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Frederick Lantern

The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern

Uber, a place where people are able to go from place to place may be leaving for good because of what the ride-share bill has said about Uber and Lyft. The bill is still going today to make final decisions, but there has already been many changes to what will happen to Uber in the future.

Ride or Goodbye, Colorado

Melinda Yim, Staff Writer May 17, 2025

Uber is a ride-hailing delivery, and a transportation company that connects riders with drivers and couriers using a mobile app. Uber offers many services, such as food delivery (Uber Eats), ride-sharing,...

While Snapchat has been a very popular app since its release, it is starting to become less popular. Less users are starting to use Snapchat and have started using other apps instead. Courtesy of Snapchat

The Rise and Fall of Snapchat

Ivonne Sambrano, Staff Writer May 16, 2025

How did Snapchat come to be? Snapchat was one of the biggest platforms in 2013 with the introduction of Stories. In September of 2015, there was growth in popularity for Snapchat, after the facial recognition...

TSA agents check for no allowed items and may follow through pat-downs or  checking bag if anything appears out of the ordinary.

Real ID Now Required for All US Flights

Layra Colon, Staff Writer May 12, 2025

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)  created a deadline requiring a Real ID or passport to board a plane. This deadline was on May 7th, 2025 but it was pushed back yet again. For the last...

Photograph of Bishop Robert Prevost upon his appointment as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Chiclayo in 2014. Prevost was elected to to succeed Pope Francis and emerged from conclave as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025. (Frayjhonattan/Wikimedia, CC BY-SA)

Conclave Elects an American as Pope

Kennedy Fisher, Staff Writer May 8, 2025

After two days of conclave following the April 21 death of Pope Francis, white smoke has finally filled the air around St. Peter's Basilica. Around noon MST on May 8, the council of cardinals introduced...

A child of a New York area Coast Guard service member waves the American Flag while marching in New York City's Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2013. The Parade honors all eras and branches of military service, with special recognition given this year to the history of American Women in Uniform. (Robert Harclerode/U.S. Coast Guard, PD)

Trump Wants to Rebrand Veterans Day

Maddison Nickerson, Staff Writer May 6, 2025

President Donald Trump has sparked fresh debate after proposing a name change for Veterans Day, a holiday long dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of U.S. military veterans. The suggestion,...

Two brothers, Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were charged for murdering their parents in the 1980s, have been becoming more known now. The brothers case is being re examined, and re evaluated. (Courtesy of Common Sense Media)

The Menendez Brothers’ Potential Resentencing

Melina joy, Assistant Copy Editor May 5, 2025

The case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menedez. The case has gained a lot of attention, has resurfaced in public discourse, making a...

Actress Michelle Trachtenberg acting in one of her biggest movie hits, 17 Again. Michelles cause of death has been revealed as diabetes, which goes to show how taking care of the disease is very important. (Courtesy of Warner Bros).

Star’s Cause of Death was Diabetes

Ivonne Sambrano, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

Michelle Trachtenberg, a beloved actor known for her roles in Buffy, Gossip Girl, and many more, tragically passed away on Feb 26, 2025. Trachtenberg’s cause of death was revealed recently on April 16th. It...

Another recall is being made for cars, this time GM cars are being recalled for not functioning correctly. For anyone that has any GM car, it is important to go get it fixed to avoid accidents.

GM Recalls Thousands of Cars

Hazel Mciver Oun, Assistant Image Editor April 29, 2025

German motors made an announcement on April 29 that around 600,000 cars, trucks and SUVs needed to be recalled. The vehicles that are part of the recall have engine issues, due to problems assembling the...

Tesla Cybertrucks are currently being recalled due to a metal piece on the front of the car having the chance of falling off while driving. The glue that holds the piece onto the car is not strong enough to hold, and is able to be lifted off with someone’s bare hands. Courtesy of A1C6

Cybertruck Recalls Shock the Road

Sophia Zamora, Staff Writer April 28, 2025

Tesla is recalling almost all of its Cybertrucks because a metal piece on the outside could fall off while the truck is being driven. This could be not only dangerous for the driver, but for other drivers...

Harvard University is at the edge of losing their foreign student exchange program which will no longer allow foreign students to attend Harvard University because of what the DHS has said.

New Gov Policies Put College Foreign Partnerships at Risk

Melinda Yim, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

UPDATE: As of April 24, 2025, over 280 colleges and universities have identified 1,800-plus international students and recent graduates who have had their legal status changed by the State Department....

A sign announcing the date and time of an upcoming AP test hangs outside Ms. Vogelsbur's room. College Board announced that it will offer AP Career Kickstart classes starting in 2026. In a change for AP class topics, the Career Kickstart classes will focus on the development of workplace skills instead of purely academic knowledge.

AP Adds Two New Classes for 2026

Maddison Nickerson, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

On March 19, College Board announced that it would be adding two new courses to its Advanced Placement offerings for the 2026-2027 school year: AP Cyber and AP Business Principles & Personal Finance....

Against a red and blue sky, clouds clash behind the Colorado Capitol Dome in Denver. Thing may soon also clash in the courtroom as the state legislature proposes a lawsuit against the state over the constitutionality of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Speaking of taxpayers, should the lawsuit move forward, Colorado taxpayers may be stuck paying the bill for both sides of the lawsuit. (Bill Badzo, Flickr)

Colorado Government May Sue Itself over TABOR

Ivonne Sambrano, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

Budget is the big battle in the Colorado General Assembly this year. The state faced a $1.2 billion deficit in February for the upcoming year, which has led to state politicians tossing out whatever ideas...