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Former Republican candidate Nikki Haley during her presidential campaign this year.
By dropping out of the race for nomination, Nikki Haley had a massive effect on the 2024 presidential election
Winterfest Court Announcement
Winterfest Court Announcement
2022 Science Olympiad State Competition Results
2022 Science Olympiad State Competition Results
2022 Winterfest Court Announcement
2022 Winterfest Court Announcement
FHC Inspires Announcement
FHC Inspires Announcement
Emalea Rooke wearing one of her boldly put together outfits.
Emalea Rooke looks ahead to her future of fashion
Arpita Das has found her way through high school through various activities
Arpita Das has found her passion for business through Model U.N. and DECA
Senior Alysse Calabio has learned many valuable things from actively participating in volunteer work.
Volunteer work has guided Alysse Calabio through many life events
Senior Lily Bouma will forever cherish her memories in room 139.
Lily Bouma’s lifelong passions for ASL, choir, and writing have indefinitely impacted her future
a picture from sydneys senior photos
Senior Sydney Fentzke’s future will be in the form of art
Emalea Rooke wearing one of her boldly put together outfits.
Emalea Rooke looks ahead to her future of fashion
Senior Alysse Calabio has learned many valuable things from actively participating in volunteer work.
Volunteer work has guided Alysse Calabio through many life events
Senior Lily Bouma will forever cherish her memories in room 139.
Lily Bouma’s lifelong passions for ASL, choir, and writing have indefinitely impacted her future
a picture from sydneys senior photos
Senior Sydney Fentzke’s future will be in the form of art
A picture of senior Mikayla Bush
Mikayla Bush has managed to find herself through writing a book
Homecoming Court Q&A’s 2023
Improv Central 2023 Q&A’s
The Newest Staff members of FHC
FHC Inspires Q&As 2023
FHC Inspires Q&As 2023
Prom Court Q&As 2023: Athan Hillman
Prom Court Q&As 2023: Athan Hillman
The Challengers movie poster featuring my queen Zendaya
Challengers was challenging to look away from
a clock, ticking and ticking and ticking
Change’s Conflictions: the ticking time bomb again
My senior photos that I took back in November.
Dear Present me: You’re on your own, Arpita—you always have been
A photo of me, at the beginning of my school career.
Love letters to life—what I hoped to hate
a senior picture of me
The world around her: saying goodbye
The Challengers movie poster featuring my queen Zendaya
Challengers was challenging to look away from
The official poster for the movie, Spy x Family CODE: White. Owned and release by Crunchyroll
Spy X Family CODE: White is a fulfilling watch for those enjoying family adventure and action-packed animation
Bath & Body Works: The Bridgerton Collection
This is my rating of Netflix’s and Bath & Body Works Bridgerton Candle Collection
The main poster for the television show features both starring actors, Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall.
Netflix’s heartbreaking drama miniseries, “One Day,” tells an enthralling story with an ending that will leave viewers in tears
The album cover for The Tortured Poets Department.
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, is eloquent and lyrically masterful
The white peach flavor of the ZOA zero sugar drink.
ZOA Energy “rocked” my energy drink world
A Scooters Coffee drive-through: quick and convenient.
Scooter’s Coffee was spirited and speedy
The great drink I had and the even better cat I cuddled with.
The Happy Cat Café’s revamp renders it complete
An example of delicious french fries (although I would need to taste them to really know their merit)
A comprehensive(ish) ranking of West Michigan french fries
The image displays a can of Vernors Black Cherry Ginger Soda
Vernors Black Cherry initially sparked satisfaction, only to end in a flat sigh
The album cover for The Tortured Poets Department.
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, is eloquent and lyrically masterful
Girl in reds 2024 album cover for IM DOING IT AGAIN BABY!, depicting her running in front of a sign advertising the release.
