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Frederick Lantern

The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern

While Halloween is generally thought of as a fun holiday for kids, costumes, and candy, each of those traditions is rooted in a seasonal practice that predates both America and Christianity. (Avia Venefica/Flickr)

Is Halloween a Holy Day?

Khyra Gould, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

Carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and donning spooky costumes are beloved traditions that have become synonymous with Halloween. But beneath these playful customs lies a religious history that dates...

"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, Firefly 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...

Dozens of Frederick High students eat lunch at the McDonald's restaurant at I-25 and Hwy 52 every day, but they're not able to order a quarter pounder this week. An outbreak of E. coli in the onions that are used on the burger has been linked to several hospitalizations (including one diner who ate at a Greeley McDonald's) and one death.

UPDATED: E. Coli Outbreak Nearly Kills Colo. Teen

Ethan Delier, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

McDonald's has never been known for the health of their food, but recent events have pushed the health risks of the fast food giant past the realm of high cholesterol concerns and accusations that their...

Frederick High School scored second place at Boo Bash this year. The cheer team worked long and hard hours to show off their best performance, and it paid off. Courtesy of Frederick Cheer)

Frederick Cheerleaders Shine at Boo Bash

Hazel Mciver Oun, Assistant Image Editor October 30, 2024

Frederick High's varsity coed cheer squad kicked off their competition season with a win.  On Saturday, October 26, the Frederick cheer team attended Boo Bash, an annual Halloween-themed cheer competition...

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...

The poster and marketing for Smile 2 feature an image of pop star Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) with a smile ripped across her mouth. Smile 2, an R-rated film now in theatres, is a scary joyride that outdoes the intensity of the original. (Paramount Pictures)

It Will Make You Smile Too

Ivonne Sambrano, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

Warning: This article discusses suicide. In 2022, Parker Finn wrote and directed the supernatural horror movie Smile, a skin-crawling viewing experience that became a successful sleeper hit with $105...

Bryson Monroy has tackled his high school career, making friends and memories he will never forget. Bryson is truly grateful for his mom’s support during his high school career. (Courtesy of Bryson Monroy)

BRYSON MONROY: His Camera’s Focused on the Future

Hazel Mciver Oun, Assistant Image Editor October 27, 2024

A person that is dedicated to playing sports through their entire High School career is always known to never give up and to always keep going. That person is Bryson Monroy, Bryson is dedicated to any...

Instagram is adding a new update where accounts under the age of 18 will be set to private and will heavily restrict content. If teens want to lift any of these restrictions, they will need to give their parents full access to their Instagram account.

Instagram Blocks Things for Teens

Melinda Yim, Staff Writer October 26, 2024

On September 17, Meta announced that they were going to update all Instagram, Threads, and Facebook accounts for anyone under 18. This update will default all underage accounts to private, restrict content,...

What’s Inside? Not Much

Kaylee Ledgerwood, Editor in Chief October 25, 2024

The new Netflix thriller It’s What’s Inside had potential to be a good movie but the way it was filmed deprived it from being good. The movie scored a 57% according to Metacritic. The movie received...

Not Your Average Zombie Apocalypse is a production that everyone will be talking about. As the school is overrun by zombies, a mere five students remain unchanged, and it is their job to put everything back to normal. (Courtesy of Christopher Tone)

Exciting, Terrifying, and Incredibly Humorous

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor October 24, 2024

Excitement, surprise, craziness, and zombies. The Frederick Theater department is currently performing their rendition of the play Not Your Average Zombie Apocalypse with shows on October 24 at 7 p.m....

Colorado has some of the best places to visit during fall time. The fall foliage in Colorado gives away to amazing sights.

Autumn Adventures Await

Kennedy Fisher, Staff Writer October 23, 2024

Imagine walking on a sidewalk full of fiery leaves, leaves crunching, the air crisp with Autumn magic… Discover the 10 must-see destinations in Colorado for fall foliage. Starting at number 10 we...

The Wild Robot is an animated story about found family in the most unlikely of places that is getting great reviews from both audience and critics: it has a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an A CinemaScore. (Dreamworks Animation)

A Wildly Heartwarming Film

Kendan Cartwright, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

October isn't a usual month for new family-friendly animated films—these tend to come out when little kids aren't in school, like during the summer or holiday weekends. Hopefully, that doesn't keep audiences...