Annabelle Glassman Staff Writer After months of planning and years of dreaming, the Freeman Model UN club held its first conference, FreeMUN I, this past weekend. 60 delegates from high schools and middle schools across Henrico County participated in five different committees on Saturday. These students worked together to tackle issues from modern-day artificial intelligence … Continue reading FreeMUN 2021 Conference
Kristina Kang Staff Writer Debuting 2013, BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, is a South Korean K-Pop group formed under what was formerly known as Big Hit Entertainment. Originally debuting as a hip hop group, their music has evolved through experimentation with various genres over time. The group is composed of seven members: Jin, … Continue reading BTS’s “Dynamite” Hits One Billion Views
Lanie Moore Managing Editor As flowers bloom, leaves turn greener, and summer feels just around the corner, you may find - like many of your peers - that it is becoming quite difficult to stay focused in class. Instead of defaulting to Instagram or CoolMathGames the next time that you’re bored, however, you should try … Continue reading Three Doodles That Anyone Can Draw: A Step-by-Step Guide
Brooke Ward Staff Writer After a year spent sitting at home in two-year-old pajamas, Freeman Mavericks are anxious to show off their newest attire for the spring season. Pastel colors, flouncy skirts, “milkmaid” blouses, and unique prints and patterns can be seen across the school. To add to the madness, ruffle details are making a … Continue reading Spring 2021 Fashion Trends
Timmy Dillard News Editor 2020 was the first year in over a decade that Disney’s Marvel Studios did not make an addition to their long list of cinematic releases, which was unsurprisingly caused by the pandemic. “Spider-Man: Far From Home” was the last Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film to be released back in July of … Continue reading Marvel’s Return to the Big Screen
Ella Hurlbert Staff Writer Exams for students in Advanced Placement (AP) courses will be completely virtual, with the exception of AP foreign language exams, to guarantee safety for students during the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent months, Henrico County has worked with the College Board and Freeman High School to come up with a plausible and … Continue reading AP Exams Go Virtual
Maddie Carpenter Staff Writer On March 14, 2021, Trevor Noah of “The Daily Show” hosted the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The 63rd annual ceremony featured performances from Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and other A-list artists. The four “big” award categories - album of the year, song of the year, best new artist, … Continue reading Rundown of the 2021 Grammy Awards
Cindy Xie Staff Writer With the testing season in full steam ahead, many students are starting their preparations for important exams like the SAT. If you have not started studying for the SAT, and even if you have already taken it, here are some tips that will help improve your test-taking skills! General Tips If … Continue reading Tips and Tricks for the SAT
Joseph Harrell Editor-in-Chief As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many members of the Class of 2021 have been left in limbo regarding normal senior traditions. On March 17, Henrico County Public Schools gave more clarity to seniors by announcing that all graduations will take place in-person in an outdoor setting. This change was permitted … Continue reading Outdoor Graduation Announcement
Russell Nystrom Staff Writer After 466 days off of the field, Freeman’s football team finally made their return in a triumphant 48-0 victory over rival Godwin. This victory kicked off a Freeman football season that is unlike any other. The football season started in late February instead of the normal August kickoff date, an adjustment … Continue reading The Return of Football
