being silenced and that those who keep their victimization quiet have blood on their hands. (Courtesy of Raven Payment)
Dear America: No More Stolen Sisters
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
One of the biggest musicals, Hamilton, has been moved into theaters for a little bit, allowing fans to get an even more magical experience. This opportunity is not one to miss, since this has not been in theaters before. (Disney)
Hamilton Goes from Stage to the Big Screen
Buzz (voiced by Tim Allen) and Woody (Tom Hanks) glide through the air while "falling with style" in the climactic scene of the original Toy Story. The film is getting a theatrical re-release for its thirtieth anniversary, and while not all the graphics have aged well, the story and spectacle of this masterpiece still hold up. (Disney/Pixar)
Toy Story Hits Theaters for 30th Anniversary
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
K-Pop Demon Hunters has taken summer by storm, becoming one of the biggest summer hits on Netflix. Not only becoming one of the top 10 movies on Netflix, the songs have also made it on the Billboard Hot 100. (Netflix)
K-pop Demon Hunters Takes the World by Storm
One of the biggest musicals, Hamilton, has been moved into theaters for a little bit, allowing fans to get an even more magical experience. This opportunity is not one to miss, since this has not been in theaters before. (Disney)
Hamilton Goes from Stage to the Big Screen
Buzz (voiced by Tim Allen) and Woody (Tom Hanks) glide through the air while "falling with style" in the climactic scene of the original Toy Story. The film is getting a theatrical re-release for its thirtieth anniversary, and while not all the graphics have aged well, the story and spectacle of this masterpiece still hold up. (Disney/Pixar)
Toy Story Hits Theaters for 30th Anniversary
K-Pop Demon Hunters has taken summer by storm, becoming one of the biggest summer hits on Netflix. Not only becoming one of the top 10 movies on Netflix, the songs have also made it on the Billboard Hot 100. (Netflix)
K-pop Demon Hunters Takes the World by Storm
Toothless and Hiccup are shown here trying to get along which would be the start of their friendship. Little did they know, that their friendship would lead to something awesome to happen in the movie. (DreamWorks)
How to Train Your Dragon Put Slight Twist on Classic Movie
One of the many children in the movie running off into the night. Finding out where these children went is what the entire movie revolves around(Warner Bros. Pictures)
Weapons Reloads the Mystery Genre
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
The newest and final season of Cobra Kai is filled with many emotions and is promised to leave the audience satisfied. The ending to the show was perfectly executed, leaving the fans satisfied and happy. (Netflix)
Cobra Kai Never Dies
Warner Bros./Max
Gunn’s Creature Feature is Great
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
Pop superstar Billie Eilish sits on a blue cling-wrapped oven in a blue cling-wrapped kitchen on the poster advertising her sold out Hit Me Hard and Soft world tour. The tour kicked off in Quebec City, Canada on September 29, 2024, and will end in Dublin, Ireland on July 27, 2025. (Universal Music Group)
Billie Hits Hard in Concert
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From left to right: Toothless circles Hiccup, ready to attack, in the live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon (Universal/Dreamworks); Superman (David Cornswet) lies defeated in the Antarctic snow at the start of James Gunn's Superman (Warner Bros./DC Studios); a child runs down the street of Maybrook, PA, in the surprise summer horror hit Weapons (Warner Bros./New Line Cinema); Tony Todd performs in his final role as William J. Bloodworth in Final Destination: Bloodlines (Warner Bros./New Line Cinema); extraterrestrial Experiment 626 acts like a dog to get adopted in Disney's live-action remake of Lilo and Stitch (Disney).
The Top Ten Films of Summer 2025
The contestants of Love Island USA Season 7 gather for the August 25 reunion episode. Season 7 brought more views, more fans, and more drama to what has become the most popular unscripted streaming series of all time. (Peacock)
Love, Lies, and Villa Goodbyes: The Love Island Phenomenon
Over the summer, Texas went through one of the worst floods in history, with damage, and at least 67 deaths. These floods happened in Texas Hill County, and wiped out many communities. (Creative Commons)
Devastating Floods Wipe out Texas Communities
