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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Summer break has finally come and there are many ways to spend it. Whether students decide to spend it with friends, family, or by themselves, there are so many activities to do
Top Ways to Spend Summer Break
Lotti Kroeger, Giorgia Terzi, Johanna Koelling, and Maria Pintori smile for a selfie at the Homecoming tailgate. The homecoming experience was many of the exchange students favorites and was a good way to start their American experience. (Courtesy of Lotti Kroeger)
Time to Say Goodbye
Frederick High School has started to slowly implement phones being banned in class, but now next year phones could possibly be banned completely. Phones have been seen as a distraction for some students, and the school is now going to put an end to it.
Will FHS Implement a New School-Wide Phone Policy?
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
MIA SALAS: MOVING ON TO THE NEXT STAGE
MIA SALAS: MOVING ON TO THE NEXT STAGE
Senior Lucas Howell has gained so many new memories and experiences throughout high school. He was involved in track and cross country, as well as being in choir and the student advisory council. (Chris Tone)
LUCAS HOWELL: SPRINTING TO SUCCESS
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
7 Movies to Look Out For This Summer
Final Destination Bloodlines is a must watch for any Final Destination movie lovers. The 6th movie keeps the watchers on the edge of their seats throughout the whole movie, with many plot twists and special effects added throughout as well. Courtesy of Warner Bros
Final Destination Bloodlines is Finally Here
Beach Bunny performing with her band in Denver, Colorado on May 18th, 2025
Beach Bunny Rocks Denver
The Minecraft Movie, which has been waited on for a while, has blown up in theaters. The movie is similar to the game, with a few differences here and there, but is overall a good watch for any Minecraft lovers. Courtesy of Warner Brothers
Minecraft Movie Frenzy
Joe Goldberg returns to New York City with his wife Kate for the finale of You. This season brings plot twists, and excitement, guaranteeing to leave the watcher interested. ( Courtesy of Netflix)
You Ends with a Killer Finale
7 Movies to Look Out For This Summer
Final Destination Bloodlines is a must watch for any Final Destination movie lovers. The 6th movie keeps the watchers on the edge of their seats throughout the whole movie, with many plot twists and special effects added throughout as well. Courtesy of Warner Bros
Final Destination Bloodlines is Finally Here
The Minecraft Movie, which has been waited on for a while, has blown up in theaters. The movie is similar to the game, with a few differences here and there, but is overall a good watch for any Minecraft lovers. Courtesy of Warner Brothers
Minecraft Movie Frenzy
Joe Goldberg returns to New York City with his wife Kate for the finale of You. This season brings plot twists, and excitement, guaranteeing to leave the watcher interested. ( Courtesy of Netflix)
You Ends with a Killer Finale
“Well, the film is actually pretty genre fluid. It actually pushes into a lot of different genres but yes, vampires are one of the elements of the movie but that is not the only supernatural element” (Ryan Coogler)
In Sinners, Every Choice Comes with a Price
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
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Gunn’s Creature Feature is Great
Moana 2 brings back Moana and Maui for another adventure. Moana has to go on another journey across the ocean to find the lost island of Motufetu. (Disney)
Setting Sail on Another Adventure
“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
Chromakopia is Tyler, the Creator's eighth studio album, which was released on October 28, 2024. The album explores Tyler, the Creator's process of getting through the hurdles of adulthood with many tracks including the voice of his mother. (Columbia Records)
Chromakopia Ushers in a New Era
"Sing me to sleep with your saccharine whisper, and let us lay about as cats of no mothers."
Suther
"The air is crisp, the nights are long, with winter's charms inside a song." (Bernhard Friess/Flickr)
Winter’s Talent
"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?
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Allison McCormick

Allison McCormick, Assistant Copy Editor

Allison McCormick is a junior who joined the Lantern staff this year. Allison enjoys covering athletics, student interest pieces, and senior spotlights. She can often be found in the school’s various English classrooms or in the cafeteria with friends. When not reporting for the Lantern, Allison enjoys playing soccer, spending time with friends and family, and binge-watching TV shows at home with her dog.

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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

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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?

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Lotti Kroeger, Giorgia Terzi, Johanna Koelling, and Maria Pintori smile for a selfie at the Homecoming tailgate. The homecoming experience was many of the exchange students favorites and was a good way to start their American experience. (Courtesy of Lotti Kroeger)

Time to Say Goodbye

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Leaps and strides for the sophomore Makaylin Torres. Playing a key role in the team’s success leading up to playoffs, Torres continued that contribution in Frederick’s Great Eight playoff game. (Jenna Johnston)

Mead Stops Frederick’s Playoff Progress

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The girls swim team members who qualified for the State Championships pose for a group photo at their final practice of the season. For many of the athletes, it is their first experience at State and they were excited to see what the atmosphere would be like! (Courtesy of Julia Smith)

Girls Swim Makes a Splash at State

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Kate Greiner poses for her senior photos in St Vrain. Kate has been a stand out student at Frederick since her freshman year, participating in several AP classes, sports, and being a leader everywhere she goes. (Courtesy of Kate Greiner)

KATE GREINER: Doing it All

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FHS students Maddix Frame, Valerie Madrid, and Peyton Frame sit next to their pieces of fleece before crafting it into a blanket. With three people, a single blanket can take as little as 15 minutes. (Jami Revielle)

