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FHNtoday.com

The Student News Website of Francis Howell North High School.

FHNtoday.com

Uma Upamaka

Uma Upamaka, Writer

Uma Upamaka is a current senior at Francis Howell North and is a staffer on the Web staff. Within the past three years at FHN, Upamaka has been involved in various clubs and activities around the school, including golf, Speech and Debate, Mock Trial Model UN, and HOSA. These activities fostered a love for journalism and current events, leading her to be a writer on staff during her sophomore year. During this time, she wrote opinion pieces regarding politics and current events. Thus far, her proudest accomplishments have been qualifying for NSDA Nationals and HOSA Internationals during her junior year. Outside of school, she enjoys volunteering and spending time with her ten-pound Maltese, Snow. She hopes to be a doctor one day and volunteer with Doctors Without Borders.

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A wall of painted bricks sits directly next to the entrance to the scene shop. These are arguably the most memory-filled part of the scene shop, as they were painted by seniors as far back as the late 80s. Every senior who has since passed through the drama room has painted a brick, and the bricks extend all the way to the very back of the shop.

Behind the Scenes of the FHN Drama Room [Photo Story]

By Uma Upamaka, Web Staffer
Published: December 7, 2019
Senior Patty O'Leary at the Homecoming Pep Assembly, held on Sept. 14 in the large gym.

FHN Homecoming Traditions Connect Students

By Uma Upamaka, Web Staffer
Published: October 2, 2019
A sudarshana chakra pressed into brass rests on the pillar standing outside the temple. The symbol, whose name translates to "disk of auspicious vision" in Sanskrit, is associated with Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu, who acts as the preserver of the universe in Hindu religion, utilizes the chakram (which translates to disk/discus) as his weapon.

A Look at Hinduism

By Uma Upamaka, Web Staffer
Published: October 2, 2019
WASHINGTON, DC - NOV 8, 2018: Demonstrators protesting Pres.Trump's appointing Matthew Whitaker acting attorney general as attempt to end Mueller investigation; White House, part of national protest - Image

A Two Year Waste Of Time?

By Ethan Winchester, FHNtoday Reporter
Published: April 18, 2019
MILAN - JANUARY 15: Man with Off White sneakers with yellow belt before Represent fashion show, Milan Fashion Week street style on January 15, 2018 in Milan. - Image

Virgil Abloh’s Impact on the World of Fashion

By Ethan Winchester, FHNtoday Reporter
Published: March 26, 2019
Michael Cohen leaves federal court after a hearing on April 16, 2018, in New York. Editorial credit: JStone / Shutterstock.com

3 Things We Learned From the Michael Cohen Trial

By Ethan Winchester, FHNtoday Reporter
Published: March 1, 2019
CARACAS, VENEZUELA - MAY 3, 2017: Protest in Caracas, Venezuela. Deputy of the National Assembly holds a Venezuelan flag when the protest is repressed by the Bolivarian National Guard with tear gas. - Image

The International Corner: The Venezuela Crisis

By Ethan WInchester, FHNtoday Reporter
Published: February 21, 2019
New York, NY USA - April 23, 2017: Roger Stone attends premiere Get Me Roger Stone at SVA during 2017 Tribeca Film Festival - Image

The Indictment Of Roger Stone

By Ethan Winchester, FHNToday Reporter
Published: February 7, 2019
What I'm Interested In: Skate Fashion

What I’m Interested In: Skate Fashion

By Ethan Winchester, Social Media Team
Published: December 6, 2018
Doctor hand holding bottle with medical cannabis close up (Image from Shutterfly)

Missouri Legalizes Medical Marijuana With Amendment Two

By Ethan Winchester, FHNtoday Reporter
Published: November 19, 2018

Upamaka Update: February 2018

By Uma Upamaka
Published: March 1, 2018

Two Guys And A Podcast: Episode 1

Published: February 22, 2018
Uma Upamaka likes to spend her time learning and talking about politics.

What I’m Interested In: Politics

By Uma Upamaka
Published: February 8, 2018
(Illustration by Riley Kampff)

Trump’s Tweets and the Presidency

By Uma Upamaka
Published: December 21, 2017
The Whitefish Contract

The Whitefish Contract

By Ethan Winchester
Published: December 15, 2017

Shyvana Character Review

By Jabari Cope
Published: November 13, 2017
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