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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
Warner Bros./Max
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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Owen Etter

Owen Etter, Staff Writer

Owen Etter is a senior at Frederick High. His favorite activities at Frederick include playing for the percussion section in band class and analyzing films in Mass Media. In his downtime, he likes to watch movies at home, play competitive online video games, and take really cool pictures on his camera. He hopes to become a professional photographer or a voice actor, but he still believes that he has lots to learn.

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Senior ditch day this year was on May 13th, 2021 and about fourth seniors showed up. However, given the timing of this year, not a whole lot of people wanted to go this year. This then begs the question: is this day specifically necessary for seniors?

Ditching Ditch Day

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Remember by Lisa Genova (Hardcover, 272 pages).

Remember to Pick This New Edifier Up

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The hardest part of iPad turn-ins every single time is remembering your brick and cord. Do NOT forget it this time and make sure you also have all of your files backed up. Let’s do this swiftly and efficiently so there’s no trouble going into summer break.

New iPads, Old iPads, and What to Do

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Thomas Beeker playing Mike Dillard as a construction worker. His scene was so moving to watch.

[Photo] The Art of Working

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[Photo] Cold Feet

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A new bill, SB 21-116, bans the use of Native American mascots and imagery in public schools, which would affect Frederick High greatly.

[Photo] New Colorado Senate Bill Will Force Frederick to Change Its Mascot

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[Photo] St Vrain Valley’s Unframed Art Show

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The official movie poster for Mortal Kombat 2021. The release date of this film was officially on April 23, 2021 and was released both in theaters and on HBO Max. There were two Mortal Kombat films from the 90s that weren’t very good, as for this film, not too shabby, but there could be improvements.

Mortal Kombat Isn’t a Flawless Victory

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Charles Juarez, Kayla Lorimer, and Jacob Noyes just before rehearsing for the Frederick musical, Working. The mask mandate may be lifting, but activities are still requiring masks so the actors and athletes can still do what they love.

[Photo] Near the End of the Colorado Mask Mandate

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[Photo] Boiling Mad Bops

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The mess of different streaming services coming at audiences left and right can be really confusing and overwhelming. However, there are considered to be eight major streaming services these days. This pros and cons list should help you decide where to place hard earned money into what subscription.

Fighting Up Stream

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Here’s a statute of the character Tracer from Overwatch at one of the biggest gaming celebrations, BlizzCon. This was take back when I went in 2017 and I consider it to be one of the best weekends of my life. It’s one of many examples of how this game has impacted my life.

I’M A FAN: Overwatch

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[Photo] Losing Something

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With the closing of a very tough basketball season, mainly because of restrictions due to COVID. We had a pretty decent season like last year and we certainly did our best with the given circumstances.

[Photo] Frederick Basketball Season Draws to a Close

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It’s been four very long years and lots of people biting their nails, but the Snyder cut has been unleashed. The original cut of The Justice League didn’t do so well, but this four hour version shows what could’ve been back in 2017. I thought this film was fantastic, it just needed a little polish and maybe some more clarity, but most of all, it deserves a sequel.

Justice Done For The Justice League

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Today is the anniversary of when every single one of our lives would change forever. Everyone’s got a story to tell about where they were when they found out things were shutting down and the range of emotions differed heavily. We’re coming back after spring break alright, just one year later.

COVID @FHS One Year Later

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[Photo] Adoption, or Something Like That

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Here’s a picture of the performers who participated in the District Honor Orchestra Festival on February 19th, 2021. As you can see, everyone was masked up and dressed nicely as if it was slightly normal again. Does this mean that arts activities are slowly coming back to FHS?

A Return to Harmony

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This list of classes was offered here at Frederick on March 16th, 1981.

[Photo] What Was The Past Should Become The Present

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[Photo] Loose Lip Slips

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This is what the schedule has looked like as of recent and for most of the year. Previously, the school has always done, ABABA one week and BABAB the next week. Keeping this schedule is beneficial to a lot of students around FHS, but what about everyone else?

OPINION: Four-Day School Weeks (and One Asynchronous) Sticking Around

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This is one of senior Michael Coaty’s senior photos. Michael is known around the school as being a drum captain and participating in school plays. Though, he’s also someone who takes care of seniors for his job.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: A Senior Helping Seniors

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Here’s an example and simplified drawing of what a stimulus check looks like. It obviously isn’t 100 accurate, but it has the ideas of what an average person would see.

[Photo] Stimulus Isn’t Enough

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With everything that has been going on as of recent, I wanted to stop and think about the positives that came out of this. Turns out, there are a lot more than I thought.

What Was Improved From All of This?

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Are you looking for a funny, scary, lovey, sad, or absurd film to watch with your date on Valentine’s Day? Here’s a little list to help the decisions seem easier and let your mind stay on your wonderful date all day long.

Romantic Films Even a Guy Can Enjoy

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A new ship sails happily on the sea of popularity. This new trend is singing sea shanties as passionately as possible on Tik Tok. It’s a trend among lots of people and not just a specific group, but why is all of this happening now?

A New Ship Has Docked

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In the next few years or even in the next few months, The Great Gatsby could have fan fictions on shelves with some of the most creative rewrites ever. It wouldn’t be just books though, there could be a ton of film and other media adaptations coming just as soon.

