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By Casey Hendrickson Video games have a special place in a lot of people's hearts but there are some games that we can't get ahold of. Some games can range from $2 to $50 to $1,000 to $5,000 and most people will never be able to play them because of the obscurity, limited counts, and even with them being lost to time. I'm going to be talking about some video games that are rarer than you think.   The Flintstones Surprise At Dinosaur Peak was a Blockbuster exclusive NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) rental game that was never supposed to be…

By Timothy Zimmerman The new school year brings new adjustments to the student handbook. In the past, rules banning phones, hoods, hats, carrying around backpacks, etc. have faced criticism from Federal Hocking students. Each of these rules have had adjustments made to them in the new handbook. Cellphones A huge rule that has been controversial ever since it was introduced, was the banning of students to use cell phones during the school day. This year, it has been changed so that high school students are now allowed to use their phones during their free period, and in class if permitted…

There will be an opportunity for an overnight 9th grade trip in the spring.  If your teenager is interested in attending, a parent or guardian must attend a mandatory meeting on Monday, October 10th at 7:30 p.m. in the FH auditorium.  We will cover information about the trip itinerary,  when the deposit is due to secure a spot, costs, fundraising opportunities, the required steps for students who take prescription medicines, and answer any questions you have. This meeting should not last more than 30 minutes, but is an important part of planning this opportunity for our Lancer freshmen.

By Michael Nelson While we sit safe in our homes, Ukrainians have been displaced or forced from theirs’. The majority of survivors have chosen to seek refuge in surrounding countries. This mass exodus is a result of the Russian military’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Since the start of the war, in February 2022, early estimates report that more than 4.6 million refugees have left Ukraine. As of April 6, 2022, 6.5 million citizens have been displaced from their own homes to seek refuge in other parts of Ukraine-also being forced to leave their homes. The people leaving the country have…