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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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Elicia Ramu is a Senior at Frederick High School. She is a second year student in journalism and loves supporting her friends and family. She loves music and writing, and can be found writing most of the time. Living with a crazy busy family like hers. One of her favorite sayings is; “If you can dream it. You can do it.” -Walt Disney

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Netflix's latest film 'Oxygen' is a dreadful movie that would more so put a person to sleep rather than keep them awake rather than entertained due to it's lack of a storyline, use of scenery, and overall plot.

Oxygen Is Outdated In This Film

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When anxiety gets high a panic attack can easily occur and you can go into a state of panic. The most important thing to do is remember to breathe, drink water, and remember you are not alone and lots of people have anxiety attacks and it's completely normal.

Don’t Let The Panic in a Panic Attack Stop You

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The Lost Village by Camilla Sten: St. Martin's Press, Inc. Hardback, 340 pages

‘The Lost Village’ Is A Lost Cause

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Desiree Wickstrom sits by a lake while posing in Lyons, Colorado for her senior photos taken by her older sister Brittany Gallicchio.

SENIOR SUNDAY: Working The Case With Desiree Wickstrom

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'Seaspiracy' is a new documentary on Netflix that brings sadness and astonishment as it dives into the mysteries behind the ocean that we don't hear about on a daily alongside the shocking news about how rapidly our oceans are decaying.

Seaspiracy Scarily Shows What Humanity Is Doing To The Ocean

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A single battle with cancer isn't a battle that your fighting alone. Whether your communities by your side or your friends and family, you will always be fighting this battle with someone by your side because nobody would be fighting this horrible disease on their own.

There’s A ‘Can’ In Cancer Because it CAN be Beaten.

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The crime side of Tik Tok has become extremely popular lately and is a place where the motto "Write A Prisoner... Change a life" can easily be applied as a lot of people have been creating new friendships with prisoners across the nation and even further.

Write a Prisoner and Possibly Find A New Friend?

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This Senior year has been feeling really crummy however, Mr. Young and the Booster Club along with Student Council are here to provide us with information about Graduation and more to make this saddening year better.

Senior Sadness Is About To Be Cured!

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It’s official! After spring break, we’re all going to be in 4 in-person days with an asynchronous Friday. This can be really confusing and overwhelming, so the Scout and Mr. Young are here to answer your questions.

UPDATE: We’re Back and Here To Stay!

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Trinity Metcalf is showing off her style in her senior photos with this blue puffy dress as she poses on a bridge for her senior photos.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Walking Through High School In Style

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In the midst of their thrilling adventure Pili and Ioane stop to take a look at their grandfathers book/guide with their friends Casper and Hana.

Ohana Means Family

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Although a romantic movie, darkroom, and lots of sweets can sound like a perfect night for Valentine's Day, it's better to get up and out of the house even if you don't have a Valentine of your own.

Lonely on Valentines Day? It’s Okay

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Memories of the past reappear as Samantha Bloom sits with Penguin on her shoulder letting herself open up to the possibility of hope.

Penguin Bloom Brings Chills, Tears, and Inspiration To All

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If your looking for an original movie-theatre experience it is highly recommended to buy a projector and screen, set it up outside or inside, relax, and enjoy a fun-filled movie night.

How To Create A Home Movie Theatre in 4 Easy Steps

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Hannah showing off her bright colors and bright personality like always with her colorful wings.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Brightening Every Day

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Diana stares at her reflection as she reminices memories from her passed and the lessons that she has learned In order to be the person she is today. (Warner Bros.)

Wonder Woman 1984 Is Not Wondrous

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While board and in quarantine or even during winter break, there are tons of things that you can do to still have your fun during quarantine. This list also includes things you can do indoors too, so you don’t have to go out into the terrible terrible cold.

Quarantined and Spiritless? Here are 10 things to do while quarantined and bored at home.

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The Prom is a heartwarming movie that tells an amazing story about a teenage girl who has only one dream that she wants to come true.

Everyone Should Go to The Prom

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Mr. Coon is making a batch of his family's gingerbread recipe just like you could be doing with any of the recipes found in the FHS Cookbook

FHS Brings Community Together with a Cookbook

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We're going back to fully online learning. Some are happy some are upset but overall a lot of people are nerve-wracked about the whole thing.

Online Learning Here We Come!

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Netflix's newest documentary The Social Dilemma really shows how divided our world is becoming due to social media and the problems that come with it.

The Problem With Social Media

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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.

Frederick High Returns to Online-Only Learning

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Cold weather means comfiness even if your quarantined you can curl up with a cup of tea in front of a fireplace and relax.

How Incoming Cold Weather Will Affect COVID-19

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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.

Five Years of Fears

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The NMSC logo is modeled after a burning oil-lamp and symbolizes knowledge and wisdom that is found in everyone.

National Merit Scholarship Brings New Opportunities

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Can The Class of 2021 Spark A New Tradition at FHS?

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Spooky season is on its way can we keep the holiday the way we love it or will we need to change it?

Will Spooky Season Still be Spooky?

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Depending on how this years ballot goes the Gray Wolves may be reinstated into Colorado.

Proposition 114: Wolves Being Re-Introduced into Colorado?

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Before She Was Helen by Caroline B. Cooney: Hardback, 336 pages

Before She was Helen Thrives in Terror

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Artemis Fowl Turns Fouler Than Expected

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With the amount of controversy in this Netflix film the platform is getting a ton of backlash.

The Ugly Side of Cuties

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Even if we're going back to school with a mask at least there will be some normalcy amongst all of the craziness.

Back to School 2.0

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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.

Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice

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OPINION: Too Much Distance, Not Enough Learning

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When the clock strikes 8:00, you may hear the howls of the community showing their appreciation for the first responders out there taking care of everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nightly Howling Unites Front Range

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Stuck watching little kids? It doesn't have to be a chore! These ten tips will help keep them minds occupied and growing.

No More Babysitting Blues

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The renovation at Frederick is going to be a huge undertaking which will take place Summer 2020

FHS School Reconstruction Is Already Causing Questions

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FHS Reconstruction will take place soon and the floor is only the beginning.

Summer Reconstruction at FHS

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Sonic The Hedgehog really changed things up from the classic video game. With plenty of jokes that will keep audiences satisfied.

Sonic the Hedgehog Is Speeding Out of Control

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Students, family, and friends At GSA Summit all got to learn from a drag queen and see what they do during each performance.

This Year’s GSA Summit Meeting Took Off

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Season 3 of The Masked Singer stuns audiences with wide array of new costuming and songs that will bring the audience to tears, along with the edge of their seat.

Unmasking Season 3 of Fox’s Hit Show

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Photo Caption: Lost Hills by Lee Goldberg: Adventures in Television, Inc. hardback, 478 pages

Getting Lost in Lost Hills

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Everyone’s Psyched For Thescon

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Delicious Thanksgiving Meals

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Is Cable TV Still a Thing?

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Do Students Need Advisory?

Do Students Need Advisory?

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Climate Change Causing More Problems?

Climate Change Causing More Problems?

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Speed Change On Tipple Parkway

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