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It is estimated that 25 million people around the world are trapped in modern day slavery. These people, both adults and children, are often exploited for forced labor or commercial sex. Human trafficking…

One of the longest-running traditions throughout the history of Fossil Ridge High School has been the school-wide Lip Dub. Every three years, the Lip Dub calls on each student, faculty member, club, and…

When Fossil Ridge High School closed its doors because of the unforeseen pandemic, students were devastated. The creative opportunities that students looked forward to each day vanished amidst all the…

Since it was first identified late last year, coronavirus has captivated the minds of the American people as much as it has maintained a grip on communities around the world. In less than two months, the…

The Book Of Gutsy Women, written by Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, was published on October 1, 2019, and it is a timely piece of literature revolving around the timeless social…

On Friday, February 14, Kevin Parker, better known as Tame Impala, released his fourth and newest album, entitled The Slow Rush. The album was his first since the release of his third album in 2015, Currents,…

ANDRE RUN USA – one man, one road, one cause
“When I started running across the Brooklyn Bridge, I’m like ‘that’s it.’ When I went across the Hudson River to run from lower Manhattan to Liberty…

Scrolling through Instagram on weekends, I often see photos of someone dressed up for a concert, typically with the caption being something along the lines of, “Best night of my life!” As someone with…

“Hey, band! Let’s meet on the 50.”
It’s 3:56 P.M. 84 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. The band is wrapping up a quick 45-minute rehearsal before the night’s Varsity Football game. At the…

On Friday, September 13, the Lumineers released their newest album, aptly titled “III.” This marks their first album since the release of “Cleopatra” in 2016, and marked a strong development in…

Missed any detentions lately? Well, here is the problem: if you have missed detention, you most likely have community service. Each community service requirement is one hour and it adds up the longer you…

Since 2008, Marvel Studios has been creating superhero films that have captivated the world. Over twenty films have been made in the same cinematic universe, and, for the first time, the main hero is a…

Heading into my final season of Unified Basketball coverage, I feel an obligation not only to write about the games, but to make sure people are there to see them in the first place. For the last three…

I received my car with two bumper stickers included. Passed from mother to son after many years of faithful service, the Pilot sported the Odell’s Brewing logo and a simple sticker that read in white…

More than just a club, Uke Revolution brings together people from all aspects of Fossil Ridge High School. Regardless of previous knowledge and ability, Uke Revolution is a place where people can be surrounded…

Podcasts are not things high schoolers would typically listen to in the car or while they are working on homework, but the Jenna Julien Podcast is one of those exceptions. It is not all about boring topics;…

Ginger and Baker in downtown Fort Collins is cooking up something special. The culinary director, or head chef, sat down to answer a few questions. “Chef Deb” settled into the teaching kitchen, where…

There are roughly one hundred thousand to two hundred thousand Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears a year, according to Beaumont Health, and they are becoming one of the most common high school sports…

On Saturday, September 15, Fossil Ridge held its 14th annual homecoming dance in the school gym, featuring the theme of “Safari.” From 8:00 pm to 11:00, Fossil students danced amongst decorations mirroring…