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The Student News Website of Francis Howell North High School.

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[Photo] Inside Look at Some of this Years Tennis Players

By Fabian Schwuchow
Published: April 9, 2018
A hand pushes against the locked door handle of an empty classroom. The current intruder drill protocol is to lock the doors, turn off the lights and huddle together in a corner of the room that is not visible from the door.

[Photo] District Implements 4E Safety Program

By Noah Slaughter
Published: March 22, 2018
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[Photo] Vaping Under Pressure

By Anna Lindquist, Copy Editor
Published: February 28, 2018
On Feb. 4 the annual Beggin’ Pet Parade was held in Soulard at 12th and Allen. It's one of the events held in Soulard before Mardi Gras.

[Photo] 25th Annual Beggin’ Pet Parade [Photo Story]

Published: February 5, 2018
A student donates blood at the blood drive HOSA held in the big gym on Jan. 26.

[Photo] 1/26 HOSA Blood Drive [Story + Photo Gallery]

By Heidi Hauptman
Published: January 29, 2018
Maintenance man Stan Robertson with FHN Principal Andrew Downs after Robertson was awarded the third annual Support Staff of the Year award

[Photo] Maintenance Man Stan Robertson Recognized with Support Staff of the Year Award

By Sarah Zimmerman
Published: January 22, 2018
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[Photo] Saint Louis Second Annual Women’s March [Photo Story]

Published: January 22, 2018
PLTW Biomedical teacher Dawn Hawn accepts the award of Teacher of the Year on Jan. 10, 2018.

[Photo] PLTW Biomedical Teacher Dawn Hahn Receives Teacher of the Year Award

By Sarah Zimmerman
Published: January 18, 2018
Many students are affected by depression. Others don’t always understand the influence of depression and other mental illnesses on teenagers, and how they affect students’ academics, relationships and growth.

[Photo] Kirkwood Hosts Suicide Awareness Day

By Noah Slaughter
Published: December 18, 2017
Many students are affected by depression. Others don’t always understand the influence of depression and other mental illnesses on teenagers, and how they affect students’ academics, relationships and growth.

[Photo] Q&A: Counselor Ann Herman

By Sarah Zimmerman
Published: December 20, 2017
Many students are affected by depression. Others don’t always understand the influence of depression and other mental illnesses on teenagers, and how they affect students’ academics, relationships and growth.

[Photo] A Cloud Over Teenagers

Published: December 18, 2017
The Blues-themed lights shine at the Winter Wonderland light show at Tilles Park. The park is specifically designed for cars to drive through. It is open through the holiday season, Nov. 22-Dec. 30.

[Photo] Best Places Around St. Louis to Find Christmas Lights

By Sophia Schmidt
Published: December 14, 2017
Students gather in the Commons during 4C lunch period. The Commons has been the location of several fights. The administration and school resource officers are present during lunch periods and before school to monitor student behavior.

[Photo] North Star Take: The First Rule of Fighting is to Talk About it

By Editorial Staff
Published: November 8, 2017
FHN Mentor guides new freshmen through the hallways, giving them a tour of the school.

[Photo] Mentors Volunteer at Calvary Church for a Community Council Conference

By Mattie Shea, Yearbook Editor
Published: October 12, 2017
Art in the Park was held in Francis Park. Francis Park is located between Eichlenberger Street and St. Donovan Avenue in the Saint Louis Hills. The event took place between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.. This year the event featured 30 new artists and eight food vendors.

Art in the Park in the Saint Louis Hills [Photo Story]

By Alex Rowe
Published: September 27, 2017
FHN alum Rebekah Maye graduated with the Class of 2017. Maye was a general staffer on newspaper.

[Photo] FHN Alum Rebekah Maye Gives Advice to the Class of 2021

By Rebekah Maye
Published: August 9, 2017
Senior Chase Meyer poses in the Butterfly Hallway for his senior portrait. Meyer was named to Missouri's All State Journalism Team for his work on the FHN student media department over the last three years.

[Photo] Senior Chase Meyer Scores All-State Journalism Team Spot

By Ronald Joel
Published: May 17, 2017
A finished mug sits on a table.

How To Make Marbled Mugs [DIY]

By Alex Rowe and Sam Cary
Published: May 12, 2017
5/5 KOE Rewards Students with Annual Picnic [Photo Gallery]

5/5 KOE Rewards Students with Annual Picnic [Photo Gallery]

By Alex Rowe and Riley McCrackin
Published: May 5, 2017
From left to right: Donnell, Donnell Jr. and India smile for the camera

[Photo] Donnell Hawkins Lives His Life as a New Father

By Jacob Lintner
Published: May 5, 2017
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Seniors Emma Chilcoat and Sasha Kaganov have fun receiving their awards.

Seniors Honored at Awards Night [Story+Photo Gallery]

By Aimee Clive and Alex Rowe
Published: April 26, 2017
Senior Courtney Lauer, with her parents, signs with Maryville University.

[Photo] Seniors Commit to a College on Academic Signing Day [Story+Photo Gallery]

By Madison Abanathie, Web Staff
Published: April 12, 2017
2,230 school supplies items sit on the floor in the publications room after staffers sorted them out. The school supplies were collected through a drive in all first hours. All the proceeds will benefit the Nahed Chapman New American Academy near downtown St. Louis.