Girl in red abandons the “alternative” in alternative pop with her latest album, I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!
Album cover for WE DONT TRUST YOU
WE DON’T TRUST YOU is yet another great album from Metro Boomin
The cover image for the single, Saturn, by SZA.
“Saturn” by SZA is the perfect song to soundtrack your voyage through the stars
Benson Boones album cover
Benson Boone’s new album Fireworks & Rollerblades was breathtaking
The official poster for the movie, Spy x Family CODE: White. Owned and release by Crunchyroll
Spy X Family CODE: White is a fulfilling watch for those enjoying family adventure and action-packed animation
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was a visual masterpiece.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the great new addition to the Godzilla franchise
Taking place under the sea, No Way Up would be a horrifying experience for anyone who is afraid of the ocean or flying.
No Way Up combines both the fear of the ocean and flying to create a less than okay survival movie
Sugar, Abel, Kinney, and Bishop are the members of the special forces operation sent to the Philippines.
In Land of Bad, a mission gone wrong makes for a thrilling survival story
The release poster for the movie Madame Web.
Madame Web was a regrettable film that had so much potential
the picture preview of the Netflix show my life with the Walter boys
My Life With The Walter Boys is a new favorite feel good series of mine
Season four cover for HSMTMTS
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series had four seasons too many
The poster for the second season of The Summer I turned Pretty on Amazon Prime Video.
The second season of The Summer I Turned Pretty has me waiting in agony for the third
The Last of Us is a expertly crafted masterpiece worth your time and attention
The Last of Us is a expertly crafted masterpiece worth your time and attention
The poster for Amazon Prime Videos new series: Daisy Jones & The Six
Amazon Prime Video’s Daisy Jones & The Six was captivating in its creative storytelling
The cover of Spearss autobiography, The Woman in Me.
Britney Spears’s “The Woman in Me” offers up a collection of fragmentary thoughts that, despite their lack of emotional depth, hook the reader
Reading classic books may seem boring but are essential for learning.
FHC’s required classics go from great to painful
I wish it was easier to forget Memory Lane
I wish it was easier to forget Memory Lane
Although The Spanish Love Deception had potential, it was an overall disappointment.
The Spanish Love Deception fell short of minimal romance standards
The cover of Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, an adorable hockey romance
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace is a cozy romcom for lovers of winter
A picture of the improv team at the end of their show.
Improv Central 2022 prompted laughs from start to finish
High School Musical Jr. opening night gives the original High School Musical a run for its money
High School Musical Jr. opening night gives the original High School Musical a run for its money
Image of the playbill created by Jess Siswick for Ratatouille: The Tiktok Musical
Ratatouille: The Tiktok Musical was impressive for its time frame
FHC’s production of The Crucible was a success due to immense passion and utter talent
FHC’s production of The Crucible was a success due to immense passion and utter talent
Improv After Dark’s talented cast provided an entertaining, humorous show for a mature audience
Improv After Dark’s talented cast provided an entertaining, humorous show for a mature audience
Photo editor; Picsart Background; In game footage
Genshin Impact’s Fontaine Archon quest was the end as they knew it
The belligerent truth of Biggbys felonious fall menu
The belligerent truth of Biggby’s felonious fall menu
One of the many pathways we walked under, every picture is taken by me.
With flashing colors and blinding lights, John Ball Zoo’s lantern festival is a blazing spectacle
The great drink I had and the even better cat I cuddled with.
The Happy Cat Café’s revamp renders it complete
These are my two favorite patterns of Chaco sandals currently.
Step into this summer with new sandals
a clock, ticking and ticking and ticking
Change’s Conflictions: the ticking time bomb again