A B-2 Spirit bomber taxis on a flight line as the sun rises in October 2014. A similar site could be witnessed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on June 22, 2025 after seven bombers (along with over 100 additional supporting aircraft) returned from Operation Midnight Hammer, which bombed three underground nuclear sites in Iran. The strike intended to destroy Iran's nuclear development program and came after a week of armed conflict between Israel and Iran. (Airman 1st Class Joel Pfiester/US Air Force)
US Bombs Iranian Underground Nuclear Facilities
From left to right: Protestors peacefully marched in Downtown Los Angeles for the 'No Kings' protest (Larissa Puro/Flickr, CC-BY-NC); devastation in central Texas from flash flooding in July (WCK/Flickr, CC-BY); Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot as captured by the Gillette Stadium jumbotron at Coldplay's June 16 concert (Know Your Meme); Ozzy Osbourne performs in Rio de Janeiro, 2011 (Daniel Zappe/Flickr, CC-BY); President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to discuss a potential end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine (Huete, CC-BY).
The Top Stories of Summer 2025
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 Falls to Rival Mead, but Spirit Remains Strong
Junior Gavin Coburn dribbles around an opponent during one of the team's games on their home field. The main field at Frederick, used for football, boys and girls soccer, and track is made of turf. Turf is an artificial grass composed of "soft plastic blades of “grass” that come in large sections with a plastic backing made for drainage and the infill, a mixture of rubber pellets and sand that can be made from cork, coconut or plastic” according to AP News.
Grass May Be Greener When It Comes to Sports Fields
The 2025 seniors, who make up a majority of the Frederick varsity baseball team pose for a photo after their senior night celebrations. This year, the team had eleven seniors, three of whom are committed to play baseball after high school.
Rough Start, but a Good Ending
The senior Powder Puff team poses for a photo after their massive victory over the juniors. (Back to Front; Left to Right) Tavan Haggerty, Brayden Stark, Wesley Walker, Rylan Zadel, Caleb Zink, Austin Shaefer, Bryson Monroy, Josiah Martinez, Burke Eisman, Seamus Bamrick, Gavin Ishmael, Kade Furrow, Payton Torres, Sophia Dauzat, Brinley Weingardt, Zoe Wittler, Ally Rosati, Ava Berrend, Kaya Fountain, Evie Mayfield, Ava Jorgensen, Emma Prestwitch, Aubrey Storm, Kaliya Vanrosendale, Rylee Gallegos, Aloysia Vanrosendale
Seniors Stomp, Juniors Whomp at Powderpuff Game
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
Senior Preston Kissinger, the quarterback for the Golden Eagles payed well throughout high school and helped make the football team feel like a community. He has made unforgettable memories on the field, and friendships he will always cherish. (Chris Tone)
PRESTON KISSINGER: Eyes on the End Zone
Senior Ava Reed has made her way through high school, playing volleyball, studying, and making memories. She will continue to play volleyball throughout college, and to pursue her passion for pediatrics. (Courtesy of Ava Reed)
AVA REED: MAKING HER MARK
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?
The end of the school year has come so soon, and while students are happy the year is ending and summer is here, it’s a bittersweet feeling. The school year went by very fast, especially for seniors, who will now start a new chapter of their lives. Courtesy of Chris Tone
In The Blink of an Eye, A Year to Remember
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
Parent teacher conferences can be useful at times, but most of the time, they are pointless. These conferences take up a lot of teachers time and add stress to students lives, which is unneeded.
Dear Parents: Don’t Waste Your Time With Conferences
A mural of 14-year-old Native American woman Sage Deal towers over the corner of Tejon St. and Pikes Peak Ave. in Downtown Colorado Springs. This 77-foot mural, called "Take Back the Power," was painted by Deal's father Gregg to bring awareness to the plight of missing and murdered Indigenous women across the US. The red handprint over the mouth is a national symbol that these victims are being silenced and that those who keep their victimization quiet have blood on their hands. (Courtesy of Raven Payment)
Dear America: No More Stolen Sisters
Senior Preston Kissinger, the quarterback for the Golden Eagles payed well throughout high school and helped make the football team feel like a community. He has made unforgettable memories on the field, and friendships he will always cherish. (Chris Tone)
