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The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern
The Student News Site of Frederick High School

Frederick Lantern
Mr. Coon

Mr. Coon, Staff Adviser

Mr. Brandon Coon has been the adviser of the Frederick Lantern for the past seven years. In his fourteen years in the classroom (ten of which have been at Frederick High), he has taught subjects as diverse as AP Literature, literacy, drama, tech theatre, world history, yearbook, study skills, and computer science. Mr. Coon also sponsors Frederick’s chapter of the Quill and Scroll International Society for High School Journalists and the Frederick Film Society. He has a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Northern Colorado and is a member of Sigma Tau Delta.​

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The Colorado Capitol building at dusk, where the Colroado General Assembly meets and passes new state laws each year. (L.C. Chang/Wikimedia)

New Colorado Laws for 2025

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Y2K Is Just OK

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Out of the Shadow of the Vampire

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I uploaded photos from my vacation to Washington, D.C. and asked an AI illustrator to make them "look sinister," and this is what it did to my photo of the Washington Monument. So the Terminator films are a lot less frightening to me now. Also, the federal government may cut all but essential services starting at 12:01 a.m. tonight.

The Government Set to Shut Down Saturday

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[Photo] Time Running Out for TikTok

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HBO's The Penguin Kills

HBO’s The Penguin Kills

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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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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.

[Photo] UPDATED: E. Coli Outbreak Nearly Kills Colo. Teen

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An aisle of masks and accessories at the Spirit Halloween at the Centerplace Plaza in Greeley. One of the hardest parts of Halloween is sorting through all the options and figuring out what to be. This year, the Spirit Halloween blog and a new analytical tool by Google are here to help.

[Photo] Getting Your Fright Fit Right

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Election 2024: What's on the Ballot

Election 2024: What’s on the Ballot

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Election 2024: Who's on the Ballot

Election 2024: Who’s on the Ballot

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With college coming up, new students need to know everything about their new schools. College can be tricky to navigate, but not as tricky if students know more.

[Photo] Navigating the College Experience

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A voting sign outside of the Southwest Weld Motor Vehicle Office in Del Camino. This location has a permanent ballot drop box, in-person early voting starting 15 days before the election, and in-person voter registration any time.

[Photo] The Lantern’s Student Voting Guide, 2024

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Graduation Requirements

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Colorado joined 14 other states in holding its Democratic and Republicans Presidential Primary Elections on March 5, 2024. These primaries went well for both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Biden won the Democratic contest with 83% of the vote while Trump won 63% of the Republican vote. Though both candidates are clearly popular in their respective parties, they are also facing similar challenges from a critical electorate.

Biden, Trump Sweep Colorado Primaries

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The Supreme Court Building in Washington D.C. where the court ruled 9-0 that a state cannot decide that a candidate for President cannot run due to the Insurrection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Less unanimous was the Court's thoughts on who could decide this matter, with four judges filing concurrent opinions disagreeing with the majority that Congress has to pass a law about it. This case originated from a lawsuit filed by four Colorado Republicans and two Independents wanting Donald Trump removed from Colorado ballots because of his actions during the January 6 Government Insurrection.

SCOTUS Dumps Trump Ballot Bump

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Trump, Colorado, and the Fourteenth Amendment

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[Photo] The Letters

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[Photo] Propositions HH and II, Explained

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On Tuesday afternoon, Kevin McCarthy became the first House Speaker removed from his position by Congress. While the removal came down to a tight 216-210 vote, the majority of Colorado's House members voted to remove the Republican speaker... including Republican Ken Buck. This historic vote came after McCarthy pushed Congress to pass a continuing resolution on Saturday to avert a government shutdown until Nov. 14

Buck Helps Shuck McCarthy

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Hollywood Strike finally comes to an agreement after 5 months of strike. Writers will be able to continue writing although it may take a little while to get going once again.

[Photo] Writers Strike Comes to End

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National disaster was avoided Saturday, September 30 when a short-term spending bill was passed with bipartisan support in the House and Senate. The law moves the deadline for a new spending resolution to November 14, giving the US House 45 days to resolve disagreements between House Democrats, House party-line Republicans, and the House Freedom Caucus. A shutdown would furlough over 43,000 Colorado government workers, close Colorado National Parks, increase flight delays at DIA, and pause benefits for the half a million Coloradans on food stamps.

Government Temporarily Avoids Shutdown

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Taylor Swift's concert film of here Eras tour is set for US release on October 13. The concert sold $26 million in tickets on the first day and is expected to be the next big theater event. The film's impact is expected to be so great that upcoming movies are changing their release dates to avoid being crushed at the box office.

