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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
From left to right: Protestors peacefully marched in Downtown Los Angeles for the 'No Kings' protest (Larissa Puro/Flickr, CC-BY-NC); devastation in central Texas from flash flooding in July (WCK/Flickr, CC-BY); Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot as captured by the Gillette Stadium jumbotron at Coldplay's June 16 concert (Know Your Meme); Ozzy Osbourne performs in Rio de Janeiro, 2011 (Daniel Zappe/Flickr, CC-BY); President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to discuss a potential end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine (Huete, CC-BY).
The Top Stories of Summer 2025
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 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
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?
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
K-Pop Demon Hunters has taken summer by storm, becoming one of the biggest summer hits on Netflix. Not only becoming one of the top 10 movies on Netflix, the songs have also made it on the Billboard Hot 100. (Netflix)
K-pop Demon Hunters Takes the World by Storm
Toothless and Hiccup are shown here trying to get along which would be the start of their friendship. Little did they know, that their friendship would lead to something awesome to happen in the movie. (DreamWorks)
How to Train Your Dragon Put Slight Twist on Classic Movie
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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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
From left to right: Protestors peacefully marched in Downtown Los Angeles for the 'No Kings' protest (Larissa Puro/Flickr, CC-BY-NC); devastation in central Texas from flash flooding in July (WCK/Flickr, CC-BY); Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot as captured by the Gillette Stadium jumbotron at Coldplay's June 16 concert (Know Your Meme); Ozzy Osbourne performs in Rio de Janeiro, 2011 (Daniel Zappe/Flickr, CC-BY); President Donald Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to discuss a potential end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine (Huete, CC-BY).
The Top Stories of Summer 2025
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 Falls to Rival Mead, but Spirit Remains Strong
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 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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
K-Pop Demon Hunters has taken summer by storm, becoming one of the biggest summer hits on Netflix. Not only becoming one of the top 10 movies on Netflix, the songs have also made it on the Billboard Hot 100. (Netflix)
K-pop Demon Hunters Takes the World by Storm
Toothless and Hiccup are shown here trying to get along which would be the start of their friendship. Little did they know, that their friendship would lead to something awesome to happen in the movie. (DreamWorks)
How to Train Your Dragon Put Slight Twist on Classic Movie
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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Joshua Bailey is a senior at Frederick High. He runs cross country and track, is involved in choir, and is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. An avid football and basketball fan, you can expect him to be writing sports articles. After graduation, he will pursue a two-year church mission, and will attend BYU.

All content by Joshua Bailey
A mock-up photo of the proposed second rec center, which will serve the Carbon Valley community if sustained in voting on May 3rd

Here’s What You Need To Know About The New Rec Center

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Zach Bailey, Nick Aasmundastad, Ethan Noyes, Justin Valois, Alex Smith, and Tyler Spotts take center stage during the production of The Music Man

The Music Man Brings The House Down

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Kinley Lindhardt, one of the best outside hitters in the history of FHS, rises up for a kill during one of her matches

KINLEY LINDHARDT: “Set” For Success

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Don’t Stress About The SAT

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Bryce Conover, the star quarterback for the Frederick football team and small forward during Frederick’s final four run in basketball

BRYCE CONOVER: Frederick’s Golden Athlete

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The Warriors huddle up before tip-off at the Denver Colliseum

Warriors Fall To Colts in Semi-Finals

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Burnout is Consuming Frederick Like a Wildfire

Burnout is Consuming Frederick Like a Wildfire

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The Batman struts away from a high-speed car crash. The immersive cinematography is on display, as highlighted by the silhoutte

The Batman Flips the Script on the Superhero Genre

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The Warriors celebrate an unforgettable win against the Mead Mavericks. It’s Frederick’s first win against their crosstown rivals since 2013

Frederick Conquers Mead, Advances To Final Four

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Late Work Should Be Penalized

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Late assignments are piling up all over Frederick due to a new policy this year: late work can turned in without penalty. For some, this policy has given them needed room to breathe. For others, this has allowed their worst habits to get the better of themselves.

TWO VIEWS: Should Late Work Be Penalized?

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The Mixed Choir, led by Dr. Powell, performs during the CHSAA Colorado All State Choir 2022 Festival.

The All-State Experience

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Bryce Conover squares up from three point range

Bittersweet Time At Basketball Playoffs

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Harry Singh hoists up a shot during the second half against the Mead Mavericks. Singh had 6 points on the night.

Frederick Falls To Mead In League Championship

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What will the new school logo be? The Scout has your first look right here!

FIRST LOOK: What the Warriors Will Become

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Luke Justice (junior) goes up for an acrobatic layup during the second quarter. Justice played an important role for the Warriors, scoring 25 on the night

Frederick outlasts Riverdale Ridge in Overtime Thriller

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These Silent Woods Will Leave You With Chills

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Thomas Beeker poses for the camera during his senior pictures. He will go down as one of the greatest performers to graduate from FHS

THOMAS BEEKER: Broadway Bound

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Coach Peeples instructs his team during an intense game. Peeples, who took Frederick football from rock bottom to prosperity, will be resigning as head coach. (Courtesy of Steve Oathout)

BREAKING: Coach Peeples is Resigning

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This year at Frederick High School, choirs will not be allowed to sing any Christmas or Hanukkah music, in accordance with federal law.

FHS Won’t be Singing Holiday Songs this Year–Here’s Why

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The Warriors take the field to face off against the Hornets. It was the first playoff game Frederick has hosted in two years.

Warriors squash the Pueblo County Hornets

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Parker Ayres eyes the field during Frederick’s most recent game against Mountain View. As one of the Warriors’ best players, he will be relied upon heavily against Mead this Friday

Crosstown Showdown

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Alex Carillo poses for the camera during his senior photos

ALEX CARILLO: Frederick’s Most Decorated Athlete

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Frederick’s current logo and mascot, the Warriors, will be abondoned at the conclusion of the 2022 school year. At the most recent SVVSD board meeting, the new mascot nominations were announced.

The Final Mascot Nominations for FHS

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Senior lineman Chris Baum embraces Coach Peeples following a defensive touchdown over the Eagle Valley Devils. Baum’s scoop and score put the Warriors up 28-0 in the second quarter.

A Homecoming Massacre

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The volleyball team huddles up before a game.

Frederick Volleyball is Killing It

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Shang-Chi, played by Simu Liu, controls the power of the 10 rings flloating around him. Although the rings were a unique power in the film, they took away from what could’ve been another dazzling martial arts fight in the climactic final duel.

Was Shang-Chi Really That Good?

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Starting in 2003, Miners Day is a holiday that commemorates the heritage of Frederick.

Picking Out a Fantastic Miner’s Day

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Joshua Bailey

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Luca and Alberto explore a sea cave along the shore. While the whimsical story of Luca was fun and enjoyable to watch, it left many yearning for more emotional sustenance.

Why Luca Felt Empty

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