PRESTON KISSINGER: Eyes on the End Zone
Senior Ava Reed has made her way through high school, playing volleyball, studying, and making memories. She will continue to play volleyball throughout college, and to pursue her passion for pediatrics. (Courtesy of Ava Reed)
AVA REED: MAKING HER MARK
Heavily involved in extracurriculars, Rolando was able to connect with his fellow classmates and his community. Alongside this, he used those opportunities to further his academic career and get closer to his dream of being an aerospace engineer at NASA. Courtesy of Rolando Mijares Miranda
ROLANDO MIJARES MIRANDA: SHOOTING FOR THE STARS
Brinley has accomplished a lot in her four years. From being an academic scholar to taking center stage on multiple occasions, she never failed to make people proud. As she moves on from high school, she will be attending Southern Utah State study early childhood development. Courtesy of Brinley Weingardt
BRINLEY WEINGARDT: TAKING CENTER STAGE
Senior Camden Pacheco has finished high school finally and while he won’t miss the classes and the work, he will miss the memories and friends he made. He says high school has been a whirlwind of emotions for him.
CAMDEN PACHECO: FROM CHAOS TO COSMETOLOGY
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
One of the biggest musicals, Hamilton, has been moved into theaters for a little bit, allowing fans to get an even more magical experience. This opportunity is not one to miss, since this has not been in theaters before. (Disney)
Hamilton Goes from Stage to the Big Screen
Buzz (voiced by Tim Allen) and Woody (Tom Hanks) glide through the air while "falling with style" in the climactic scene of the original Toy Story. The film is getting a theatrical re-release for its thirtieth anniversary, and while not all the graphics have aged well, the story and spectacle of this masterpiece still hold up. (Disney/Pixar)
Toy Story Hits Theaters for 30th Anniversary
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
K-Pop Demon Hunters has taken summer by storm, becoming one of the biggest summer hits on Netflix. Not only becoming one of the top 10 movies on Netflix, the songs have also made it on the Billboard Hot 100. (Netflix)
K-pop Demon Hunters Takes the World by Storm
One of the biggest musicals, Hamilton, has been moved into theaters for a little bit, allowing fans to get an even more magical experience. This opportunity is not one to miss, since this has not been in theaters before. (Disney)
Hamilton Goes from Stage to the Big Screen
Buzz (voiced by Tim Allen) and Woody (Tom Hanks) glide through the air while "falling with style" in the climactic scene of the original Toy Story. The film is getting a theatrical re-release for its thirtieth anniversary, and while not all the graphics have aged well, the story and spectacle of this masterpiece still hold up. (Disney/Pixar)
Toy Story Hits Theaters for 30th Anniversary
K-Pop Demon Hunters has taken summer by storm, becoming one of the biggest summer hits on Netflix. Not only becoming one of the top 10 movies on Netflix, the songs have also made it on the Billboard Hot 100. (Netflix)
K-pop Demon Hunters Takes the World by Storm
Toothless and Hiccup are shown here trying to get along which would be the start of their friendship. Little did they know, that their friendship would lead to something awesome to happen in the movie. (DreamWorks)
How to Train Your Dragon Put Slight Twist on Classic Movie
One of the many children in the movie running off into the night. Finding out where these children went is what the entire movie revolves around(Warner Bros. Pictures)
Weapons Reloads the Mystery Genre
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
The newest and final season of Cobra Kai is filled with many emotions and is promised to leave the audience satisfied. The ending to the show was perfectly executed, leaving the fans satisfied and happy. (Netflix)
Cobra Kai Never Dies
Warner Bros./Max
Gunn’s Creature Feature is Great
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
Pop superstar Billie Eilish sits on a blue cling-wrapped oven in a blue cling-wrapped kitchen on the poster advertising her sold out Hit Me Hard and Soft world tour. The tour kicked off in Quebec City, Canada on September 29, 2024, and will end in Dublin, Ireland on July 27, 2025. (Universal Music Group)
Billie Hits Hard in Concert
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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