My senior photos that I took back in November.
Dear Present me: You’re on your own, Arpita—you always have been
A photo of me, at the beginning of my school career.
Love letters to life—what I hoped to hate
a senior picture of me
The world around her: saying goodbye
Gallery Walk: one last stroll through the walls that hold all of my memories
A picture worth a thousand words: Gallery Walk
This version of her will forever be with me; the carrier of her flame will simply change.
In this moment – her flame begins to flicker
Here she is: just a little seed at this point, figuring out how to take root.
In this moment — the sweet adage of a dandelion
A sunny November day—I never expect one, but I always hope.
A televised edition: episode 12—weather channel
Even through there were voices in the air, the night was quiet.
A televised edition: episode 11—silent movie
A culmination of images and titles that have appeared within the past 199 stories.
In this moment – 200
This version of her will forever be with me; the carrier of her flame will simply change.
In this moment – her flame begins to flicker
Here she is: just a little seed at this point, figuring out how to take root.
In this moment — the sweet adage of a dandelion
A culmination of images and titles that have appeared within the past 199 stories.
In this moment – 200
A moment buried in the in-between, a moment that will define this time in vibrant colors.
In this moment – the in-between
This is me with my acceptance letter to Northwestern University wearing my new favorite sweatshirt.
In this moment – finally
A sunny November day—I never expect one, but I always hope.
A televised edition: episode 12—weather channel
Even through there were voices in the air, the night was quiet.
A televised edition: episode 11—silent movie
The cookie I was allowed to decorate when I was little; its supposed to be Ash Ketchum
A televised edition: episode 10—cooking show
A picture that my friends always use to prove that I do have a phone addiction.
A televised edition: episode 9—advertisement
One of the times I actually went out this year with my friends--I do things now!
A televised edition: episode 8—reboot
a picture of my vison board on my desk right next to my bed, so I can wake up and be reminded of my goals.
Looking at my past, being in my present, dreaming of my future: age 17
Political ads and campaigns are using social media to resonate most with their intended demographic.
Are political ads actually convincing?
Gingko trees are a commonly found type of dioecious trees.
Theory suggests sexism could be to blame for increased allergies
A list of closing procedures I do at work every night.
Productivity; is it friend or foe?
The 84,729 minutes I listened to (sad) music in 2023.
Stop listening to sad music
Five ways to make your phone less cluttered and stress-free
Five ways to make your phone less cluttered and stress-free
Me, Meghan Bonney, and Berkleigh Blackport on our way to the dance.
This is what to do—and not to do—for school dance makeup
These are all of Madeleine Whites Coachella looks: the left is her day one mermaid look, the top right is her day two snake look, and the bottom right is her day three rose look.
No matter where and no matter when, Madeleine White is always able to whip up a flawless look
The piles of letters in my room remind me of Easton, my lifelong friend, and how our friendship persists.
Here are three ideas for staying in touch with friends as summer approaches
The 2024 Met Gala dress code is Garden of Time, so expect to see many florals.
The Met Gala is a star-studded, mysterious event
An example of what a bucket list could look like; it could be a Tik Tok or a google slide...
My summer bucket list sits waiting to be accomplished
Photo Gallery: Go Orange Week 2024
Photo Gallery: Go Orange Week 2024
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2024
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2024
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Reeths Puffer
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Reeths Puffer
Photo Gallery: Veterans Day Assembly 2023
Photo Gallery: Veteran’s Day Assembly 2023
Photo Gallery: Senior Tile Painting
The Student Voice of Forest Hills Central

