Keeping the boys’ bathrooms clean
Tyler Balsbaugh, Staff Writer
April 13, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
Any guy who uses the bathrooms here at FUHS knows our campus bathrooms have a slight sanitation issue; and by slight, I mean huge. When I enter the bathrooms I have to strategically plan every step just to avoid puddles of mysterious liquid. Toilet paper is always shoved down the urinals, bits of cafe...
Why the feminist movement is still relevant today
Myah Phillips, Copy Editor
February 15, 2018
In recent years, the feminist movement has gained momentum as women and men alike have marched to end the misleading labels that are typically given to girls and women, such as “weak,” “incapable” and “inferior.” Many FUHS students attended these marches and spoke of the importance of the fem...
Getting rid of the stigma surrounding mental illnesses
Maya Chavez, Staff Writer
February 8, 2018
When people think of mental illness, they most often focus on the stigma surrounding the term, which has arisen from opinions in the media. The media often portrays mental illnesses as something to be ashamed of. The negative connotations associated with mental illnesses are also the result of l...
Check yourself before you wreck yourself—think before you speak
Cordelia Tran, Staff Writer
January 17, 2018
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
Walking down the hall in school the other day, I overheard a fragment of a conversation. A boy looked over to his friend and said, “that’s so gay, bro.” This simple phrase was obviously meant as an insult—as if being gay is a negative thing. These connotations, which some seem to never consider, stigmatize ...
#MaculinitySoFragile: Effect of hypermasculinity on students
Gillian Hodgden, Staff Writer
December 21, 2017
According to most dictionaries, masculinity is defined as the possession of qualities traditionally associated with men. However, masculinity is a deeper concept that impacts our culture, daily lives and every man differently. It manifests into hyper-masculinity—the exaggeration of stereotypical male be...
Free speech: An endangered necessity
Tyler Balsbaugh, Staff Writer
December 19, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
Countries around the world admire the United States, mainly because of the equality and freedom offered to all. The most important of these rights, in my eyes, is freedom of speech. But how do Americans view free speech, and do we really value it as much as we should? Currently, free speech is under attack: coll...
Is our reliance on technology limiting us?
Megan Kim, Staff Writer
December 6, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
Despite most people’s claims that technology is advancing society, I’ve recently realized that at times it is doing just the opposite. While technology—like cell phones and computers—is very beneficial to society, they have negative effect as well. Autocorrect and spell check are two inventions that I and many ...
Thanksgiving: the ultimate holiday
Kaya Ortega, Opinion Editor
November 17, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
I experienced something new this past week: Christmas in November! Christmas decorations were displayed everywhere I went. Trees, lights, and ornaments are littered across malls, supermarkets, and even boutique clothing shops, but it’s not even December. I love Christmas, I promise (I am not a Chri...
America needs gun control
Kaya Ortega, Opinion Editor
November 15, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
After the insufferable tragedies of 9/11, the United States completely revolutionized travel. The most apparent of these changes were in airports and the creation of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The government also instituted the Patriot Act to intercept and obstruct terrorism. The...
The importance of arts in school
Kaya Ortega, Opinion Editor
October 25, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
Art is at the center of human life—it’s no wonder the Renaissance is synonymous with rebirth. It has been the driving force of human understanding and achievement since the very beginning. However, students today seem not as involved in the arts as they should be. While FUHS does have the repu...
Senior Day promotes college readiness
Tara Patton, Arts and Entertainment Editor
October 23, 2017
Filed under Editorials, School News, Showcase
On Oct. 11, the FUHS administration held a seniors only, college prep day where students attended four different workshops intended to make the process of transitioning to college life simpler. Throughout the day, students received guidance from english teachers on how to effectively write a college e...
Dreamers at FUHS
Kaya Ortega, Opinion Editor
October 20, 2017
Filed under Editorials, Opinion, Showcase
The Trump administration finally followed through on their campaign promise to crack down on immigration by formally announcing the discontinuation of DACA: the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, on Sept. 5. President Trump’s 2016 campaign was famously centered around taking hard action against ...