[Photo] A New Era for Cinema?

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Former U.S. president Donald J. Trump, born June 14, 1946, is facing four indictments, two of which are federal, and three civil lawsuits. He is facing a total of 91 alleged felony charges as of September 9, 2023.

[Photo] Trump’s Legal Trouble, Explained

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[Photo] The Odd One Out

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"Don't rush, die slow." Slotherhouse, a PG13 horror flick where a sloth murders sorority girls, is a fantastic example of a so-bad-its-good horror B-movie. While not perfect by design, this campy throwback stands out among a market dripping with elevated horror.

Sloth Movie Deserves a Slow Clap

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For the first time in 63 years, the Hollywood unions for writers and actors are on strike at the same time. The two unions are currently in a standoff with the major studios over cost of living, streaming money, and the rise of artificial intelligence.

[Photo] Hollywood Actors, Writers Enter Fifth Month of Strike

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Bell Schedules

Bell Schedules

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Dress Code

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Inclement Weather & Snow Days

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Here, senior Giada DeJulio intertwines her fingers with those of junior Sierra Sanchez for their same-sex romantic scene in Almost, Maine. This shows the nuance in intimate acts that an IC needs to know. According to Mr. Coon, "Holding hands means 'I support you' and isn't necessarily romantic, but when fingers intertwine, the message becomes 'I can't let you go.'"

[Photo] The Act of Kissing

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[Photo] One Act You’ll Remember

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[Photo] Iyonna Moore

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Finally, if two types of cones in the eye are damaged, the person will only see one color--in this case, the red and blue cones are damaged, causing the world to look green. This green come in lighter and darker colors (the rod cells in the eye control that), but the world is all one shade. This is the most challenging form of colorblindness, as it's impossible to differentiate colors.

[Photo] We’re Often Blind to Colorblind Students

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Dr. Brian Young poses with Dr. Russell Fox after SVVSD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jackie Kapushion announced their new job titles: Dr. Young will be the new principal of Mead High School, while Dr. Fox will be the new principal of Frederick High.

Frederick High Gets New Principal

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[Photo] Group Chat: Honor Jazz Band Players

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The cast of Newsies, which will be features at the Colorado Thespian festival this December.

[Photo] Newsies Will Take the Spotlight at ITS

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Dreaming In Darkness (Oct. 2017)

Dreaming In Darkness (Oct. 2017)

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Stiff as a Board

Stiff as a Board

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Source: Pixabay

BRAVE NEW YEAR: Frederick Learns Online for First Six Weeks

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Back to school night is not a good use of time, especially if students don’t get useful information.

UPDATE: Frederick High Closed for Rest of School Year

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Jacob Wiegert and the Frederick Senior Class of 2018 get instructions before walking out onto the field for Graduation. Losing a graduation ceremony is one of the many fear that the Senior Class of 2020 is grappling with amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

[Photo] The Senior Sadness

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UPDATE: Frederick High, Other SVVSD Schools Closed Until April 17

UPDATE: Frederick High, Other SVVSD Schools Closed Until April 17

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Back to school night is not a good use of time, especially if students don’t get useful information.

UPDATE: Polis Issues Order to Close Schools Until April 17

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With COVID-19 shutting down more schools across the country, CollegeBoard is making changes to SAT and AP testing this spring.

UPDATE: SAT Canceled, Changes to AP Testing, More Businesses Close

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Today, Frederick and Dacono temporarily closed all non-essential town offices. Meanwhile, lots of local restaurants are closing their dining rooms and changing their service options.

UPDATE: City Offices Close, Restaurants Shift Services

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The toilet paper aisle of the Firestone King Soopers on March 13. In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, several local businesses are limiting their hours or temporarily closing their doors to help protect the community.

UPDATE: COVID-19 Affects Tri-Town Businesses

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COVID-19 Closes Frederick High

COVID-19 Closes Frederick High

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[Photo] Mr. Coon

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The new profile picture for Frederick High's social media. Be sure to subscribes for the latest news as Frederick weathers the COVID-19 shutdown.

Schools are Closed, but the Scout Will Keep Watch

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Robert Downey Jr's performance in Dolittle had audiences surprised at his role after Iron Man

Dolittle, an Adventure Packed Kids Movie

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Halloween Has Some Thrills, But Mostly Missteps

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Sophomore Kayla Lorimer won Frederick's Got Talent thanks to a song she wrote and composed herself.

Sophomore Singers Stun at FGT Finale

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