The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

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The Student News Site of Fauquier High School

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David Achter

David Achter, Editor-in-Chief

Hey! My name is David Achter, and I’m an Editor-in-Chief. I’m a senior, and this is the third year I’ve worked with the newspaper. I am a volunteer EMT and enjoy hiking, working with computers, and trivia. I’m excited to be here and am looking forward to another great year!

Everything by David Achter
TikTok's extensive ties to China are merely the tip of the iceberg of issues it creates for America.

TikTok Threatens America’s Identity and Security. Ban it.

David Achter, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2024
The original FAFSA form was a staple of anxiety for many high school seniors, though its digital replacement has caused problems of its own.

FAFSA Delays Create Mass Chaos in College Admissions

David Achter, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2024
Students mourn the loss of principal Kraig Kelican at a candlelight vigil.

Year in Review: The Biggest Headlines of the 2023-2024 School Year

David Achter, Editor-in-Chief
May 14, 2024
Students who fall into the top decile were presented with a certificate.

UPDATED: FHS Announces Top Decile Winners

David Achter, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2024
For students, messages like these are a common occurrence when browsing the web on chromebooks. Created by Linewize, they block and monitor all student internet traffic.

Surveillance Software Creates Controversy

David Achter, Editor-in-Chief
March 20, 2024
The rise of OpenAI's ChatGPT has prompted concerns from teachers.

FHS Responds to Rise of ChatGPT

David Achter, Editor-in-Chief
December 27, 2023
Kelican poses during an administrator photo shoot. Assistant principal Diana Story stated this was the last official photo taken of Kelican.

FHS Remembers Beloved Principal Kraig Kelican

David Achter, Editor-in-Chief
October 3, 2023
Formal statement regarding the passing of principal Kraig Kelican, by David Achter, Ali Patusky, and Clara Compton.

Cannot Load Photo Remembering Mr. Kelican

September 28, 2023
Religiously-styled cover for "Far Cry 5" imitates da Vinci's "The Last Supper."

“Far Cry 5” Shows the Power of Music in Video Games

David Achter, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2023
Acting principal Jim Raines confirmed in an early-morning assembly that Kelican did not survive his injuries.

Charges Pending after Kelican’s Death

David Achter, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2023
The ridiculous series "MH370" exploits the anguish of families and gives attention to profit-seeking conspiracy theorists.

Netflix’s Terrible “MH370” Docu-Series Profits from Baseless Conspiracies

David Achter, Managing Editor
May 4, 2023
Students purchase food from one of FHS's many lines.

FHS Cafeteria Diversifies Meal Options for Students

David Achter, Managing Editor
May 4, 2023
Replace the Electoral College with Ranked-Choice Voting

Replace the Electoral College with Ranked-Choice Voting

David Achter and Catherine Arellano
March 13, 2023
The tricky plot of "Knives Out: A Glass Onion Mystery" does not make up for its shortcomings in character development.

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” has a Tricky Plot but Ultimately Disappoints

David Achter, Managing Editor
January 12, 2023

PRO: Android

David Achter, Managing Editor
December 12, 2022
iOS vs Android: Which is the Better Operating System?

iOS vs Android: Which is the Better Operating System?

David Achter and Catherine Arellano
December 12, 2022

“The Gift of Fear:” A Thrilling Novel about Intuition and Survival

David Achter, Managing Editor
December 12, 2022
Athlete Spotlight: Kingsley Menifee

Athlete Spotlight: Kingsley Menifee

David Achter, Managing Editor
December 12, 2022
Student Athletes Carefully Balance School and Life

Student Athletes Carefully Balance School and Life

David Achter, Managing Editor
December 12, 2022
Piedmont Overlook at Sky Meadows is a fantastic spot to experience nature.

Sky Meadows: A Hidden Gem in Fauquier County

David Achter, Managing Editor
December 12, 2022
A mold swab from the celling of David Smith's room shows massive amounts of growth.

Lab Results Confirm Mold in School

Catherine Arellano and David Achter
October 13, 2022
In a survey conducted by The Falconer, over 70 percent of respondents said that "Switching to Schoology was the wrong decision"

Adoption of Schoology Met With Praise and Controversy

David Achter, News Editor
September 16, 2022
The start time of 7:30 is too early.

OPINION: Fauquier Needs a Later School Start Time

David Achter, News Editor
August 30, 2022
Keely Scott takes a dive.

Keely Scott

David Achter and Tom Cloud
August 29, 2022

Blackboard is Out, Schoology is In

David Achter, Staff
May 12, 2022
Winning teachers stand for a picture alongside school board members and the superintendent during their award ceremony

Teachers from Across Fauquier Honored In Award Ceremony

David Achter, Staff
April 7, 2022
Without raises, FCPS staff will continue to face a challenging pay structure

Proposed raise creates cautious optimism among teachers

David Achter, Staff
April 6, 2022
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