Even Greater Gatsby’s

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Here’s an official alternate cover art piece by CD Projekt Red for the new game Cyberpunk 2077. The reason why this is an “alternate cover” is because you can play as either a male or a female version of the character “V” that you customize to either look like you or your idea of a cyber punk. (CD Projekt Red)

Breathtaking or Not?

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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins (Hardcover, 528 pages)

Do We Actually Hate President Snow?

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Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam (Hardcover, 256 pages)

Leave This Book Behind

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Everything has been weighing down students these days. Their jobs shouldn’t be that much of a weight, but sadly for some, it is.

Not Enough Pay and Little Enjoyment: Students Suffering Under Unethical Employers

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Mrs. Stuhr shows off one of her many headbands that she’s made herself. She finds lots of confidence in making herself warming items out of her own alpaca’s wool. “Instead of going out and buying [a headband], I can just make one. I wouldn’t say [crocheting] is super useful, but I like to make hats and I can make scarves and blankets and sweaters if I wanted to.”

STAFF MEETING: From Algebra to Alpacas

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This is the front and back of my iPhone 12 Pro (graphite color). I’m incredibly happy with this phone and while it could be better in so many ways, I’m confident that this phone will last for a good while and get the job done.

Apple is Getting There

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In this edited screen shot of an Apple calendar, the green circled day is when we’ll come back to online learning and back from break as a whole. The red circled date is when students will be returning to hybrid.

[Photo] BREAKING NEWS: January Will Bring a Mix of Online and Hybrid Learning for FHS

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While there are many different versions of A Christmas Carol, the one adapted for this Frederick performance will be modern and fresh. The FHS theatre department would love for you to attend their live reading on December 22nd.

Frederick Drama Gets into the Holiday Spirit

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Secret Santa by Andrew Shaffer (Paperback, 216 pages)

Ho-Ho-Ho-Hum

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Winter break might not be as exciting as it once was, but that doesn’t mean we need to throw away all excitement and cheer. All we really need to do is adjust our ornaments and think about what matters most this holiday season: family and friends who are with you no matter how down things seem.

[Photo] A Blue Christmas

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Returning to online will be a breeze for some and for others, not so much. But for many students, their computer desk has now become their permanent throne once again.

[Photo] Frederick High Returns to Online-Only Learning

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One of the biggest challenges from beginning drawing at the moment is value. This is a sphere that I’ve spent about an hour and a half on just slowly shading it in. It’s oddly relaxing.

How I Slowly “Sketched Out” Bigger Realizations

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The fourth anniversary of the Frederick Dreamcatcher was published on Halloween. This issue marks the largest issue of the Dreamcatcher yet.

[Photo] Five Years of Fears

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[Photo] Sarah Hayes

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Made by Innersloth, the same people who made the Henry Stickman games, and released on June 15th, 2018, Among Us has positively taken over all kinds of communities by storm. If you also were to look over the shoulder of the average Frederick student these days, you might see a screen like this.

What Exactly Has Come Among Us?

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On Monday the 26th of October, St. Vrain declared their first snow day of the 2020-2021 school year. However, this may be the LAST snow day that we’ll ever have, but we’ll have to see.

[Photo] The End of Snow Days

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Think about it like this: if you go out and vote, you’ll get a cool sticker. Who doesn’t want a cool sticker for filling out a piece of paper?

Get Your Vote Out!

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The official HBO Max poster that highlights Randy Marsh as he looks contempt with his actions in the Pandemic Special. While the poster art was done by South Park Studios, this image makes for a great summary for what lyes in this incredible special.

The Single Most Absurd Take on the Pandemic

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Birthday’s are a special time of year that is all about you. But COVID has put a cramp in lots of people’s birthday plans. Here are some tips to not let the pandemic ruin your party.

Don’t Let COVID Be a Party Pooper

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Fall is here which means it's time to start planning all of those fun fall activities that we love doing.

[Photo] Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

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From left to right Grace, Hazel, Simon, and Tuba all display their own emotions for the HBO Max poster for season three of Infinity Train. Each character has their own suspicions displayed in this poster with different characters looking at different things. HBO Max said on their official Twitter, “Looks like The Apex are back, who else are you hoping to see? (Fingers crossed for Alan Dracula).”

It’s Time to Get on The Hype Train

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Part of the new COVID guidelines at Frederick High include social distancing and movement stickers in the hallway. With students coming back October 5th school administrators have been working around the clock to establish safety procedures at Frederick.

[Photo] BRAVE NEW SCHOOL: New Guidelines Come to Frederick

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Mr. Coon with students Kayla and Rylee Lorimer taping down six foot boundaries on the ground for Drama classes. Like many FHS teachers, Mr. Coon spent his Friday preparing his classroom for the return of students to Frederick High.

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This is a photo of the contents of my Travis Scott meal when I ordered it. The meal is the latest promotional item from McDonald's and has taken the internet by storm with its popularity.

The New Travis Scott Meal is Better Than You Think

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Harley Quinn posing with her crew Poison Ivy, Dr. Psycho, Sy Borgman, King Shark, and Clayface. Season two premiered on April 3rd, 2020 but has been gaining attention since its recent switch from DC Universe to HBO Max. Even celebrity fan James Gunn recently tweeted, “Everyone watch Harley Quinn on @hbomax and help them get a well-deserved season three!”

Season Two of DC’s Harley Quinn is a Smash Hit

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

[Photo] UPDATE: Frederick High Will Be SVVSD Resource Site

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One-on-One: Michele Blanken

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