The Egypt Revolution: Two Years Later

Ajey Pandey, Writer
January 29, 2013

There have recently been riots in Egypt, especially Cairo, calling for “bread, freedom, and social justice.” There has been extensive violence, and as of this writing, seven have died. But instead of protesting the infamous Hosni Mubarak, they’re demanding the removal of the new president:... Read more »

Don’t Be “That Guy” on Twitter

Marina Smoske, PhD in Twitter Studies
January 29, 2013

Any FHSer with a Twitter knows that the social network is home to some less-than-desirable tweets and tweeters. Sometimes it gets so annoying that we just can’t make sense of it all!  So, I’ve spent years (3 days) hunched over my computer, cataloguing the biggest Twitter “don’ts” for your... Read more »

FHS Perspective: President’s Obama’s Past and Future

Caroline Cafasso, Writer
January 22, 2013

On January 21st, 2013, President Barack Obama was inaugurated in Washington D.C, marking his 2nd term holding the office. After winning reelection in November 2012 in a close race against Republican Mitt Romney, the Democrat is now facing the so-called “second term curse,” where a U.S President... Read more »

One Word: Haylor.

Michaela Shimkus, Angry Fangirl
January 22, 2013

Everybody has their pet peeves: tapping,chewing, people not putting the cap back on the toothpaste tube…there are so many things that make people crazy. To me, theres nothing more irritating than a celebrity publicity stunt…UGH! For example, the recent celebrity ‘couple’ that... Read more »

Dare to be different or complying with fashion norms?

Ashley Jennings, Staff
January 22, 2013

Upon entering Franklin High you will see the halls scattered with many girls wearing practically the same thing. One of the most common outfits is a denim button down or sweater, black leggings, a scarf, riding boots and leg warmers. While I am not saying this is a bad outfit-I myself wear something... Read more »

New Year’s resolutions: Failure or Success?

Michaela Shimkus, Wicked Aweome Person
January 18, 2013

  As the clock struck midnight on New Years Eve, many people began making plans of what they would do to better themselves during this upcoming year. We all want to create a better future for ourselves, and these goals we set for ourselves each year, whether they be big or small, can work as the... Read more »

Slut Shaming is Real and You Need to Know About It

Marina Smoske, internal operations coordinator
January 18, 2013

Have you ever overheard or participated in a conversation about a skimpy outfit a girl wore to a party?  The number of guys she’s been with?  What kind of language did you use?  Were you outraged?  Keep reading, feminism is for you. I get a lot of smack for preaching respect for women to my peers,... Read more »

Pokemon Generation 6 was Just Announced (and I Want You to Try it)

Marina Smoske, Sinnoh League Champion
January 18, 2013

Confession: I’m an avid Pokemon player.  My brother handed me a copy of Pokemon Crystal at age six and I’ve been hooked ever since.  I spent many a night as a child suffocating under a blanket with a flashlight fixed on my Gameboy, playing for as long as I could until I ran out of air.... Read more »

Class Pages go from Fbook to Itslearning

Ashley Jennings, Staff
January 13, 2013

Every grade has a Facebook page run by the class officers but now the school is making the group go to itslearning. Itslearning is meant to allow you to post assignments and check what your homework is. Most don’t go on Itslearning just for fun. The Facebook page was convenient because anytime... Read more »

One More Week to Live??

January 1, 2013

              We  have all heard how the end is coming, how we’re all going to get annihilated by some magical meteor, and what not, what not, what not. Now I’m not saying that this isn’t true or anything, I honestly just don’t have the facts. You... Read more »