Conner Pickett, staff writer • September 9, 2025

The Frederick girls volleyball team came into their home opener on August 28th with a 1-0 record after a strong season-opening win over the Fort Morgan Mustangs. Looking to build on that momentum, they...

Addy Schaffer fights towards the goal against the Greeley West Spartans. By this time of the evening, the snow was coming down and Frederick led 4-1, hoping to further grow their lead. (Courtesy of Chris Tone)

Frederick Girls Soccer is Back on Top

Allison McCormick, Staff Writer • April 7, 2025

After a rocky start to the season, the Frederick girls soccer team got a much needed victory over the Greeley West Spartans, winning the game 5-1.  The day started out with snow showers on and off...

Number 44 Marissa Blea shoots a basket during the second quarter of Frederick High's Unified Basketball game against Niwot on January 28. Frederick won against the Cougars to sustain a three-game winning streak, which includes a tournament appearence where the Golden Eagles netted second place.

Frederick Unified Basketball Team Beats Niwot

Macey Smith, Staff Writer • February 3, 2025

On January 28, Frederick High's Unified Basketball team narrowly beat the Niwot Cougars with a score of 77 to 73. Coming off a weekend tournament where the Golden Eagles won second out of 20, this game...

The Golden Eagles traveled to Standley Lake to play against the Standley Lake Gators. The final score was 52-58 making the Golden Eagles lose by just 6 points.

A Close Game Against the Gators

Alex Lyman, Staff writer • December 20, 2024

The Frederick Golden Eagles traveled to Standley Lake, where they faced the Standley Lake Gators in a highly anticipated matchup. The game took place in front of a rowdy and passionate crowd known as "The...

Timberwolves Defeat Nuggets, Ending Back-to-Back Hopes

Philimon Sang, Staff Writer • May 22, 2024

The Minnesota Timberwolves completed a historic 20-point comeback to defeat the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 on Sunday. This sends the Wolves to their first Western Conference Finals in 20 years. Anthony...

The pacer test feels like an old unneeded tradition.

Fit or Frustrating?

Sierra Sanchez, Writing staff • May 20, 2024

The Pacer Test is a fitness test that measures your aerobic capacity and endurance. It involves running back and forth between two points, with the speed increasing as the test progresses. It's commonly...

Why Not Give Credit Where Credit is Due?

Philimon Sang, Staff Writer • February 1, 2024

Physical education is an important part of education because it promotes physical fitness, teamwork, and your overall health. While students who take PE classes get PE credits in school, there is a debate...

Frederick High School Wrestling team placed 2nd overall and had multiple athletes place in their weight class at the Golden Eagle Invitational hosted by Frederick, and to celebrate they took a fun photo together after the long hard-working day as a team.

A Historical Takedown

Makenzie Carpenter-Sais, Staff Writer • January 20, 2024

This season, Frederick Wrestling is not coming to play; instead, they have trained and battled to overcome anything and everyone who stands in their way. Frederick has previously experienced setbacks due...

The biggest match of the night during the Skyline matchup was the 175 weight class, junior Diego Rangel faced his opponent and came out on top with a solid win. The wrestling team took the victory against Skyline 39-36 and is planning to continue their momentum forward throughout the rest of the season.

Wrestling Overcomes Adversity: A New Era

Makenzie Carpenter-Sais, Staff Writer • December 12, 2023

The Frederick High Varsity Wrestling team has had numerous difficulties throughout the years, including a lack of wrestlers for each weight class, illnesses and injuries, and lack of recognition. The team...

The wrestling team looking fierce for a photo before the day gets started on their debut tournament of the 2023 season. Coach Medina states, “As a team we need to continue to foster the belief that we can and will make this happen. Wrestling is a grueling sport. It’s not for the faint of heart. But if we continue to push each other and believe in one another the sky’s the limit. We will look to learn and grow from our matches throughout the year and look to peak right for regionals and state. We will harp on technique, fill whatever holes we have in our game and WE WILL be ready. We are just getting started.”

Wrestling Pins A Statement

Makenzie Carpenter-Sais, Staff Writer • December 5, 2023

Winter sports are coming our way through the clear, crisp air and brisk breeze. Frederick Wrestling made their debut this past weekend at a competition that Fort Lupton High School was the host of. Frederick...

Playing time is a controversial issue that has been long occurring among high school student-athletes. When it comes to Frederick Sports some athletes are seeing this disappointing trend. Yet, there are ways for coaches and athletes to compromise and work together for a successful solution and happy outcome when both parties cooperate.

Getting Everyone Off The Bench

Makenzie Carpenter-Sais, Staff Writer • November 20, 2023

Sports are a national treasure because, in addition to being enjoyable to watch, they naturally draw people from all over the world and strengthen ties between them. Playing, however, is something that's...

Stretching is such an important aspect when it comes to athletics. If you don’t take advantage of stretching, it can cause issues in the future. (2023 OC Sports and Rehab)

Staying Off the Injury Roster

Emma Phillips, Sports Editor • November 10, 2023

Picture a football player charging down the field with his eyes locked on the end zone, thinking he’s going to score a touchdown this game. In the next play, he intercepts a pass. The crowd roars, and...

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