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Risk of Rain 2 is a refreshing take on a genre full of half-baked ideas. The Seekers of the Storm DLC promises new content, but should buyers beware?

"Risk of Rain 2 - Seekers of the Storm:" New Content, At What Cost?

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A loaded shotgun waits to be used for a game of chance.

Buckshot Roulette Review

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Students sitting and learning in Mr. Lewiss African American Studies class.

African American Studies Class is an Exciting Learning Experience

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Junior Madelynne Martin shows off her nails, done at Envy Nails & Spa.

Warrenton's Best Spots for Great Nails

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Students in Flower Design ll working on a vase arrangement.

Flower Design ll is a Blooming Good Time

The pictured solar panels, shown in 1975, were installed as part of a project by the Department of Energy before being subsequently removed.
Group Proposes Adding Solar Panels to FHS Roof
Ali Patusky, Editor-in-Chief

In 1974, when solar power was in its early stages of development, FHS was a frontrunner in the implementation of the new technology. As proudly...

News
To help students start the day off right, breakfasts will be free starting in May.
Free Breakfast at FHS Starting in May
Rahath Miah, Staff
New FHS Principal Announced
Elena Carino, Staff
The Wastewater Treatment Plant that emits bad smells on to FHS campus.
"Unflushed Toilet" Smell: Students Complain of Treatment Plant
Rahath Miah, Staff
Features
Introduction to Animal Systems students walk dogs around campus.
Intro To Animal System Class is Full of Fun
Brianna Sandoval, Staff

The intro to animal system class at FHS is a whole lot of fun. It’s an elective...

Students in Flower Design ll working on a vase arrangement.
Flower Design ll is a Blooming Good Time
Darely Sandoval, Staff
Students sitting and learning in Mr. Lewiss African American Studies class.
African American Studies Class is an Exciting Learning Experience
Tatum Walker, Staff
Spanish class students explore the Mexican Cultural Institute building.
Spanish Students Visit Mexican Cultural Institute
Brianna Sandoval, Staff
Lifestyles
Gillian Hall shows off her beautiful and unique fashion style.
Fashion Spotlight: Gillian Hall
Elena Carino, Staff
While St. Patricks Day results in much fanfare in many parts of the country, Warrentons celebration was more limited among high school students.
Saint Patrick's Day is Falling Out of Fashion at FHS
Charles Hargrove, Viewpoints Editor
Flowers on the trees in the courtyard of FHS start to bloom as the warm weather rolls into Virginia.
The Spring Season is in Bloom
Elena Carino, Staff
Entertainment
The book, Long Way Down, keeps readers hooked and entertained from the very first page.
"Long Way Down" is a Book Everyone Should Read
Brianna Sandoval, Staff
The incredible cast of the Upgraded movie was the only good thing about this otherwise boring and run of the mill love story with an ending that flat lined.
"Upgraded" Never Really Takes Off
Bailey Hall, Staff
Games with Triple-A branding mean nothing in terms of quality today.
In Video Games, "AAA" Designation has Lost Its Meaning
Rahath Miah, Staff


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Viewpoints
Derek Garcia sits as first chair at the District Orchestra concert, him being one of many from FHS to attend.
Orchestra is Better than Band
Elena Carino, Staff

FHS offers a lot of different music opportunities, two of them being orchestra and band. However, orchestra has proven to be the superior of...

An empty hallway, minutes after students are released from their too long school day.
School Days Should Be Shorter
Charles Hargrove, Viewpoints Editor

Students are required to be at school for just over seven hours, a period of time made even longer by after-school activities like sports and...

Sports
Boy's Tennis Looks for a Fresh Start
Charles Hargrove, Viewpoints Editor
A FHS swimmer dives into the pool to start his race during a swim meet.
FHS Makes a Splash at State Swim Competition
Rahath Miah, Staff
The wrestling team made it to states with outstanding results.
Wrestlers Take the Competition to the Mat
Brianna McColl, Staff
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In Case You Missed It
The poster for The Wizard of Oz, the musical that FHS theater department is working on for the spring.
Wizard of Oz is Coming to FHS
Sophia Garcia, Staff
A basic way of showing how encryption and decryption works.
How to Better Secure Your Digital Life After the FCPS Cyberattacks
Jaden Cook, Staff
Students debate whether purple passes are needed or not.
Purple Passes are Beneficial to FHS
Darely Sandoval, Staff
Ushers Super Bowl LVIII halftime show logo.
Ushers Halftime Super Bowl Performance
Mailee Perez, Staff
A loaded shotgun waits to be used for a game of chance.
Buckshot Roulette Review
Caleb Mitchell, Staff
(From left to right) Donna Kelce, Ice spice, Jason Kelce, Ashley Avignone, Taylor Swift, Blake Lively, and more celebrate prior to the Superbowl in Las Vegas.
"Swifties" are making their way to a Touchdown
Hank Hethcote and Kat Crandall

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