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[Photo] Sohail Update

Published: March 7, 2017
Alumnus Sohail Jchaj poses on the steps to the Main Street St. Charles gazebo. Jchaj was known at FHN for creating mixtapes for students to enjoy, and is currently pursuing his passion for the arts and making a difference in the lives of others.

[Photo] FHN Alumnus Continues to Rap as a Hobby

By Keegan Schuster
Published: March 20, 2017
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[Photo] Cronkite New Voice Act Gives Protection Against Censorship For Student Journalists

By Sami Schmid, Newspaper staffer
Published: March 15, 2017
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[Photo] Accepting Outside Activities for Gym Credit

By McKayla Bogda
Published: March 8, 2017
Coffehouse Day Two [Photo Gallery]

Coffehouse Day Two [Photo Gallery]

By Alex Rowe, Photography Editor in Chief
Published: February 19, 2017
2-10 Snowcoming Pep Assembly [Photo Gallery]

2-10 Snowcoming Pep Assembly [Photo Gallery]

By Hannah Medlin and Alex Rowe
Published: February 10, 2017
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[Photo] It’s More than a Month

By Myah Blocker, North Star Staffer
Published: February 3, 2017

Women’s March on St. Louis [Photo Story+Video]

By Alex Rowe, Samantha Cary, and Alyssa Barber
Published: January 26, 2017
Hardin plays the saxophone during her hour as a teacher assistant for band director Robert Stegeman. Hardin loves to play and is in marching band as well as symphonic band and jazz band. She has played music through both middle school and high school.

[Photo] Emily Hardin Prepares for Band Director Career

By Heidi Hauptman
Published: January 11, 2017
The main Youth In Need office is located at 516 Jefferson Street. The Teen Parent Program is held on the top floor of the building next door. The Teen parent program offers counseling for teenage mothers or teens expecting children.

[Photo] Youth In Need Believes in the Power of Potential

By Carolynn Gonzalez
Published: December 16, 2016
Junior Michaela Erfling shows the Girl Scout’s sign. Erfling has received her Bronze and Silver awards and is working on receiving her Gold Award. Erfling and her troop held a donation drive to receive their Bronze Awards. She received her Silver Award by donating items to Five Acres Animal Shelter. “I like how it benefits different organizations and I like the feeling of seeing the difference I’ve made,” Erfling said.

[Photo] Michaela Erfling Goes for Gold in Girl Scouts

By Heidi Hauptman
Published: December 16, 2016
10-28 Main Street Pumpkin Glow [Photo Gallery]

10-28 Main Street Pumpkin Glow [Photo Gallery]

By Kelsey Decker and Alex Rowe
Published: October 28, 2016
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[Photo] FCA Dodgeball Tournament Cancelled

By Paige Prinster
Published: October 25, 2016
10-9 Presidential Debate [Photo Gallery]

10-9 Presidential Debate [Photo Gallery]

By Alex Rowe and Kelsey Decker
Published: October 11, 2016
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[Photo] Click for All of Our Homecoming Coverage

By FHN Media Web Team
Published: September 27, 2016
9/30 Homecoming Pep Assembly [Photo Gallery]

9/30 Homecoming Pep Assembly [Photo Gallery]

By Hannah Medlin, Alex Rowe, Madi Graves, Riley McCrackin, and
Published: September 30, 2016
9/30 Class Colors Day [Photo Gallery]

9/30 Class Colors Day [Photo Gallery]

By Savannah Wandzel, Alex Rowe, and Sam Cary
Published: September 30, 2016
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[Photo] Revamped Tardy Policy Brings New Sense of Responsibility to FHN Students

By Martin Groves
Published: September 21, 2016
Ryan Hale and Luke Floyd pose on their bikes in front of the school. Hale rides a 2009 Yamaha fz6r while Floyd rides a Ninja 500r. “It’s hard to explain to someone who doesn’t ride but there is nothing that makes you feel more independent and one on one with your surroundings,” Hale said.

[Photo] FHN Students Ride Motorcycles to School

Published: September 21, 2016
Bernie Sanders Rally [Photo Story]

Bernie Sanders Rally [Photo Story]

By Alex Rowe
Published: March 17, 2016
Senator sanders waves to the crowd again as he walks off of the stage. This was Sanders’ last rally before the Illinois, Missouri, Florida, North Carolina, and Ohio primary elections.

Senator Sanders stands at his podium while he speaks. Sanders stood on a stage overlooking the crowd and surrounded by police officers, bodyguards, and secret service agents.

The crowd behind Sanders holds up the official campaign signs. The signs say “A future to believe in” which is Sanders’ campaign slogan.

A man puts his fist in the air during Sanders’ speech. Sanders has spoken about free college, paid maternity leave, and the expansion of social security. Many young adults have been found to support Sanders.

Bernie Sanders waves at the crowd as he walks out on stage. The rally took place in the Family Arena in St. Charles, MO. There were approximately 5,500 people in attendance

Two women hold handmade signs up in the air. Senator Sanders has spoke on the issue of racism and sexism in America. Sanders brought up topics like wage gaps between men and women and reforms to the criminal justice system.

Several people endorsed Sanders prior to his speech. The rally was put on in order to encourage more people to get out and vote for the primary elections on Tuesday, March 15.

The John Henry band performs before Bernie Sanders came out to speak. John Henry is a band from St. Louis that performs locally. They played several songs to help energize and entertain the crowd as they waited. The doors opened at 4:30 and Senator Sanders was scheduled to speak at 7:30.

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