A recently restated program for elementary-aged girls to become leaders in their community has come back to Fort Thomas. She Became is a nonprofit organization that began as a club, originating in Fort...

On an abnormally windy day, the annual Powderpuff game was held on Friday, March 13. The matchup this year featured the class of 2026 and the class of 2027. While the game typically takes place during...

Even with a rocky start for the girls wrestling program and a coaching change, Emma Hood (11) persisted and continued to lead her teammates through an amazing season for everyone, but especially herself.  Hood...

The baby boo is a trend that has swept the internet with its extravagant movements and catchy remixes. Most commonly seen on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, most students are familiar with the...

As the second semester starts, underclassmen have begun the stressful process of scheduling for the upcoming school year. Throughout this long process, students have the opportunity to meet with their...

Rachel Burnett made her secondary ‘debut’ in the Highlands High School Spanish language department. After an unexpected resignation in the Spanish department, the position opened up, leading Burnett...

As autumn rolls around, the faculty prepares for one of the most notorious staff events of the year: the chili cook-off.  On Tuesday, Oct. 28, faculty and parent volunteers came together to taste test...

In 2007, the United States was in a time of mass population growth, better known as a baby boom. This has now translated into the class of 2026 being the largest that Highlands High School has seen in...

Downtown Newport has become a vibrant hub for a diverse range of businesses, including food, retail, athletics, self-care, and health services. The area has grown far beyond the predictions made during...

There exists a dark world in which books are prohibited. Any and all books are required to be burned, or else citizens face extreme consequences. Firefighters don’t put out fires in this society; they...

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking to a group of college students at Utah Valley University. While people try to grapple with the death,...

The Highlands Varsity Girls Soccer team walked into Northern Kentucky University’s field, their temporary home, craving a win after some tough losses. The team’s struggle for success has been frustrating...

Fort Thomas has always been a community that relies on its amazing schools to thrive. In the 2024-2025 school year, a number of amazing teachers retired to start a new chapter, leaving the door open for...

Freshman Meg Gallagher averages over six hours of screen time a day, showing just how much time teens spend on their phones.

At Highlands High School, students can be seen with energy drinks in hand on a daily basis. The two most popular brands at Highlands are Alani and Celsius. Both drinks have a wide variety of flavors available...

Brain rot is a modern slang term that has gained a significant amount of popularity, especially among Gen-Z and Gen Alpha, largely due to the influence of social media apps. These words are mainly used...

As the end of year swifty approaches, students are wishing for it to come faster. However, the Fort Thomas district has an extra seven more days compared to the others in Northern Kentucky. Students have...

Elementary kids listen to guest a speaker.

As the end of the school year approaches, so does graduation. Many seniors are beginning to plan out their futures and figuring out the next step for their careers.  During a time of planning, it is...

The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as the tournament reaches its peak, with all eyes on Emma Hood (10) as she aims to claim the coveted top spot.  With the support of her coaches and teammates,...

A new year counts as a new start, which for many people means new goals and expectations. New Year's resolutions are a popular way to begin a healthier lifestyle, especially after being cooped up at home...

This year, the Highlands wrestling team will be saying goodbye to a few valuable seniors. The coaches and wrestlers have worked hard to make this season memorable.  Not only have they learned new moves...

Student Leadership Club is a new club that works to organize fundraisers to benefit the community around Highlands High School.  This December, the club decided to do something for the kids at Cincinnati...

For the longest time, humans have created.  Whether it was art or articles, humans have had the urge to create and think of ways to do it. As students get older, they see technology advancing which...

On November 5, it will be a first for several Highlands High School seniors. With the election fastly approaching, voters have been getting informed and are ready to make their voice heard.  This is a...

The sharp noise of heels against the familiar school tiles echoes down the hallway, interrupting the usual hum of voices as students make their way to their next classes, heads turning as Senator Shelley...