STUDENTS FOR LIBERTY CLUB LAUNCHES

This year, students have another option to get involved in politics, in addition to the existing Young Democrats and Young Republicans clubs, with the introduction of a Young Libertarians club. Sponsored by Dan Dilber and created by junior Mensur Koso, who is also the club’s president, the club strives to uphold the Libertarian beliefs of social tolerance and economic self-correction. Koso created the club in order to raise more awareness about these beliefs. The club will meet every other Thursday.“I decided to do it when I saw the other parties’ clubs posting their own fliers,” Koso said. “I thought that it wouldn’t be good if people went on believing that there were only two options and they had to choose one. That’s really how it was created.”

Although Democrats and Libertarians have similar views, according to Koso they differ in their view of government involvement. Democrats favor the government assisting economically speaking while Libertarians favor the government’s assistance socially speaking. Republicans favor government assistance with neither economic or social problems.

“The Democrats and the Libertarians have much more in common with their views, so I think that it will be a positive to have another group that has commonalities to the Democrats,” Sponsor of Young Democrats Kim Coil said. (brief by madi graves)

LAPTOPS AND HOTSPOTS FOR RENT

Students will be able to rent laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots in the Learning Commons beginning in October.

“It should be useful to people who need it,” senior Matt Helton said.

Assistant Principal Chris Birch oversees technology at FHN and created this program and permission slips have been distributed so that students are able to rent out a laptop. A new slip will be handed out with more information regarding this policy.

“I’m excited that it will help students who don’t have access to a laptop on a daily basis,” said Media Specialist Ann Travis.

Travis believes that this opportunity will benefit both students and the Learning Commons because it will offer more options to students beyond using the computers.

“‘I’m excited about it,” Birch said. “I’m anxious to see how many are checked out. I’m glad we have this opportunity for our students.” (brief by stone birkner)

FIELD TRIP CONFLICT

FBLA is going on a field trip to Kokomo Joe’s Family Fun Center for the Fall Leadership Conference on Sept. 26, the same day as the Homecoming pep assembly. Members of FBLA will have to decide which event to attend.

“I looked at my priorities,” FBLA President Elise Gertsch said. “I’m in StuCo Cabinet but I’m president of FBLA,and even though I love the pep assembly, I knew it would be more important for me to attend the FBLA Leadership Conference.”

The field trip is scheduled by the FBLA District and other schools in the area attend, so it can’t be rescheduled specifically for the FHN pep assembly.

“I’m looking forward to our members having the opportunity to network with FBLA members from other schools in the area,” Sponsor Angie Winship said. “I look forward to the workshops that will be available to inspire members to contribute to the community by fundraising and community service.” (brief by aly doty)

SPONSOR SWITCH

This year, the Speech and Debate team has a new coach named Joelle Sanders. While Sanders knows there will be some differences, many things will stay the same.

“I don’t think there’s going to be a whole lot of changes,” Sanders said. ”We’re still going to be doing the same kinds of events, the same meets.”

The team will meet once a week; Speech on Wednesdays and Debate on Tuesdays. This is different from previous years, when the entire team met at once.

“I think things are going to be run differently, because we have different leadership this year,” junior Marygrace Cole said.

The Speech and Debate team participates in competitions against other high schools. This year, the team will be participating in fewer events than before. Those wishing to join should go to any of the meetings.

“We’ve been off to a great start,” Sanders said. “I think this is going to be a great year.” (brief by sami schmid)

FIRE & FROST

Homecoming this year is Sept. 27, starting at 7 p.m. at FHN. The theme is Fire and Frost. Decorations include agiant volcano, an ice forest, and icicle lights.

“I’m really excited about the theme,” StuCo President Nicole Morse said. “I think it’s going to turn The Fire and Frost theme was chosen by a vote among last years students in StuCo.

“Homecoming is a wonderful night because you get to spend it with your best friends and eat food.” sophomore Audrey Baker said. (brief by aly doty)

RETAKES

Senior portrait retake pictures will take place Sept. 19 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in FHN’s auditorium. The photo sessions will include around 12 headshots, along with a cap and gown picture. One session should take about 15 to 20 minutes in length. According to secretary RaeAnn Noah, students should bring nice,appropriate clothing, and if they are involved in any school clubs they can bring clothes from that club to wear as well. Students who have not made an appointment should call 636-438-0829. (brief by stone birkner)

SAY HI

Students for FHN is a newer club at North in its second year. They come up with events that encourage students to talk to each other and make the school a friendlier place. This month, they are putting on Say Hi September to encourage students to talk to others. Last Wednesday, they gave out name tags and encouraged students to write any name they wanted on them.

“I think it went really well,“ senior Luke Guerdan said. “We are happy with how much participation we got with it.” (brief by sami schmid)