The Central Trend
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My senior photos that I took back in November.
Dear Present me: You're on your own, Arpita—you always have been
Arpita Das, Publicity Editor • May 1, 2024

Dear present me,  It’s officially a week before your high school graduation, the day you dress up in that forest green wrinkly cap and...

Columns
a clock, ticking and ticking and ticking
Change's Conflictions: the ticking time bomb again
Ellerie Knowles, Copy Editor • May 1, 2024

Tick. Tick. Tick. Tick. Tick. Tick. Once again, the ticking time bomb is back. It is like it is a haunting ghost that simply can’t get enough of me. It comes back to continue...

My senior photos that I took back in November.
Dear Present me: You're on your own, Arpita—you always have been
May 1, 2024
A photo of me, at the beginning of my school career.
Love letters to life—what I hoped to hate
May 1, 2024
a senior picture of me
The world around her: saying goodbye
May 1, 2024
Gallery Walk: one last stroll through the walls that hold all of my memories
A picture worth a thousand words: Gallery Walk
May 1, 2024
Senior sunrise from first semester.
A senior year recap
April 30, 2024
Reviews
The Challengers movie poster featuring my queen Zendaya
Challengers was challenging to look away from
Addy Cousins, Editor-in-Chief • May 1, 2024

If I had to pick a woman, hands down, I would choose Zendaya. I have watched her from K.C. Undercover on Disney Channel to MJ in Spider-Man,...

The official poster for the movie, Spy x Family CODE: White. Owned and release by Crunchyroll
Spy X Family CODE: White is a fulfilling watch for those enjoying family adventure and action-packed animation
Mikayla Bush, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

Spy x Family is an anime that everyone can enjoy, especially those who enjoy unending miscommunications. It is a show about spies, espionage,...

Bath & Body Works: The Bridgerton Collection
This is my rating of Netflix's and Bath & Body Works Bridgerton Candle Collection
Ava Tilley, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024

I was enthralled when I heard through the grapevine that an acclaimed homecare and fragrance store—Bath & Body Works—released a new fragrance...

The main poster for the television show features both starring actors, Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall.
Netflix’s heartbreaking drama miniseries, “One Day,” tells an enthralling story with an ending that will leave viewers in tears
Kathryn Campbell, Staff Writer • April 29, 2024

Once again, Tiktok has introduced me to yet another one of my favorite shows from just a five-second sound that goes “Down there is where I...

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Editorials
Political ads and campaigns are using social media to resonate most with their intended demographic.
Are political ads actually convincing?
Addie Woltil, Copy Editor • April 28, 2024

I find politics interesting. Not interesting in a good way or a bad way, but interesting nonetheless. I’m not sure if this applies to most...

Gingko trees are a commonly found type of dioecious trees.
Theory suggests sexism could be to blame for increased allergies
April 26, 2024
A list of closing procedures I do at work every night.
Productivity; is it friend or foe?
April 23, 2024
The 84,729 minutes I listened to (sad) music in 2023.
Stop listening to sad music
April 23, 2024
Five ways to make your phone less cluttered and stress-free
Five ways to make your phone less cluttered and stress-free
April 22, 2024
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Lifestyle
Me, Meghan Bonney, and Berkleigh Blackport on our way to the dance.
This is what to do—and not to do—for school dance makeup
Lily Bouma, Staff Writer • April 30, 2024

After my three years of going to school dances, I have come upon many different tips and tricks for makeup. For this most recent prom, I compiled...

These are all of Madeleine Whites Coachella looks: the left is her day one mermaid look, the top right is her day two snake look, and the bottom right is her day three rose look.
No matter where and no matter when, Madeleine White is always able to whip up a flawless look
April 30, 2024
The piles of letters in my room remind me of Easton, my lifelong friend, and how our friendship persists.
Here are three ideas for staying in touch with friends as summer approaches
April 26, 2024
Trending Stories
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Bath & Body Works: The Bridgerton Collection

This is my rating of Netflix's and Bath & Body Works Bridgerton Candle Collection

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About 12 years ago, my first day of school began with a commemorative photo. Soon, I will celebrate my final day of school with the same.

This is my not-so ambiguous goodbye

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Chappell Roan in her butterfly outfit during Coachella weekend two.

Chappell Roan's Coachella Debut was something to remember

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The main poster for the television show features both starring actors, Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall.

Netflix’s heartbreaking drama miniseries, “One Day,” tells an enthralling story with an ending that will leave viewers in tears

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This version of her will forever be with me; the carrier of her flame will simply change.

In this moment - her flame begins to flicker

Photo Galleries
Photo Gallery: Go Orange Week 2024
Photo Gallery: Go Orange Week 2024
Alex Smith • March 19, 2024

Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2024
Photo Gallery: Macho Volleyball 2024
February 7, 2024
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Reeths Puffer
Photo Gallery: Boys Varsity Basketball Vs Reeths Puffer
December 11, 2023

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