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A peñero floats just offshore Margarita Island, Venezuela. Three small boats similar in size and design to this have been bombed by the US off the Venezuelan coast in the past month--one on September 2, one September 15, and one September 16. While the White House claims these strikes are to prevent drug transports to the US by Tren de Aragua, Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro has accused the US of extrajudicial murder. (Wilfredor/Wikimedia, CC BY-SA)
US Deploys Military Forces to Venezuela
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
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 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
Fredericks color guard waved their colorful flags on the streets of Frederick, showing off their skills. The color guard students bring some pride to the school, working hard to give everyone a great performance. The color guard students practice long and hard to get down the routine they need.
Carnival Vibes Take Over Frederick High Homecoming Parade
Senior Preston Kissinger, the quarterback for the Golden Eagles, played well throughout high school and helped make the football team feel like a community. He has made unforgettable memories and friends on the field. (Courtesy of Preston Kissinger)
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 on the Court
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 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
Senior Preston Kissinger, the quarterback for the Golden Eagles, played well throughout high school and helped make the football team feel like a community. He has made unforgettable memories and friends on the field. (Courtesy of Preston Kissinger)
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 on the Court
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 members of HUNTR/X—Mira, Rumi, and Zoey—playfully tease a plane full of demons before slaying them in the first scene of K-Pop Demon Hunters. This animated film has taken summer by storm, becoming the most watched film on Netflix of all time and seeing several of its songs making it on the Billboard Hot 100. A film doesn't make an impact like that without being excellent, and K-pop Demon Hunters delivers on all levels. (Netflix)
K-pop Demon Hunters Takes the World by Storm
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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A peñero floats just offshore Margarita Island, Venezuela. Three small boats similar in size and design to this have been bombed by the US off the Venezuelan coast in the past month--one on September 2, one September 15, and one September 16. While the White House claims these strikes are to prevent drug transports to the US by Tren de Aragua, Venezuelan autocrat Nicolás Maduro has accused the US of extrajudicial murder. (Wilfredor/Wikimedia, CC BY-SA)
US Deploys Military Forces to Venezuela
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
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
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
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 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
Fredericks color guard waved their colorful flags on the streets of Frederick, showing off their skills. The color guard students bring some pride to the school, working hard to give everyone a great performance. The color guard students practice long and hard to get down the routine they need.
Carnival Vibes Take Over Frederick High Homecoming Parade
Senior Preston Kissinger, the quarterback for the Golden Eagles, played well throughout high school and helped make the football team feel like a community. He has made unforgettable memories and friends on the field. (Courtesy of Preston Kissinger)
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 on the Court
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
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
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
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
Senior Preston Kissinger, the quarterback for the Golden Eagles, played well throughout high school and helped make the football team feel like a community. He has made unforgettable memories and friends on the field. (Courtesy of Preston Kissinger)
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 on the Court
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
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
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
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
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 members of HUNTR/X—Mira, Rumi, and Zoey—playfully tease a plane full of demons before slaying them in the first scene of K-Pop Demon Hunters. This animated film has taken summer by storm, becoming the most watched film on Netflix of all time and seeing several of its songs making it on the Billboard Hot 100. A film doesn't make an impact like that without being excellent, and K-pop Demon Hunters delivers on all levels. (Netflix)
K-pop Demon Hunters Takes the World by Storm
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
The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern
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

Hazel Mciver Oun, Staff Writer • September 6, 2025
While admin may think making student drivers buy a $5 pass to park on campus is a good idea, they should be free and as available as any other school resource.
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?

Allison McCormick, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025

People under the age of 21 can’t drink alcohol or do drugs. People need to be 16 to operate a motor vehicle. Water laws are in place to ensure safe drinking water for citizens. These laws, and many...

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

Kennedy Fisher, Staff writer • May 8, 2025

On April 25, Luigi Mangione was arraigned in a Manhattan federal court on the charges of murder and stalking. On December 4, 2024, Mangione shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in broad...

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

Allison McCormick, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

At Frederick High School, the week of April 14th was test filled with juniors taking the SAT on Tuesday, 9th and 10th graders taking the PSAT on Wednesday, and then the Juniors finishing the week with...

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

Melinda Yim, Staff Writer • March 11, 2025

A few times a year, schools all around the world do parent-teacher conferences to check in about the students progress in class. These conferences are typically after school and are around 10-15 minutes. During...

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

Melina Joy, Assistant copy writer • December 3, 2024

Si quieres leer esta historia en espanol, haz clic aqui. If you didn't come home one day, what would happen? Likely, your parents would contact the police, a search would be called, and an Amber alert...

Journalism teacher Mr. Brandon Coon scowls at the camera when asked, "show us your teacher attitude face!" In all seriousness, it seems that some of the teachers at FHS don't realize how the moments of cynicism, apathy, and grumpiness affect their students.

Dear Teachers: Lose the ‘Tude

Ana Sliger, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024

Most teachers have the mindset of helping their students grow and help shape who they become as they grow older. Although, there is a growing concern on some teachers taking advantage of their authority...

Junior Doris Lian and sophomore Leigh Tilton hold their noses in the gym. With sweating bodies playing sports, the gym should be the stinkiest place at Frederick High, but the sad truth is that dishonor belongs to the large freshmen classes. With some teachers needing to open their windows to let out the freshman funk after class, it's time the class of 2028 to grow up and stop the stink.

Dear Freshmen: Fix Your Funk

Melinda Yim, Staff Writer • November 19, 2024

Freshman Felicity Hampton takes a warm shower every morning and uses a fruity body wash that exfoliates her skin and a shampoo that gives her hair the slight scent of a tropical island. After she dries...

Students are getting treated unfairly by teachers, and this is causing problems at Frederick. Being negatively treated by a teacher can greatly impact a students mental health.

Dear Teachers: Stick to Your Script

Shelby Hott, Staff Writer • November 11, 2024

Rules were made to be broken. But not by the people making the rules. At Frederick High, teachers have a great deal of autonomy over how they run their classrooms and what their class rules are. Most...

Sophomore Brian Garcia sits in Mrs. Upton's class and works on his assignments. Brian is one of many students with an Edgar, a bowl-cut hairstyle with intricate shaved designs on the back of the head. While this haircut has become a craze in the Latino community, it needs to go.

Dear Edgars: You’re More Than Just Your Hair

Ivonne Sambrano, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

Si quieres leer esta historia en espanol, haz clic aqui. Attention all Edgars at Frederick High: get a new haircut. For those not in the know, "the Edgars" are a recent subculture in the young Latino...

Life after Highschool can be tricky to decide. Going to college is very beneficial, but the cost is not.

What’s Beyond the Diploma

Sophia Zamora, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024

Jobs such as doctors, engineers, or lawyers, require college. Many jobs require a degree, and without one, job options could be pretty limited. Certain fields have starting salaries that can make studying...

Having a four-day school week would benefit students and teachers in many ways, and should be implemented.

Doing More by Going Less

Kennedy Fisher, Staff Writer • September 24, 2024

Education  is important but some may argue that mental health is more important. Stress shows itself in many different forms, such as: headaches, insomnia, anxiety, constant worrying, social isolation...

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