NHS Strikes Success with Project WarmUp

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The Safeway in Firestone is located off of Colorado Boulevard. Even on a Thursday afternoon, the Safeway parking lot is full of customers as they make a quick stop before heading home for dinner. (James McCormick)

Kroger-Albertsons Not Merging, Sue Each Other Instead

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Aiming for the Final Four

Aiming for the Final Four

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Always behind the camera, but never in front. Chris Tone is a valued Frederick photographer that never fails to make it to FHS sporting events, supporting the school in all the ways he can. Next to him is Jenna Johnston, junior, who is a member of the yearbook staff. Jenna told the Lantern how, “taking photos for Frederick is such a fun and exciting experience. I enjoy getting to support all the sports [that] I love while also capturing memories for all of our athletes.”

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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.

[Photo] A Close Game Against the Gators

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The shoe game is on fire. Whether it’s through cleats, shoes, hairstyles, or accessories, athletes are always finding ways to express themselves.

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Taking photos can be tricky at times, but knowing how to use a camera and get good angles will help. There are certain rules that come with taking photos, and that can help the picture turn out better.

[Photo] Picture Perfect

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Ball in hand, Avery Salisbury looks across the court as she plans for the next play. Throughout the game, Avery was a prominent playmaker, helping the team continuously put points on the board.

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Marsing Magic. Most people have heard of Mr. Marsing one way or another. Whether it be about his history class or his coordination of GEBN, Marsing is always involved in school events. At the basketball game on Monday, Marsing provided live commentary and helped hype up the small but mighty Rowdy Crowd.

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Zoe Wittler overlooks her lowerclassmen teammates as they warm up. Zoe has a couple of goals for her last high school season: “Personally, my goal is to just live in the moment and help lead my team to accomplish our team goals and their [my teammates’] personal goals.”

[Photo] ZOE WITTLER: Ball’s in Her Court

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Izzy Howard, sophomore, takes a shot from the free point line during the second half of the first game of the basketball season. Izzy said that she “thought we played well as a team, but we definitely have a lot of work to do.”

[Photo] One Step Closer to State

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Looking for the perfect pass, Rylee Gallegos looks for a way out of a sticky situation. All throughout the night, Loveland’s defense was strong, but Frederick was able to fight past it to put points on the board.

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Loveland 22 vs. Frederick 25. Number 22 was the lead point scorer for Loveland, but she was still not a match for the Frederick defense. Zoe Wittler, senior, noted how the “defense was really good, specifically our energy and intensity, and I thought we shared the ball well, getting easy hits [and] making easy points.”

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Ready to receive. Izzy Howard, sophomore, reaches the end of the court, positioning herself just outside the 3 point line. Throughout the night, Izzy made a majority of her shots, helping the team finish on top.

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[Photo] Six Pressures That Lead to Burnout

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Touchdown Frederick! In the first round of the 4A State Playoffs, every point counts. As Frederick strives to continue in the postseason, they take advantage of every opportunity they get.

Nothing Can Stop Frederick Football

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Ryan has been on the Frederick soccer team all four years he's been at FHS. Primarily playing defense, Ryan led his team on and off the field, making team captain his senior year. (Courtesy of Ryan Brown)

RYAN BROWN: Taking the Lead, In Class and Out

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All of the 2025 seniors pose for a photo after their final game of the season. Back: Blake Lowry, Jack Bartlett, Alberto Medrano, Jase Tyler, Nick Frias, Samuel Hernandez, Yahir Catano. Middle: Cooper Doehring, Francisco Nicasio, Bryan Perdomo, Hunter Vickers, Yosef Godinez, Andy Hernandez, Ryan Brown. Front: Cindy Terrazas, Alejandra Gonzales

Sportsmanship at Its Finest

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Senior Vee Forshay poses as Abbey Bominable from the Monster High franchise. She wowed the judges of the Halloween Costume Contest with her full body makeup and self-made outfit. Vee was one of three winners of the Halloween Costume Contest, receiving a perfect score.

Halloween Frights and Delights

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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

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Frederick Varsity Volleyball prepares for a team huddle

[Photo] Disappointing Double Header

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The FHS cheer team performs at halftime during a Frederick football game. With the team becoming co-ed, they are able to complete more difficult stunts and routines. (Courtesy of Christopher Tone)

Let’s Hear it for the Boys

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The Frederick girls varsity team huddles as they prepare for their race. This is a tradition they have at the beginning of every meet that brings the energy to every race.

Positive Vibes, Negative Splits

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Tanner Kaufman, senior, continues to accomplish astounding feats. Breaking records and placing at several meets, Tanner strides towards greatness.

TANNER KAUFMAN: Breaking Records

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Left to Right: Back Row: Johanna Koelling, Karlotta Kroeger, Maria Pintori, Giorgia Terzi, Carol Garcia Calvo; Front Row: Giovanni Cecconi. A group of foreign exchange students pose for a photo in the Hollywood homecoming Photo Booth.

American Experiences from a Foreign Perspective

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A banner promoting the CU Succeed program hangs in the Frederick hallways.

Is CU Succeed Worth it?

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